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I am having the SAME issue and was just getting ready to google it. I've been running 4 miles a day for 2 weeks, at least 4 times per week and I have gained 2 lbs. I wouldn't stress over it and it is definitely water retention, but continue drinking lots of water!! My goal is 15 lbs by end of April.

Same as me. I was 208 when babies were born. Now 156. 137 pre-preg! Let me know what success you are having!

Right. It is always a game of poker for me during the day.... but you are right. Load up during the morning/day and then cut back at night. I save them for wine too. :)

I don't agree either... maybe if you are super skinny and a healthnut, you may need to focus on your diet a bit more if you are trying to lose. But, I am not the above description, and know that cardio is the way to go for me!

I am not sure my reply went through... bc it allows me to eat closer to 1500-1600 cals a day v. 1200. Its not that I purposely eat them back, I just end up being closer to that range on a daily basis and don't feel deprived.

and the reason I was eating back my burned calories is bc 1200 cals is tough, so eating closer to 1600 with exercise was much easier!

Love it. Keep on trucking!

I am NOT in shape even a tiny bit. I can only run 1.5 miles before taking a break and that kills me, and then running another 1.5. I used to hammer out 4-5 miles in 45 mins. So, I really want to do both! I can workout and push myself running or on an elliptical, but really want to be able to do it without feeling like I…

Thanks everyone! I had no idea I would get such a huge response! I lost weight once before, 10 years ago, and it was basically burn what I ate, but I was training for a 1/2 marathon. I was trying that approach again. I am just gonna stay the course, exercise and try to eat super healthy. But, oops, just had 1/2 a jimmy…

That is what MFP told me to eat! 1200 cals! I eat my workout calories back if I can!

Thanks everyone! I measure... I had too much fun at a Mexican Restaurant on Tuesday and measured every last painful calorie. So, I am trying to be good and hold myself accountable. The problem with eating back my cals is that I am always eating them at night. I workout at lunch and it is the only time I can do it bc of the…

I am 5'5, 156, but that's what I am working on! I was 137 before and happy with that!

I think the only thing that is accurate is running and walking. I run 5 miles, and it says 504(I actually think it should be more) . But I used to do the ellipitical for an hour, and the machine told me I burned 800 cals. There is no way I burn 800 cals on the elliptical for 60 mins, but only 500 running 50 mins. So, I…

Yes, I dont have much to go....I just am flabby. I tried to shred with Jillian then pulled my hamstring playing tennis, so I stopped. I am going to get back on it this week though!

I eat alot of fruits and veggies, as well as the bars and crackers too. I try to eat to be full. I am going to cut my carbs and see what happens. I am just trying to lose 10 lbs.

I have the same problem sometimes. But I have IBS. However, I find that if I eat little meals throughout the day v. large meals, I don't get it as often. I also drink a TON of water and that seems to help.

I always love Lose Yourself by Eminem. It gets me going!

And can you tell me more about this cellulite wrap?

I definitely need motivation! I have muscular legs, but have always had a big butt! But, over the last year, it is has just gotten worse and the cellulite is clinging to the fronts of my legs too! It's not pretty. Not to mention I live at the beach, so it's embarrassing. Anyways, seems like you are well on your way to your…

Yay, thanks everyone! And thanks for the cellulite tips. I HATE it and hope that it will eventually go away, but who knows. I will try to eat less sugar, as I feel like that is where it came from. Sweets and alcohal have been good friends of mine lately!