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I think that it's the skin stretching that could interfere with healing.. On your sternum and top of your foot I doubt ther'ed be much stretching. Maybe take off a couple days? curious what your artist will say.

Yep that's true. I'm saying I don't think she is and I am just wondering if all this is even possible.

Like I included she was using a program which prepackages her meals. I would assume otherwise that she was indeed just eating a lot more than she thought she was. Of course I don't have every single piece of information because this is not me- I am just curious as it seems her struggles with this are incredibly extreme.…

I have had Mirena for 5 years. I have never noticed it effecting my weight loss. I absolutely love it.

I've been so good about weighing but in ounces. Good to know. Thank you! I will switch my scales.

So random question: Is it preferable to weigh in grams as opposed to ounces?

This sounds like a good plan. I just need to start and stop being afraid. There's only buff douchey looking college kids on that side of my gym. They're probably a lot friendlier than I've made them out to be in my head (for a convenient excuse not to lift). ;)

You rock @SezxyStef !! I never thought I would get into exercising at all and now there are definitely aspects I enjoy. I just need to break into this new realm you all speak of. I'm browsing the Stronglifts community right now. I think it's laid out well enough even I will be able to do this!

I have so much to learn. Thanks guys :')

This was really helpful. Thank you.

I really appreciate your response. Thank you!

Thank you! I hope that I can have as much success and enjoyment from lifting as you all! I have a feeling this strategy will help my initiation ;)

Thanks again Stef! I had no idea there was a MFP community for stronglifts. I don't think that my gym has a rowing machine (I could be wrong because I stay away from that side). If not is there something that I could substitute for rowing? I like the idea of weekends off!

I hear a lot of people talking about stronglifts 5x5. I tried to start reading about it but there was so much information I got bogged down. Your stats are certainly impressive!! I bet I can barely bench 60lbs right now and I weigh about 160. Thank you again for the information. It's very helpful (and motivational).

It took me so long to get into cardio and enjoy it. I really need to train myself to enjoy weight lifting as well. It still baffles me but I see so many people having fantastic results with it.

This doesn't sound too intimidating! It's good to know that just one day a week could make a difference. This is a great idea too! Thank you :blush:

Thank you I appreciate this! I still feel like the side of the gym with weights is totally foreign to me. It's very intimidating.

Thank you! I really appreciate the concise answers. I guess I need to stop looking for excuses to not lift ;)

I'm 5'8" 1) How much do you weigh at the moment? 160lbs 2) How much would you like to weigh? 143lbs 3) How many times a week do you workout? 3-5 4) Calories you are eating a day to maintain/lose/bulk? 1400ish 5) What your fitness goals are? Lose weight and tone up.

So you bring a scale with you to restaurants?

For confidence. Would also like a boyfriend.

I'm looking at my fancy scale while sitting at my fancy job.

You look fantastic OP!!! Congratulations! :blush:

I just got a fitbit and I earned about 300 steps from just sitting and eating breakfast this morning. I'm not sure how accurate those step counts are unfortunately. Food for thought. :) Good luck OP!

I like to get salads with the dressing on the side. Dip your fork into the dressing slightly before picking up some of the lettuce. This way you use a lot less and can be sure about how many tablespoons of the dressing you've had. You'll get better! Good luck OP!

Definitely don't feel bad Katie! I have wasted a lot of time feeling so upset over water weight gains. It absolutely isn't worth your time. I always thought that boys didn't experience the same turmoil. Thanks for proving me wrong Aaron! lol Good luck again and don't worry. You getting down to 144 is still a good sign.…

Don't worry! Just keep it up! It sounds like this is absolutely a result of your sodium consumption. Don't let it get to you. Just get your water intake up and sodium down and you'll soon be back in the 144 range. Good luck!:smile: