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Don't give up. I just turned 49 and have been on this site for a while. Your weight WILL change depending on the TOTM (Time of the Month) and other factors like water-retention, muscle growth, etc. I've noticed that I'll be SUPER GOOD on my program (diet and exercise) and two or more weeks will go by in which I don't lose…

You should probably check with a doctor and have some blood work done before you start taking suppliments. However, check out this site - http://www.soystache.com/iron.htm. (Scroll down to the BIG TABLE with all the non-meat sources of iron.) Enjoy!!!

First of all, DON'T GIVE UP! Just keep plugging away - exercise every day, eat well and track it, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, and it WILL come off. I've noticed (since I've been at this a LONG time), that I'll be "excellent" and not lose anything (and it's not related to the "time of the month" either) and then POOF - I'll drop…

Doug - It's GREAT that you're back in control. I'm sure that other people notice, but perhaps haven't said anything to you. AND it really doesn't matter - what matters is that YOU can tell, YOUR clothes show the improvement, and YOU are motivated to continue on this journey. As unpleasant as it may be, weigh yourself often…

Oh yea - you could also make a smoothie with tofu (for protein) and some frozen fruit. (Add water and some sweetner - I use Stevia.)

If I don't have eggs (which I also love), I alternate between a 250g container of cottage cheese (3%) and some fruit (cut melon or a banana) OR 1/2 cup oatmeal with 1/3 cup blueberries. With both options, I add 1 T ground flaxseeds. And whatever you do, don't skip breakfast! It's the most important meal of the day! :happy:

Drinking water is REALLY important - make sure you drink enough! See my post...http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/99554-ah-ha-h2o Much success!! Deb

It's funny how fitness folks can even fall into the "trap" of losing track of their weight. I've taught aerobics/step/kickboxing/body scupting in the past and am in very good "inside" cardiovascular shape, but if I don't track my food, my "outside" shape suffers! :wink: It's great that you're back on track - I'm sure…

First of all - no need to starve! Try these breakfasts - I switch off between them: 1) Two hard-boiled eggs and two small pieces of spelt toast (sometimes with a little tehina and sometimes plain) - Use other diet bread if you like. 2) A 250gram tub of 3% cottage cheese and some fruit (whatever's in season that you like)…

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This journey, upon which you've embarked, is one of the most difficult that you'll ever attempt. The key is to decide that this is really, really important to you...that NOW - you've decided to put yourself and your health FIRST! Yes, there will be times that you slip. Yes, there will be "days of the month" that the scale…

My new favorite thing is the following: 1) Make a big pot of soup - I like to take about 10 zucchinis, 3-4 onions, 5+ cloves garlic - clean and cut into big chunks (takes 5 minutes!) and put in pot. Cover with water and add some salt and or a bit of low-cal soup seasoning mix. Bring to a boil until all veggies are soft and…

If you haven't changed your walking shoes in the last 6-8 months, you should start there. Also, perhaps a visit to an Orthopedic doctor or podiatrist would be a good idea. Sometimes something simple like a well-matched orthodic insole inside your shoe can make the difference between pain and no pain. Don't give up -…

Yup - apparently not drinking SIGNIFICANTLY slows the metabolism! Go figure! Hope y'all don't "float" away! :wink:

You're on the right path by getting up early and walking today. Don't let a slip up ruin your mental strength - each day and each meal is an opportunity to continue on the way to a healthy weight and a healthy body! Keep up the good work! (AND if you can find the answer to "Why do I go and do that?", you get the prize! I…

Yup. Had two size 8 skirts (with NO elastic at all) hanging there for a LONG time and I finally decided to try one on...AND IT CLOSED and I could still breathe!!! YIPPY!

I AGREE! We used to ride bikes without helmets too! And (I'm pretty old!) our car didn't have seatbelts! I often wonder how we all survived...and how much more dangerous it is nowadays... I recently bought a jump rope, but it's still sitting in its box. You've inspired me - I'm gonna get it out and try it out!

I love it with cucumber and cherry tomatoes!

Wonderful achievement! Please let me know how it works for you. I lost 30 lbs last year with this site (a GREAT site!) and over the winter I got lazy and stopped keeping such close track. As a result (almost to be expected, unfortunately) I gained some back. Now, I'm back to daily tracking, and I'm determined to get these…

Good luck! If you figure out the secret to maintaining, please share it! I lost 27 lbs last year and have managed to gain 10 back. I'm back to keeping track of EVERYTHING I eat on MFP, but this time, the weight is not going down as fast as before. So WHEN I DO get those 10 (plus a bit more) off, I'd like to know how to…

GREAT FOR YOU! :flowerforyou: Thanks for this encouraging post! I'm getting really frustrated and confused. :grumble: Mathmatically (calories-in vs. calories burned), I should be losing, but I've been stuck for a while. I will take your advice and keep pluggin' away. I WILL win eventually!

A trainer once told me that you need to exercise during every 24-hour period and it really doesn't matter when you fit it in - just that you do! I go to folk dance classes twice a week from 9-11pm and I love it! I shower and fall into bed - no problem going to sleep. I also walk with my friend at night (between 9 and 11pm)…

The important thing is that you're back. I also stopped tracking stuff for a while and gained a bit back, but I'm back here too! You're not alone! Here's wishing you continued good health and success!!

I'm at the "scale won't budge" stage. I think some of it must be due to my "age and stage of life" because mathmatically (calories in vs. calories burned), I should be losing very well. Oh well, I guess this will pass as it did for you. Can't wait to see the scale MOVE MOVE MOVE!!! Keep up the great work!!! :flowerforyou:

WOW is right! Amazing achievement!!! :flowerforyou: Now, I'd like advice from you...Since you're starting on the "maintenance" portion of our show, please tell me how you do it (or how you will do it). I'd lost more weight last year, but got lazy and stopped tracking my calories and gained back a few kg. Now I'm back on…

Goal Weight Loss: 22 lbs Kids: 5 Wonderful Kids (Twin Boys age 22, Single Girl age 19, Twin Girls age 15.5) Been a Vegetarian for 32 years! Age: 47 I've been on MFP for a while and was very active and lost weight, but unfortunately have put some (not all!) back on, so I'm back and seriously tracking myself again. I think…

Of course, you could exercise and then rest a bit * and THEN go give blood at the end of the day. You'll have the evening to recover and then you're good-to-go the next day! * They don't let people donate when they come in straight from exercising. So have your workout, take a shower and eat something, and THEN go donate!

If you don't want to use sugar, you can use Rice Syrup instead. Takes practice, but it's lots of fun and very yummy!

First of all, even athletes such as yourself need to take at least one day of rest per week. Secondly, as someone who runs three blood drives per year in my town (in addition to my full-time job (not a health-care professional) and other activities), giving blood is a wonderful way to save up to 4 lives! (The parts of the…

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