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Thank you everyone! Definitely great input. I just haven't seen much of a loss before when doing even low cal. Just gotta tough it out. I feel like I have a ton of water weight and it's frustrating.

Thanks everyone. I think I'll try just doing the low cal thing and trying to stay clear of crappy foods.

I was on it for PTSD for a few months and gained 30 lbs. Oy vey. I talked to my doctor and we both agreed to take me off of it because weight was coming on way too fast. Now I'm trying to get it off and it's not going anywhere.

Thank you, everyone! My doctor never had even mentioned going gluten free or anything. I've been adding gluten back in my diet and I seem to be doing okay. My only issue is my weight not budging. I still live at home and am constantly on the go so it's a bit hard to do the paleo diet when I can't purchase my own food. In a…

Thank you for your advice! I actually have read that, but I'm just not feeling any different than I was before. I don't know if this is something I should continue if it seems like it doesn't matter. My doctor never had mentioned me going gluten free, I just saw it through forums and reading things.

Thank you all for your input! I have been gluten free for a month and find my weight loss plateaued. The low carb thing was too hard and my doctor wasn't really good with explaining to me why besides I'm "obese". I'm just super frustrated. I don't think I'm going to continue the gluten free because I am not celiac and I'm…

Thank you for your help! I actually have been having these issues for like a few years.... I just have been a little too embarrassed to go to the doctor. I always thought it was something I could fix by taking a laxative or something. I don't really know what causes a flare up. I know I do love pasta/rice/bread and dairy…

Did they give him medication for the IBS? I've taken probiotics and that didn't help unfortunately :(

I bought a dress a month ago from Goodwill for a wedding but sadly it didn't fit and since that wedding I have lost about 14 lbs. I tried on the dress this morning and it FITS with room! In the past year I have lost 36 lbs. It's been slow because I've had two surgeries in the past year but don't anticipate anymore and have…

Not too different today. It says I can have 1250 but every day is different.

My activity level is a bit wonky. I had surgery a few months back and I just started back at the gym. I do work a desk job and usually am sitting most of the time, sadly. I have my calories set to 1600 on here but that's my TDEE not my MFP goal. MFP had me set at 1200. Should I just go with mfp is telling me and then see…

I'm at 197 but that may be higher than you were looking for :(

I'm in!!! :) Definitely my goal at the moment!

Yep. I'm 203. I also have been watching my salt and stuff. There have been days I go over and yeah maybe I'm getting impatient. I do log everything I eat, I weigh my food, and do my best to exercise well. I actually don't log my exercise calories. I just set a base of 1500 calories without logging exercise and I watch my…

I'm 5'7 :) I started at 230, currently 205. I want to be about 150-140.

Mozzarella sticks or lasagna

For two weeks I hit a wall, and that's as close to a plateau I have been so far. But this week was a loss. Last weekend I went to Atlantic City and ate like total crap, but then I kind of thing maybe that just jump started me to losing more once I cut down the calories. I'm definitely no expert but you could try eating…

I'm starting tonight, too! Add me if you'd like :)

I went to Atlantic City and I finally was able to see myself in clothes in front of the mirror. I was amazed that I looked thinner and my clothes actually looked good on me. First time in two months!

I am on my way there now. If anyone wants to ad me I'm welcome to friends and support! :) Started at 230 and am currently 212. I started March 9.

I'm starting on Monday :)

I am also somewhat confused where to set my activity level. I do have a desk job but I go to play rehearsal three times a week and when I go to the gym I go for at least an hour with at least 30 minutes on the treadmill then weights. I usually try to go more on the treadmill though. Should I put desk job with little…

I am currently (or was) eating 1500 calories a day. I am about 214 atm, even though I was down to 212 last week, and am 5*7 and 22 years old. I try to get to the gym at least 3 days a week.

Thank you, everyone for your answers! This is really helping me. :)

So do you recommend using Scooby's for the calorie deficit calculation? I want something accurate (or close to) so I'm not bouncing back and forth. Also, will I gain all the weight I've lost back?

This is true. When eating, though, can you eat anything or do you have to maintain a certain percentage to lose the weight?

Won't I gain eating higher though? Also, to everyone who has asked I have been dieting about a month and a half and following TDEE-20% (or what I thought it was) for about 3 weeks. I have gained about 3-5 lbs which could just be water weight and have been trying to exercise at least three days a week.

You all are an inspiration! :D

Haha I totally feel you. I can't wait for mine to shrink.

Nope! I'm up for the challenge :) I'm actually asking because I want to know what shows to get my hopes up for haha. I have auditions in the fall and spring of next year and it will help me decide what parts to go after and what shows to/not to audition for.