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I'm a daily weigher too, first thing in the morning only. It isn't an addiction for me - if I'm in a rush for an early appointment, I skip it no problem, but with rare exceptions, it's part of my morning routine now. It isn't meaningless as some people would have had me believe. I have discovered many benefits from…

When I first joined MFP, I encountered some of the most judgmental people I had ever encountered in these forums. I was disheartened for a short time, but I also ran into some amazingly warm and supportive people who inspired me to face the battle I was facing with humor and courage and determination. I am so grateful that…

One of the salads with dressing on the side - dip your fork into the dressing rather than pouring it over the salad. One of the seafood dishes - not fried, and hold the sauce A cup (not the bowl) of one of the lighter soups. From the sides menu: Plain baked potato - condiments on the side so you can control the amount you…

Well, I have sort of an opposite problem - if I work out in the AM, I feel fatigued all day, but I sometimes feel very tired in the morning either way. I've been told that energy issues are a common problem for women with PCOS since our bodies aren't efficient at converting calories into energy. One thing that I have found…

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When I first started, the weight loss was really consistent, but I've hit several plateaus now, and have learned that sometimes, along with being really committed, it can be a patience thing. For me (and everyone is different), a plateau is often followed by a big drop - like from 3-6 pounds in one week. I can't explain…

My takeaway from this is that raspberries are good food.

Possibly - I tune it out. I spent too many years getting heavier and sicker and wondering what I was doing wrong. Well, now I'm getting it right, and if it bothers them, tough toenails!

I have PCOS. It makes losing weight harder, but it's not impossible.

I lost 10 pounds a month for the first three months, but the rate has slowed down substantially since then. The pace was nice while it lasted - gave me some momentum, but the body has it's own rhythms and for me it wasn't sustainable to keep that pace going. It's okay though. I'll still be here however long it takes to…

You are such an inspiration. To see how far you have come, and to hear your determination to continue on course is such a fantastic testament to the awesome power of the human spirit, of your determination to conquer your problems and a signal to everyone here that getting healthy is do-able, even when the odds seem…

I love having my RL friends as MFP friends. The bit about being held accountable is more REAL with them.

It is simply the ratio (percentage) of how you balance your intake of carbohydrates, fats and protein. And yes, the pie chart on the smartphone application is a representation of your macros.

1. MFP - both for tracking and support 2. My Blender / Blender Bottles 3. My desk pantry at work - stocked with low cal, healthy, filling foods.

4 pounds. Actually six, but I'm only counting the four new ones since I broke a plateau where I was gaining and losing the same 2-4 pounds all through December.

The general wisdom is that you should always consume at least 1200 calories a day. There is a lot of debate over the net calories, if you use the search function on the forums, you can find more opinions than you'll be able to process. Due to your particular issues, the best approach would be to get a qualified medical…

The typical formula I've heard is to take your body weight and divide the number in half to come up with total ounces of water per day one should drink. So (to make the math easy) a 200 pound person should aim for 100 ounces of water, or 12.5 cups. As noted, if someone is working out / sweating a lot, that number could go…

The 25 grams per day is the minimum recommended fiber intake for a 2000 calorie diet as recommended by the US CDC. MFP uses a ratio system to adapt to higher or lower caloric intakes, so, for example, 1200 calories comes back as 15g of fiber, while 2200 returns a target of 28. Going higher on the fiber is fine - good in…

I love me a pumpkin protein shake. Mix it with some vanilla protein powder (or raw egg if you're brave), some milk (almond or rice milk work great too), some nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves & ginger. Sweeten to taste. (I use stevia drops). Tastes like pumpkin pie.

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I love Facebook. It allows me to stay updated on a large extended family - and keep them updated too. I have re-connected with childhood friends, college friends and enhanced my friendship with my circle of current friends and aquaintances. It gives me talking points for when I see people in person, and I use the messaging…

Sally Fields. Many, many times. No one else. Just her.

I love my Kymaro body shaper - except that it doesn't do as much for me these days - I need to go buy a size down! It is great for smoothing out the back flab / muffin top and holding in the belly. I don't wear it every day, but it's great when I need to look my best.

I'll be mother of the bride on May 25, and hope to lose about 30 more pounds by then. My DH and I are taking a cruise in Oct/Nov to celebrate our 30 year anniversary - so I want to loose an additional 30 pounds by then.

I read through what you wrote three times. The only person you have control over in this situation is yourself. There are lots of behavoral changes that you could make. Don't spend the whole day on the couch - even if he complains. If he wants togetherness, he can help you do the dishes! Insist on getting sufficient sleep.…

It can't hurt to try - if your body cooperates, it's a win! If it doesn't, well, you're still that much closer to getting where you want to be. Go for it!

Up a couple of pounds, but I had a lot of sodium and suspect that it is mostly water. It will be back down in a day or two. It was lovely to have a brief respite from logging and worrying about what I ate, but a day and a half was all I could spare.

The lovely thing about this situation is that it is your body, your choice as to what goes into your mouth. I second the idea about going for a walk, and then if there is something you really want, use those exercise cals to have a taste. Good luck.

My husband snored horribly and the sleep clinic found he had sleep apnea, but he hated the CPAP machine and wouldn't use it, so he had a surgery instead. They literally cut the bottom of his tongue and screwed it down to the floor of his mouth to prevent it from sliding back in his throat while he slept. The result is that…

I love real-life pay it forward stories. You may not have burned as many calories in your own workout today, but you get bonus points!