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Hi. I am 5'3" and would love to join the group! I lost 12 lbs fairly easily but the last 5 are being stubborn. I just bought Accu Measure Calipers to measure fat loss. The scale has stayed the same for an entire month. I've been exercising faithfully and just want to see if all my hard work is paying off or if I am at a…

Everyone I know who has been on the depot shot has gained weight and had a hard time getting it off. But when you go off of it, the weight comes right off. Try the Nuva Ring for your next form of bc, you don't have to remember a pill everyday and it is a low dose estrogen so you don't get the usual premenstral symptoms as…

This is exactly where I am. It seems to be harder to lose the closer you get to your goal. I've heard/read that taking a 2 week break, continuing your exercise but eating at maintenance level, then getting back on your original diet will get you back to losing. I just started with this (yesterday). I'll let you know how it…

For someone in a normal weight range, 25-35 lbs is what you should probably gain throughout your 40 weeks. If you are overweight or obese, your Dr. may advise you to gain less. If you are underweight, you'll probably be encouraged to gain more. Your Dr. will monitor this carefully at each appointment though. You don't want…

My husband is an ob/gyn and I've heard him tell his patients that they can continue with their regular workouts. If your body is used to running 10 miles a day, keep it up...especially early on. In the last trimester you'll probably need to slow down because your body will be tired and you'll be so top heavy your balance…

Wow. Huge difference. Keep up the good work!

Nuvaring. Love it. No weight gain. No pill to remember every morning.

Actually cutting down on soda consumption would work. Its not such a stupid idea after all. There are a lot of calories and sugar in soda. So unless it was diet soda she was drinking then cutting down on soda consumption is a good idea. I have a few friends that did this very thing and lost weight because cutting out the…

Congrats! I feels so good to both see and feel success.

Yes you can gain weight if you overindulge for a day or two, but a day or two won't put you back to the beginning, maybe just a pound or two. I suggest avoiding the "over" indulgence and just allow an occasional small indulgence. What has worked for me is to allow those things in occasionally, but still stay in my allotted…

Tomorrow is a new day. We all have these days. Try to not go totally out of control and start over tomorrow. The truth is, you are normal and probably not doing much damage anyway, if you've been good all the other days. In the long run, you are still ahead just because you are on this site workin it.

Welcome. This has been a great way for me to push forward toward meeting my goals. I hope it works as well for you.

Wow! Keep up the good work. You look fantastic.

I love Zumba class. And sometimes I do make up my own moves...just not really on purpose.

Name/ real name: lyddsmom/Sally Goal weight on September 30th: 129 09/01: 134.6 09/05: 134.6 09/12: 132.8 09/19: 132.8 09/26: 131.6 09/30: 131.1

Thank you this is helpful.

Name/ real name: lyddsmom/Sally Goal weight on September 30th: 129 09/01: 134.6 09/05: 134.6 09/12: 132.8 09/19: 132.8 09/26: 131.6 09/30:

I always look at the protein, fiber, and carbs on the nutrition label. I go for the one that overall has the highest protein and fiber and lowest carbs if possible. Calories matter too, but I'll choose high protein and high fiber over lowest calories.

Bloating? Sounds like maybe you are going to start your period. Even if you are not bleeding you may still be ovulating. Go see your doctor.

Sometimes if I'm hungry and I don't have any calories left I will have a glass of water with 2 tsp. of benefiber. Benefiber does have calories but just a few and it is all fiber so it really doesn't count. Also, it is true what Justjoshin says about protein. Make sure your snacks are low in fat and high in protein: greek…

Name/ real name: lyddsmom/Sally Goal weight on September 30th: 129 09/01: 134.6 09/05: 134.6 09/12: 132.8 09/19: 132.8 09/26: 09/30:

Sounds great if you have that much time. Most people don't have 2 hours a day to devote to exercise. I wish I did.

Sounds like a good plan. I can so relate. My story is similar. While I am still trying to eat just 1200 calories plus whatever I burn in exercise, I wish you all the luck. If it works for you, I just may switch my plan.

I think it depends on how big the calorie deficit is and what your goals are. If you simply want to built muscle then don't diet and do minimum cardio and more strength training. If you want to lose weight then do maximum cardio and strength training just to maintain muscle mass and tone up as you become leaner.

Name/ real name: lyddsmom/Sally Goal weight on September 30th: 129 09/01: 134.6 09/05: 134.6 09/12: 132.8 09/19: 09/26: 09/30:

Make an appointment with your Dr asap. If you are eating and sleeping enough then you need to find out what else could be causing this. It is definitely not normal. Even if you think it is just stress or malnutrition, I would still advise you see a Dr.

I love zumba. It is so much fun; it doesn't even feel like I'm exercising although I am dripping with sweat after finishing class. I have never done the videos, just a live class. My sister, however, has done the videos and loves it. I go to a live class because I love exercising in a group.

Name/ real name: lyddsmom/Sally Goal weight on September 30th: 129 09/01: 134.6 09/05: 134.6 09/12: 09/19: 09/26: 09/30:

I'm going to take the challenge and lose 5 lbs. in September! Name/real name: Sally Goal weight on September 30th: 129 09/01: 134.6 09/5: 09/12: 09/19: 09/26: 09/30:

I feel your pain. I did lose 6 lbs pretty quickly, but then gained a lb. I had not eaten more or exercised less. Just gained a lb. I finally did lose the pound I gained, but have not lost anymore. However, a few people have asked me if I've lost weight. Apparently it looks like I've lost more than I have, and it is true,…