-
How much do you think I weigh?
I weighed 110 about 3 years ago. I went through a lot of stress and gained weight. I have done every diet under the sun with little results. I have done extreme cardio and heavy lifting. Today my mom pretty much told me I was a fat a**. Yea, it hurt my feelings. Here is a picture I just took. I'm in my lounge clothes. I…
-
Advocare 24 Day Challenge Stories???
Hi there! I am on day 2 of the Advocare 24 day challenge! I was scared to start it, but I have to say it has been quite easy to follow and the past two days of the cleanse I have felt so much energy and have not been the least bit hungry! Excited to see the results at the end! I would love to hear any success stories and…
-
Best Exercies and eating habits for losing fat and having lean muscle???
Hi there! It's been a while since I have posted to MFP! Once again I did it. I have yo-yo'd. It seems the winter months always get me. I have lost 10 lbs in the last month, but I want opinions on how to lose more. I run at least 3 times a week, and many more when the weather is nice. I do some strength training mainly with…
-
Pictures of women 5' - 5'3
I am 31 years old 5'2" and currently weigh around 135. I am pretty fit I think. My measurements are 35 bust, 26.5 waist, 35.5 hips. Anyway I would love to see pictures of other women who are around my size. Sometimes I do not feel like I see an accurate picture of myself.
-
Stupid question...rant...ugh
So, I did not weigh this morning bc I didn't have time. However, I weighed this afternoon and I was up 6 lbs from last weeks weigh in! I did drink 80 oz of water over the past couple of hours and that equals 5 lbs, but I have peed some! Gosh, is there anyway that is all water weight?!? I had a saltier than usual diet and…
-
Should I weigh myself or not?
So, I normally weigh myself daily to track trends. Well, I am very pre menstrual and I had a ton of sodium yesterday....ie pickle juice!!! So, I opted out of weighing myself today because I was pretty sure they scale would go up because of the sodium! Would you weigh or not?? Or should I just forget it for today?
-
Drinks, food, exercise! Help!
Does drinking beer keep you from losing weight? I stay at or under my calorie goal of 1200 a day. I drink tons of water and run as many days a week as possible and always at least 3 miles. I like to drink michelob ultra a couple of nights a week. Always staying within my calories. I have lost a few lbs in the past couple…
-
Drinks, food, exercise oh my! Help!
Does drinking beer keep you from losing weight? I stay at or under my calorie goal of 1200 a day. I drink tons of water and run as many days a week as possible and always at least 3 miles. I like to drink michelob ultra a couple of nights a week. Always staying within my calories. I have lost a few lbs in the past couple…
-
Pinched nerve anyone???
I have had back and joint pain for a long time due to playing softball for so many years. I got rear ended last week and my shoulder pain has gotten really bad. It like starts out in my shoulder and goes down through my rib cage. It's not really a sore pain, it's more like a gnawing sharp ache. Does this sound like a…
-
Weight based on measurements...
I am 31 year old female with two kiddos. Anyway here are my measurements... Height - 5'2" Chest - 36 inches Waist - 28 inches Hips - 36 inches What would you think my weight was based on my measurements???
-
Can you eat what you want?
So, can you as long as there are more calories going out then in? For instance, somedays I barely have time to eat during the day. So, is it ok to eat a cheeseburger, etc? As long as I don't go over my allowed calories? Is this going to cause me not to lose weight? I only have 10 - 15 to lose, but I really want to get back…
-
New to Atkins..How much have you lost?
Hi! I am 31 years old, 5'2", and started at 143 on Monday. I am down 4.5 lbs as of this morning!!! I know it is fluid, but how much should I expect to lose on induction following perfectly? I am also doing 30 to 45 minutes of aerobics 30 - 45 minutes a week.
-
Help with Carb Cycling
I was doing the Atkins diet and lost almost 10 lbs in two weeks. Well, I got pretty sick of meat, meat, and more meat and took a break. I haven't gained any, but I haven't lost. I decided to start trying for the last 10 - 15 again today. I came across carb cycling and decided to give it a try. I am trying to follow Chris…
-
Ketosis help
Can someone take a look at my diary and tell me if I am eating the right proportions for ketosis??! The first week I was getting moderate levels on my ketostix and now nothing!!!
-
Prime rib!!!
So, I cheated the last two days and I am back at it today! Well, I went to lunch with my family and I had a slice of prime rib, salad, and green beans. Well, I know prime rib has zero carbs, but dang I didn't realize the calories and fat in it! But that's ok, right?!?!
-
Cheat or not?
So, my husband is wanting to take us out to dinner tomorrow night and while I know I will most likely get a steak and side salad, I also know that I will probably want a drink! So, should I cheat or not? It will be 2 weeks Sunday on induction and I place to stick with 20 g carbs for another couple of weeks. What do y'all…
-
Low Carb or Atkins diet users
Hi! It's been a while since I have posted on here! I started the Atkins diet on Monday. I am wanting to lose 20 lbs by summer for a wedding I am in and all of my other "diets" have seemed to have me stuck in the same place, so I turned to low carbs! I weighed yesterday morning and I was down 4.5 lbs this morning! I know…
-
Help!! I'm scared!!!
Okay, so I posted that I started induction on Monday. However, when I used MFP to add food to keep up with carbs it scares me!!! I just can't wrap my head around how I can eat bacon and eggs for breakfast and still lose weight!!!! Someone help me understand!!!! TIA!!!
-
Weight going up for no apparent reason?
I have been on weight watchers a week and was down 3.5 lbs. I weighed today and was up 2.5 from yesterday! I didn't go over my points and I ran 3.56 miles. So, why in the world did the scale go up today?!? Does anyone have any insight?
-
24 day challenge complete! Pics!
I lost 8 lbs -2 in bust, -3.5 in waist, -2.5 in hips!
-
Dominoes gluten free pizza
Has anyone tried any of the gluten free crust? The diet I have been on has pretty much thrown out gluten and my tummy feels oh so much better! However, I am having a pizza craving and I would really like a pacific veggie pizza on the gluten free crust. The calorie counter on Dominoes website says 170 calories and that is…
-
Help me win weight loss competition!!!
I have been in a weight loss competition at work! I teach school and next Friday is our final weigh in! I have been the leader most weeks, but I have had the least weight to lose too! Anyway, I really want to win because I am a competitive person! Plus, I am going on beach vacay in 3 1/2 weeks and I would really like to be…
-
How to eat for weight loss?!?
I have had myself in 1200 cal diet for a while. In the last 50 days peso I have tracked well and not gone over. I can't even hardly get my 1200 in and now that I am back to running my net isn't very much at all somedays. I just don't know what else go eat to up my calories to get those in. I am FULL but I have people…
-
Bikini... Wear it or not?!!?
I have not worn a bikini in public since before my daughter was born 20 months ago! My husband is taking me to a swanky hotel with a hot pool this weekend for our anniversary. I am trying to decide if I need to go ahead and wear my bikini or whip the miracle suit back out!!! Honest opinions, please!
-
Help me not get discouraged! Advice please!!'
Okay, so I lost about 6 lbs recently to get me to the 10 lbs mark. I'm weighing about 135 but the last two days I have been up 1 lb I 136 and I do not know why!!! I haven't circuit trained in a few weeks because I started running again and with two small children I only have about 30 mins a day to workout. Should I…
-
To have a beer or not to have a beer???
SO, my diet has been going EXCELLENT!!! I have not had a beer in a couple of weeks, but the warm weather has me really wanting a patio drink!!! Soooooooooo, should I have a couple or curb that craving?!?! Will it kill my diet??? My plan says to LIMIT or AVOID alcohol and I have completely avoided it for two weeks! So, help…
-
Lunch was gross!!! Nothing to eat now!!!
I teach school and I have a very limited time for lunch. Well, I went to Subway and got a chopped salad with olive oil and vinegar on it. I usually LOVE it. Well, for some reason is was so freaking gross today that I could not even eat two bites of it! So, there was $6.00 down the drain and no lunch for me!!! I have some…
-
24 day challenge people food help!!!
Is there anyone who has done the Advocare 24 Day Challenge? I am on day 15 and I was going to have salad for lunch with low fat honey mustard dressing. Is honey mustard not okay?
-
Down 3 lbs in 5 days on 24 Day Challenge!
I am so excited about this Advocare 24 day challenge!!! I was so skeptical at first, and knew that I could lose weight if I followed the eating plan Advocare advises, but the supplements are really giving me energy and making me feel so much better causing me to stick with the plan even better!!! Since Sunday I am down 3…
-
TDEE help...please!!!
So, according to some websites my TDEE is 2149. So, if I burn 300 calories everyday how do I calculate what I actually need to be eatin to continue losing weight? I'm 6 lbs away from wing back in the 120's and I want to be there so bad by the time we go on our summer vacation!!!
