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@@Kissifur, actually my doctor wants us to stay between 800-1000 calories and increase to 1200 once we reached our goal weight. In addition, I have researched and a number other sites recommend that as well. Besides, I don't think I can get anymore food in my body:)

Is it possible that you are not taking in enough calories? 800 seems really low and could be the reason why you are not losing. I don't weigh so stalls and small fluctuations won't/don't bother me.

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@@Kissifur, actually my doctor wants us to stay between 800-1000 calories and increase to 1200 once we reached our goal weight. In addition, I have researched and a number other sites recommend that as well. Besides, I don't think I can get anymore food in my body:)

I was actually responding to Galaxy Girl's post. 800 is fine with minimal exercise and is about what I take in but is very low for someone working out as much as she does.

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I'm personally closer to 1200 on most days since most days I work out. But that is per my NUT's guidelines. She said we should be between 800 to 1200 per day. So that is what I do.

@@Ria1202 I figured misery would love company. I don't count gains though, only losses. Gain's don't phase me too much because I know I'm on plan.

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African American here with low density high poroty hair and Im losing tons :(. Oh well this too shall pass:-)

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Hello Folks,

A couple of weeks ago I posted about a stall after beginning exercise and staying on plan with food. It does seem so unfair like it should be impossible but yes it does happen. In that time I did even go up 1 lb. I just see that as a part of the stall thing. Its hard and sad when we don't want to see gains but Ive come to realize that the body is highly intelligent, efficient and probably more complex than I will ever truly know. It took 2 weeks but the stall broke. I am not a super fast loser anyway but Ive seen some steady drops in weight since the stall broke. Also, for ladies our cycle does have a lot to do with it. Take heart everyone I believe if we stay on plan and stay healthy weight will shed….

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August 8th - Miles: 8. CW: 165

August 15th - Miles: 7 CW: 163.8

August 22nd - Miles: 5 CW: 161.4

August 29nd - Miles: CW:

Sept. 5th - Miles: CW:

Sept. 12th - Miles: CW:

Sept 19th - Miles: CW:

Sept 26th - Miles: CW:

October 1st - Miles: CW:

Only problems this week was I couldn't get walkn in like I wanted to....but on the good note I did almost reach another small goal!!!

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Ok folks it's been five days since my surgery and I'm so hungry I feel like Godzilla. What is going on. How can I be this hungry so soon. I'm following my diet which is full liquids. shakes and yogurt all day is not working. Am I missing something?

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Ok folks it's been five days since my surgery and I'm so hungry I feel like Godzilla. What is going on. How can I be this hungry so soon. I'm following my diet which is full liquids. shakes and yogurt all day is not working. Am I missing something?

I had a friend that experienced this. Once she got to soft foods she felt better. Stick in there... It gets better!

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I received a call today 8/26/14 informing that my VSG procedure was approved on Friday 8/22/14!! :) the insurance rep also stated that I have approval for the RNY too!!! Now I'm waiting on the call for surgery DATE

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Still holding steady at 240. I'm confident I can get into the 230's before Monday though. :)

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My weight is not really moving. For some reason I am retaining Water. Staying the course and following the program. I know it will come off!

Target: 100 miles SW: 219
GW: 200 Total Loss: 6lbs Remaining: 13lbs Total Miles: 36.03 Remaining to reach Goal: 63.97
August 8th - Miles: 4 :( CW: 215
August 15th - Miles: 9 CW: 213
August 22nd - Miles: 12.1 CW: 214 :angry:
August 29nd - Miles: 10.93 CW: 213 :blush:
Sept. 5th - Miles: CW:
Sept. 12th - Miles: CW:

Sept. 19th - Miles: CW

Sept. 26th - Miles: CW

Sept. 30th - Miles: CW

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Stay the course.... it will come off.

Still holding steady at 240. I'm confident I can get into the 230's before Monday though. :)

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100 mile challenge

8/29 -4.5 Pounds

8/29 6 miles completed

I am REALLY trying to stay consistent with eating, excercising and loggn in my fitness pal!!

Thanks to my AA divas!!

I work 10-12 hrs a day 5 days a week and sometimes 8 on sat and 6 on sunday however i can not make this an EXCUSE not to excercise

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100 mile challenge

8/29 -4.5 Pounds

8/29 6 miles completed

I am REALLY trying to stay consistent with eating, excercising and loggn in my fitness pal!!

Thanks to my AA divas!!

I work 10-12 hrs a day 5 days a week and sometimes 8 on sat and 6 on sunday however i can not make this an EXCUSE not to excercise

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4.5lbs - screaming get it girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your schedule is similar to mine. My day Monday - Friday starts at 6am and most days end with me arriving home at 10pm. I am not making excuses at all. I plan to continue on the course. The CCO of my company has recognized my weight loss and now her and I daily are going out walking 30-40 minutes... really helping me stay on track with my miles. In addition to my walks, I am still working with my trainer and at the gym. I shall not continue to be fat....

100 mile challenge
8/29 -4.5 Pounds
8/29 6 miles completed

I am REALLY trying to stay consistent with eating, excercising and loggn in my fitness pal!!
Thanks to my AA divas!!
I work 10-12 hrs a day 5 days a week and sometimes 8 on sat and 6 on sunday however i can not make this an EXCUSE not to excercise

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