I have been a hot mess since the end of October...barely losing, struggling with feeling like I'm eating a lot, and barely keeping up with workouts, etc. I just feel constantly fatigued. I wanted to let you all know that i am checking into my iron levels and even SAD, which makes the short winter days affect your mood and energy. I was tanning 1-2x a week until the end of October, so maybe it isn't a coincidence? So...I've been taking iron pills for 3 days and will start back at the tan center once a week until Spring. Also, per recommendation of others on here who have lost a lot of weight, and subsequently lost a lot of hair, I've also starting taking a Biotin supplement. I'll let you all know what happens...I'm a science experiment! LOL But something just doesn't feel right, and I don't think it is b/c of my weight loss efforts...

I'm anemic as well chickiechicks, I used to take pills for it but I stopped because of the side effects. I've heard the new supplements are better though so I may try them. It sucks to be tired and cold all the time!

I used to be borderline anemic when I was a teenager because of my heavy periods....not fun. I had to take iron supplements too, but my mother would always make sure to make foods high in iron when I was on my period.

I always felt tired though. There were sometimes I would almost pass out at school because I was so fatigued. Not fun!

Hi everyone,
I haven't been around in awhile, but I decided to post anyway. I'm noticing a trend in "stuckness" and dissatisfaction with body image (and dissatisfaction in general). Could some of it be due to dark, inactive winter months? I live in Southern California, and know that I'm a real wimp when it comes to cold and darkness. I find myself indoors a lot, not doing the things I usually enjoy (and which make me feel better). I also feel like I've plateau'd, but I'm giving myself til the end of January before I start complaining about that. I know that sometimes I may look identical to the way I did another day, but because of my bad mindset, I somehow look worse.

Just a thought.

133.8 this morning..getting there! Have to stick with the no night eating and the running...

I seem to be bouncing between 135 and 136. What a tease

i was 132.8 when i got on the scale this morning, and a few minutes ago out of curiosity it said 131.8, lol so either way im almost done with these stupid 130's!

Not feeling any better on the supplements, but I also have a terrible cold/flu, so what can I expect?? LOL

Congrats, aware! The 130s are stupid. LOL

I am profoundly affected in the winter-time. I just started light therapy and hopefully that will help. My father swears by it, and my mood can't get much worse (despite nothing TRULY being wrong), so it's worth a try!

I seriously am missing the sunshine right now. It gets dark to early and its too cold to do anything outside! everyone here complains about the heat in the summer but i miss the warmth!

Hello everyone I am new to the forum I was wondering what everyone thinks ideal weight for a female who is 5'5....

It really depends on a number of factors including how much you exercise and what exercise you're doing. For example: if you strength train you will weigh more but look smaller (like me. I'm 135 pounds but fit into a size 2/4)

What is your frame size? If you're larger framed you won't be able to get down to the weight a small-framed person would. Paradoxically a small-framed person might be overweight at the same weight that the large-framed person wouldn't.

Going by BMI a 5'5" woman can weigh 112-149 pounds.

When you factor in frame size, you get the following:
Small Frame: 117-130lbs
Medium Frame: 127-141lbs
Large Frame: 137-155lbs

Hi everyone!
Trying to get back into shape during the holidays is not easy! I go through spurts of going in and out of the gym. It's been hard for me to stay consistent with the gym and eating healthy. I'm at a plateau of 130, though I know if I once I start a steady schedule of gym time and healthy dieting it will go down. My motivation is just NOT there! I am so sick of this unhappy feeling with my body. I want my lean mean body back!

Down to 133.4 this morning...inching my way down...

Hey Guys,
Welcome new people
I'm down to 135, hopefully it'll stick!