JUST GIVE ME 10 Days - Round 49

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  • Sweetzyd
    Sweetzyd Posts: 919 Member
    @quiltingjaine & @GrandmaJackie yes!! I am figuring this out. Thanks for your insight!
  • jerier
    jerier Posts: 384 Member
    quiltingjaine wrote: »

    @GrandmaJackie It took a while to convince Carl that I would be able to find something I could eat almost anywhere he wanted to eat. The one place I have found where that isn’t the case is Panda Express. They must cook everything with cornstarch!

    @quiltingjaine OMG! You are so right! I feel puffy if I even walk through the door! :no_mouth:
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    jerier wrote: »
    VermontDan wrote: »

    8/09 - 215.8 lbs - I've been eating too much in the morning and skipping lunch. I need to balance meals.

    @VermontDan Why? Are you overly hungry and wanting to snack before dinner? If so then I agree, Less calories for breakfast and eating lunch may be the better approach. If you're staying within your daily calorie deficit and not overly hungry prior to dinner then I don't see a problem. Spreading your calories over 2 meals per day is just as healthy as 3.

    @AJB1014 If a big dinner satisfies and you maintain your daily calorie deficit, then keep up the good work.

    Thanks! An outside perspective is always appreciated.
  • Sweetzyd
    Sweetzyd Posts: 919 Member
    @jerier thank you! 😊 it makes sense!
  • Sweetzyd
    Sweetzyd Posts: 919 Member
    When I started MFP little less than a month ago, I was reading in one of the forums and a lady was asking for advice. She said that she didnt know what she was doing wrong, she was staying within 1200 calories a day and couldn't lose weight. A man replied to her that if shes not losing weight then shes not only consuming 1200 calories, she had to be consuming more. I thought that was a bit harsh of him to say. That may work for him, but not everyone!
  • Bendiz_
    Bendiz_ Posts: 278 Member
    @quiltingjaine Haha, burgers are the best! I eat burgers at home too, but then I make it so its not more than 400 cal and I eat something healthy on the side. I can live without the bun :D I really agree that straight CI/CO doesn't work! Of course it matters where calories come from. You don't get the necessary vitamins and minerals from eating chocolate for breakfast for instance, and oh my god you get hungry waaay before lunchtime. But I like the idea that I'm not like forcing myself to quit sweets and "bad" foods forever, you can fit in some ice cream once in a while without suffering from any vitamin deficiencies and still be within your calorie goal :lol: I think this is the way to go for me to lose and maintain the weight. Changing habits and making better choices in the daily life, but allowing myself an occasional treat within my calorie goal.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    jerier wrote: »
    back2cute wrote: »
    08/08: 178.4 Ugh … but I know why.
    08/09: 179.0 Double UGH!!! Why? Why can’t I get my act together???
    08/10: 179.4 In weight gain free-fall. Can’t stop eating junk.

    @back2cute I understand exactly how you feel. My results in the last 4 rounds clearly testifies.

    Take a look at your weekly averages and your daily eating patterns. When are you overeating/mindless munching/just don't care eating?
    Is it boredom/emotional eating? Maybe an activity (walk, yoga class, crochet/knit, dance) or relaxation session (meditation, bubble bath, sauna) can distract you. Choose an activity that makes eating too difficult.
    Is it opportunity eating, as in "out in plain sight/calling from the pantry like a siren's song?" Remove the food from your space or remove yourself from the food space. I can't be near potlucks at work nor can I have junk food in my home. There is no "off" button.
    The key is to discover your trigger(s) and set yourself up for success by avoiding them.

    Hope this helps. :flowerforyou:

    ^ This!!! & I’d add lots of water & tea! Pre-prepped cukes, carrots, red pepper strips with a small container of balsamic vinegar.

    You’ve got this!
    cdavisdeva wrote: »
    Round 47- SW 175 EW 170 (-5lbs)
    Round 48- SW 170 EW 166 (-4lbs)

    Round 49 (My 3nd round for a total of 30 days!)
    5'4"
    SW 166
    GW 162
    UGW 140

    8/06 166 excited for this round and more to come! Good luck friends! 😊💜
    8/07 166
    8/08 167 It was a busy day yesterday and I didnt drink enough water. Also indulged in cookies lol. Today is a new day, will do better 😊
    8/09 166 Going to start paying better attention to carbs.. my carbs yesterday were under 100 (which is not great) but the few days before were 150's and 160's.
    8/10 166 Its so crazy that even when I stick to my calories but eat certain foods I still cant lose.
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    Sometimes water or outside temps or exercise or how much fiber or the scale itself or about 100 other things can effect our scale weight. I also find, as others do, there is often a 2-3 day delay with my scale.

    Do you weigh all your food & cook at home?
  • marcvb35
    marcvb35 Posts: 291 Member
    CI/CO works very well for me but I have the opposite of a sweet tooth. I actually get a stomach ache if I eat anything with to much sugar, even fruit bothers me. my binge eating is over eating meat. I love a 3 pound prime rib, a gigantic burger, or all u can eat seafood buffets. on days I am trying to loose weight my normal intake of 6-800 calories whiskey really limit my food options to my concoction of veggies with scallops. i don't have to like every meal,
  • Sweetzyd
    Sweetzyd Posts: 919 Member
    @taxgirl1 thanks! It probably would benefit me to get a scale. I under measure everything a little because I know that measuring your food isn't always accurate. (packed flour v/s sifted flour for example). I had really good success in the previous 2 rounds (which were my 1st two). I was eating a salad almost every day and tried to get 1 or 2 more servings in green veggies per day. It really does matter what foods you put in your body (for me). I know the weight loss slows down the closer you get to your goal also! It's really nice not having to do this alone 😊
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Thanks @heymossy !

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