TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (May)
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Username: jlbtnc
Weigh in week: Week
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Week's weight: 194.0
Todays Weight: 193.4
Surprised by the lost, because struggled all week. I have to get my head back into this because starting to lose my motivation.
Week 4 – 5/23 - May Mini Challenge
Logged Food: yes
Under Calories: yes
Exercise: yes – 36 minutes of walking
@jlbtnc, hopefully a point six loss, when you weren't expecting it, is enough motivation to keep pushing forward and get your head back in the game!! You may have slowed down, but you have not stopped!!!
Thank you, I am pushing forward with my efforts, I did some binging this weekend. Primarily healthy items just over abundance of the healthy items. I tried getting my head back in it today and over calories better yet was over everything.
I am going to drop out of the mini challenge for now. I will continue to add my weight on Fridays and exercising yet, just stop the logging for a little bit.2 -
@cmhubbard92 WOW! There is an amazing difference! Great job!
June 1 is my 6 month date and I have also lost approx 30 lbs. I wish I would have taken some -any- before pics.3 -
Mini challenge
May 27
Tracked yes
Under yes
Exercise yes
Had to take a short walk for 2 reasons. 1- I needed more exercise minutes. 2- I was 19 calories over.3 -
@cmhubbard92 WOW! There is an amazing difference! Great job!
June 1 is my 6 month date and I have also lost approx 30 lbs. I wish I would have taken some -any- before pics.
Thank you @swauters ! I take a lot of pictures throughout the process! I don't take one every day, but I'm thinking it would be cool to do one of those progress video montages! Even if you haven't taken any pictures, I would recommend you take one now!!! It will be neat to look back on!
one goal for me this year is to have a substantial difference in my Thanksgiving picture! It was the picture that drove me to start this journey!2 -
May Final Weigh-In
Original SW (11/26/2018): 246.0
February (Month 1) SW: 235.5
March (Month 2) SW: 224.2
April (Month 3) SW: 221.2
May (Month 4) SW: 219.1
May SW: 219.1
Week 1: 219.1 (0.0)
Week 2: 219.1 (0.0)
Week 3: 218.5 (-0.6)
Week 4: 218.5 (0.0)
Week 5 216.2 (-2.3)
Total Loss for May: 2.9
Total Loss Overall: 29.8
This may have been a slow month, but progress still happened!4 -
What do I need to do to register for the June challenge?1
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susanpiper57 wrote: »What do I need to do to register for the June challenge?
They roll us over to the next month, unless we say we want to leave 😊2 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »susanpiper57 wrote: »What do I need to do to register for the June challenge?
They roll us over to the next month, unless we say we want to leave 😊
Thanks!2 -
susanpiper57 wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »susanpiper57 wrote: »What do I need to do to register for the June challenge?
They roll us over to the next month, unless we say we want to leave 😊
Thanks!
@susanpiper57 you're welcome 😊 I believe Saturday is our last day for the May challenge, and they will close this thread for posting. I saw there is already a new thread for June TBBT on the main page, I just haven't posted in it yet. I currently have this one bookmarked(so I know when there are new posts) and will be bookmarking June's shortly. I tend to finish the mini challenge in the current month thread, and then roll over to the new month, so it is easier for @HASWLRS to keep track!2 -
WEIGH-IN
Week: Week 5
Today: Sunday, May 26th
Previous week's weight: 157.4lbs
Current week's weight: 159.7lbs
I'm hoping to get back to my normal soon. You all are always in the back of my mind TBBT! Sorry for the gain!2 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »5/27/2019 Mini Challenge
Tracked: Yes
Under: Yes
Exercise: Yes, 20 minutes walking
I was feeling a little down this morning because of my arm(such a silly thing holding me back). Throughout the day, though, I was putting more thought into resting could just be what I need to get things going again. And then I realized:
Today is my 6month mark for my weight loss journey. I am down ALMOST 30 pounds, and the work is paying off. I feel better each day. I make better choices to keep myself full, but under my calories and accountable each day. I have made small changes that I know won't be just momentary, and I will get right back on my elliptical and my workout routine once my arm feels better. I know what I want to do and what I want to achieve. No matter what I end up doing, I've got this!
I don't have a 6mo total progress pic, as I only want to use pictures showing the same outfit(and I've misplaced my usual progress pic shirt to the laundry demons who have lost it somewhere), so this picture in the spoiler is my progress from January to now. Slow progress is still good progress!
@cmhubbard92, not, it's not silly to feel down when you have an injury!! It just shows how serious you are about your fitness and weight loss journey...otherwise you would be celebrating that you now have a valid excuse to not exercise!! Congratulations on sticking with this for six months, for losing almost thirty pounds and for learning a thing or two along the way and parlaying that knowledge into lifelong habits!! And progress pics that show actual progress, as yours do.....priceless!!1 -
ForLangston wrote: »Tracked, at calories, n 3500 steps (trying to walk as it helps to move my body). Proud of these hard earned steps🤸🏿♀️
@ForLangston, glad you are following doctor's orders and walking for your recovery, as hard as it may be!! Way to not surpass your calorie goal!!2 -
Username: jlbtnc
Weigh in week: Week
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Week's weight: 194.0
Todays Weight: 193.4
Surprised by the lost, because struggled all week. I have to get my head back into this because starting to lose my motivation.
Week 4 – 5/23 - May Mini Challenge
Logged Food: yes
Under Calories: yes
Exercise: yes – 36 minutes of walking
@jlbtnc, hopefully a point six loss, when you weren't expecting it, is enough motivation to keep pushing forward and get your head back in the game!! You may have slowed down, but you have not stopped!!!
Thank you, I am pushing forward with my efforts, I did some binging this weekend. Primarily healthy items just over abundance of the healthy items. I tried getting my head back in it today and over calories better yet was over everything.
I am going to drop out of the mini challenge for now. I will continue to add my weight on Fridays and exercising yet, just stop the logging for a little bit.
@jlbtnc, a mental break may be just what the doctor ordered. Some people advocate a diet break, where you eat at maintenance for a couple of weeks before getting back into a deficit. That still requires logging your food, though.2 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »@cmhubbard92 WOW! There is an amazing difference! Great job!
June 1 is my 6 month date and I have also lost approx 30 lbs. I wish I would have taken some -any- before pics.
Thank you @swauters ! I take a lot of pictures throughout the process! I don't take one every day, but I'm thinking it would be cool to do one of those progress video montages! Even if you haven't taken any pictures, I would recommend you take one now!!! It will be neat to look back on!
one goal for me this year is to have a substantial difference in my Thanksgiving picture! It was the picture that drove me to start this journey!
@cmhubbard92, what a great motivator.....to have the next Thanksgiving picture look much, much better!!1 -
WEIGH-IN
Week: Week 5
Today: Sunday, May 26th
Previous week's weight: 157.4lbs
Current week's weight: 159.7lbs
I'm hoping to get back to my normal soon. You all are always in the back of my mind TBBT! Sorry for the gain!
@Krysless2, don't beat yourself up....you did just come off of a long weekend. Up until then, maybe your head wasn't completely in the game, but you were still losing!! So this week you had a little stumble....it happens to everyone!! A new month is right around the corner... a perfect opportunity to start fresh, with a renewed determination!!1 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »susanpiper57 wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »susanpiper57 wrote: »What do I need to do to register for the June challenge?
They roll us over to the next month, unless we say we want to leave 😊
Thanks!
@susanpiper57 you're welcome 😊 I believe Saturday is our last day for the May challenge, and they will close this thread for posting. I saw there is already a new thread for June TBBT on the main page, I just haven't posted in it yet. I currently have this one bookmarked(so I know when there are new posts) and will be bookmarking June's shortly. I tend to finish the mini challenge in the current month thread, and then roll over to the new month, so it is easier for @HASWLRS to keep track!
@cmhubbard92, thank you for clarifying for everyone!
Yes, the last day of the May Challenge is Saturday, June 1st, and we will use this thread until then. On Sunday, June 2nd we will move over to the June thread, which is up and running. Everyone who is still with us right now will automatically be rolled over into the June Challenge. If you plan to continue on, make your way over to the June thread at your earliest convenience and introduce yourself to the new team mates. If you do not plan to continue, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!1 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »May Final Weigh-In
Original SW (11/26/2018): 246.0
February (Month 1) SW: 235.5
March (Month 2) SW: 224.2
April (Month 3) SW: 221.2
May (Month 4) SW: 219.1
May SW: 219.1
Week 1: 219.1 (0.0)
Week 2: 219.1 (0.0)
Week 3: 218.5 (-0.6)
Week 4: 218.5 (0.0)
Week 5 216.2 (-2.3)
Total Loss for May: 2.9
Total Loss Overall: 29.8
This may have been a slow month, but progress still happened!
@cmhubbard92, there's that 216 you saw earlier!! Very nice loss this week, and very nice loss total to date!! Yes, slow progress is still progress!!1 -
Mini challenge
May 27
Tracked yes
Under yes
Exercise yes
Had to take a short walk for 2 reasons. 1- I needed more exercise minutes. 2- I was 19 calories over.
@swauters, that is awesome that you went for a walk to get those two yes's!!! Sara is shooting for the Winner's Circle this week!!0 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »5/27/2019 Mini Challenge
Tracked: Yes
Under: Yes
Exercise: Yes, 20 minutes walking
I was feeling a little down this morning because of my arm(such a silly thing holding me back). Throughout the day, though, I was putting more thought into resting could just be what I need to get things going again. And then I realized:
Today is my 6month mark for my weight loss journey. I am down ALMOST 30 pounds, and the work is paying off. I feel better each day. I make better choices to keep myself full, but under my calories and accountable each day. I have made small changes that I know won't be just momentary, and I will get right back on my elliptical and my workout routine once my arm feels better. I know what I want to do and what I want to achieve. No matter what I end up doing, I've got this!
I don't have a 6mo total progress pic, as I only want to use pictures showing the same outfit(and I've misplaced my usual progress pic shirt to the laundry demons who have lost it somewhere), so this picture in the spoiler is my progress from January to now. Slow progress is still good progress!
@cmhubbard92, not, it's not silly to feel down when you have an injury!! It just shows how serious you are about your fitness and weight loss journey...otherwise you would be celebrating that you now have a valid excuse to not exercise!! Congratulations on sticking with this for six months, for losing almost thirty pounds and for learning a thing or two along the way and parlaying that knowledge into lifelong habits!! And progress pics that show actual progress, as yours do.....priceless!!
Thank you so much! I am still waiting to hear back about an orthopedic visit(playing phone tag with the office). I am hoping they can squeeze me in today or tomorrow. I am supposed to return to work tomorrow, and I don't know what I will be able to do(if anything). My arm is starting to feel better, but I am still having problems with limited range of motion and moving my arm in general is still bringing me pain... it feels defeating, but still trying so hard not to let it get me down.cmhubbard92 wrote: »@cmhubbard92 WOW! There is an amazing difference! Great job!
June 1 is my 6 month date and I have also lost approx 30 lbs. I wish I would have taken some -any- before pics.
Thank you @swauters ! I take a lot of pictures throughout the process! I don't take one every day, but I'm thinking it would be cool to do one of those progress video montages! Even if you haven't taken any pictures, I would recommend you take one now!!! It will be neat to look back on!
one goal for me this year is to have a substantial difference in my Thanksgiving picture! It was the picture that drove me to start this journey!
@cmhubbard92, what a great motivator.....to have the next Thanksgiving picture look much, much better!!
Yes! When I first saw the pictures from Thanksgiving, I was rather horrified at how much I had really gained! It jumpstarted me into making better choices!cmhubbard92 wrote: »May Final Weigh-In
Original SW (11/26/2018): 246.0
February (Month 1) SW: 235.5
March (Month 2) SW: 224.2
April (Month 3) SW: 221.2
May (Month 4) SW: 219.1
May SW: 219.1
Week 1: 219.1 (0.0)
Week 2: 219.1 (0.0)
Week 3: 218.5 (-0.6)
Week 4: 218.5 (0.0)
Week 5 216.2 (-2.3)
Total Loss for May: 2.9
Total Loss Overall: 29.8
This may have been a slow month, but progress still happened!
@cmhubbard92, there's that 216 you saw earlier!! Very nice loss this week, and very nice loss total to date!! Yes, slow progress is still progress!!
Thank you again! I was shocked, I had an extra .5 loss from what I had seen earlier last week, an added bonus!
@HASWLRS as always, thank you for being so supportive to all of us in this group! :flowerforyou:3 -
5/27,5/28
Exercised: 10,000 step walk with the pups yesterday, P90X3 decelerator today (SO TOUGH)
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Water: 8 glasses, 13 glasses (my school doesn’t have ac so I was chugging it today)
Last week: 237.6
Today: 235.6
Woop woop 🙌🏾
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So I definitely forgot that today was Tuesday and didn't weigh myself. I'll be back tomorrow for another late weigh in!2
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As I have looked back at the last 6 months I have been feeling very disappointed in myself. I am no where near the weight I wanted to be by now. In January I was at my heaviest at 188 and seem to be holding steady at 182. I have to remind myself however, that even though the scale isn't moving much I have had to buy new clothes a size down already, so some progress has been made.
I started out dieting really well In the beginning but it is so easy to get off track when days/life gets hard. I looked at trying something like nutrisystem so I would just already know what I could eat and wouldn't have to stress so much about it. As I researched and decided it was too expensive since I have other people to feed, I realized that the foods they have to offer are foods that I can easily cook myself. I also discovered that fresh veggies and fruits have to be added to the meal plans. I think That is where I keep going wrong. I'm eating main dishes (meats and carbs) and not adding the volume of veggies that are such low calorie foods. I end up feeling unsatisfied and mindlessly eat snacks later.
So I looked through the meals and checked the calories on the Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, and Lean Cuisine websites. I found recipes for similar meals with close to the same calories. I made a meal plan, bought the groceries and made sure to include lots of veggies - fresh and frozen. I am going to try this "DIY Nutrisystem" plan. Hopefully, I'll start losing some weight for real.
I would love to hear anyone's advice for successful dieting that I could add to this.4 -
@brandi_84As I have looked back at the last 6 months I have been feeling very disappointed in myself. I am no where near the weight I wanted to be by now. In January I was at my heaviest at 188 and seem to be holding steady at 182. I have to remind myself however, that even though the scale isn't moving much I have had to buy new clothes a size down already, so some progress has been made.
I started out dieting really well In the beginning but it is so easy to get off track when days/life gets hard. I looked at trying something like nutrisystem so I would just already know what I could eat and wouldn't have to stress so much about it. As I researched and decided it was too expensive since I have other people to feed, I realized that the foods they have to offer are foods that I can easily cook myself. I also discovered that fresh veggies and fruits have to be added to the meal plans. I think That is where I keep going wrong. I'm eating main dishes (meats and carbs) and not adding the volume of veggies that are such low calorie foods. I end up feeling unsatisfied and mindlessly eat snacks later.
So I looked through the meals and checked the calories on the Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, and Lean Cuisine websites. I found recipes for similar meals with close to the same calories. I made a meal plan, bought the groceries and made sure to include lots of veggies - fresh and frozen. I am going to try this "DIY Nutrisystem" plan. Hopefully, I'll start losing some weight for real.
I would love to hear anyone's advice for successful dieting that I could add to this.
I'm in no means an expert in any of this, but here are some things I suggest/do:
1. I brought a food scale, and I weigh everything. It makes it easy to pre-portion bulk bags of snacks(I use almonds, kettle chips, and fruit on a regular basis for snacks) Examples for why:
a. I use Arnold sandwich thins for my lunches. Their serving size is 1 roll(57g). Some days I will weigh them and they'll be 53g, or 61g, and anywhere in between. Depending on the calorie count, that can be a HUGE difference. (This applies to any slice of bread or prepackaged "single serve" item.
b. Eggs. Your regular large egg averages 70 calories. I generally eat 3 boiled eggs after my workout. When weighing(and using USDA for search result) my 3 eggs can have not 210 calories(as expected) but between 220-250 calories based on the weight!
c. Condiments. The only one I dont measure is ketchup, because i use it once in a blue moon, and not enough to throw off my day. But mayonaise(or oil) is a huge culprit for sneaky extra calories. I would go way over a serving if I had the chance!
2. Log everything! Be honest with yourself. Even if you have a bad day and go over calories, chances are you can still remain in a deficit throughout the week! You can lie to yourself if you have a few bad days, but the scale will show you if you've been on the right path. I have some days(rare but it happens) I forget to log(due to travel/life) but I always try to put it in at some point so it is still there.
3. Somewhat underestimate your exercise calories. If you go for a 30 minute walk, and you log it on MFP, chances are it will credit you way more than you earn. I've logged 20 minutes of strength training, and it has given me up to 170 calories(and I don't even burn that many walking for 20 minutes!). For a few weeks, eat back 50% of your exercise calories. If you are losing too quickly, eat 75%. Adjust until you get close to the rate of loss you're aiming for! I use a Fitbit, and it does all the math for me, but I still don't eat all the calories back because I know somewhere I may underestimate in my food, or it may overestimate my activity.
4. If you add in new exercise, it is super possible to retain water for some (possibly long) length of time. Keep your water intake up, to aid in muscle recovery. It will help you I the long run!
5. Remember that weight loss isn't linear. I can be precise in every way that is humanly possible, and not lose. For me, my body has been telling me "we only like to lose fat when it's that time of the month", and I will "woosh" off a few pounds within a few days. I also recommend the Libra app(android) or happy scalr(iPhone) if you weigh daily and would like to see the trends/progress. It won't show much of a reliable trend until you have quite a few weigh ins logged.
6. Make sure that whatever calorie goal you set is right for you. I have realised(and mentioned it a few times here and there) that I need the extra calories, so while I *could* be fine to set myself up for a 2lb/wk loss, it is not in my best interest. I was developing headaches and slight dizziness, and knew I had to increase calories. I have myself now set up for 1lb/wk and can eat close ~1800/day without exercise.
7. Adjust your weight loss goal on MFP as you go. As you lose weight, your calorie needs will lower if you don't increase your activity level. If you hit a stall, it could be because you need to reset your goal.
Hopefully some of these tips help you(or any of my fellow TBBT friends here). I am no expert in this, but these are some things I have learned that help to keep me positive along the way! Hope something I've mentioned will help in some way!4 -
Tracked, under, and 3660 👟👟2
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Week 5
Tracked yes
Calories yes
Exercise yes
Sunday yes
Monday no
Tuesday yes2 -
5/27,5/28
Exercised: 10,000 step walk with the pups yesterday, P90X3 decelerator today (SO TOUGH)
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Water: 8 glasses, 13 glasses (my school doesn’t have ac so I was chugging it today)
Last week: 237.6
Today: 235.6
Woop woop 🙌🏾
@drea2011, well done, Drea!! Two pounds gone, and after a long holiday weekend!! Yeah, I haven't come across many schools in my time that were air conditioned!! Good job on chugging that extra water!!3 -
eatingfoodles wrote: »So I definitely forgot that today was Tuesday and didn't weigh myself. I'll be back tomorrow for another late weigh in!
@eatingfoodles, do not fret!! I gave every American a couple days grace in weighing in because of the Memorial Day holiday. Tomorrow is fine!!3 -
Weekly Challenge
Day: Tuesday
Tracking: Yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: yes - 60 min walk
back at it with a fierceness!
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As I have looked back at the last 6 months I have been feeling very disappointed in myself. I am no where near the weight I wanted to be by now. In January I was at my heaviest at 188 and seem to be holding steady at 182. I have to remind myself however, that even though the scale isn't moving much I have had to buy new clothes a size down already, so some progress has been made.
I started out dieting really well In the beginning but it is so easy to get off track when days/life gets hard. I looked at trying something like nutrisystem so I would just already know what I could eat and wouldn't have to stress so much about it. As I researched and decided it was too expensive since I have other people to feed, I realized that the foods they have to offer are foods that I can easily cook myself. I also discovered that fresh veggies and fruits have to be added to the meal plans. I think That is where I keep going wrong. I'm eating main dishes (meats and carbs) and not adding the volume of veggies that are such low calorie foods. I end up feeling unsatisfied and mindlessly eat snacks later.
So I looked through the meals and checked the calories on the Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, and Lean Cuisine websites. I found recipes for similar meals with close to the same calories. I made a meal plan, bought the groceries and made sure to include lots of veggies - fresh and frozen. I am going to try this "DIY Nutrisystem" plan. Hopefully, I'll start losing some weight for real.
I would love to hear anyone's advice for successful dieting that I could add to this.
@brandi_84, I love your new weight loss plan....the DIY Nutrisystem plan by Brandi!! It seems very well thought out. The point you make about adding vegetables to your meals is key, in my opinion. When we start to feel too hungry, too often, is when we throw in the towel and binge. There is a volume eaters thread here on MFP, and they do just that....eat a lot of high volume low calorie foods, like the fruits and vegetables you mention, to feel full, and ultimately succeed!
It is good to reflect every so often and evaluate the progress made to date....an interim report card, if you will. Now that you have, it is time to only look forward and make the changes that you deemed necessary. I know you are disappointed that you are not where you wanted to be, weight-wise, but dwelling on it would be nothing but counter-productive!!
I don't have much success at losing weight at the moment, but my one suggestion would be to find the food that satisfies the sweet craving and the food that satisfies the salty craving that you can eat in moderation. If I need some chocolate after supper, or a palate cleanser, I can feel satisfied with a Greek Chocolate yogurt. If I tried to keep, let's say dark chocolate in the house, I would not be able to just have a square or two after my meal.....the whole bar would be gone!! My salty craving is a rye crisp with peanut butter, and both of my go-to snacks also have protein!3 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »
@brandi_84As I have looked back at the last 6 months I have been feeling very disappointed in myself. I am no where near the weight I wanted to be by now. In January I was at my heaviest at 188 and seem to be holding steady at 182. I have to remind myself however, that even though the scale isn't moving much I have had to buy new clothes a size down already, so some progress has been made.
I started out dieting really well In the beginning but it is so easy to get off track when days/life gets hard. I looked at trying something like nutrisystem so I would just already know what I could eat and wouldn't have to stress so much about it. As I researched and decided it was too expensive since I have other people to feed, I realized that the foods they have to offer are foods that I can easily cook myself. I also discovered that fresh veggies and fruits have to be added to the meal plans. I think That is where I keep going wrong. I'm eating main dishes (meats and carbs) and not adding the volume of veggies that are such low calorie foods. I end up feeling unsatisfied and mindlessly eat snacks later.
So I looked through the meals and checked the calories on the Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, and Lean Cuisine websites. I found recipes for similar meals with close to the same calories. I made a meal plan, bought the groceries and made sure to include lots of veggies - fresh and frozen. I am going to try this "DIY Nutrisystem" plan. Hopefully, I'll start losing some weight for real.
I would love to hear anyone's advice for successful dieting that I could add to this.
I'm in no means an expert in any of this, but here are some things I suggest/do:
1. I brought a food scale, and I weigh everything. It makes it easy to pre-portion bulk bags of snacks(I use almonds, kettle chips, and fruit on a regular basis for snacks) Examples for why:
a. I use Arnold sandwich thins for my lunches. Their serving size is 1 roll(57g). Some days I will weigh them and they'll be 53g, or 61g, and anywhere in between. Depending on the calorie count, that can be a HUGE difference. (This applies to any slice of bread or prepackaged "single serve" item.
b. Eggs. Your regular large egg averages 70 calories. I generally eat 3 boiled eggs after my workout. When weighing(and using USDA for search result) my 3 eggs can have not 210 calories(as expected) but between 220-250 calories based on the weight!
c. Condiments. The only one I dont measure is ketchup, because i use it once in a blue moon, and not enough to throw off my day. But mayonaise(or oil) is a huge culprit for sneaky extra calories. I would go way over a serving if I had the chance!
2. Log everything! Be honest with yourself. Even if you have a bad day and go over calories, chances are you can still remain in a deficit throughout the week! You can lie to yourself if you have a few bad days, but the scale will show you if you've been on the right path. I have some days(rare but it happens) I forget to log(due to travel/life) but I always try to put it in at some point so it is still there.
3. Somewhat underestimate your exercise calories. If you go for a 30 minute walk, and you log it on MFP, chances are it will credit you way more than you earn. I've logged 20 minutes of strength training, and it has given me up to 170 calories(and I don't even burn that many walking for 20 minutes!). For a few weeks, eat back 50% of your exercise calories. If you are losing too quickly, eat 75%. Adjust until you get close to the rate of loss you're aiming for! I use a Fitbit, and it does all the math for me, but I still don't eat all the calories back because I know somewhere I may underestimate in my food, or it may overestimate my activity.
4. If you add in new exercise, it is super possible to retain water for some (possibly long) length of time. Keep your water intake up, to aid in muscle recovery. It will help you I the long run!
5. Remember that weight loss isn't linear. I can be precise in every way that is humanly possible, and not lose. For me, my body has been telling me "we only like to lose fat when it's that time of the month", and I will "woosh" off a few pounds within a few days. I also recommend the Libra app(android) or happy scalr(iPhone) if you weigh daily and would like to see the trends/progress. It won't show much of a reliable trend until you have quite a few weigh ins logged.
6. Make sure that whatever calorie goal you set is right for you. I have realised(and mentioned it a few times here and there) that I need the extra calories, so while I *could* be fine to set myself up for a 2lb/wk loss, it is not in my best interest. I was developing headaches and slight dizziness, and knew I had to increase calories. I have myself now set up for 1lb/wk and can eat close ~1800/day without exercise.
7. Adjust your weight loss goal on MFP as you go. As you lose weight, your calorie needs will lower if you don't increase your activity level. If you hit a stall, it could be because you need to reset your goal.
Hopefully some of these tips help you(or any of my fellow TBBT friends here). I am no expert in this, but these are some things I have learned that help to keep me positive along the way! Hope something I've mentioned will help in some way!
@cmhubbard92, thank you for sharing all you have learned so far in your six month journey!! I would like to second your practice of weighing things that are prepackaged and supposed to be a certain weight! I weigh my bread and my turkey bacon, but I have never weighed eggs! I have never seen them listed with a weight, only a graded size. I shall have to look into that!!2
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