One small thing!

maronesax1972

Reading this thread and having lost 45lbs and kept it off for three years, I think people should know, you can have the snickers. You can have the cake. You can eat the ice cream.

Life is short. It’s meant to be spent enjoying. Food can be social enjoyment.

The first year and a half I was like most people on this thread. I was so afraid that a piece of cake some how may break all of my hard work. Honestly, it doesn’t.

I would encourage people to learn about their TDEE. Understand CICO. Learn portion sizes to calorie ratios. Have a nutrition plan that you know will meet your life goals. Whether that’s needing higher protein for muscle gains, more carbs for endurance or a balance of all three micro nutrients that ensures you can meet your nutrition plan and feel full.

If you spend time working on understanding how your body process these nutrients, and have a daily calorie goal in mind, I’m pretty sure a 200 calorie snicker bar here or a piece of cake for a birthday party there, will not be your demise.

Again, it took me almost two years to trust myself. This past summer has been the best summer. As I’ve maintained my goal weight (+/- 3lbs), and enjoyed weekend ice cream runs, restaurant food and desserts. And I’ve enjoyed all of that with my family and friends.

Just some advise from a guy that’s been in your shoes. Have the 🍪! But have a plan too!

maronesax1972

zagadee wrote: »

Hello Beautiful people 😃
Am new here trying to find a partner who we can support each other on this journey I need motivation I have been struggling for all my life am 50yrs now hope anyone can understand.
We can motivate, support, encourage, advise each other I stay in Georgia Augusta.but still can we find ways to uplift ourselves throughout
Thanks

I’ll be 50 in ten months. I’m active on MFP daily. I lost 45lbs and have kept it off for three years. I’m in maintenance and workout 5 days/week. Feel free to friend me. I’m a bit of a motivator.

nitestar7580

Starting over again one day at a time