Remember, this is week 5. We will not start weigh-ins for January until Sunday. (@BB_1033, I've got your week 5 weigh-in.) Here's the thread if you'd like to go introduce yourself. If you are an active member in December you do not have to rejoin. You will be automatically rolled over.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10777095/team-gutbusters-january#latest

craigo3154 wrote: »

BonnieHosk85 wrote: »

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I posted this on my FB page today wearing the same top and jeans. I'm hoping to be able to post an "after" photo in December of 2020 as well.

@BonnieHosk85. Awesome work. Gradual weight loss is generally the one that remains.

Look forward to the Dec 2020 pic where there is less of you again.

Wow. Great progress Bonnie. You look great!

Sorry!I was away for three days.I did not check in.
I attended a program .I had to sit and listen for the whole day.Ate more carbs than usual for lunch and dinner.
My mother is coming to see me for a week.
Also excited for the New Years. Have lots of goals and this time more determined to achieve those.
Sleep study was conducted 2 weeks ago.And I have sleep apnea.Again they say weight loss can help improve the condition.
Looking forward to be more mindful in eating and regular in exercise this coming year.InshAllah.

Colleen790 wrote: »

@craigo3154 Thanks again for the tips and good advice. I actually prefer to exercise at home but with the high temperatures here in Australia I thought I'd go to the gym for the air conditioning mainly. Yes, I followed that "Eat more to lose weight" idea that was being pushed at the time. Eat back your exercise calories. MFP friends saying you need to eat more. Doesn't work for me.

@Colleen790. The "Eat more to lose weight" idea has 2 underlying assumptions that most people miss:

1. You are already eating WAY less than you should (ie. deficit of more than 2000kj (500 calorie) per day) and have been for over a month.
2. The MORE you are being asked to eat is "good" food (particularly whole vegetables with fibre included).

If you have a BMI above normal, you almost always are carrying an abundance of stored energy that you body is capable of tapping into (adipose tissue / fat). Eating more slows down access to these energy stores. (There is WAY more to it than this, but this is the essence).

Metabolic damage is real, but takes A LONG time in SEVERE calorie deficit to occur (like in "The Biggest Loser" TV shows). Most never have the drive to push themselves willingly that far into danger.

Summary:

• Eat less than you burn per day (TDEE) consistently to lose weight
• To lose weight faster, do not eat back exercise calories

Calculating TDEE is difficult. Best we can usually do is refine the estimate based of observation and tracking. Ignore exercise equipment quoted calorie burn it is often quite exaggerated.

(Good guide for daily calorie limit is: https://www.sailrabbit.com/bmr/ (40yo 75kg 5'6" female estimated TDEE is 1724 kCal {7213 kj} - Moderate weight loss (0.5kg per week) target is 1224 kCal {5121 kj} )

craigo3154 wrote: »

Colleen790 wrote: »

@craigo3154 Thanks again for the tips and good advice. I actually prefer to exercise at home but with the high temperatures here in Australia I thought I'd go to the gym for the air conditioning mainly. Yes, I followed that "Eat more to lose weight" idea that was being pushed at the time. Eat back your exercise calories. MFP friends saying you need to eat more. Doesn't work for me.

@Colleen790. The "Eat more to lose weight" idea has 2 underlying assumptions that most people miss:

1. You are already eating WAY less than you should (ie. deficit of more than 2000kj (500 calorie) per day) and have been for over a month.
2. The MORE you are being asked to eat is "good" food (particularly whole vegetables with fibre included).

If you have a BMI above normal, you almost always are carrying an abundance of stored energy that you body is capable of tapping into (adipose tissue / fat). Eating more slows down access to these energy stores. (There is WAY more to it than this, but this is the essence).

Metabolic damage is real, but takes A LONG time in SEVERE calorie deficit to occur (like in "The Biggest Loser" TV shows). Most never have the drive to push themselves willingly that far into danger.

Summary:

• Eat less than you burn per day (TDEE) consistently to lose weight
• To lose weight faster, do not eat back exercise calories

Calculating TDEE is difficult. Best we can usually do is refine the estimate based of observation and tracking. Ignore exercise equipment quoted calorie burn it is often quite exaggerated.

(Good guide for daily calorie limit is: https://www.sailrabbit.com/bmr/ (40yo 75kg 5'6" female estimated TDEE is 1724 kCal {7213 kj} - Moderate weight loss (0.5kg per week) target is 1224 kCal {5121 kj} )

Thanks. This makes sense.

tuddy315
December Week 5
PW: 207.4
CW: 210.0

Wonderful loss, @Shalvy2007!!

Not a bad gain considering the holidays, @tuddy315!! I gained 5.4 but have all but 1.7 off already. We can do this!!

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Putting Christmas away, cleaning, organizing for 45 minutes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Happy New Year, fit fam! I hope you all have a fun, safe evening and a wonderful 2020! Many blessings to you all!