I'm back again even though I said I'd never gain it back for the umpteenth time LOL

My name is Jody. I'm age 55 and live in New York. I am 5 feet tall. Well I have returned to MFP today after maintaining my weight for a long time except this year lol. I gain so easily, even being on a low-dose thyroid medicine for 2+ years. I'm at 128 and would like to get back down to at least 115 again. It's time to be accountable and log my foods. I work out almost every day doing weight training and some cardio on other days. It's very hard to lose anything because I hate restricting, but I'm continuing to eat a healthy lifestyle and if I do need to have a cheat day once per week, I will, as long as I keep it low. I eat 6 small meals a day (300 calories each meal) for a total of 1,200 calories. I do mostly low-carb diet but still eat potatoes, low-carb bread, etc. WISH ME LUCK! I hope everyone is doing well! Please feel free to add me if you are active on MFP so that we can keep each other accountable and motivate one another!

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  • chicbuc
    chicbuc Posts: 616 Member
    Just wanted to say "Hi" as another female named Jody with a y. It's so uncommon! Nice to meet you. Looks like you have a solid plan for your height.
  • jodymaro1
    jodymaro1 Posts: 78 Member
    Hi Jody! That's funny because I sometimes say I'm Jody with a Y to people too haha. Yes well I always seem to go back to 115 no matter what I guess it's my body's memory and comfort. I feel okay at 115. I also like 111 lol 109, 108, 102 and 97 are what i was a few times (97 was when I graduated HS at age 18) but anything below 111 makes me look older and not healthy. :)
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,237 Member
    Welcome back.

    I'm not a math genius but what you posted equals 1800 calories per day not 1500. :)

    6 small meals a day (300 calories each meal) 6x300= 1800.
  • jodymaro1
    jodymaro1 Posts: 78 Member
    oh shoot LOL you're right! LOL . okay so 300 each meal (900) plus two 150 calorie snacks. Thanks! LOL :smiley: