Wendyanneroberts Member

I to didn't/don't like to waste food. Pre planning to stop that in every day life. But at certain occasions there's too much food, some being left over. But eventually I realised that if I (over) ate it, then I was just causing harm to myself, (self sabatage) if you like. That the effects of weight gain on my health was…

It's inspiring to see current pictures, 2 years after your initial sucess post. Showing success at maintainance. Well done!

It seems to happen to many of us, as I've often read in these forums. Personally, I lost my final 20lb in this way. Was aiming for 0.5lb a week. I would go 10 weeks, loss 5lb. Another 10 weeks, nothing. Then drop 5lb. Once or twice overnight, or within a couple of days. So 40 weeks and 20lb. Bang on target weight loss. But…

I agree with a lot of previous comments, sharing my story hoping it my help. As I've also managed to lose, then regain, lose, then regain a significant amount of weight, multiple times over the past 30 years. With a few months of being at a healthy weight in between. There were multiple reasons, pregnancies, ill health and…

Over time, I have had positive and negative comments on my weight & weight loss. I've learnt to acknowledge positive comments and "ignore" the more hurtful. Knowing that this is my "journey" on a healthier lifestyle, to benefit my life & my health. I no longer let these derail me. Tracking & logging on MFP for 1,200 days.…

Also lost 50lb and now just within the healthy weight range. Through tracking my diet, as my physical disablity (along with other health issues) means I can't "exercise". All that is needed is a calorie deficit. Tracking calories has not only helped me to lose the weight, but find MY average calorie burn to finally balance…

Weighing & logging everything, everyday. Gives me an accurate (as possible) account of calories in. With recorded "actual" weight loss. I have successfully lost weight in the past, but every time, "life" happened & I always ended up regaining. This time is different because I now know "My maintenance" calorie range.…

We are all different, but here are the main things that helped me. Finally not just with weight loss, but followed by sucessful maintainance because I still follow my rules. 1)already mentioned, my food scale is so important. 2) Weighing everything (As much as possible). Even prepared foods vary in weight. Or how big is 1…

Even at maintenance, I weigh as much as possible. Having often lost and then regained weight in the past. It's this that has finally helped keep me around maintenance. As I've found calorie cycling and keeping my average about 1,600 calories, I can maintain. Feels great. But over this period I have also come to realise how…

Heard this saying a few days ago and thought it summed up my weight loss, this time. "Sucess is a journey, not a destination. Failure isn't fatal, as long as we have the courage to continue" with our "healthy" journey. Finding out my maintenance calorie allowance and calorie cycling. Helps me stay at a healthy weight and…

I have (finally) and successfully lost 50lbs and now within a healthy weight range (If at the upper end). For various health reasons and I'm in a wheelchair I haven't been able to exercise. Although I do what I can to increase calorie burn and maintain my current level of fitness. As I don't want to deteriorate any…

You only need to work out the calorie count in how you eat the product once. You can then save it, in your food or meal list. Then it can simply be added directly from your list in future. Which is then as quick as scanning product. Even scanning the product, eating it as suggested on the packet. Is not necessarily…

I definitely lost weight in noticeable whooshes. I lost 50lbs and have been maintaining my now healthy weight for about a year. With my last 20lb to lose I was aiming for 0.5lb a week. As I'm disabled and couldn't increase exercise, I relied on diet alone. But I went 10 weeks and I began to wander if I had hit maintainance…

Just wanted to add my thanks here too. It was learning about "whoosh" weight loss, here on mfp. Plus looking at the bigger picture and long term averages, that changed my life. Broke the yo yo weight loss, followed by gain pattern of the past. Almost 3 years later and I'm down 50lbs and have been maintaining my now new…

If you only have 5lb to 15lb to lose, you should be aiming for 0.5lb to 1lb a week weight loss, to be healthy. If you can adjust your expectations you will find the process easier. Remember weight loss is not linear but an average over a period of weeks/months. Find a way of eating you enjoy and stick to a reasonable…

I completely agree and glad I listened to a similar message when I joined MFP (2nd time). As using these forums this time I learnt so much. I averaged 0.5lb a week but time passed. It added up to 50lb total weight loss. Now a healthy weight and actually maintaining for 2 years. As finding the calorie intake for me & my…

If your goal is weight loss and your planning on tracking calories, then I think there are 3 important things that have really helped me be successful, long term. 1)Use a food scale and weigh every thing you eat, for accuracy. 2)Keep a food journal, logging all that you eat/drink (including cooking oil, dressings etc) Make…

One I've heard that seems to have stuck this time, is "Give up, giving up". By this I mean I now track/weigh/log, every thing, every day. It's this consistency that has made all the difference.

Lovely story, but this is an old thread. OP hasn't been on mfp since September 2016

2) It’s weight-loss biased. You get more points the more weight you have to lose. That’s great…but how does one keep their insurance after they get to their goal weight? Most people aren’t athletes and shouldn’t have to be. I was thinking about this "incentive" to earn points for weight loss. But not if you are already a…

I mainly use the free android app and I can still see all this information. Either under nutrition or rotting screen on diary page. Nothing has changed for me.

I hate being told how "lucky" I am to have lost weight, when it's taken hard work and dedication. Commitment for years, day in & day out. I also hate "wasting calories" on food I don't enjoy. If restricting calories then I'm focused on making the most of them & loving my meals. Occasionally I've eaten foods and regretted…

As others have said I think you look great as you are. Enjoy shopping to find the swimwear that looks great and you feel comfortable in. Don't let their presence spoil your celebration. The one thing that jumped out to me, when I first read your post (as a mum myself). That you have the one very special "thing" that the…

Each bag has (about) 2.5 servings; which is 2 tablespoons unpopped and 150 calories which means per bag = 2.5 × 150 calories = 375 calories per bag. If checking accuracy by weighing, one serving would weigh 34g unpopped. So each bag should weigh 85g before popping and be 375 calories.

For me it was finding (and then using) mfp. Previously I had lost weight several times, but always ended up regaining. Constant fluctuations between "on diet" or "healthy eating", to extremes, then life happening and I would falter. A period of time followed and I was "off diet". No longer even thinking about what foods or…

If you chose to do only eat OMAD as a weight loss strategy, it's important that you are on target with nutrition. A very low calorie diet is detrimental to your health, unless under Doctors supervision. Woman should eat a minimum of 1,200 calories per day. Only eating 700 calories is not wise or safe.

Logging daily here on mfp, no matter what. It's become a daily habit, that only takes a few minutes out of my day, but it has transformed not just my weight, but also my health. Finally an end to years of regaining weight, after every "diet".

80/20 rule can be used as a guideline in balancing calories, 80% of calories from healthy, nutritious foods and 20% from "treats".

My bmi was 33.2 (and climbing), top end of obese for my height. I also know I carry/carried a lot of my excess far around my middle. Have successfully lost 52lb and maintaining my new healthy weight for the time being. Pleased, with the fact l now have a healthy bmi (if only just) of 24.4. Still have a larger tummy but…

Not sure what else your blood tests have checked, but would like to add a problem I had, which may be worth you checking. Although adding or changing to many things at once may not be helpful. Just want to share in case it may be helpful. Before finding & using mfp I was attempting to alter my diet and lose weight. Also…