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"You can't manage what you can't measure." I weight my food or at least read the label to see how many pieces make up a serving. I do this so I can manage. Being exact as much as possible helps me when I can't be exact (when eating at some restaurants or at social functions).

I'm on Bupropion SR (Wellbutrin) 200 mg twice a day for depression and anxiety. It works but it takes about two weeks before it kicks in. One of the side effects (for me) is appetite suppression (I gained weight while on Lexapro). And another side effect (for me) is constipation. Good luck.

Been there, done that. For me it was an indication of depression and not hunger. How did I stop? I told myself that peanut butter would be my treat once a week. That was six months (30 lbs) ago and now I rarely eat it - not that there is anything wrong with it. Once it awhile when I'm well below my daily calorie goal I…

Way to go! I have been at a calorie deficit since Feb 15 and am down around 30 lbs and have never hit a plateau. I have experienced daily fluctuations of 4 lbs but with an overall downward trend. (https://trendweight.com/dashboard/) I also readjust my TDEE minus 20% with every 10 lb loss. So I am eating less calories as I…

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Read the flowchart - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10183824/things-i-had-to-unlearn-about-losing-weight#latest Good luck

And you so need to read this thread - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear/p1

Where are you gonna draw the line for counting vs. not counting? Count 'em all.

Read this - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1 Good luck

This post - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

Check out this flowchart - it might help you. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10183824/things-i-had-to-unlearn-about-losing-weight/p5

I agree with MonsoonStorm.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

I had the tanita and it's not accurate. Check out the reviews of digital scales on Amazon and buy the one that has the best reviews. Done.

Ask yourself this - Do I want to graze like this or do I want to lose fat?

Figure out your TDEE minus 20%. You can't spot lose fat. But eating at a calorie deficient will help you lose fat. Please read http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

I take an antidepressant that suppresses my appetite. So some days I am at 75% of my calorie goal. I go for greek yogurt and protein powder just to make sure I hit my protein goal.

Even though this thread is located in the stickie thread, it's positioned second to last. Some noobs may tire of clicking before they get to the link so I bump it. The thread changed my perspective on how I approach eating and exercise. So if bumping this thread is wrong, I don't wanna be right. :) Consider me a fanboy of…

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I blend mayo and Dijon mustard together and dip steamed broccoli in it. Any mustard will do.

I experienced my first four-day 4 lb upward swing. But six days after that peak I set a new pr in weight loss. Go figure. I knew my daily calorie intake had not changed so I didn't worry about it.

I learned the painful way just like you just last week. After seeing a sports medicine specialist it was suggested I do hinge exercises with body weight (or with light weight) only.

Please don't hide it. Talk to a professional to finds tools to help you. I sought help, was prescribed an anti-depressant, and then started to exercise. I know I wouldn't have exercised without the first two steps. Be kind to yourself.

This exactly. I like to be able to visualize what a serving looks like. And if I am still hungry after eating the single portion (after waiting awhile) I will the decide if I want to have another (or half) serving.

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Chives.

Mix cottage cheese with eggs and scramble. Add salt, pepper, and green onions or whatever you usually have with your scrambled eggs.

Check out New Rules of Lifting - Supercharged. The routines are certainly not boring.