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Really thrilled by the positive responses from this! Thank yoy all and wishing you all the best.

If it's not being rude, it may be helpful to post your weight and height. It may be that your goal is impossible because you are malnourished to the point of near death. Not likely, but it is a possibility. So I see three possibilities - you are counting your calories incorrectly - there are a lot of incorrect,…

You make sure you have a plan that allows you to have some satisfying options and "junk" - if that's what it takes to stay on track. For me, some of the staples which made it possible to minimise the feeling of "denial" were 1) My home made banana choc chip muffins (105 cal), 2) Soft serve Ice creams (130-150) and getting…

Same here, so I don't eliminate it. I eat less in the day, accept hunger and allow myself extra at night which has always been the problem time. Some lower calorie options might help too - like a piece of fruit you enjoy, some berries and a low calorie ice cream. PS If you are on the edge of the healthy weight range, what…

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Day 210 - I am so hungry :-( - Everything (except the water boosts metabolism) is true. But what hasn't been mentioned is that losing weight means eating at a calorie deficit and your body will resist this fiercely. It thinks you are going to die and does all sorts of things to motivate you to prevent this disastrous state…

Doing IF/5:2 on MFP works "best" if you set your goal for maintenance. That's your target on non-fast days. The weight loss (calorie deficit) happens on the fast days. The trick is to do whatever works. So here's what works for me: * Set MFP for maintenance * Eat back half of exercise calories on non-fast days * The 600…

Some of my client's have found this helpful https://static1.squarespace.com/static/518a85e9e4b04323d507813b/t/5492ed7ee4b087ef8e051d78/1418915198400/moving-forward.pdf

It's simple really (if logging helped you reach your goal). 1) If you can maintain weight loss without logging, don't log (and that includes using the strategies listed above) 2) If you stop logging and gain weight, decide - Do I want to keep my success or my freedom from logging. Choose one, because you can't have both…

Welcome - you can do this, even though it is not easy. Others will probably point you to this, so I may as well get in early: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

You could also make your own - my favourite is a seeded rye sourdough - not that tricky at all once you get the hang of it.

It is discouraging - and you do need to be able to answer that question, "Why bother trying". Having an answer will not stop that discouraging voice, but it will enable you to connect with what really matters to you. An exercise buddy is a good idea. How to do that depends on where you live and what resources there are.…

I agree with @angela233Z - schedule fast days for the easiest environment. What is easiest will vary from person to person, but you will know. Whatever the case, it is handy to have some "go to" positive actions you can do INSTEAD OF eating the tempting food. This can be "food" or drink - such as diet drink, water, tea,…

That's Gold!

I thought this was funny in light of your profile pic :wink: They offer you frequent, most recent, the ability to delete (and add back) onto the lists, plus select the current meal. Sure it can sometimes be a pain, but I've heard pre-emptive mind reading is on the do-list.

typically .5kg (1lb) per week. Been going consistently since November - lost 11kg (24lb). That includes one month at maintenance. I lost 11 kg before that without tracking on 5:2 but got stuck for a year - even on 4:3. Tracking got me back on track.

Win!

Change takes time. If you stick with the plan, address the behavioural barriers, and adjust the plan as needed, you will get there. Having said that, it IS really frustrating not to succeed as you wish, but if it leads you to depression, that is a separate issue that you might need some help with.

I have ME (for over 20 years) - I got from 113 down to 92 (and up to 103) using Low Card. 5:2without tracking got me to 92 - where I got stuck for a year. Tracking has got me down to 81 and still going. The above advice is good. To manage activity, the key skill is pacing. Doing several small amounts of exercise still…

As long as the numbers are headed in the right direction. Are you tracking food and exercise on Non fast days?

Tracking is the single biggest factor for success. Helps you keep it real. Keep up the good work.

Well done on the success so far! I'm 75% of the way to my goal and doing better than ever. Yet I still get those thoughts, despite doing well -They are just thoughts. They are not reality no matter how real they feel. The mind game is a big part of making success sustainable. So, somewhere along your journey it may be…

Yep - that's me. I can eat to the point of being sick and still feel "hungry". Using intermittent fasting helped to learn to cope with the hungry feeling.

Alternately you could look at the 5:2 approach (or even 6:1) and this will give you more calories on normal days in exchange for a low calorie day or two. If you find it depressing, then that seems to indicate that there is some mental and emotional work to do. Are you able to get some support with that?

I lost without tracking initially, but hit a plateau for a year. Since starting tracking I am losing again. I set MFP for maintenance on sedentary and eat back half exercise, and that keeps me losing about .5kg per week on 5:2. You may need to adjust how much exercise you eat back. But ultimately it's about settling into a…

Trust your experience, not someone trying to sell a book. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/10/myths-surround-breakfast-and-weight/

You can't look after anyone else if you are sick or dead. Go for it!

Coffee and ice cream are my staples :blush:

Thanks @flumi_f‌ - others?

Hi @sallylou88‌ - I've had ME/CFS for 25 years, and it's only been the last 2 years I've had some consistent success with weight loss. Frankly it's hard, and that's for a bloke with a decent calorie allowance. My advice, be patient with yourself, learn as much as you can about what works in terms of both the pattern of…