happymom221 Member

Great job!!

I just found this group and thanks for all the helpful advice. I lost 75 pounds in 2015. I am low(ish) carbs which is nowhere near The 20 grams at Atkins induction. I eat a lot of veggies and probably stay between 60-80 grams I don't eat many processed foods or artificial sugar which may have helped control my symptoms. I…

I eat low(ish) carb. I have Crohn's disease so can't go too low because of weakness, dizziness and energy. My diet is a big serving of veggies with protein at every meal. And lots of fat!! When carefully dieting in 2015 my macros were 60% fat. 20% protein and 20% carbs. A typical day is lunch. huge salad with protein salad…

I have been lifting since I started- I started on machines and then went to Dumbbells etc. now following SL- so the barbell is new to me) I love the routine, the app and mostly the routine. No more "I don't feel like doing that (squats) today" is allowed!! I went from 220 to a lowest of 145. I expect weight to stay about…

Great work. I took pics in 2015 Jan. may. October. Will take pics and measurements in 2 more months

Way to go!! Keep up the great work

Way to go ddhfree

No large intestine and have had a bag since 2007. I also had small intestine removed twice. I love the bag- I was so sick before and had no quality of life. I eat what I want and am strong and healthy.

Is it wrong that my favorite part of this program is the app

Welcome!! How long have you been lifting?

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i lost 75 in 2015 and gained about 5 pounds over the holidays and a big family vacation. It doesn't really bother me- I started StrongLifts 5x5 and am setting non scale goals. My weight goal is 5 pounds in 8 weeks

Wow Trina. Amazing progress

Deviled eggs and olives. Yummy, I also eat avocado everyday!

Cook and eat at home most of the time Eat healthy most of the time Immediately Get back on track ALL THE TIME!

I lost 75 pounds in 2015. I donated all but the next size up. Just packed up two more bags for goodwill Last night

Thanks for the welcome! I also started running Jan 2015. (Ran a slow 10k last August) I started lifting right from the beginning- all machines and over the year - one by one- I started swapping out for free weights. I started bench press in December but only when DH was with me so sometimes Dumbbells The deadlift is…

I am so happy to find this group. The app and website Are geared toward men and I have found it difficult to find starting amounts for women. I have been lifting for a little over a year and DH isn't being supportive of the new program Today is my 3rd SL workout. He thinks I am going backwards because I decreased weight…

Are your friends eating out a lot more than your family? I spend a lot of money on food quality food and shop twice a week My friend who eats out all the time- said she hadn't been to the store since before Christmas I eat a lot of salads and protein but I cook in bulk. Made the family package of chicken breasts and…

Fat free ranch sounds disgusting

Doing good here. Thanksgiving was a worry but I made it through with no gains. I made goal in October and planned to lose 5 more before Christmas/ vacation. I am down 6 pounds and feel great. That little bit is such a boost

Thanks for the advice about body image. I am accepting that I will have problem areas. But the calves are an area that I don't want to bulk. Skinny jeans and tall boots are affected by fit. (Not just appearance ) I also have two brand new NF coats that feel tighter in the shoulders even though I have lost weight in the 6…

I met my first goal but want to lose 5 pounds before holidays and a big vacation over Christmas. (Will gain it back) Basically I am a terrible maintainer so I have tohave a weight loss goal always. Current weight. 151 Goal weight by 12/24. 145

I have had Crohn's disease for 18 years. I use to have a lot of pelvic pain and anal/rectum pain due to fistulas and abscesses. I had my whole large intestine removed and a small bowel resection. My core was very week and because of my colostomy bag I don't do any exercises where I lie on the floor. I also find compression…

I reached goal weight about a week ago. Before I was dieting with occasional maintenance (vacation, trips, holidays). Now I am maintaining with occassional dieting. (Weekdays and when I gain 2 pounds)

I m close to goal weight and am gradually switching To Maintenance . I will always have problem spots like jiggly arms and inside thighs. I want to let that go and think that time and toning will help. I want To be strong and I don't want my face to be saggy from being too thin

This is how I feel. I have thought a lot about maintenance. I am about 8 pounds away from lowest goal. I am eating very close to Maintenance right now and purposely trying to lose super slow. I think maintenance will be lose 1/2 pound a month which will keep me on track. (Mentally) I have thought about adding more fruit,…

I am 46 and have lost 65 pounds. I have maintained the last 6 weeks and now am starting the next 5-10 pounds. Close to normal BMI I eat my favorite foods. I cut back on alcohol, processed food and sugar. But didn't give it up completely. I love ice cream. I also limit restaurants to 2x a week. (And order anything I want) I…

My favorite way to eat two vegetables Zucchini or asparagus: salt pepper Garlic powder and olive oil. Cook in toaster oven or oven I like flavorful food so I load up the seasonings. Leftovers go in salads or eggs.