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I have a Garmin, but just moved to a Samsung (like the watch features better.) Garmin is great for activities, but limited on the watch side of things. I'm actually liking the Samsung - for the gym it has pretty good exercise features. And, I like the fact that I can start an activity on my phone, and the watch responds.…

What keeps me going is what I'm able to do now compared to a year ago. I'm now about 10 months into my weight loss/fitness mission. It is getting tough to sometimes keep going - weight loss is so slow that you can get unmotivated really easily (they actually say people shouldn't plan on doing weight loss more than six…

It's always best to get your macros from whole foods, but it can be hard to hit a high protein goal on a restricted calorie intake. I do one protein shake a day (whey) as part of my breakfast. It's fine to add, as long as you are concentrating on mostly whole foods and a variety of protein sources. Whey is a good protein,…

Keep it up, and enjoy the feeling of getting smaller clothes! Be a little careful going all out on new clothes, however. I've gone from 24W down to 16/18 misses. Try to buy clearance/on sale clothes any time I can until I get to my goal. The 18/20 pants I bought just 3 months ago are now loose on me, but I don't want to…

We all slide once in a while, and will have those craving. ChrisBolduc -Good job not having the sugary foods at home - helps keep on track. Alatariel75 - Good job not beating yourself up about a minor slide. It is so hard to say 'shove it' and give in the towel when we don't do it perfectly right. We need to shake off the…

I was on the floor doing my ab workout yesterday, and it hurt to sit indian style - could feel my ischial bones on the ground! (some places it's nice to have padding.) Another one - was in the shower this weekend, and could feel my rib cage - haven't been able to do that for a long time!

I tried the meal planner and hated it. It wanted me to eat things I DON'T eat, like rice, pasta, etc. And, it wanted me basically to only have two different meals for the week -kept repeating them as leftovers. I found the recipes not that great as well. Wish I could use this as I do my current meal planner, Plantoeat. I…

Agree with yirara - I know that MFP just posted a blog about time restricted eating (16 hrs fasting, 8hrs eating) and how it benefits weight loss. But, if you really read that article, it was calorie restriction, not the eating window that makes the difference! I usually do 3 meals, sometimes with one snack. I DON'T do…

I just turned 52, and have lost 70lbs in the last 10 months. The first place to always start is food diary - what you eat is more important than exercise. But, don't forget the exercise - resistance training is very important for postmenopausal women to keep our bones strong. Also, it's the best way not to lose muscle mass…

First of all you are NOT chubby! If you put your stats in a BMI calculator, you are a NORMAL WEIGHT (BMI 23). Don't listen to those people who tell you that you look chubby! You might want to look into resistance training and toning instead of actual weight loss. This can change your body shape, and, more importantly, it…

I think it took me a couple of months to get it into a routine. (they say it takes 30-60 days to form a habit). It is just a habit that I either log for the day (if my meals are pre-planned) or right after I eat. It only takes a minute or less once you have the database of what you usually eat in MFP. Also, I find the…

Congrats on 45 lbs! You reap the most health benefits from chronic diseases (DM, HTN, heart) when you lose 10-25% of your starting weight. I would not focus on getting to a 'healthy' BMI, especially since there is some evidence that a slightly higher BMI range of 25-30 might actually be better, especially when we are…

I agree. For the week, I meal plan pretty regularly. The weekend is where I like to be a little more free with my choices. So, it can be hard to pre log all my meals. That's why I try to make the habit of spending a minute or so after the meal to log it.

The answer to your question is going to be a 'it depends.' I often eat under my calories (my set goal, I feel the MFP goal is too high for me.) But, I've been doing this for a while and know the calorie range that works for me. First, I would recommend shooting for a range. Some days you will be a little higher, and some a…

I know it can seem like you can see the finish line, but never cross it being that close. But, you are really within goal if you are only 5 lbs off. I agree with the others, give yourself a range. We gain and lose every day. Also, the closer you are to the goal, the harder it is to lose the weight. Give yourself time to…

Personally - I find the MFP goal too high and I make my own goal. But, I would caution you on going too low on your calories - less than 1200 daily risks nutritional loss. 34lbs in 3 months is A LOT of weight loss, and your body will not like you too much. Your metabolism will likely slow, and being over 50, you don't have…

I like it - we need to think more in this way. As humans, we aren't perfect, and can't keep beating ourselves up when we don't act perfectly. Every little good behavior helps and it adds up over time. Instead of focusing on the 'bad' we need to celebrate the little 'good' things we have done!

I was sorely disappointed in the meal planner - it really only wanted me to have TWO meals for the whole week (eating leftovers several days.) I was hoping that we could put our own recipes in this, and it could take the place of the meal planning app that I use (plantoeat). But, you HAVE to follow the recipes it gives - I…

I think one of the biggest things is getting into the habit. I find it pretty easy on my phone, and usually will spend a couple of minutes after the meal to log. Sometimes I'll log lunch and dinner at the same time. But, logging right away is easier to remember. It's just my habit now to stop for a minute or two and log…

For aerobic exercise, non/low impact is great. Bicycling and ellipictal are easy on the joints, and promote quad strength, which helps your knees. Have you thought about getting an under the desk bike/elliptical? You'd be able to exercise while you work 😊

Personally, I wouldn't recommend any fitbits - Google bought them out and is in the process of phasing them out for the Google brand. I have had a Google Pixel, Fitbits and Garmin watches, and the Oura ring. Personally, I keep gravitating back to Garmin. Although it doesn't play well with other ecosystems (not on Health…

I recommend people don't think about it as weight loss, but life style change - that is what you can maintain (and is the best for your health). Losing weight quickly does a few, very bad, things - 1. it changes your metabolism (studies on the Biggest Loser show contestants showed that their metabolism permanently slowed…

I had to buy a new dress for a graduation at the end of June (the one I wore for the last 3 yrs is too big.) They didn't have any in the Women's section of JCP, so went to the misses. I easily fit in the XL size, and could actually squeeze into a size 16! (used to be 24W, and that was getting tight.) Instead of buy a dress…

Just met my goal of 60lbs lost (early) - now hoping to NOT BE OBESE by the end of the year! That means out of the 200's by December - ~40 lbs to go!

I don't use the exercise calories either - from MFP or from Garmin (have a Garmin watch, and go by calorie stuff in there.) I wonder about the 'exercise calories' that MFP posts! I did a 5 mile hike on Saturday along with my usual Saturday stuff, and had 19,000 steps total for the day. MFP told me that my 19,000 steps was…

Half way to goal - I found the picture work took of me when I started, and compared to today. I look older, but have to remember, one today is closer, and without makeup (also 11 yrs ago!) Today - 240 lbs 2014 - ~315 LBS

I started with the calculated daily calorie goal from MFP, but found a better goal myself by trial and error. Unfortuately the human body doesn't read the books and doesn't follow the formulas! I think everyone has to fiddle with it a little and find the best goal for them.

Plateaus are frustrating, even when you feel like you are doing everything right, the weight loss stops! I know they are hard, it is your body trying to fight weight loss - a natural response. I've been stuck at 240 for 2 weeks now. Sometimes changing up a routine a little - changing the muscles you use for exercise…

Cravngs can be tough, but changing eating habits mean one small step at a time. If you make the changes, you will find that you don't tend to crave those foods as much. I recommend focusing on one 'crave' food at a time, and try to cut down on that for at least a couple of weeks before tackling something else. So if chips,…

I just got a new office (last one torn down for an expansion.) I decided to get a treadmill for my office. So, when I have admin time (~2/week) I can now walk. I'm trying to commit to 10K a day. During my precpting time, when I have to sit in one spot, I try to go to the water fountain/bathrooms, etc that are farther away.…