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It's normal when you stop the meds that you start feeling hungrier - the Leptin (satiety hormone) is boosted by these medications, and now you feel a deficit. Some food strategies can help: Increased healthy fats (plant fats) and protein - these help you feel full longer Increased fiber - it fills your stomach, slows…
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I actually don't eat back my exercise calories, because I find them very erratic. I just changed to a Samsung Galaxy watch, and it calculates 'activity' differently than my Garmin did (but, sorry Garmin, I like the watch better.) EX: Monday, 3 miles on the treadmill, 30 minutes of strength, and it gave me 1347 exercise…
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I think the 'if every day' is silly as well. First, not every day is the same. Second, your body won't follow the algorhythm MFP uses! (You will plateau, you'll hold water weight, etc.) I know MFP is trying to do this to give motivation, but I feel like it can backfire. If it tells you that too often, then you DON'T lose…
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I would recommend NOT looking at the equipment at the gym if you want resistance training - and yes, I would add resistance training to your workout. It helps keep muscle as you lose weight. Try the free weights at the gym. Or, at home, you can use jars/cans/etc as weight - don't need to buy anything. I second a lot of the…
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Starting today pretty well - weigh in day, was 219.7! (I know, very close to 220, but I'll take the extra 0.3. Nice to see a 1 in the second spot - can't wait until it's in the first spot!) Went to the gym - 2.5miles on the treadmill, 5 miles on the bike, leg and ab workout. Now, just starting work. Unfortunately, I have…
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Alatariel75 - you are so right. There are whole foods that are not nutritionally dense (high calories, relatively low nutrients). If you think about it, maple syrup and honey are whole foods! google search: " Why Some Whole Foods Might Be Less Nutrient-Dense: Fruits with higher sugar content: While fruits are generally…
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Hate to say it, but the belly fat is going to be the last thing you lose! I have lost about 9 inches on my waist and 10 inches on my hips in the last year. It is hard work - tracking foods and exercise 4-5 times a week. But, keep it up! Remember, this is for a healthier you. That is the most important.
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I had my stir fry with tofu that I made for lunch today - it was better the second time around (a little spicier too, think the chili peppers had time to soak into things.) I was very pleased on how the tofu came out of the air fryer. I pressed it and marinated it (light soy sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes) the night…
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Weight can go up and down so much, I like to look at the long term graph. When I see that, I'm happy with the trend. I've been trending about 5-7 lbs a month for the last year, but it has slowed the last couple of months (now at ~27% of my total weight lost). this is easier to see on the phone app, you have to hunt it down…
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yakkystuff - be a little careful with the granola! I saw that the added sugars were pretty high (5g) with 16 grams total carbs. A lot of people think - granola, gotta be healthy! But, most of it has a lot of added sugars - even honey and 'natural' sugars are simple carbohydates. I prefer adding nuts, seeds, dried fruit…
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This thread cracked me up 😛. I love veggies, and the bunnies would hate me! Yesterday: Breakfast - no bunnies, usually do protein shake and a sandwich Lunch - Chicken and baked cauliflower, tomatoes and bell pepper (good 6-8 oz of veggies) Dinner - tofu stir fry (probably 8-10oz of veggies!) so, all total, about 16 oz, or…
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I'm trying out this group, have been looking around for a group for support and encouragement. I've been on MFP again for a year now. I have been obese 80% of my life (just over 50, and have only been in the normal weight range for about 10 yrs of my life.) I was an obese child and teenager - was 295 lbs when I graduated…
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The craze I'm seeing a lot, and cracks me up is the 'Pink Salt Diet.' Salt helps RETAIN WATER, so how's this supposed to help weight loss? And, quite honestly, all salt is sodium chloride - there's little benifit to the color of salt, or where it comes from!
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I ordered some 12W pants when they were on a great sale a few months ago. Said I would try them when I got to 220lbs, and weighed at 221.5. My 14/16W pants (same company) are starting to feel a little loose, so I'm hopeful I can fit in the smaller ones soon!
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MFP has that when you search for a food. Also, you can google certain foods if you want. Here's a USDA website that you can look up foods to get some detailed nutrition facts as well: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-search
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Couple of weeks ago, I sat down on the curb to keep someone company after she fell (waiting on an ambulance, hurt her leg, but she's OK.) I didn't think about it, just sat with her. I was able to pull my knees all the way up to my chest. And, when the ambulance came, I just got right up to help them load her. Didn't have…
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I also will put my vote in for patience. I'm one that hates plateaus, and every time I hit it, I have to talk myself through it - you body fights weight loss, that's natural. Personal experience - I only lost 4 pounds in June, plateaued at 230 for 2 weeks. Then, beginning of July, went down 7 pounds in 10 days! Then,…
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Congrats on logging your food, that is the first step! If we log accurately, ALL of us will be over the suggested calories on our usual food consumption (that's why we are here!) Instead of trying to cut all the way down to what you should be on, try to make one or two substitutions a week for better eating. This way you…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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!
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
