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How was your week with new job added on??

No, I’d rather eat well than take pills. I also think the supplement industry is mostly a scam and they play on wealthy western societies to buy products that we don’t need. Although - I periodically take vit D in winter because I’m perimenopausal and live in a northern region, do don’t get lots of sun for much of the…

Challenge start weight 130.2 Challenge goal weight 124 Jan 8 #1 127.8 Jan 15 #2 130.0 Jan 22 #3 130.2 Jan 29 #4 133.0 Feb 5 #5 128.4 A positive thought I had this week was: I am feeling so much better about myself now that I am logging and, therefore, more mindful of what I eat. All because of this group, so THANK YOU. A…

I am in beautiful but chilly and snowy Quebec City. Lucky to live close to some woods, so even if it is blustery, it is surprisingly calm and sheltered among the trees. I bundle up and hike through the snow with my dog and listen to podcasts - I really work up a sweat if the snow is fresh and deep, which it always is up…

Don’t compare your weight loss to your friend’s loss. Think about your strategy and what you’ve learned. Someone one our group also mentioned last week: ...slow and steady wins the race. You are winning your race in a safe and sustainable way that will last you lifetime.

I lost about 30 lbs and didn’t notice any change. But I’m perimenopausal so who knows.

I’ve visited several times and ate very well. Personally, i think you should try a little of everything but only go back for the things you really love. For example, I found the Hurricanes to be terribly sweet so I only had one. I also found that the bread was not so nice (po boys, etc), so I tried them, but didn’t go back…

Instapot people! Making hard boiled eggs is a snap! Each week, i will cool and peel a dozen to leave in the fridge for me and my adult family. Put them on the rack, add about 1.5 c water and cook (manual pressure for 6 min). Use quick pressure release and plunge them into cold water. They peel so easily! It’s so fast and…

Sorry to be late! My advice and suggestion is to bake a lot of your meals. If, as suggested by others, you have veggies prepped ahead, you can toss them in a baking pan with a bit of oil, salt, pepper and spices and cook with no effort other than stirring occasionally. Chicken pieces, salmon, sausages, etc. can all be…

I absolutely love those wraps, too. They have revolutionized my lunches!

Ok - confession: I am late posting my weight because I was embarrassed that it shot up. I was again traveling for work from Wed-Sunday and my Monday weight was mortifying. My brain said that it was ok (retained water from salty restaurant meals, bloating from TOM, etc.) but I still felt totally ashamed. I never missed a…

Nothing. I eat well, including fish several times per week. I’m perimenopausal and live in a northern region with a long winter, so I should take some vitamin D now and then, but I think the vitamin industry is non-regulated, a bit of a scam and unnecessary for many people. That said, there are times when supplements are…

Related to this stream of thought and back to the OP, I’m a great meal planner. I love to cook, have a background in nutrition but am very aware that I originally became overweight because I ate TOO MUCH healthy food. Something that I can't seem to commit to is...stopping my after work foraging. As soon as I get home, I…

I don't think that I feel GUILTY about over-eating or losing control, but I feel ANGRY at myself. That is not any better, but it's just a different negative feeling.

I agree. Then you’ve reached out, even if you’re less concerned now.

This. Coffee and some water for me. I figure that I have scads of stored energy. I do just fine for 30-45 min of intense exercise, but it’s not like I’m an elite athlete in training or anything.

@jyoung3507 I’m sorry that you are frustrated. Some of the things that people on MPF stress that might help you feel better: - Weight loss is not linear, so don’t feel too bummed. At least your scale is still moving downwards. - Weight loss takes time! - Take photos and tape measurements, especially if you’re exercising,…

Start Weight: 130.2 Challenge Goal Weight: Weigh-in #1: 127.8 Weigh-in #2: 130.0 Weigh-in #3: 130.2 A positive thought I had this week was: Something really crappy happened to me at work that totally flattened me. I’ve never been an “emotional eater” but this event made me not care about fitness or my weight. I was…

To answer one of the OP's question, I try to log before I eat, just to be accountable and have the opportunity to change my behaviour to stay within range. Sometimes I will take a smaller portion if it looks like I am going to be over my calorie allowance or plan a workout to help compensate (but it is much harder to work…

I am sometimes lazy in logging raw veggies, but always log cooked ones, since I typically have them with butter or olive oil. Since I track dietary fibre, I usually make a point of logging all the vegetables that I eat.

Week 1 Start Weight: 130.2 Challenge Goal Weight: 124 Weigh-in #1: 127.8 A positive thought I had this week was: How nice it is to have this group to keep me motivated to log honestly, which often kept me from grabbing a high calorie snack that I didn’t need! A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I just learned about…

I also wouldn’t worry about sugars in fruit, unless you’re a diabetic. For me, like @SmithsonianEmpress, the calories are my principle concern. I also make choices to maximize dietary fibre, which is why fruits such as berries are great. I make an effort to eat bits of good quality protein frequently simply because it…

Not my thing but can you find race videos? I have heard that you can ride with the Tour de France and that kind of thing. Might be fun. Sorry if I’m really off base

Homemade split pea soup with smoked turkey and TWO glasses of wine (yay Friday).

You guys are all so good! Since my Vivosmart HR died, I just log most of the more active workouts as "circuit training" from the MFP database - sometimes I will use "pilates" for the workouts that are not as cardio-intense. Like @cmriverside, I know its not accurate, but not wildly different from the kinds of numbers I'd…

I also work out every morning at home for at least 30 min. Home workouts are not for everyone, but they work well for me. I also like the flexibility and not having to drag my crap to and from a gym. I especially hate having to go out from the gym into the cold winter air when I am sweaty. Since we live in a climate where…

I started to weigh more food, too, thanks to this group. I also started to track dietary fibre. I think that - for me (not necessarily everyone) - fibre helps fill me up and avoid snacking. I am pretty short and not too big, so I have a low calorie allotment that is so easy to surpass. Of course, if I didn't have that…

Eek!!! It’s so exciting to see your achievements! Congratulations on your success and I admire you very much.

I exercise daily but only for 30-45 min. My workouts are usually intense, but I mix them up. It just is easier for me to do short workouts at home every day than to schedule longer workouts several times per week. My preference, though.

I also recommend FitnessBlender.