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Moving from a carb intensive diet to one more focused on protein has done wonders for my energy levels. My energy levels are steady throughout the day, but even better, I can hike, run or train for longer without bonking. That said, eating a high carb/junk food meal once in a while doesn't affect me much, though I find I…

Every day, using weightmeter to log. Once a week, usually on saturday, I update the MFP weight. I can follow my weekly and overall trends. If you want to track daily, use an app that will let you see the trend and don't pay attention to daily fluctuations, only focus on the overall trend for the last few weeks.

The first comment I had was when I had lost 10 pounds, and it was a friend of mine whom I don't see everyday. He was really frank and it really surprised me, because the changes were still very subtle at that point. Since reaching 20 pounds, I've had a lot of comments. I was at a wedding in the family and a lot of family…

I'll go 2 down hold for 3 days, 1 up hold for 3 days, down 2 hold for 3 days... I'm still trying to find what it correlates with LOL I really like my weight app to look at the trend for the last few weeks. I don't focus on any one measurement, too much noise (waterweight, bowels, muscle recuperation...)

I put in the number of plastic containers I can fill. 4 lunches, 2 lunches, etc. If I'm not sure, I'll save the recipe with an estimate and correct it later if necessary. And actually, playing with the # of portions tells me how many calories in each lunch, so I can tweak it to fit my goals. Example, one recipe I though…

I also use the recipe tool! It's so useful! When I make a meal for multiple lunches during the week, I usually eat it all myself, so I don't bother with making precise portions. At the end of the week I ate the whole thing, so if one day had 150 cals more and the next 150 cals less, doesn't change much in the long run.…

I have a bit of a hybrid approach. I weigh everything for my meal prep (meals for the week), which means 60-70% of my calories are weighed and made into recipes. The other 40 % is stuff I didn't meal prep, so I eyeball it. Restaurants, family meals, etc. I've been losing more than expected for the last 4 months. Once the…

Hahaha I do the same. I only log in the morning using a trend app, but I'm curious to see how food and activity can make weight vary during the day. A day at the spa really lowers water weight ;)

Somewhere between 15-20 lbs, I went from a 13 to an 11. Now about a 10, not quite a 9 yet. It depends on your start weight and where the weight is. I have a lot in the hips and thighs, so the waist is always loose first :) SW 200 CW 174

I'll repeat it again, because it is the most important : The best exercise is the exercise you'll do! I started with badminton and cardio classes. I tried kickboxing, and fell in love with it, still do it twice a week. I did a C25K last summer. This year I started lifting. Start slow, try different things, find something…

Dammit! Always excluded from contests! P.S. Wow so many jokes in those 2 lines....

Different people, different strategies. For my part I find it works better to eat a big protein breakfast, and I'm less hungry for the rest of the day. Fruits make me hungry, so for emergency snacks I'll have some greek yogurt or even a can of mussels. Breakfast 600-700 cals Lunch 450-550 cals Dinner 450-550 cals Snacks…

Meal prep has been one of the most important keys to my weight loss. I usually prep something on Sunday and on Monday night, pack everything in ziploc rigid containers and my meals are ready for the week. Then even if the week goes crazy busy, no need to order delivery, all my meals are instantly ready. I plan week to week…

If I feel the need, I will take a 20 minute nap. The trick is figuring out how much time leads to feeling energized, and how much will make you feel lethargic. You should wake up in the light sleep phase to get the best benefit. 20 minutes avoids getting to deep sleep, while 90 minutes will complete approximately 1 cycle.…

I also did this. Starting having a hard time doing 4x10 knee pushups, and now I can almost do 4x20 regular pushups. Just do as many as you can on your toes and finish the set on your knees. Next workout, try to improve!

I just finished a 4 month program with an online coach. It was a program for a certain amount of people so the coach handles it with a mix of pre-established exercises and meal plan, then after the first phase, adjustments based on your goals. That way he has a few weeks to talk to all the clients and understand what each…

If I remember correctly, butter in coffee started for people on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. The use up a lot ( aLOT) of calories in a Day, because they are walking/hiking carrying pounds of materials in a super cold climate. In that context it makes sense that you want to add butter to your coffee for extra calories.…

Look at my post a few replies above, some elements of the answer there.

Here's a bit of my experience as a complete n00b at resistance training with a calorie deficit, for 4 months. My strength has definitely increased. I can do more pushups, one pull-up, more pistol squats, etc. Most of that is from my muscles "learning" the movements, and their getting better glycogen storage capacity. A…

The ice cream!!! LOL

How much calories are in drumsticks!!! I used to have 3-4 of those a week! How much easier it is to stay at my calorie goal without being hungry if I don't drink my calories. Now I eat my fruits instead of drinking them.

OP, you mention being always hungry. I can't see your diary, but how much protein are you eating. Personally, eating more protein (meats, especially) has helped a lot in curbing my hunger, especially after workouts.

I weigh every day and my scale can jump 4 pounds if I had a lot of carbs/salt the night before. That's why I prefer to weigh every day and average the result with an app. Those measurements are up and down, but the overall trend seems to be down, so don't get discouraged. As for the scale, I have a digital one I got for…

I'm no foot expert, but any new sport shoes that hurt within the first 15-20 minutes I would return to the store and ask for an exchange. These things are supposed to be comfortable. The only exception would be completely changing the style of shoe (going from a cushy running shoe to a minimalist shoe, for example) but…

I had a similar experience with badminton shoes. Felt nice in the shop, played 2 games and my arches were cramping up. I returned them to the store and got store credit. If you bought them from a good sport shop they should be willing to exchange them for a different pair if you only wore them once or twice...

Almost the same! I am 5'8'', currently weigh 179, trying to get below 160ish (will reevaluate from there). ;) I live in Canada, and a nutritionist recommended I have some vitamin D from october to April, which I did. I'm pretty sure it helped a lot with energy levels and immune system, so that's something to consider if…

Drinking water instead of sweet drinks will cut calories. Since your stomach usually doesn't register liquids as food, it will help with appetite. Drinking water also helps cravings for some people. A dehydrated metabolism will temporarily slow down. It's a small effect but over weeks and weeks it adds up. And if you…

I got most of my training gear at Winners. Not too expensive! Got some great deals on Columbia and Reebok stuff. Costco also has some great deals and I have a pair of yoga pants (3/4) from there with a drawstring. Started at size 13, so some of my stuff is too loose now. Need to go back soon!

I do the same, except Saturday is my tracking day. I think it's fun to see the variations. Had tacos last night and I'm up 1 pound from yesterday. Didn't realize it was THAT salty, lol!

Congratulations! Take it one day at a time, and take note of your non scale victories! Those are the ones keeping me motivated on this journey. Making a different food choice, walking more, sleeping better, being sick less often, are all consequences of living healthier most people don't value enough. Make your own list…