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I try to track reasonably well, but I think it comes down to being mindful of what you're eating. It also helps to know exercise calories to know whether that candy bar, soda pop, or whatever it may be is worth it. For example, if I go over by 300 calories, I know I'll need to exercise enough to burn that off. That's quite…

My parents were both thin and food for them was just a necessity to stay alive. They didn't plan events focused on food, instead they'd plan fishing or camping trips. They'd go to the park for walks or to a nearby festival to look at the crafts and just enjoy themselves. They even noticed the difference in how they thought…

For Android users, I'd recommend Samsung Workout Trainer. It's less than $10/month and there's hundreds of exercises to choose from. You can create your own workout routines from the videos. It's been a big help for me to incorporate resistance training exercises just using my body weight. No equipment needed, though…

After I lost about 55 pounds at age 44 after being overweight for 20 years I was shocked by how old I looked. But then the last time I had been so thin I was in my 20s - kinda unrealistic to think I'd look like that again. Haha! My neck looked the worst but over the past several months the skin has tightened some. I'm 46…

I have a Fitbit Blaze and the Samsung GearFit2. I like both but I prefer the GearFit. I like to hike quite a bit and it's helpful seeing how many miles I've gone, elevation, etc and then seeing it all on a map afterwards. I also like keeping an eye on my heart rate when jogging or biking since I need to stay below a…

I'm 46 and I think my hormones are really working against me. I'm doing the same things I did a couple years ago to successfully lose a significant amount of weight but it isn't budging this time. I'm barely maintaining on calories that should cause weight loss. My weight also fluctuates wildly. I jump up by 2-3 pounds…

I've done it both ways. When I lost 50+ pounds that was my goal. Now that I'm trying to lose the 15 pounds I put back on over the past couple years I'm breaking it up into different goals. My long-term goal is 125ish (whatever I can realistically maintain at). My short-term goal is 135 (about 6 pounds to go) by the time I…

I went through the same thing. After losing about 50 pounds, my appetite was insane and I craved the worst food choices too. Will power wasn't enough to overcome the intense cravings. There's a lot of science behind what was going on and understanding that helped but it was still very difficult. My body thought I had been…

I've lived with an anxiety disorder for over 20 years and at its worst I became extremely agoraphobic. It was terrifying going to the grocery store or out to dinner. Just walking to the end of my driveway to put the garbage cans at the curb felt like an ordeal. Today I enjoy shopping again and I love to hike in the woods…

I'm a full-time college student and feel your pain. Some weeks are incredibly stressful. I have finals next week and term papers due, plus other assignments due this week. I'm also a mom and a grandmother. I have very little time and energy left to do anything some days. However, I can almost always fit in at least 30…

I'm 5' 1 1/2" and currently 140. I was 180 but got down to 127 a year ago. That weight likes to creep back on. I've realized I have to log my meals - probably from here on out. Us shorties just don't have much wiggle room. Feel free to add me. I'm happy to provide some encouragement and I need support too!

I usually use a meal replacement shake for breakfast. Other days I'll have a couple eggs. I use the Walmart brand (Equate) that is similar to Slimfast, and I think it tastes better. It's also a lot cheaper! Works for me. For lunch I try to eat veggies/fruits and lean protein, around 250-350 calories and for dinner I just…

I have a Gear Fit 2 and love it. I also have a Fitbit Blaze but prefer the Gear Fit. Glad to hear so many others think it's a great fitness tracker too.

I know how you feel. I'm a full-time college student, a mom, and a new grandmother. School is stressful and I've spread myself thin in every other area of my life. So, I began caving into those cravings for quick pick-me-ups, like candy, chips, and pop. It sure didn't take long to gain weight and body fat. Luckily, like…

I'm 46 and lost 53 pounds a year and a half ago. Im 5' 2". The closer I got to my goal (125 lbs) the more my appetite increased. I was only 2 pounds away from my goal before it all went haywire. Before losing the weight, I never had a big appetite. I've gained back about 15 pounds and luckily my appetite is returning to…

Yep. I'm 5'2". Current weight 142. I was 180 a couple years ago. I've been up to 190! Got down to 127 a year ago and then maintained at 135 for several months but it's creeping back on. Would like to stay between 130-135. It's not easy!

Usually the only way I can stay within the 1200-1300 range today is to workout, which gives me an additional 300 or so calories. So I can eat 1500-1600 calories a day and knock my net calories back down to 1200-1300ish. The only way I was able to eat 1200 calories a day before was to use meal replacement shakes but I…

I lost 53 pounds last year by logging everything and exercise. Hiking really helped me drop some pounds quickly but I did a variety of exercises. But it's likely most of us will gain some weight back. I've gained 8-10 pounds and I'm fighting to keep it just at that. Weight loss is easy compared to maintenance. My appetite…

I'm seeing myself go down the same road. I lost 53 pounds last year and I've put 12 back on, most of it in the last few months. Going to log all my food again. I've been keeping up with exercise fairly well but really fell off the wagon with my eating habits. I'm upset with myself but I'm determined to do my best. But…

I'm 5'1", large-framed and weigh 128. I've lost 52 pounds but the last 10 of that sure didn't want to go without a fight. I'm shooting for 125 because of my frame. Anything much less would be unrealistic for me. I'm also 45. I exercise nearly every day and eat around 1350-1400 calories. I did 1200 for a long time but I…

I'd recommend the Vivoactive too!

I've been using Loseit now for a couple weeks since it works so well with the Microsoft Band 2. MFP is supposed to be compatible but it's never worked for me. It took a while to get used to Loseit, since I had been using MFP for so long, but I like the data and feedback Loseit gIves me. Like others though, I've found MFP's…

I was having health issues - out of breath, high blood pressure, knee problems, etc. But what really did it was seeing a photo of my son's birthday party and not recognizing a fat lady in the pic. It was me. Ha! That was a total wake up call because I had no idea I was THAT overweight.

I have the Band 2 and it doesn't sync with MFP for me either. It's a known issue, as I saw a post from MFP a few days ago. Not sure what the problem is. I'm using a different calorie counting app now that does sync flawlessly.

I came to the forums for the same reason. After seeing family Christmas photos if myself I was shocked at how old and gaunt I look. I've lost 50 pounds in the past year and though my body looks better, I think my face looked better before. I agree with others that BMI doesn't take into account individual differences. I…

On Christmas Eve and Christmas day, maintenance is what I'll be shooting for but I'll indulge a little. I'll have a whole new year to burn it off. Hopefully, it doesn't take that long. Ha. I'm also going to be on a week long vacation to Florida right after Christmas. It's going to be rough staying within my calorie limit!…

Yeah, I'm at the point I'd like to be done too. I picked my goal weight based upon what I remember weighing when I got married. I think I looked my best then. Of course, that was 20 years ago. Ha! I'm happy where I am now but I'd still like to reach that number I was shooting for, just because that's been my goal for so…

I'm 5' 1 1/2" and I'm shooting for 120-125. I began at 180 and I'm now 130. There's no way I could get to 100 lbs unless I was terminally ill on my death bed. :) I think 120-125 is a range I could realistically maintain with normal diet and exercise. To maintain below that would require eating next to nothing, for my age…

I've had people tell me that they hope I'm done losing weight but I think they were so used to seeing me so overweight for so long, they aren't used to seeing me thin. I just hit a normal BMI so it's not like I'm anywhere near too thin. I have 6 more pounds to my goal and many roll their eye when I tell them that. My goal…

I'd recommend the Vivoactive! I've compared it to Fitbit and the Gear Fit and it is very accurate on steps. It doesn't miss many or add more. GPS tracking is also very accurate. It's also compatible with chest heart rate monitors, which again are more accurate. I like that it looks like a watch instead of a bulky fitness…