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Hi everyone! Not new to MFP, however I think I need to try accountability for this to finally stick. I got down to 174 lb in 2017 and maintained within a 15 lb range for ~ 2 years. I’d like to blame my gain on Covid, but it wouldn’t be true as my favorite place to be is at home, so I didn’t struggle with quarantine. I just…

I’m 44 and 5’8”. I Lost 50lbs in 2018 and gained back 40 over Covid. Exercise is great for your heart, but it’s not necessary for weight loss, and can actually make hunger and cravings worse. I’m sticking to walking 30 minutes a few times per week, and body weight exercises (calf raises, planks, modified pushups and flute…

I use Click protein shake. I love the caramel espresso flavor. I also like Nature's Bounty complete protein & vitamin shake mix. I add a cup of milk & 1 cup water and blend it, then add a handful of ice and blend. It's good and I feel mentally sharp when I have it. My husband loves the N53 lean 1 fat burning meal…

My sister has Menieres. She tried the shots (ouch) but had the most success after she saw a chiropractor. She's driving again. At one point she was crawling on all fours to get around (with infant twins). Have you seen a chiropractor?

Thanks. I will give your opinion the consideration it deserves. *walk away*

Focus on fiber & protein first, then eat whatever you want, as long as it fits in your calories. I tried everything for 15 years. I'd lose & regain. I've lost 47 lbs (and still losing - another 30 lbs until goal), and the only reason I've kept it off for 2+ years, is that I got real with myself. If I hate veggies, I won't…

1600 is the lowest you should go when nursing. I did this while nursing & easily dropped about 30 lbs in 3 months, & kept my supply robust.

It's anti-inflammatory.

This. I was so excited to use my fitbit and dumbfounded when my weight went up after I linked it to MFP. I now use it for tracking steps, time & heart rate. I don't link it to mfp now, and weight is steadily going down again. I would see if only eating back half of exercise calories (or less) has you heading in the right…

I have treat days, I still track but I don't limit. Yesterday, (Superbowl) I ate 2400 calories. On special occasions I don't want to be fussing about calories, so just enjoy it and then get back on the horse. I don't know if there's data to back this up, but the weight seems to fall off so easily in the days following a…

Eat half back. That's the general consensus.

Your stats are similar to mine (height & weight - 224 was my starting weight). I lose about 1.5 lbs each week, sometimes more. I eat 1500 calories per day, and exercise 6 days a week. Cardio intervals for 20 minutes, 3x a week and weights for 40 minutes 3x a week, alternating upper and lower body. If I don't exercise, I…

The best way to do this is to get the coach to talk with him in a relaxed manner. What your son needs from you is 100% knowledge that you love & accept him & aren't judging him. You are safe harbor. I understand your worry for his health, because of your family history. He is still growing, very active, sounds…

You are very inspiring! What an accomplishment. Now you know you can tackle anything in life, and overcome it. Keep building on your hard-earned success!

Canned lentil stew (tons of fiber and protein) and about 130 calories and about 150g fresh strawberries. Yum!

Seltzer with my meals helps fill me up. Lentil soup (a lot of protein and fiber), 3 scrambled eggs cooked with butter or avocado oil and 2 bananas, Smoothie with honey yogurt and banana and any fruit you can eat (I also add chia seeds and kefir), celery with tuna and mayo, turkey rollups. Try to base your meals around…

I noticed after cutting way back on wheat (suggested by my dr to see if it reduced or eliminated my chronic pain - it does!) that my dental health improved. I have had problems with my teeth since 16. I floss once every day or two, brush twice a day and rinse my mouth with water after meals. I don't drink soda often, but I…

I've lost 45 lbs, usually having one or two treat days a week and eating 1700 to 1800 the other days (plus exercise calories). Water weight is unimportant. I've set a more agressive goal until Christmas of 1200 (to lose 8+ lbs) but I will eat back all my exercise calories. Try to be kind to yourself. I find allowing these…

This. 110% and down 45 lbs :smile:

Hey, I'm Des :smiley: I'm 38 and 5'8". I'm down 43 lbs from 224 and am working on losing another 30lbs to 40 lbs.

My ob/gyn and lactation consultant warned me never to go below 1800. I'm 5'8" as well and started at 231. I'm still nursing my son and losing weight.

I'm still nursing my son. When he was exclusively nursing I kept my calories at 1800. After introducing solids I still kept my calories at around 1700 - 1800. Now that he nurses a few times each day, I keep my calories between 1450 - 1800. Dropping too low could negatively affect your supply. I still lost weight,…

You could try reducing grains and legumes. The bloat could be the culprit.

I don't sweat during, I pour afterwards. Odd?

I'm 5'8" and 182 lbs. I'm a size 16 in jeans and a medium/large in shirts. I'm an obvious pear shape :) 38D bra size.

Why don't you eat 1500 and burn off 300 through running? Earn what you eat. I love my food and I refuse to go below 1800. At 1700, I lose 1 lb a week, with exercise I lose between 1.5 & 2lbs each week. If it's TOM, I eat back half of my exercise calories. Weighing food is time consuming at first, but now I just chop it up,…

I pack it away for my next meal. Save the extra calories for a special treat.

You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing!

You look amazing! Huge accomplishment! I have a few questions, if you're open to answering them? How tall are you? What type of exercise did you use? How many calories did you average each day? I started a couple pounds heavier than you (224), and I'm 5'8", so your progress is very inspiring! :)

I have a weekly treat day where I track everything, but eat at my maintenance calorie level (2300). It refreshes me and I've lost 42 lbs so far doing this. I then go back to 1600 for the week. I've been losing 1.5 to 2 lbs each week doing this. I eat my treats everyday, also. I've learned deprivation is not the way to…