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Just my 2p, though not sure how relevant it would be, since I live in a different continent. I once did an experiment (at home). Bought different fruits (not organic) and ate them until 6pm, with plenty of purified water. Had dinner around 6:30pm, normal dinner with dairy, carbs, animal protein etc. I didn't feel ravenous.…

I was easily able to lose weight while on birth control - read it as: able to command my mind to stop eating after a point - but the minute I stopped bc, I started gaining all the lost weight back, i.e., no more control over eating urge, it was stuff my face all day. Not sure how to tackle this. The garden variety self…

Me. Weighed 76 kilos at the start of this year, consistently lose a kilo a month (thanks to MFP, diet and exercise), came off birth control in april - I was almost 71 kilos then - and two months fast forward, have put back on all the lost weight (currently weighing 75 kilos). Feel like killing myself, but hey, you can't…

Goal check 1. 700 calories over MFP limit. EPIC FAIL. Must diet all week for this mishap :( 2. I did this, to some extent. 3. Walked 30 min but didn't stretch 4. Managed only 2.5L 5. Had a fresh, ripe mango but forgot the banana TODAY'S GOALS: 1. To stay within my MFP calorie limit 2. Get treated for the blisters on the…

Just back from a week-long vacation in the wild. Due to the different food (enjoyable as it was), I have developed blisters on my tongue - and the good news is I won't be able to each much today haha. I pledge, just for today: 1. To stay within my MFP calorie limit 2. To stay clear of spicy foods 3. Walk for 30 min and…

JUST FOR TODAY 1. Stay within MFP-recommended calorie limit 2. No dairy-based desserts 3. No carbs for dinner

Welcome! And may I say kudos to such a sensible approach to weight loss... I am also in the .5 pounds a week weight loss camp, as I have given myself a year until my next birthday to lose 12 kilos... all the best and I hope MFP will help you achieve all your fitness goals :)

Welcome! MFP, IMO, is a lifesaver! Literally, I think it saved me from a death by over eating ha ha... well, portion control is the secret to losing weight and MFP makes it so easy to stay within calorie limit... all the best and add me if you'd like to have a motivating friend :)

Count on me for motivation :)

Add me too... I think MFP is great and this community rocks! Everyone needs some support :)

Regarding every day exercise, it depends on your age and activity level... if you're in your late teens or early 20s and on your feet all day, I would say no need for extra exercise, just portion control is enough (your metabolism is in your favour!)... but if you're sedentary like me, at least 30 minutes of exercise every…

Hi OP, I once was at 1200 calories a day - mostly lean meat, fruits and nuts. I had also totally cut off bread and pasta but had brown rice about twice a week. No dairy either because I am mildly lactose intolerant, so decided better to completely avoid milk, cheese, butter. Successfully followed this diet for about 2…

May 11 Me - 1 LNS - 3 Had a delicious muffin because my hubby came home late and he had bought the muffins from a shop I love. Temptations, how do I beat you :(

I can recommend three things, IMHO 1. portion control (this is most important - nothing else will help you as this one) 2. lots of water (at least 10 glasses a day) 3. login at MFP, religiously follow the calorie limits for your body every day and participate in community forum (a support system is invaluable in this…

welcome :). I too am new-ish to MFP but in the past 4 months it has changed my life - enlightened my about how much food I was forcing into my poor body and also made me more exercise friendly.. wish you all the best, if you login every day, I am sure you are going to have great success in your fitness goals :)

Congrats on losing!

Yes, that's the way to go!

hi welcome! MFP changed the way I looked at food... you will surely achieve your fitness goal here :)

Didn't go to the gym since I had to stay at home and help around for 3 hours - hello, calorie burn! Am happy :) Surprisingly I maintained calorie limit today because I was too busy to have breakfast (just gulped down glasses of water). Met my water intake soon after brunch! TOMORROW'S GOALS: 1. Go to gym and do my usual…

JUST FOR TODAY 1. Go to gym and do my usual routine (15 min treadmill, 15 min weight training, 10 min elliptical, 10 min cycling, 10 minute yoga stretch) 2. Login everything on MFP, maintain calorie limit and update posts in community forum. 3. Drink 3 L water - 1L before breakfast (DONE), 1L before lunch and 1L before…

epic fail day :( I just managed to truly achieve goal number 1.... I did snack on nuts but also on toberlone (there goes my no dairy rule). I did login MFP but didn't maintain calorie limit... I did drink 3L but had a carb rich dinner... and I didn't do any LNS, but only because I was too full! Perhaps I should not have…

just for today 1. Walk 2 miles / 45 min & stretch 15 min - DONE 2. Snack on nuts 3. Login, maintain calorie limit on MFP and update posts in community forum. 4. Drink 3 L water 5. NO DAIRY 6. NO CARBS FOR DINNER 7. NO LNS

Yes to all but two - didn't stretch and had two chocolate cookies. R

Me - 1 LNS - 2 Yay! First goal! :) R

FITNESS GOALS: 1. Walk from gift store to home (about a mile) 2. Two large main meals, each 500 calories; nuts for snacking; and a fruit for dinner 3. Stretch for 15 minutes before dinner and leisure walk for 15 minutes after dinner 4. No chocolate 5. Login, maintain calorie limit on MFP and participate in community forum.…

Took the new SIL to show around the neighbourhood today and buy groceries. 75 min leisurely walking. Also planning to do a 15 min stroll after dinner. Read somewhere that it is good for digestion and also to regulate insulin. R

I am sure I won't late-night snack today because I just went through a huge dinner :( Me - 1 LNS - 1

GOAL CHECK: 1. YES. 2. YES TO FIRST AND NO TO SECOND 3. NO. Bit the dust when I sighted Carrot halwa :( 4. YES. Had jackfruit. 5. YES. Walked a little over an hour (shopping trip on foot). Verdict: Not a day I'm that proud of. Must do better tomorrow.

GOAL CHECK: 1. YES. 2. YES TO FIRST AND NO TO SECOND 3. NO. Bit the dust when I sighted Carrot halwa :( 4. YES. Had jackfruit. 5. YES. Walked an hour (shopping trip on foot). Verdict: Not a day I'm that proud of. Must do better tomorrow.

Just for today - my fitness goals! 1. Fasting until lunch (water allowed) 2. Login MFP and maintain calorie limit 3. No dairy based desserts 4. Snack on fresh fruits and nuts only 5. Walk for 30 minutes and stretch for 15 minutes