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2-3 pounds WITH 500 calories burned, right? Or 1,800 maximum if I don't work out. Am I getting this right? I always just thought you pick a calorie number like a number on a dart board and just go to town. I didn't realize how messy this way. I am utterly confused. I suppose as long as I'm losing, it doesn't matter to most…

VERY TRUE. they are quick to say others aren't trying as hard as they are. I thought MFP was for motivation. I'm finding more and more people belittling me. Thank you for your kind words.

Okay, so I would subtract 1,000 from 3,200( if I've worked out) and then eat the remaining 2,200? I would still be losing 2 lb a week? Sorry for all the questions. This REALLY has me so dang confused.

Well said! Don't you hate it when people who OBVIOUSLY have no freaking clue what you're talking about interject with their 2 cents on here? They make this a hostile environment. As for me, I lost about 28 pounds once And actually start spotting. But I have PCOS and NEVER get periods. See, estrogen is secreted from the…

I think you hit the nail on the head. Thank you. Its a fear of the unknown. Espejcally for people who have identified their self with being the "fat person." So changing that leaves one vulnerable to rejection. Also, being thin when you've made your whole world to fit the fat, is just hard to translation to. If you were…

I don't disagree that excuses are a bunch of bull. At the end of the day, calories in vs. Calories out. What you don't understand is That science proves third shifters have a hard time losing weight. Hypothyroidism? Effing HARD to deal with. TRUST ME. And hormonal imbalance? I've got that too. Instead of "helping" others…

Obviously not, Joe. No ONE knows weight loss better than you!

I have no idea what third shift has to do with anything...you're the one that said people complain about their schedules being backwards. I have no clue. Great :) You're a normal weight. Others will get there. Some are facing real struggles. Way to look like a tool.

Now, I'm not saying it's okay to complain constantly or come up with a million excuses. But, it's probably safe to assume people on here (that have been trying for months like you claim) ARE facing some sort of battle. so if you can't walk a mile in their shoes, just ignore their posts and move on. Sounds like you've done…

Haha, I was gonna say the same thing. Congrats on having the easiest time losing weight, OP. WOULD YOU LIKE AN AWARD? most of us are on here for motivation and support. Harsh posts like this, deter people from posting anything. Sad really, because The people that need to the most are the ones that won't speak up because of…

Thank you.

Sergeant Sabatoge, quick question, have you ever been extremely overweight or borderline obese? Or instead, have you chosen a different vice. Perhaps alcohol? My point is, yes those three things could very well be it, but there's a LOT more to fat people remaining fat. Don't you think they want to be thin to enjoy their…

Wow. This is me DEAD on. I was adopted by my step father and abused. I have been in therapy for 10 years. I DO feel like my fat is my prison yet my security blanket. It's so sad becaude instead of people seeing me as a hurt and broken girl, I'm seen as a fat and lazy slob. Most all fat people are. Its so sad because we've…

Yes, I am seeing a therapist and nutritionist. I have this underlying fear I guess. I've NEVER been thin. In fact, my Mom told me I even cane out with a "pot belly." lol So maybe going against the grain not only in regards to western culture, but in what I know to be myself is the problem. I've never experienced what it's…

The foraging diet ;) lol But in all seriousness, there was a post by the New York times saying that is actually costs more to eat bad food that healthily. I love chicken thighs. Super cheap. Eggs and tuna are cheap proteins. Sweet potatoes, bananas and rice as carbohydrates. And fats can be butter, coconut oil and/or nuts.…

By the way, I mean their self sabatoge is fueling their lack of willpower. Came out wrong.

I am so sorry for your loss Chris. I couldn't imagine going through that. Life just knows how to make us fight even harder, huh? Great advice, thank you. Its nice to pre-plan things. Doing my next days diary ahead of time is helping. I just thought I would let everyone know, despite my "binges" , I still lost 5.2 pounds in…

Thank you :) I so hope you're right. I stuck to 2,200 today abd didn't feel deprived or hungry at all. Maybe I should do it in slow increments. I appreciate all of the insight. Slow and steady wins the race.

Very interesting concept. Makes complete sense. Thank you for sharing. I will DEFINITELY be getting rid of the Crystal light int he house now. thanks!

Thank you for that advice!! I definitely agree. I should be able to lose more, but Maybe I'm just not one of those people that lose 10 pounds the first week. I'm okay with that. I've bumped up my calories to 2,200 to see if anything changes. I already feel less stressed about hitting that goal which means I feel less…

That's what I think as well. It took time for me to change my eating habits to once per day (at night time) I'm sure my body is trained for that caloric pay off at the end of the day. I must retrain it. But Like a few people have said, I seriously think 1,700 is too little for someone my size. Even at sedentary, It still…

Thank you for the honesty :) I feel better knowing that you overcame it. I should be able to as well. I need to start looking for lower calorie foods. The high density stuff is all I'm used to, but I need to retrain my pallet.

This is me in a nutshell!!! Going over and feeling like a failure. I'm so happy to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Congratulations on tour amazing weight loss! You got very close to 100. Its amazing to lose the weight you did. Keep up the great work. Thank you for encouraging me to notice the small changes. I think…

That was a first time goal. Ya know, one that seems to be taking me 5 years ;) Its definitely a lot more than that. Pre-planning is always a good idea. I've tried a couple times and I did seem a bit more prepared. Thank you for the advice everyone. You all are so sweet to help me. I don't think you will ever realize how…

I think the theory is sound considering calories are calories. Doesn't matter time or how often you eat. However, I would feel miserable I think. Who knows, I naturally gravitate towards not eating breakfast and lunch. Maybe dinner now is just what my body became used to. I just need to reverse this habit for me. Thank you…

Thank you for sharing such great tips!!! The problem is, I haven't been keeping a deficit for the last week. Its odd, haven't gained a pound though. In fact, the only reason I feel awfyl is because the invisible cut off of 1,700 written in stone on MFP is always surpassed with bad choices. Truthfully, if I ate 1,000 at…

You are so sweet! I am way too far emotional for Your nice comment today. Haha. I am in tears yet again! Thank you for saying that. Thank you as well for saying such kind words. I was afraid to allow people to see my diary, but at the end of the day, I'm fat. I know how I got here, so do other people. Just need to address…

I would very much love to have you as a friend. Everything you said is dead on. I am boxing up the bad stuff and donating it tomorrow. I just thought because my boyfriend needs more calories 3,500 a day for loss, we need things besides just veggies. He would NEVER be able to eat his macros with just healthy foods. But, I…

Thank you so much guys. I will take everyone's recommendation. May bump up to 2,000 and add small workout 3x a week or so. Smaller breakfast and lunch to really trick my body into thinking I'm getting more for dinner might help. Veggies are my friend. I need to find better ways to incorporate more into my day. I guess Its…

What's sad is 1,700 appears to be right for 2 pounds a day! So weird. I know a 170 pound woman eating more than me!!! Why is this backwards???