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  • I had the same experience back in January. Fever was 103F when taken at an urgent care clinic. I don't think I ever had a fever that high. Negative flu test. I was told it's probably viral and prescribed both Tamiflu and antibiotics. Didn't take either and got better in a few days, although I coughed for a few weeks after…
    in Has anyone here had or have the Corona Virus? Comment by dashagrr July 2020
  • So excited someone has mentioned The Hacker's Diet! IMHO, the best book out there on weight loss, and I have read quite a few (it's also free). Old book but spot on. Before the rise of online tracking tools like MFP.
    in How often to weigh in maintenance Comment by dashagrr November 2019
  • It will - as long as you lower your calorie intake!
    in Maintenance at a higher weight Comment by dashagrr November 2019
  • Name: Dasha Age: 37 Height: 5'5.5" Total weight lost: 28 pounds Time it took to lose: 1 year (took breaks) How long in maintenance: 7 months (137 -142 range) Maintenance weight range: 133 - 137 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 160ish Average weight recorded from January: 153.9 Average weight recorded from…
    in Nov Check In Thread Comment by dashagrr November 2019
  • Sorry, but this is disturbing. Your BMI is 17.5 and you are trying to lose weight because you think your thighs and butt are fat? I would recommend talking to a medical professional before you lose another pound!
    in I have last 6 pounds left to lose. Comment by dashagrr October 2019
  • Name: Dasha Age: 37 Height: 5'5.5" Total weight lost: 26 pounds Time it took to lose: 1 year (took breaks) How long in maintenance: 6 months Maintenance weight range: 135 - 140 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 160ish Average weight recorded from January: 153.9 Average weight recorded from February: 147.9…
    in October Check In Comment by dashagrr October 2019
  • Name: Dasha Age: 37 Height: 5'5.5" Total weight lost: 26 pounds Time it took to lose: 1 year (took breaks) How long in maintenance: 5 months Maintenance weight range: 135 - 140 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 160ish Average weight recorded from January: 153.9 Average weight recorded from February: 147.9…
    in September Check In Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • Name: Dasha Age: 37 Height: 5'5.5" Total weight lost: 26 pounds Time it took to lose: 1 year (took breaks) How long in maintenance: 5 months Maintenance weight range: 135 - 140 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 160ish Average weight recorded from January: 153.9 Average weight recorded from February: 147.9…
    in September Check In Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • I don't plan to log forever, but I am committing to a daily weighing in and going back to logging when the trend creeps up.
    in Do you accept that you'll have to log for the rest of your life(or atleast the foreseeable future)? Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • Why don't you lose, say, half of it (about 7 lb) over 14 weeks and see how you feel/look? That only means cutting 250 cals so you will still be eating 2,000+/day. Another thought, sounds like you a lot of weight training. Have you had any (reputable) body fat analysis done to see where you are? You may have a very healthy…
    in To maintain or to lose those last 15... Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • Name: Dasha Age: 37 Height: 5'5.5" Total weight lost: 26 pounds Time it took to lose: 1 year (took breaks) How long in maintenance: 5 months Maintenance weight range: 135 - 140 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 160ish Average weight recorded from January: 153.9 Average weight recorded from February: 147.9…
    in September Check In Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • This is exactly how it is for me. "lifelong healthful habits" need to be maintained by certain level of motivation and a constant, borderline OCD effort otherwise it's a slip just like you have described. People that have been overweight at some point have a broken "Eat watch", in other words, self regulation is not that…
    in Why is so little attention given to maintenance? Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • At my highest BMI of 26.7, no healthcare provider ever called my overweight and suggested I lose weight, even through it was truly overweight weight for me. IMHO, your health will not suffer at all from having BMI on the high side of the healthy range.
    in BMI vs feeling comfortable Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • Name: Dasha Age: 37 Height: 5'5.5" Total weight lost: 26 pounds Time it took to lose: 1 year (took breaks) How long in maintenance: 5 months Maintenance weight range: 135 - 140 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 160ish Average weight recorded from January: 153.9 Average weight recorded from February: 147.9…
    in September Check In Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • Agreed with above - goal of borderline underweight BMI is totally not worth the trouble required to maintain it.
    in Did anyone else decide the last few pounds just weren’t worth it? Comment by dashagrr September 2019
  • I am 5'5.5. I look and feel good at 130 lb, "okay" at 140lb. Currently about 150lb, trying to get to 130lb. But, like others have said, it really depends on your build and muscle mass.
    in What is a goal weight for 5'5-Female? Comment by dashagrr February 2019
  • I just learned that it's much easier if you weigh the entire cooked recipe and edit the recipe number of servings as 1oz (or 1 gram). If my total meatloaf weighs say 40oz, when I eat a 4oz portion my number of servings would be 4.
    in You don't use a food scale? Comment by dashagrr January 2019
  • I love losing weight on frozen meals. Easy peasy, no obsession with food I tend to get with meal prep and planning. I like Stouffer's and Chili's.
    in Frozen meals Comment by dashagrr January 2019
  • I am one of those people that didn't lose anything on keto. On top of it, it gave me dry eyes. It can not be coincidence - I tried keto/Atkins about 3 times and got dry eyes every time several weeks into, which went away shortly after adding carbs back.
    in Debating going Keto Comment by dashagrr January 2019
  • Interesting chart...
    in Wow - That had how MANY calories (healthy foods) ?!!? Comment by dashagrr January 2019
  • I get that guacamole may have a healthier nutritional profile, but what I am saying it has a lower fullness factor to me (satiation to calorie count ratio).
    in Wow - That had how MANY calories (healthy foods) ?!!? Comment by dashagrr January 2019
  • Whole potatoes (I was surprised, so filling), mushrooms, veggies in general (especially cauliflower, cucumber, cabbage). Someone mentioned McDonald's ice cream - yes! Pork tenderloin, filet mignon, shrimp for protein.
    in Wow - That had how few calories ?!!? Comment by dashagrr January 2019
  • You can make your own calcium "supplement" powder with dried and crushed egg shells. No calories, cheap and plenty natural.
    in Need more calcium not a fan of milk ! Comment by dashagrr June 2017
  • Egg muffins! You can make them as healthy (or greasy and delicious) as you like. Sausage, bacon, ham, onion, pepper, spinach, kale, mushrooms, potatoes, various cheeses... whatever you like, have in the fridge and fits your goals. I bake 2 dozen at a time and keep in a freezer. Move one or two to fridge the night before,…
    in Breakfast on the go Comment by dashagrr June 2017
  • I am not huge on salads and bulk vegetables. Banza Chickpea pasta with sauteed portobello mushrooms and 1/2 tablespoon of grass fed butter. Good amount of protein and a TON a fiber. Also, Mestemacher pumpernickel rye sandwiches with pastrami beef.
    in Your favorite filling meal and its calories Comment by dashagrr June 2017
  • Jennings CJ4000 4000g x 0.5g Digital Scale is what I have now, I have been through several digital scales. Accuracy down to a gram is important for me for measuring high calorie items like oil, butter, etc. The ones I bought at Walmart, Target, etc. were not very accurate when I tested by weighing coins. Mine includes AC…
    in Food scale Comment by dashagrr May 2017
  • Jenniator, I have good news for you, 167cm=5'5.79" according to Google calculator.
    in Just discovered I'm 5'3.5 and not 5'5 Comment by dashagrr September 2015
  • Also, depends on hight - 10 pounds are more noticeable on a short person. Personal experience, it took 14 pounds to lose a size, but I tend to lose weight on my top half first.
    in "They" say Comment by dashagrr September 2015
  • Also, you can try zigzaging your calories. On the days I feel like I am not that hungry, I stop short of my goal, and eat close to maintenance the other days. Good luck!
    in Loosing the second half of your weight. Help needed. Comment by dashagrr September 2015
  • There is some evidence that calorie requirement depends on whether or not a person lost a significant amount of weight. There has been some discussion here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10183188/calorie-requirements-for-a-thin-person-vs-someone-who-lost-weight-to-become-thin/p4 Unfortunately, calorie…
    in How many calories do YOU eat to maintain around 130 lbs? Comment by dashagrr August 2015
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