TiffanyR71 Member

I'm glad my 12 year old son isn't the only one who's averse to soap! I yell into the bathroom every morning, "use soap! And shampoo! Wash EVERYTHING! Even your feet!!!" Otherwise, I can't bear to be near him...

Having done both, I prefer counting calories to points - they're scientifically "real", while points are a construct... I don't know- it mentally is more meaningful to me. Though, either one will work if you stick with it!

Yes - this is my mantra... Tracking is the tool I'm using to ensure that this happens...

The first time I ever had a conversation about my weight with the doctor was last year, when I had a new primary care physician (never any health issues at that point). However, I was the one to bring it up, not her… I said I was concerned about it, and was trying to lose weight. She very nicely asked if I wanted to see a…

Same here- measurements are useful, too - but then there's also that unquantifiable "feeling" of well-being, strength, health, slimming... All are good. You may not hit all 3 at once, though! I used to let a little fluctuation upward ruin my mood (and sometimes derail me) - but now, because I know that I'm making progress…

Me, too, by ~4lbs... I'll wait and see if I want to keep going when I get to healthy weight based on old BMI... I'm quite certain that those 4 lbs won't make or break my health.

It was a long time ago for me (11-12 years ago), but at 5'4" and a good 40 lbs overweight, I was at 1800 a day, and the weight melted off very quickly (I did some light walking, but nothing strenuous). With your activity level, I'd think you need more food! Try adding 100-200 and see how you feel, how your supply is, and…

At 5'4" with a large frame, I just want to be within a healthy BMI - that's 145. It's also a weight I've been before, and looked/felt good.

Eat meat, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt...

1200 for me - feel free to add me!

You look great! Your measurements are arguably even more important than your weight! Some lose more weight, others more inches/cm...

Unfortunately, she has to want to change... Sorry, I know that's not helpful, but it's true... Don't give up on her; maybe something you do or say will motivate her.

Starting "Monday" for me...

I've never been good at maintaining after losing. I think, great- I'm done! And then it comes back on, usually slowly at first, then it picks up some momentum (snowball rolling down a steep hill). So, after I reach my goal weight, I will need to keep counting/logging until I find my ideal maintenance intake... After that,…

I generally crave red meat and extra sleep; I indulge both!

I personally can't wait to strut around in my birthday suit with some pride! ;) In my own house, of course!!!

Forgot to add agreement with the other posters who suggest lifting- will help you tighten up, etc. - just don't let your dissatisfaction get in the way of acknowledging how far you've come already! :)

You're also probably being too hard on yourself- 44 lbs is a great loss- congrats!

Ouch- how awful! Scrambled eggs with cheese won't require chewing if you cut them up small enough...

Same here. Or save for the weekend, when it can be tougher to stay within normal allowance... Otherwise, I think of them as insurance against logging errors/inaccuracies.

Agree... Though if you start feeling sluggish, reevaluate!

Me, too. If I want an extra zing, I add a lemon or lime wedge... I used to live on diet coke, but it seems too sweet to me now...

Me, too. I write down my weight every day in a separate calendar (to observe trends, etc.), but only log new lows in MFP.

Been yo-yo-ing for more than 20 years - each high weight getting progressively higher, each loss becoming progressively more difficult... And if avoiding social situations and pictures wasn't bad enough, I started to experience some health issues for the first time (I'm 44). Even at points of obesity, my blood pressure and…

Lyndsey - I assume that's you in your profile pic?? If so, you look phenomenal- don't lose more weight! Sounds like your body is tired and begging you for a little rest. After that, keep doing what you're doing, but make sure you're refueling and giving yourself a rest day here and there. And, seriously, think about why…

Sushi is my go-to.

Yes, lifting will help your appearance as you lose, even if it doesn't technically spot reduce.

I personally have more energy when I'm eating more nutrient-rich foods- that helps me stay more active, thus increasing my CO.

Exercise for more calories to eat?

Keep in the yolks- much more protein & other goodies...