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When I was cutting my carbs I would save 50% of my carbs for after dinner and before bed. Since I work 9-5 i do not get the hunger and cravings during the day but at night when i was ready to go to sleep i would get them really bad. Even though i was eating the same amount of carbs, once i ate more towards the end of the…

I would sit with you doctor or set up an appointment with a diabetic nutritionist to get a meal plan. Also, I know MFP has a lot of topic specific forums, you should search to see if they have one for people with Diabetes. Goodluck!

I think everyone struggles to varying degrees but the key for me is to always reflect on how far I have come. When I go to the gym I see guys much bigger than me and in better shape and get a little down but them remember how much I have improved over the years and that gets me focused again. The great thing about living…

That's great you have are so close to your goal weight, congrats and keep it up! Often times the only motivation you need is Past You, i know it has helped me. Goodluck!

I agree with this, we know now that fat doesn't actually make you overweight, it is overeating that does that. Flexible eating lets you eat whatever you want as long as you can hit your macro goals and stay either below or at maintenance. Personally, i would rather eat 3 oreos than 3 of these. They have the same calories,…

These two definitely my favorite, in the order @mistydawn82 has them. Another good one is "Obsessed is a word lazy people use to describe the dedicated".

I dont think Atkins is Sustainable, at least for me. If you are just going to do it for a bit, lose weight and then go back to eating like you did before, you will just gain the weight back. You are better off just reducing your overall caloric intake by 5-10% and eat the foods you want within that macro/calorie breakdown.…

Correction, 3lbs my first month!

Based on your question your mindset appears to want to lose weight as fast as possible. In my opinion this is not the right mindset. Whatever you do in terms of exercise and nutrition, you need to make sure you can do that forever. So if you are going to the gym 3 hours a day, 7 days a week and eating 1200 calories a day,…

Echo you should see a Dr. and get a full work up to determine deficiencies however to answer OP's question, here is what I take: 1. Multi Vit 2. Vit D 3. Fish Oil 4. CoQ10 (This is specific for me as was recommended by my cardiologist). 5. Protein Powder (This is always up for debate whether it is considered Food or a…

This is amazing...it's as if you have lived my life!!! This is the simplest, most effective advice.

Best advice is to start slowly. I am not sure if you did any PT after surgery and if you are fully able to be as active as you want but begin by walking a few times a week. Once you start to get into a routine you can go back to the gym 1-2 times a week. Everyone is different but for me the times when I slowly got back…

I do experience this and I dont necessarily think it is a bad thing. I think more often than not people hit their goal weight and then don't step on a scale for 6 months and realize they gained half the weight back. Consistently monitoring and making adjustments is part of the process and lifestyle. Don't stress about it…

I saw this quote someplace and is something I read from time to time: "If I quit now, I will soon be back where I started. And when I started, I desperately wished to be where I am now"

Meal prep for me has always worked the best. I feel if I dont prep there is a better chance of me eating above my macro goals.

Ha...probably very true.

It does put things in perspective however I never like advice that demonizes any food, especially one that demonizes an entire macro nutrient. At the end it does finish by saying that overeating is what they are trying to prevent but the title of the article makes it seem that carbs solely make you fat. I am sure there are…

The most important factor in losing weight is eating less calories than you burn. It really does not matter what you eat as long as you are in a caloric deficit. There are a lot of options, look at foods you like to eat and start there. In order to have long-term success whatever you are going to do now to lose the 50lbs…

Everyone is different, some people cannot be tempted with a little amount of something they really enjoy others can eat it in moderation. Ultimately you have to do what works for you, if you dont think you can handle small portions of something you like then stay away but for most people they can fit it into their plan.…

This^^^ Reverse dieting 100% is a real protocol that actually works. And he is right on, that is why people put on so much fat after a diet. Your metabolism is not static, it is a dynamic function that you need to consider when bulking, cutting or heading back to maintenance.

First off, that is really incredible that you kept most of the weight off over the last 4 years! Chances are your body has acclimated to your diet and exercise routine. Try dropping 5-10% calories and change up your exercise routine and see in a few weeks what happens, adjust if necessary. Goodluck!

Those sound incredible, thanks for the heads up OP! Pancakes and Waffles sound really interesting, pretty excited!

If this is not something you do often, which I assume it is not, I would not worry too much about it. Try to just be mindful and drink low calorie drinks. If you go into it overthinking it you will not enjoy yourself. The biggest key to all of this is not NOT FEEL GUILTY and Monday morning get back to your routine. This…

Here is my problem with the BMI, many people that are muscular look at it from that extreme of being low body fat percentage but high BMI. I tend to look at it from the opposite side of the scale. For instance, I am a 37 y/o male and I am 6ft even. My current weight is 176 which is in the healthy range. Now, according to…

This...if you have a medical condition that prevents you from performing the exercise, you should be given and alternative or be exempt. Personally I dont do sit-ups anymore for the reason stated above, it is very bad on your back and neck. I generally will do planks or hanging leg raises.

First step is to change your mindset. Forget about losing 15 lbs and focus on your diet and your training program. For me, everytime I set a weight loss goal, I would achieve it and then I would gain it all back because there was nothing to work towards anymore. A healthy lifestyle is something you do forever so you will…

I have to echo gothchiq and lauren, you dont need any of this stuff. Take it from a guy who has tried all of this stuff and the only thing that actually has worked was being consistent at the gym and with my diet. Anyone who tells you that "this one product" was the reason they lost weight is either trying to sell you…

I agree with this ^^^. If you have trouble staying on track on the weekends, just account for those added calories during the week. By no means starve yourself but if you take out 80-100 calories a day during the week it gives you 400-500 more calories on the weekend to enjoy. For me it is also very psychological. I allow…

Congrats on the progress. It took me about 18 months to lose 35 lbs. I personally don't think its good to be in a caloric deficit for an extended period of time ( for me that number was 12 weeks). Your body is very good at adapting to your current diet and exercise routine to maintain energy. What worked for me is that I…

Hi - from the standpoint of body type we are not the same but in terms of your mental state and what you are looking to accomplish, we are the same! In the last 18 months I have lost about 35 pounds. I have yo-yo dieted my entire life and have made every mistake you can make. Tried starving myself, didnt work. Tried doing…