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I know several folks who feel this way. I think if it’s your natural pattern and it works for you, there’s nothing wrong with it. The problems seem to arise when people try to follow the “one correct way” of doing things and force themselves to do something opposite of what truly works for them. If I waited until 5 pm to…

Agreed. Breakfast is my favorite meal, and it sets the tone for the day. I’ve learned to have protein every single morning, preferably with a healthy fat, otherwise I get hungry and shaky within a couple hours even if I’m not exercising. It doesn’t take a ton- a whole wheat English muffin or half a BetterBrand bagel with…

You are an inspiration. Congratulations to you for changing your life!

I use an Apple Watch for all exercise types, including strength training. I have a few years of data logged including weight, exercise, and calorie intake as well as periodic metabolic testing under my belt, so I know exactly where to set my base calories to meet my goals. I usually eat back close to 100% of my exercise…

I agree with this. If you’re looking for a trainer who can work around it while you do rehab, your best bet is a Corrective Exercise Specialist. You’ll likely have to ask around to see if any trainers have the certification. They can formulate workouts around your limitations/weaknesses. My husband used to do this and…

I feel like I can’t justify having plastic surgery for my double chin and lower eyelids (a gift from genetics) until the extra weight is all gone. I’m over halfway to my goal, and my chin has deflated into loose skin. I’m hoping it eventually tightens up so I don’t actually need the surgery, but if I do I’ll at least know…

@Snipsa Beautiful!! Best of luck in your journeys, both literal and figurative. I’m a huge fan of hiking, and many of my vacations are planned around hiking trails. I live in Florida- the weather is generally extra hot and the terrain is flat, so I don’t have many opportunities around here. I tend to do the opposite thing-…

Thank you for that recipe! I will be trying it. Question for both of you @springlering62 and @ythannah - have you taken vitamin D and/or calcium over the years? Have you ever had your Vit D levels checked? I recall reading a study when I was in school about how heavy exercise can actually decrease bone density in women…

@AnnPT77 @springlering62 @wunderkindking It is interesting to hear how each of you manages. I am over halfway to my goal, and I am still getting a feel for how strict vs relaxed I should be. I can imagine I will continue to evolve depending what my goals are once I get to maintenance. I could see switching to a more…

I don’t even bother with modesty. If someone says I’m looking thinner, I’m like YES THANKS I’VE LOST [X number of] POUNDS AND AM SO EXCITED!! I like to think of it as being enthusiastic, but I’m sure some people find me obnoxious. Either way, it sparks some interesting conversations. Two of my friends got inspired and have…

That is awesome, glad you are able to manage it that way! I think the no alcohol thing may end up becoming a reality for me as well at some point. I have cut back to only having one or two drinks a week, but I’m not quite ready to give it up completely even though based on symptoms I probably should.

I posed the original question back in February, about six weeks after I started this journey. I asked myself the same question of if it was worth more pain quite a few times. Soon after though, it was as if my body adjusted to the changes, and many of my issues started getting better. The flare let up. Since then I’ve been…

YES!! I wore heels a couple nights on the cruise ship last week, and I was able to walk miles in them without a problem. I haven’t done that in about ten years.

I may have read through about 100 pages in this thread earlier today while waiting at an appointment. So incredibly inspiring and educational. I nearly spat out my water a few times because some of you are hilarious. Eventually I’ll go back and read the rest. I saw a few posts about people suddenly getting into fashion,…

@wunderkindking @AnnPT77 @steveko89 Thank you for the thoughtful replies. It is reassuring, the idea that even at maintenance nothing is static and the skills I’m using now are the same ones I’ll be calling on to get me through whatever comes my way. My “new” habits are pretty ingrained at this point, so even though there…

What triggered my decision was getting absolutely plastered on Christmas Eve, then being so sick I vomited bile for eight hours. It made me take stock of my life and my choices, and I realized I’d been slowly poisoning myself for a very long time with both an excess of unhealthy foods and alcohol. I gave up alcohol…

@Lietchi So true. @springlering62 I see what you’re saying. I’m pretty sure it’s overestimating though, going by all the data including my as-accurate-as-possible intake data and my rate of loss. I would expect to be losing a full two pounds a week if it were accurate, but I’m hanging out around 1.15-1.25. I’ve had my…

@wunderkindking @AnnPT77 @springlering62 This is so much excellent information- thank you for sharing! @Lietchi Yep, you're right- I'm basing this on my reported calorie burns during exercise from my Apple Watch. My heart rate has absolutely decreased as I've gotten fitter. Over the last month or so I have been eating…

@springlering62 @AnnPT77 and anyone else who has lost a significant amount of weight and maintained it: What is the difference in your maintenance calories compared to what it was when you started? How much strength training do you do vs. cardio vs. nothing? I am trying to gauge what my maintenance calories may be once I’m…

This gives me a great deal of hope, thank you. Also- yay Buc-ee’s!!

Thank you everyone for your kindness and support! It is much appreciated. @dralicephd I think you’ve hit the nail on the head. My daily workouts keep me level. Even when I have a rest day, I tend to walk or do some light spin. (I have a bike at home.) My mind always feels calm after.

Love!! I used your pudding skyr recipes to make my own. So far my favorites are lemon using vanilla pudding mix, white chocolate pudding mix with strawberry Walden Farms syrup, and pistachio pudding mix with chocolate Walden Farms syrup. Butterscotch pudding mix with caramel Walden Farms syrup is an honorable mention. I…

I am at the halfway point in my weight loss journey, and I am right there with many of you in the fear of going off the deep end and reverting back in a way that ruins all my progress. I’m at the weight where in the past I’ve hit a wall and decided to give up. I am determined not to let that happen this time, and in many…

Yasss!! I do love a large bowl of veggies with protein. How is the Walden Farms dressing? I am loving their chocolate, caramel, and strawberry syrups. I use them in my Creami recipes. I have been really hesitant to try any of their savory stuff.

“Only tracking carefully for a while can figure that out for a person.” 100% agree. I’ve been using my Apple Watch for a few years now. After about six months of daily wear with careful calorie counting, I used my data and did the math to see if my rate of weight loss was as expected- it was almost dead on. At this point…

Yay!!!!! Congrats on that. My tiny huge victory was suddenly being able to cross my legs. 😄

Commenting on the previously discussed idea that some people are "moderation" kinds of people, and others are "avoid it completely or else overdo it" kinds of people. I used to think I needed to avoid certain foods or risk going waaaaay overboard. One of my biggest culprits was a whole fresh roasted chicken or turkey- I'd…

I use the Ole Xtreme Wellness Wraps in my enchilada lasagna- they’re perfect!

I’m an avid gym goer and frequently wear my activewear out and about. I’m partial to Fengbay pants from Amazon because they have pockets, are super comfy, and are thick enough to not show panty lines. Shirts are from all over the place, and sports bras are almost exclusively Fabletics. I haven’t bought from them in more…

I used to be that person who spent 2+ hours at the gym. When I first got really into weight lifting, I would meet up with a few friends to work out, and it was a combo of socializing and concentrating on 1-2 major muscle groups with ample rest between sets. I was doing a 5-day split of back&biceps, chest&triceps, legs,…