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Not going to mention much cause I think you've gotten some great advice from the folks above me but I couldn't help but notice this. It will be important for your long term success to start thinking about why you're compelled to eat when you're not hungry. If possible, having someone to talk to about it (a therapist, if…

I agree it sounds as if your plan might be too restrictive. This might sound stupid but for me, one of the things that helped me stop yo-yoing is sort of setting restrictions on when I eat and less so on what I eat. I used to have a problem more so with snacking after dinner, so I told myself no more eating after 8pm, as I…

Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone! I'll check out that long distance runners group, totally forgot groups are a thing on here. I did a training plan for my half but I honestly only vaguely followed it. I typically run 4 times a week in the spring/summer, but that tends to go down in the winter cause it's cold and…

Breaking Free of Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth is a good one to check out. She has a whole bunch actually that are helpful IMO

Our stories are different but also very similar in a lot of ways. What I personally believe needs to happen is you need to figure out why you have such an incessant need to obsess over this process. You're close to goal and obviously due to your success know the science necessary to reach that goal, but this should not be…

Congrats and good luck to all of you! I'm also getting married next year in June. Working on losing 10-15lb right now and then I'll reassses. Really wanna look my best on the big day and the honeymoon to follow since we'll be going somewhere down south :)

I feel bad you had to repeat yourself so many times over in this lol. Personally I use Six Star unflavoured whey. I tried a few before this one and the flavours all stuck out way too much, whereas this one I enjoy whether it's in a Fruit smoothie, mixed with milk or just with water. If you're looking for something more…

I used to do this all the time, and I also suffer from some IBS ... I don't know what's changed but I feel less inclined to do it nowadays. Probably because I realized that I was eating for comfort and not for actual nutrition during those bouts haha. Unfortunately I don't have much to offer in was of advise other than to…

I use it as a good benchmark for where I should be, but ultimately I'm focusing more on how I feel than what the number says after I put my stats in. I find when I'm sitting in the "healthy BMI" range for my height, that is pretty much where I feel comfortable - anything above and I start feeling sludgy haha.

I find taking time to write in my journal when I'm feeling sad/stressed BEFORE reaching for comforting foods has helped a lot - it forces me to address the "why" I'm feeling upset and usually by the time I've finished writing, I am less inclined to go through with my initial reaction of gorging on some cookies. Maybe give…

Hey OP, I hear you're struggle. What helps is to start identifying the trigger for the binging, because until you know the underlying issue you can't work to rectify it. Trust me, I was in your shoes (and still struggle with it, although I have a much better understanding now.) Some things you can try: When you log your…

I prefer to get my workout in first thing in the morning where possible (my schedule fluctuates so I have to adapt frequently). I personally don't notice much of a difference in my performance, especially if it's cardio... like a poster above said, I also prefer to get my cardio in before eating. Sometimes I'll find I have…

Address the issues that are causing you to binge. Next time you feel a binge coming on ask yourself: How am I feeling right now? Am I stressed or worried about something? Then, Busy your mind with something you enjoy for 20 minutes, go for a walk. As yourself afterwards if you still feel like binging? If you do, is there…

Sept 21: 156.4lb :) Sorry I missed last weeks weigh-in! On schedule, though :) Current Mini Goal Weight now is 155lb! Well done everyone!

You should still really look into getting a new doctor, because anybody that had the nerve to recommend something as harmful as that inane diet to you does not have the knowledge to help you in any way, and in fact it's frightening to think that you go to him for any kind of medical advice. Glad you modified the diet, keep…

Don't stress, it happens to the best of us. I was within 3 pounds of what is now my goal weight, and I gained back like 15lb.... now I'm working on hitting that target again. As Pixie said - life happens! You can do this :) Just gotta get back on the horse! And yes, I also reset my weight, and it was sad to see my…

Sept 9: 159.6lb - I just got back from a 4 day stint at the cottage where I indulged but not terribly, so I know a fair bit of this is water weight, but even if it wasn't, this is a good starting point for September :)

I'm in a similar boat as everyone here with my dinner typically being my largest meal of the day. Most days I only have lunch (read: late breakfast) and a snack before that. Snack usually comes in around 250-300cal, and "breakfast" usually around 400-500cal - dinner then is usually minimum 700-800cal On days I run, I'll…

What upppp Canadians! Toronto, Ontario here. Add me :)

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Nothing is inherently "bad". Do you find it keeps you full enough to get you to your next meal? Do you find you're regularly going over your daily allotted calories? Are you missing out on key nutrients when you look at your day as a whole? These are the questions you need to be asking, not whether it's "bad" or not :)

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Hey, you sound a lot like me when I got started. I've added you! I'm also currently sitting just outside my BMI bracket but having lost before, I know what I need to do to get back there, but motivation can be a fickle thing! Feel free to add me as well and we can help each other out :)

Add me! More motivation is always a good thing for me!

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I'm in! Height: 5'6" CW: 162.4lb GW1: 159lb (August 31st) GW2: 155lb (September 28th) UGW: 145lb

The short answer is it'll be different for everyone. Wait a week or two (if it doesn't fall off before then). I wouldn't worry about it, just keep working on your lifting program. You will still lose weight yes, as long as you are accurate and sure you're in a deficit.

Thanks guys :) much appreciated!

Seems as if you didn't really read what I wrote and are just trying to pitch your product. Good for you for finding something that works for you but I have literally zero interest in any gimmicks, and I personally feel like 21 day fix is the biggest gimmick out there right now. Don't need to containers to control portions,…

Hey, I sent you a request! I'm also working on gaining control over my emotional eating. I did well for a while but it sort of crept back up on me recently, so now I'm really paying attention to how I'm feeling when it strikes.