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My normal range is 125 - 128. A couple of months ago I had a bad flu and lost down to 119. I was careful about how I regained it - in a healthy way. It took a few weeks to get back into my range.

I lost over 100 lbs and have been in maintenance since June. From the beginning I was careful about how many calories I added. As previous posters mentioned, I also added 100 calories a day, waited a week or two to see how my body reacted, then added more if I was still losing. If weight stayed the same, I kept calories at…

125 - 128 lbs

Well, aren't you the judgemental one! Have a medical degree, do you? I never overate! Guess you haven't heard of hypothyroid disease? Let me introduce you. I went from 116 lbs to over 200 lbs practically overnight. Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Not a fun medical condition, but not uncommon. It is usually controllable with meds.…

I have to be on a gluten free diet, eat very little sugar and am allergic to artificial sweetener (gluten intolerant, hypoglycemic). So, even before dieting, I ate very little junk food. So my snacks are things like gf crackers with peanut butter and plain yogurt with frozen fruit, nuts and granola. However, I do…

For me it was the right food plan combination (along with exercise/strength training) that actually worked. Every time I tried before, I hit a plateau at about 180 lbs and couldn't get off it, regardless of what I did. For me CICO by itself did not work. I discovered, because of my daughter's celiac diagnosis that I, too…

I've lost 94 lbs (and reached my goal) by counting calories, weighing and measuring food, making sure I'm including the right macros, and exercising. You can't imagine the number of people who say, "You look fantastic!" THEN they say, you should try THIS diet, or that gimmick - as if what I've been doing didn't work!!!…

@rbfdac, I know exactly what you mean. I've lost over 81 lbs, gave away all my old clothes and bought an entire new wardrobe in size 4 and smalls. I was convinced at first that everything was vanity sizing at the stores where I shopped until I wore the same size everywhere I shopped! On the other hand, I definitely see and…

It really does depend on the store because of vanity sizing. I'm 5'7", weigh 164, but carry more weight in my upper body (43-29-39). Size six pants in most stores (size 4 in stores with vanity sizing), size medium or small tops, depending on the cut. Medium or size 8 jackets because of upper body measurements. Same with…

I'm lucky not to be in a snowy, cold area in the winter, but when it gets hot and humid here in the spring, it is tough to walk. I get my best walking done in the summer and fall in NH. My goal is set at 100 for January, but will adjust it according to the weather and walking conditions each month. Walking there is great!…

@hatherm, This looks like something fun to join. I usually walk 5+ miles most days, so, with some extra effort, I hope to reach 2,000 in 2016.

@eebrahim11, Eating cleaner IS the way to go. You have the right idea. I started this journey in late August, 2015, at 230 lbs and am currently at 176, with a goal of 140 lbs. I credit consistent clean eating and exercise for my loss. Processed foods are junk with little or no nutritional value. When you are limiting your…

It's called "sabotage," And it is cruel. The people doing this to you are uncomfortable, because you are reminding them of their unhealthy lifestyles, and they don't want to face it. So they deflect their discomfort by open aggressive behaviour toward you. It isn't acceptable, and you should not allow it to go on. Say to…

Just saw saw this and sent in my request. Realize I didn't put my starting weight in my request, 210 lbs as of this morning. Still room for one more?

Alcohol - mainly because it messes with my blood sugar and makes me feel hungrier.

I've been hypothyroid for over 25 years (Hashimotos). I've had trouble keeping my levels under control as my thyroid continues to diminish in size and activity, to almost nothing. I'm at 216.5, down from 230, 5'7". The only way I can lose is to exercise a LOT, while keeping my calories at a deficit. I can't eat my extra…

I always pre-log. I have two breakfasts that I alternate to avoid boredom. Then I plan my lunches and dinners based on the proteins and fresh veges on-hand (fish, chicken, beans). Snack is almost always plain, nonfat Greek yogurt, with blueberries and 1 T minced walnuts, sometimes a second snack of fruit. Very careful…

Great to see someone in our age group do so well! Congratulations! Had the opposite problem. I'm 63, and it's been really hard to lose because my job was very sedentary, long hours, very demanding. Now that I have retired there'd so much more time to exercise. Now I have no excuses :)

I've been hypothyroid for 30 years. Was a skinny kid, a slender teen and adult, even after my kids were born weighed 116 - until Hashimoto's kicked in. Gained huge amount of weight in a few months before being diagnosed. It's been a long and bumpy struggle ever since. Sometimes my meds/diet, exercise combo works and I lose…

I'd also love to see some success stories from walkers. I can't run because of a back problem, but walking seems to work well. Doing 10,000 - 15,000 steps a day, all outdoors, some moderate hills. (Also using Fitbit Surge) Really enjoying it and losing some lbs, so far, but I haven't been doing it very long. Like to see…

I'd like to join this challenge! Current weight, 224. Ultimate goal 140.

Thanks to both of you - especially Gabriella! Gabriella, add 21 years (almost 22) to that number. You made my day!

57?

Just started MFP last week and bought my Fitbit Surge 2 days ago. Looking for ways to maximize both tools!