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Have you been weighing more often since getting the iud? Just thinking that if you are, maybe you're seeing fluctuations that you were missing before. At any rate, I would give it more time and just continue being vigilant with your logging. I've had mirena for 3yrs now and it really is great bc.

Did I really think that? Honestly? I don't know! LOL! I've been a serial dieter all my life, but this is the first time I'm actually armed with some knowledge and trying to pay attention to what I'm doing. The only thing I'm fairly certain of is that I'm over complicating the issue. That's just how I tend to roll though.…

I workout 5 times per week. 3 days I lift weights. 2 days I do 30mins cardio. Weights won't help you lose weight, but they'll go along way towards preserving muscle mass while you're losing (very important!).

I hate asking questions on someone else's thread (I'm sorry op) but since this was brought up here.... I understand about the glycogen/water weight being replenished after a deficit, hence the initial gain. But....since I'm still working on bumping up my calories (still in a deficit to a degree), how do I know when…

I don't think it's wrong for op to say "correctly". He is eating correctly....for HIS situation, which has been plagued with severe health issues. That's a very different thing than someone who merely has to follow calories in/out to drop a few pounds. It's comparing apples to oranges to me. And I'm a little disappointed…

I stopped losing right at my goal weight. My first week of maintenance I ate 100 extra calories a day, and this week I've added another 50. So far my weight hasn't changed at all. I'm just going to keep increasing in small increments until I settle into my maintenance range. At this point I don't think I'm going to see any…

Yup. The downfall of taking drastic measures to drop weight is that sooner or later you will inevitably run out of steam and be left scrambling and wondering what to do next. I started maintenance two weeks ago, and I'm pretty much eating just the same (I enjoyed what I was eating so no biggie) but just adding on an extra…

I understand. I started maintenance almost two weeks ago now, and...it's weird. Giving myself permission to start eating more is weird. My new body is weird. The thought of this being the beginning of a lifelong change (not just reaching a goal weight but staying there) is a bit daunting. I hate to say it but I'm obsessed…

One thing that may be making you feel like your eating a higher quantity is that you're eating lots of lower calorie foods, which means you're get more food bang for your buck. :smile:

I haven't read what anyone else has suggested, but I say ditch sweets entirely. You sound like me in that anything sugar is a trigger and once you start eating it you can't stop. I stopped eating it altogether, and replaced with lots of protein rich foods/snacks. My cravings disappeared, and I was very full to boot. I…

Bottom line is you just have to do it. I'm having a harder time dragging myself out of bed for the gym lately because it's so dark and cold out. What helps me is keeping in mind that the other people at the gym are sucking up the cold mornings, so I'm going to as well.

I've suffered from clinical depression and the first thing I've always been asked by doctors/therapists is...."are you exercising." My answer was usually "no", which would earn me lectures about the benefits for stress reduction and boosting overall mood. It's very true though, because when I'm working out regularly I…

I really think measuring monthly is best simply because it's easier to see a real change. If you happen to pull the tape a little tighter or leave it slightly looser your number will differ, but when measuring less frequently you can say there's a definite change.

I buy myself lots of little treats as I go along. To me it's all a part of making myself feel good, just like eating right and exercising. Sometimes it's a new piece of workout gear. Makeup or a new nail polish. A nice (but kinda pricey) shampoo I love. A coffee at Starbucks (that's fits my calories of course). Books...

Once you start using it you'll be surprised at what actual servings look like. Weighing food is weird at first and can seem like a daunting task, but it isn't bad at all really. Takes a few days to get into the swing, but after that it takes no time at all.

Good for you!!! Keep posting and let us know how it's going! :smiley:

It's funny because I had convinced myself that it was a lot harder now that I'm in my 40's. I struggled a lot and it was slow going, if I lost anything at all. Once I found this app and started being diligent about weighing/logging, the weight just fell off. Of course it slowed down here and there, but...I lost 30lbs.

I have this problem too. I've hit my goal weight...am within a normal bmi...and have horrible flab on my arms. I've been lifting heavy for five months, and while the skin is still there, weights have helped a lot in that I've reduced fat and am much firmer underneath. Far from stellar, but better! If you're still losing…

No actual advice as I'm just venturing into maintenance myself. Really just wanted to say congratulations! :smile:

Welcome! Not sure how to add you here, but you can add me if you like.

If she can't finish a whole dinner, why not settle on one dish to order and just split it? Make it fit your calories and there's no waste.

Yup. Just jump in and try things out. See what you like. If you're very out of shape, just walking a nice pace on a treadmill is a great place to start. The bikes are good too. Just do what you can and you'll start getting stronger and building endurance fast. Weights are great (and fun!) too. Get someone there to show you…

That's really great! Finding things to do that are fun is half the battle. LOL! And you're right. The more you strengthen your body the better off you'll be overall. One thing that doesn't get mentioned often enough is how lifting helps with bone density. That's enough reason in itself to start picking up heavy things (or…

No, I do weigh every single thing I eat. Sometimes my entries say a cup, but i do measure by grams and ensure the calories are right. I lose my patience sometimes looking for exact database entries to reflect some foods. I'm not supposed to be in a deficit anymore as I've hit my goal. I've just been expecting to see some…

Me too..... I do cardio on alternate days, but otherwise it would definitely be before lifting.

There are plenty of high protein foods besides meat if it isn't your thing. I have one about five days out of the week. They are my grab and go on early morning gym days, and I'll end up having one as an occasional snack or if I'm having a crap food day and my protein is low. I mix mine with a serving of plain Greek yogurt…

We all have to find our own motivation. As far as staying with it, it is a pain in the *kitten* in the beginning because it's change, and it's different. However, the longer you do it for it gets to be routine. It DOES get easier, but....you have to be willing to stick it out for a good month or more for the newness to…

Not as far as weight loss, no. As long as I saw myself consistently losing it was all good. To me it was enough work on its own without holding myself to a timeframe.

I eat 6 times, but that's because I'm more of a grazer and I just like eating my way through the day. :wink: It doesn't matter though. As long as you get your calories in, the "when" isn't important.

Yeah....I'm not out to lose any more weight. I guess I'm glad I asked this because I thought just eating the 1680 mfp said was ok since I primarily lift weights, and no one seems to "eat back" calories for that. And any other activity I do including the cardio is so minimal....