elenjay140 Member

Isn't there such a thing as withdrawals from processed sugars? Candy, chocolate, etc.?

Wow, thanks for the great info. Since I've only been making a consistent effort at this for 3-4 days now, I'm sure it will take a bit longer for me to figure out exactly what is going on by making minor adjustments here and there. I'll likely post back into this thread in a week or so to see how things are going! Thanks…

This is encouraging news! I was aiming to be down at least 20-30lbs by my birthday on April 10...but perhaps that's too aggressive. If you don't mind, can I ask how long it took you to drop your weight? I'm happy to adjust my caloric intake if it means a more sustainable lifestyle change.

Yes, I'm 5'7, and weighed about 190 in December 2015. I was able to get down to 179 by April, but have since gained weight back to about 185. I've re-adjusted my MFP goals since then, and it still has me at 1250. My GW is 150, and I'd like to lose 2lbs/week.

Sweet potatoes, chicken, and broccoli are on the dinner menu for tonight! :)

Thanks for the encouragement :)

Thanks for the input!

Thanks for the encouragement! :) I'm trying to cut back on processed sugar. I found myself feeling sluggish in the afternoons at work, and tired by the evening after eating poorly during the day. My problem with just eating at a calorie deficit is that I have a problem having (for example) just ONE or TWO Hershey Kisses.…

Hi - I'm relatively new to posting on the MFP community page, so bear with me as I figure out how/when to post and check replies! I had posted the first question with poor internet connection, so I didn't know that it had gone through. Thanks for your input!

You're probably right. I did cut the carbs for a couple of days, but should work on introducing these "clean" carbs back in. For example, I had 100% whole grain pasta last night mixed with beans and tomatoes, etc. (kind of a pasta-chili dish that I found online for clean eating). I'm new to this, so I'm looking forward to…

I do feel better today than I did a couple of days ago. Maybe it was an initial crash for a couple of days (combined with other factors like sleep and travel from Thanksgiving). I'll post again in a week or so to check in! Thanks for the input.

That's what I've read in other places online. It takes a body time to adjust to a healthier diet. I will say, that I feel much better today. I'll post in a couple of weeks to see how things are progressing!

Sorry, I posted the first question with poor internet connection and didn't realize that it had gone through! I'll preface by saying that i do feel much better today. Perhaps I was having a particularly rough day being tired and stressed following the Thanksgiving holiday. No medical reason. I just felt that my sugar…

Right, I mean no processed sugar. I'm not a coffee drinker, just black tea. It was mostly cutting out things like chocolate, cookies, or other desserts. I also avoided things like cereal that has added sugar, and other foods with 'hidden' processed sugars. I haven't had any the past few days, but I, of course, still plan…

I don't think caffeine is the culprit. I only drink 1 (sometimes 2) cups of black tea in the morning. I'm not a coffee drinker. I do feel much better today, so I think either my body is adjusting...or maybe I was just having a bad couple of days of sleep coming back from the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanks for your input!

I think it honestly might have been my body adjusting to more fruits and vegetables and less sugar and processed foods, especially after the Thanksgiving holiday. My diet for the past few days has looked like: 2 hard boiled eggs for breakfast large all-vegetable salad for lunch with about 1/2 cup tofu Calnaturale svelte…

Let my preface by saying that I do feel much better today. It might have just been a day of being tired from the Thanksgiving holiday. That being said, I usually only have one cup of black tea each morning. I'm not a coffee drinker. I know black tea has caffeine, but I didn't cut out my one cup in the morning, so I don't…

Oops, I had posted this question with poor internet connection, and didn't realize that it had gone through! I'll continue to reply on the newer thread with more detail. Thanks!

Just got back on after about a year of on-and-off. This is my first shot at using the Community feature, so hopefully this will stick! I'm also looking to lose 40-50lbs :)

10,000+ steps every day!

Hi - I'm new to this also! Would be happy to swap emails to help stay motivated and on track!

5'7 here and currently at 190. Goal weight of 150!