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Thank you!!

Unfortunately, if everything else is in place, you might need to cut more calories.

I feel your pain! I have a similar story. My advice: 1) don't eat back any exercise calories at all, unless you become a serious fitness nut and are working out all the time. 2) try and find some less processed bread--even if you have to eat a smaller portion--and combine with a protein. So, whole grain real bread & peanut…

I don't think anyone has a real answer to this question. Anecdotally, though, it does seem to be the case that the closer you are to goal weight, the harder it is for the weight to come off. If I were you I would reduce calorie intake to 1400 if, in another week ir so, you have not lost. But do remember that you can stay…

Wow, lorpb. Congrats.

My mini goal: to be at 175 by Jan 1.

Sardines! A whole can is only 120 cals. With some crackers, or on toast sometimes. Carries me for hours.

It's probably none of my business, but how do you study for class with that schedule?

Slow and steady wins the race. Congrats!

Print out a typical week or 4 days of what you are eating and quantities and cals, so that you can cut right to the chase and don't waste your time covering stuff you already know. Most nutritionists assume that people under-report what they eat, so bring documentation.

I totally empathize with the OP. For me, underneath it all is a bit of social anxiety at these larger gatherings. So personally I think I (over) eat to a) do something with my hands and body that alleviates the stress of just 'being' in a social setting (i am an introvert but no one would ever know it) and b) on some level…

This is lol hysterical! Thanks for keeping it real. Congratulations!

Hi-I am a weight watchers transitioner. I have been a big fan of the program – I was even a lifetime member at one point. But I had to switch when they changed the points to allow free points for many fruits and vegetables. No points for a banana? At 110 calories? I don't think so. It became clear that I was not going to…

I can see why the OP felt slapped down by the tone of the first response, personally. I would have felt exactly the same. Might not have been intentionally condescending, but reading it this way seems valid to me. Just saying.

What in the world is duck face?

Oh I can relate!! I start to feel better and then I start to slide. I try to keep motivated by small weight goals (eg, 5 lbs a month) and through reading these boards. I usually do that at night, in bed, on the phone. Even 10 minutes helps. Good luck!

How much less my grocery bill is, and how much longer the foods I do buy last in the house!

Sounds like me! My body functions best when I can get a nap in c 3 pm for an hour or so. My father was the same way and so is my sister--even though bith are (were) thin. There is a reason why some cultures shut down stores etc from 2-4! I always have more energy for evening when I can nap, which benefits all. I have had…

This sounds all very familiar to me! I feel your pain. A few years ago I had my doctor refer me to a metabolism expert--Dr. Jenkins, the doctor who invented/discovered the glycemic index. I spent a few months with him. He took a look at my bloodwork and other material (food diaries etc) and said 'let's put it this way: if…

One slice of whole wheat toast with peanut butter and jam.

The same thing is happening with me. However, i know from past experience that there can be a discrepancy between what the scale shows and what i can feel happening in my body. The trick is: don't get discouraged and keep on doing what you are doing. I bet you will step on the scale in a week or so and discover a…

I think folks are being a bit harsh on Wahbluffet. But behind the direct comments, I think, is concern about physical and mental health (heart condition; ED). iMHO of course.

I have been successful on WW in the past; in fact I made it lifetime about 4 years ago. But they changed their points system to encourage more healthful choices, meaning they stopped assigning points to foods such as bananas. The problem for me was I already eat a very healthy whole foods diet. There is no way I can lose…