StevefromMichigan Member

My mother had the surgery and initially lost weight but she didn't eat healthy or exercise and she gained it all back.

Running is very stressful on the knees. I tried it years ago, but had to give it up for this reason. Now, I get my cardio primarily on the elliptical, which is low impact and much better on the knees. YMMV.

For me personally, I have also found that as I lost weight, I felt colder at the same temperatures that used to be comfortable, or even warm.

Great Job! Can't wait to see your next update!

Super Job! That's an amazing transformation.

Congratulations! I think it is important to have mini goals along the way to keep you motivated, as well as give you a sense of accomplishment. Looking forward to your next update.

Wow, you look amazing! Super job!

What an amazing story. Congratulations. I went from 220 to 164, then back to 220 over a couple of years. Now I am back for another round. Size 33...holy cow. I would probably have to go back to junior high school for the last time I fit in pants that small. Congrats again!

Amazing!

I am guessing you have probably already tried this, but the only thing that works for me is taking a sleep aid with diphenhydramine 1.5 hours before going to bed. Walmart's brand, Sleep-Aid, is relatively inexpensive. I also have a rule I follow: no caffeine after 12:00 pm. I think I read somewhere that caffeine can stay…

LOL, my problem is I can eat a whole large pizza myself in one day if I am not careful, which could be upwards of 3,000 calories, depending on the items and the way it is cooked.

I have seen people in my family have a lot of initial success using the Atkins diet, but they have since gained the weight back, and then some. It seems that people using these type of diets have trouble sticking to them over the long-term.

Congratulations! That is a significant milestone. I am jealous :)

Pizza!!!

I recommend trying 1500 for a couple of weeks, and then, if you are not getting results, lower your daily calories until you find the sweet spot.

As others have said, it all comes down to consuming less calories than you burn throughout the day, including your workouts. Here are is a link to a good calculator to zero in on how many calories you should consume each day to lose a specified amount of weight per week/month: https://www.sailrabbit.com/bmr/

Try to find foods that work with your calorie goals that you actually enjoy. If you try to be too restrictive in your food selections, you will likely set yourself up to fail. Dieting doesn't have to mean only eating fruits and vegetables. You just have to work what you're having into your daily calorie allotment. Also,…

155 lbs.

Foods that are high in fats are typically higher in calories. If you eat foods that are high in fat, you will generally go through your calories a lot quicker. Take hamburger for instance. Next time you are at the supermarket, compare the calories in a 4 ounce serving of ultra lean hamburger, (90% or greater) vs. 80%. You…

To gain a pound (fat or muscle) you would have to eat 3,500 calories above your maintenance level of calories, i.e. the level of calories at which you neither gain nor lose weight.

As others have said, the carpet is causing the issue. I would try to find another location that has either a hardwood floor or ceramic tile.

For me, it is definitely eating in the evening hours. I find I can do pretty well during the day, but the evenings I struggle.

Amazing! Great Job!

20 reps seems a little high, but you know your body better than I do. I would probably strive to use a weight that lets you do 12-15 reps comfortably, if you can.

Here is a good calculator that can really help you zero in on what your calorie deficit should be to lose a certain amount of weight per week: https://www.sailrabbit.com/bmr/ If you have questions on it, feel free to message me.

^This. I think you would be better off setting a consistent daily calorie range and sticking with it. You'll have to experiment to find your sweet spot, but if you are not losing, or losing too slowly, then you either have to reduce calorie intake or exercise more. I like the chart posted above, that suggests losing 1% of…

What really annoys me about my scale is that it can give different readings if not kept in the exact same place all of the time.

Everyone is different, and you can certainly lose weight on a low carb diet if you set your calorie deficit right. For me personally, I find eating carbs to be filling; they give me a sense of fullness. I have lost a lot of weight eating a lot of carbs. In the end, it all comes down to to the calorie deficit. Keep in mind…

I am guessing this is mostly due to sodium and water retention, and possibly additional content in your digestive system. I have always found that once I get back on track, things usually settle back down quickly after 3-4 days. Don't sweat it...just get back on the wagon.

I agree with what others are recommending. 1,200 calories a day should be the minimum. Less than that over an extended period of time can lead to serious health issues that you don't want or need. As others have mentioned, try to add some higher calorie foods to your diet. Salmon is a good meat source of healthy calories…