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I"m not sure what you have your target set at for weekly weight loss. I can tell you I am 5'4", mostly sedentary, currently 166#, and I'm set at 1260 a day to lose 1#. Please recheck your settings. When I was at 206, I got over 1400 calories trying to lose 1# per week. You are taller and are carrying more weight, so you…

Birthdays happen. If you really want one, try to have one. Is there anywhere around where you live that would sell a single cookie? Even if it's a larger cookie, it would be less calories than an entire package. Or can you bake from scratch (or refrigerated dough) and only make one or two? Then you'd have leftover dough…

I still haven't decided if single serve desserts (all of my local grocery stores sell this this way in the bakery now) are a blessing or a curse. On one hand, you can only have one serving if that is all you bring home. On the other, I would never in a million years buy myself an entire sheet cake. So is it a blessing…

Most likely it is that the container is a natural end point. If full half-gallons or pints are a trigger for overeating, but you have zero problem with novelties, I'd stick with those. That way you don't ever have to worry about it. You'll pay more per serving, but you will get much more satisfaction out of it.

I am a bit of a foodie and I will eat anything, I just make sure to keep my portions reasonable. I tend to stay away from fried things and cream sauces, but if I really want them I will have them. It's easy enough to make healthy things flavorful, you just need be thoughtful in the amount of seasonings, fat, etc. Don't be…

I do not buy Eggland's best. I am fortunate enough to live near Amish country, and my local family-owned grocery store supports the local farmers, including an Amish family farm where the hens are allowed to actually roam free and are not fed antibiotics or any hormones. I buy those eggs; they are more expensive than the…

I usually drink only 1-2 servings per week, because I don't normally have room for more than that in my calorie budget. However, I've never had a problem stopping at 1 or even none if I was driving or just didn't feel like it. If you do find it difficult to stick with one serving though, I'd go ahead & opt for a higher…

I also do ballroom dancing, and it is a great physical activity. And fun! Keep at it. You do you, just make sure your food consumption is below what you are burning and you will lose the weight just fine.

Saltines and ginger ale. Ginger has been scientifically proven to help with nausea. although ginger ale might not have a big enough dose to really matter. Crystalized ginger or ginger tea would probably be more effective, but the saltines & ginger ale was our go-to sickness food when I was a kid.…

You have to learn how your own body works for sure. The MFP targets are based on accepted formulas that work for MOST of the population. Your body is the only truly 100% accurate tracker for YOU, which is why it's usually recommended that people a) follow MFP defaults for a few weeks, then adjust manually if they aren't…

I'm in Ohio, USA, and I probably spend about $320.00 per month INCLUDING alcohol, usables, & restaurant meals (DBF and I alternate who pays for our 2 dinners out per week, and usually they are less than $40.00 each). I don't do much snack or dessert food, and I make my own dinners & lunches (not many convenience foods,…

You still have to live a healthy lifestyle, but yes, it's easier when your meds are at the proper dose. I've been on them a very long time, I seem to recall feeling significantly better after a few days. Most of that time, if I ever missed a dose (I take mine in the morning), I didn't feel it that day, but I sure as heck…

I always count the full amount, even if I don't consume it. Sure, some it is being left on the plate or in the pan, but it gives me a few "slush" calories for things that I might be underestimating a serving size for, or for an exercise that MFP might be overestimating a calorie burn for.

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I am a busty 5'4" woman too (45 yrs old), and my target is to get under 150. 148 puts me in the official healthy BMI range, but personally I will be happy with anything 150 or under. Back in my 20s, the lightest I weighed was 123. Yeah, that'll never happen again, and I don't want it to. I'm currently at 169 and I am…

I second the lower-carb tortilla and romaine or green leaf lettuce options. We have a restaurant around here that has the lettuce substitution as a fajita option listed on their menu.

I will splurge on regional specialties while on vacation, but as others have said, I get more activity in also. And yes, I track. If I don't have a good cell signal or WiFi (like when camping, or at the Outer Banks islands) I will track on paper, or at least take a photo of my full plate so I can officially track later. I…

As someone who use to work retail, and had to handle the damp money that came out of the "boob wallets", please just don't. I don't care if your phone or id or whatever, but cash shouldn't ever be passed on sweaty. Oh, and the latest - no one really tells you that while your body looks healthier, your face might look a bit…

The app to shut your phone down in a moving vehicle wouldn't work, because passengers. Can you imagine parents with kids on a long road trip when kids can't use their tablet? Anarchy will reign. Besides, every single phone has the devise already though, it's called the power button. At a minimum, you should shut the ringer…

You can add vanilla protein powder to your oatmeal, or do a side of maple breakfast sausage. If you like pancakes, you can try Kodiak protein cakes. I like to do those with some added vanilla protein powder, made using eggs, and I add some cinnamon and blueberries as well.

That thanks to vanity sizing, at 170 lbs I am already starting to buy smalls. I went shopping for a target outfit (something I'd have to lose more weight to get into) and I couldn't. In several items (different brands) the smalls I tried on (I've been buying mediums for a while now) already fit. I have 20# more to go, but…

If you are trying to lose weight, tracking sodium intake might help you filter out true weight gain from sodium bloat (usually just a day or two after a higher-sodium meal). If you are in maintenance, and don't have diagnosed blood pressure issues, it probably won't matter.

My endo told me that even though I was losing at a healthy rate (about 6-7# per month at that time), it puts stress on the body, so while you might not be feeling emotional stress, your body is under physical stress from adjusting to the changes. Definitely increase your protein & fats and calories. The doc told me that…

I started snowshoeing last year and it's fun to see how much my endurance (how long I could go before heading back to my car, same trail) improved from last winter to this past winter. You can rent those too, or buy a pair for a relatively low amount. I found a great deal at a wholesale club, shoes/carrying bag/poles for…

Great job with your success so far, for the self-awareness to recognize that a change is needed, and the willingness to make the change. It can seem overwhelming because there is SO MUCH STUFF – see @Leteca’s post. All her points are solid, but when you look at such a long list, you might think you’ll never get there. As a…

I'd set it for 1lb per week, and wait a few months to reassess. If you start at the minimum # of daily calories, there is no room to drop later as your weight reduces and your daily calorie requirements naturally reduce. As an example, at 5'4" 207# I was at 1450 calories and was losing regularly (also mostly sedentary, a…