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Apple cider vinegar will remove the enamel on your teeth. I guess that counts as weight loss. You don't really need enamel on your teeth if you don't mind strong sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures. Not really sure if it is worth the netgrams in weight loss @Up_n_Running

I make either quick oats or a smoothie. about 300 calories each, depending on what you add quick oats: pre-prepped in a jar or quick cooked in microwave: oats, berries 70g, cinnamon, peanut butter powder, sometimes yogurt (nonfat greek) sometimes greens (can't taste them, extra fiber) sometimes soy milk, usually water…

focusing on getting as much sleep as I can

I love this thread!!!!!!!! I am 5'2" and 53 yo. At the moment, I weigh 152.4. MFP has given my a calorie budget of 1320. I have lost about 9 pounds since March 27th. At first I was eating about 1400 calories, maybe more maybe less, each day. But as I picked up the intensity of my workouts and built muscle, it became too…

I broke through a weight loss stall and dropped 1.3 pounds!!! What's incredible about this is that I am 5'2" and eating about 1650 total calories/1204 net calories a day. I am eating well while building muscle with difficult workouts.

It's encouraging to see the list of mostly plant based proteins. I eat meat, but not too much. Mostly plants. Because I am not drawn to meat or much dairy, I work at getting at least 70-80 grams everyday. Yes, I have to work at it. If I am not paying attention, I will eat 40-50grams. I use peanut butter powder (trader…

You got this Lisa :wink: MFP is the place to get educated, get support and get motivated. This site is invaluable!! And, everything you need is free. Do you think it would be encouraging to read about people's success stories? Or maybe read about people who have a similar age or weight loss goal? Maybe someone has the same…

I am getting to the point where weight loss isn't as important. What is more important is the cultivation of self control/personal strength, exploration of my physical abilities, commitment to my wellness. Maybe these last 13 pounds may not come off for awhile. I want to be ok with that and enjoy the journey.

my weight loss has kind of plateaued. that got discouraging. it was hard to keep the course. the good new is that it doesn't matter. I feel good. I am going forward. This weight will work itself out. I am doing all the things and feeling good in my body, about my efforts. I just keep going. My workouts are both satisfying…

How about focusing on how you feel instead of how you look? For example, are you getting lighter on your feet? Are you enjoying new foods? Are your clothes looser or more comfortable? Are you enjoying your workouts more? Are you developing any muscle? These are all nsv: nonscale victories. They count for everything. I…

There are many many threads that will teach you how to utilize mfp. My advice to you is to spend an hour reading in these forums.

I am a person who stares. I have been doing this since I was a child when I didn't have the skills to process my experiences. Flash forward to me as an adult: yes, I still stare when confronted with a comprehension challenge. Most recently, this happened in the city when I saw a beautiful young woman walking around a dirty…

Last night I was hungry and snacked for dinner. Not a good choice of calories. Not terrible but I can do better. My new mini-goal is to go back to eating satisfying meals. Planning ahead. Finding quick meals that work. Snacks as meals are not working. Let this be a thing of the past.

I think it's wise to keep an eye on things, but try not to worry too much. Look how far you have come in such a short amount of time. In two months I have lost about 15% of your total. (Although my goal is less than half of what you have already lost) You haven't mentioned how your height or weight. It is possible that…

Congratulations!!! This is really big :) I totally get it. I have given up too many times. Truth is that slow weight loss feels better than no weight loss. It feels so good to be finally in control, or gaining control.

you have to be hungry all the time to any loose weight. hunger and self denial establish success. (insert eye roll)

Nobody told me that I can feel my body changing even when the scale is not really moving. Getting stronger, more lean, more fit are my goals. I choose this over any specific weight. Good stuff happens when I stay focused.

This original post is inspiring. I am 53 yo and 5'2". I don't have a lot of weight to loose. The scale is moving so slowly. I do a lot of yoga and Pilates. Sometimes I brush against a body part and it just feels different. I think it's time to pull out the measuring tape and body fat callibrator.

it is interesting to me that on a site where people work so hard to learn skills to take care of their own selves, how people have time/energy to wonder about why other random people wear masks. my free time is planning meals/workouts and logging food. if someone wears jeans, I don't notice. If someone wears makeup, I…

Go slow. Be patient. Log everything. Eat lots of Fiber. Eat at least 20% of daily calories in protein. Stay active. Ride through the down times. Don't give up. Make these changes permanent and your body will eventually respond. I have about 20 pounds total to loose. I have already lost 8-9. I am 53 yo and 5 foot 3" Wish…

an unrefined carb calorie has the same calorie as the refined carb calorie yup, calories are calories.

When my stress was out of control, I was using food and especially sugar to regulate myself. I was having little bits of chocolate or something else all of the time because I was ALWAYS hungry. This went on for years. I went from being a little overweight to gaining almost 20 pounds. I was well into the overweight…

I noticed that I am turning over in bed without a huge amount of effort.

What I love about MFP forums is how informative they are and, with rare exception, how civil and respectful people are. People are here to share what has worked for them. Everyone has a voice. It is so different from any online forum I have read. Sometimes though, people thrive on conflict and being right. What I also love…

What everyone else PLUS.... Please also remember that there is a difference between refined and unrefined carbs. Refined carbs have little fiber and little nutritional value. They are kinda like empty calories. I chose to eat a donut last week. I eat unrefined carbs, but in limited amounts. Unrefined carbs have some…

I just made my diary accessible to friends only. You are welcome to add me and check it out. My nutritional values are high.

Have you considered that you are chasing 120 and your body is telling you something else? Have you considered relying on bodyfat or body measurements as a reliable means of measuring progress? Have you considered building a friendship with your body by taking time to listen to it? Your body will help you set goals that…

I eat plant based mostly whole foods. I stopped by KK on my way home from my last shot. It was yummy and I would go back once in a while if I wanted something sweet to waste 200 calories. I think it's brilliant marketing. I love it.

Weight loss that lasts is slow going. Be willing to commit to the slowness. Over time you will get there. Rushing it will cause inconsistency. Read the threads that others have written and already posted. There is a lot to learn here on these forums. I try to read and write a little everyday. If I am feeling a snack moment…

@alg775 your question is a deep one: What helps me stop judging myself? Acceptance. Acceptance is not easy. I push things away that are uncomfortable. This doesn't change the past or change my actions. It's done. I made those mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. Every single person. I am allowed to make major mistakes too. I…