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Wanted to check in and say thank you! The plateau has been broken! I think I was eating far more calories than I realized. Since I started measuring everything I've lost 3.8 lbs. and that's with adding avocado to get more healthy fats. I found it made me crave less of the junky stuff and less simple carbs. I'm also staying…

I would say I am a feminist, and I really enjoyed researching the beauty myth in university. However, most of my early life was spent trying to live up to the myth instead of trying to understand it. I was slim & felt relatively attractive my whole life, but I never ever felt like I was enough. I always tore myself apart…

Got a digital scale. Going to weigh it all here on in. Thanks again, everyone!

Thank you! I found this TDEE calculator & got these results: https://tdeecalculator.net/result.php?s=imperial&g=female&age=42&lbs=177&in=67&act=1.55&bf=30&f=1 I can see I definitely need to do some reading & research to learn more about the math behind weight loss, macros etc. I'm measuring anything that's a carb, or…

Thank you all so very much! Great advice. I just got a scale, so my measurements are about to get more accurate. I'll revisit things then. And I think I'll switch things out for some of the foods you've suggested. Much appreciated! P.S. it was BMR I can post a screengrab if that would be helpful? :)

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Please feel free (Anyone) to add me. I started with livestrong but plateaued hard. Now I'm finding reciprocal support on here is making ALL the difference!

Port Moody BC (near Vancouver)

Oh man, I miss eggs and toast something fierce (allergy) but green smoothies with chia and green tea etc. help me actually eat breakfast, feel full, and kick cravings. Oatmeal is always delicious especially with apples, cinnamon, raisins. :) I also love it with coconut milk, maple syrup, and bananas.

MMO gamer myself. I play FFXIV (Final Fantasy) and Elder Scrolls Online - Tamriel. I find that the social aspect of them (with livechat on teamspeak or whatever) is fantastic. Though happily I play a lot less and get out in the world a lot more now. :) Sometimes I even play simple games (like tetris, mario, etc) while…

Thought I'd report back that the integration of the fitbit seems to work (mine is only a zip but...) Steps are synching and taking care of themselves and so is weight. I logged a loss on MFP here & it showed up on the fitbit site. I have heard people say that they prefer to keep some things somewhat separate (as in log…

For all you beet roasters, have you ever added a little vinegar? It may surprise you. :)

Good secret! I've been wearing skirts since so much weight coming off meant I was buying new pants only to have to buy more new pants. Can't wait to get to my maintenance weight so I can use your trick!

I don't have exercises, but I'm just sending you a virtual ((hug)) in hopes that you heal quickly!

You could spice it up and dress it up like chicken salad to make lettuce wraps or green salad topping. If you have food sensitivities (or just want to get healthy fats in) avocado makes a great mayo substitute.

Steamed beets are like candy! (We got a stacking bamboo steamer at our local Asian market, or there are the stainless ones that fit nicely inside the pot.) Steaming veggies is surprisingly more quick than roasting or boiling & it keeps so many more of the nutrients in... People request beets at our dinner parties now & we…

Absolutely! Add me, please. (I'm new to MFP & thrilled with how interactive and supportive you all are on here!) :smiley: Thanks for the thread, zachduden.

Hi Kristib12, I'm near Vancouver, in Port Moody (it's a lot like North Van in the way it feels actually, near the water etc.) I'm originally from Ontario & have been in BC for 20 years. Nice to meet you! :)

https://www.fitbit.com/user/44294F ... I'd be delighted to be added by anyone who wants friends on fitbit (or here on myfitnesspal)

The fitbit site has this to say: https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/How-do-I-integrate-Fitbit-with-MyFitnessPal I'm going to try it. I'll let ya know how it goes. ;)

Yes "die hard" is the perfect phrase. (Smoothies FTW!) Especially for breakfast; it sets the day up right. Mine has organic produce & powders & water: - Mostly fill the large nutribullet cup with rainbow swiss chard (or kale/romaine/bok choy/spinach...) - 1 ripe banana - 2 tsp frozen/fresh blueberries - 3 mango pieces (or…

I use one. I'd love to join in a challenge with you! (Mine's a zip, but I imagine a lot of the challenges match up).

Hi, MissChellyAnne. I 'm also in your same goal range... started at 250 & am now at 180. Looking to be 150ish. I have some tips that really worked (especially learning about leptin levels which I had never even heard of) but now I'm a tad stuck in a plateau, so I'll be looking for more tips (and be sure to share 'em when I…

I'm 42 and YES absolutely. I just gotta ask: What is this "aging" thing and who signed me up for it?! Where is the unsubscribe button? ;) All kidding aside, I'd like to become grateful for my years and enjoy a life that begins at 40. I like what Bethie_ess said: "more like a mid-life wake up call." Too true. I think…