clags301 Member

Agree with doctor check, but also try magnesium. 250 mg daily really helps me with water retention and bloating. Like, kinda changed my peri-menopausal life.

That is why Oprah invested in WW. Keeping people fat keeps them in business.

This thread reminds me of weight watchers' forums. I swear 80% of the people on that program think they are not losing weight because they aren't eating enough. Seriously folks, do people that are starving in Africa look like they're gaining weight because they are in starvation mode? OP, you are either underestimating…

If you're not losing (and you want to), you need to eat less or move more. Simple as that. MFP calorie calculations, and any others for that matter, are strictly estimates and starting points - there are so many variables. Your body will tell you what the right amount is, and it's currently telling you that you are eating…

I've been on the road for sports with my daughter for the past two weeks. We get 90% of our good from the salad bars, stir fry bars etc from whole foods/farm boy/other grocery stores. Do you have a mini fridge? We buy Greek yoghurt, fruit and walnuts and eat that every day for breakfast (hotel buffets = yuck).

Only your body can tell you. If you're losing 0.5 -1.5 per week at current level, then that's probably right. If you are losing more you can increase incrementally until you find you are losing at an acceptable (to you) rate. All calorie calculators are just an estimate, with soooo many variables. Just a starting point,…

Fill your schedule. Clean the house, do laundry, grocery shop, exercise, pay bills/do paperwork, mow lawn - whatever. Snacking is often mentally associated with doing nothingish.

Burn more calories than you eat = calorie deficit = weight loss Burn fewer calories than you eat = cslorie surplus = weight gain. What specifically don't you understand.

I prefer the question "why do some people stay fat?"

I don't know....People always say "he/she has to do it for himself, but I think sometimes doing it for someone else at first gets the ball rolling and reminds us that it's what makes us happy anyways. I've been married 26 years, to a completely non-controlling hubby, but he knows I am happiest (and more pleasant) at a…

Seriously? I'm not talking about bodybuilding! So, youre saying I will just be bone and skin when I lose the fat? That doesn't make sense - I see plenty of 50+ women with muscle definition and toned bodies. What am I missing?

Calorie deficit = weight loss Calories surplus = weight gain Calories neutral = maintenance The pattern should be easy to see

I retain more during ovulation than PMS. Basically, I only have a couple of true, non-retaining weight days each cycle now that I am peri-menopausal. Track your weight daily for a few cycles and you will see your pattern.

Can I ask what a fast day looks like good/drink/calorie-wise for you? I save calories, but am thinking It should be a little more drastic so I can enjoy more on the weekend.

⬆️ and I'd call them on it. If they're going to comment on my weight, I'd comment back. "That's interesting, because I was just thinking how good you would feel and look if you lost some weight. To each his own".

It's not a boy thing. I'm a girl.

I'm kinda with you on this one. The reward for me is being healthy, feeling confident and rocking size 4 jeans!

Straight up fish oil is all I can think of. I actually crave most the things people have listed here! Ghad.

I just don't eat outside of meals. Use up all of your calories at dinner!

If you were never really big, then I suspect it is still a layer off fat. I wasn't completely happy with my body until I got down to the minimum in my healthy BMI. I just like that lean "thoroughbred" look - it's my happy size where I feel most like myself and feel best in what I like to wear.

Same. Eat at extra deficit 5 days per week and bank the calories for great food and wine on weekend. I don't waste them on fast food and junk, but I don't like that stuff, so no big deal.

⬆️ yup. It's the only way, never mind the easiest. Unless you remove an organ or chop off a body part.

Extreme pita has some great options if you have them where you live. Or grocery store take-out, like sushi, rotisserie chicken, salad bar or soup.

I generally eat the same 5 days per week as when I was losing and save the extra calories for 1-2 days each week. It's still not a free for al, but allows for a nice meal out and wine. And I spend the calories on really great food, not fast food!

You are missing the "calories in" part of the equation. Healthy, whole food still adds up to 2000 calories very quickly. Weight and measure every bite - I think you might be surprised to find how many calories you are consuming. I would also track exercise at 1/2 value to start and adjust after that, once you have your…

If you eat more, you'll gain more (assuming same activity level). Make sure your measuring/weighing and tracking is 100% accurate. Even 200 extra calories can erase your deficit at the 1200 calotie level, aka no loss.

Seriously? Been a while?

Try adding/increasing avocado, olive oil, nuts, nut butters, fish oil, chia, full fat Greek yoghurt. They are all high calorie, nutritionally dense foods that are easy to incorporate.

OP, it sounds like you need some help with understanding your nutritional needs - that's okay. I would suggest you be really honest when entering your profile info - current weight, goals, activity level, etc, and then start by trusting the MFP recommendations and eat the recommended calories. If your goal is to lose…