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Your current stats are almost exactly my current stats! I agree that this is not an unusual body shape - that's me, too.
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Setting small goals along the way is the way to go! The nice thing about losing weight is that you feel and look better all along the way. I've lost 100 and hoping to lose another 20.
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I hit 50 on my last birthday, so I get it! Good job on the weight loss! I'll send a friend request. I've lost 100 pounds and have about 20 more to go.
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It sounds like a doctor's visit may be in order, just to be sure there's nothing going on outside of your control. I personally have a very hard time getting below the top of a healthy BMI. I plugged in your numbers now and you are within the healthy range (as I'm sure you know). Have you ever been at the weight you are…
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I'm curious how tall you are? Is it possible that you are already within a healthy weight range? It's harder to lose when there's not much to lose, and it sounds like your thyroid probably does contribute, even if you're not technically hypothyroid.
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Yes. Three years ago, eating horrible diet, no exercise, 130 pounds overweight - cholesterol is fine. Had it checked last November after losing 65 pounds, exercising regularly, better diet - bad cholesterol in high range. Had it checked again in March, still exercising and ever-improving diet and total weight loss about 80…
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Swimming - just started this summer. I've improved but looking for continued improvement in number of laps before I need a break.
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Cheat meals don't work for me. I'm too easily drawn off-track, so I haven't let myself do that this time around. However, I eat out. I eat pizza. I have lots of treats that I make fit in my calories (though it's definitely harder know than when I started - fewer calories). If it's a really special day I give myself…
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You look awesome and I couldn't agree more with your post! Biggest difference between us is I'm 50 and I only set out to lose a pound a week. I've lost 100 pounds in the last year and a half and have about 20 to go. Starting to pay a bit more attention to nutrients because I'm ready, but still enjoying my favorites in…
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First, good for you! Cutting out sugar, exercising, drinking water, and beginning to track are great new habits. Keep doing all of those things, and follow everyone else's advice about really working hard at accurately tracking your food. Be proud of all that you have done in the last three weeks - nothing to sneeze at!
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Welcome! Start by logging what you're eating. Awareness helps a lot. MFP will keep track of sodium, as well as other nutrients. Be realistic when you set your calorie goals. I know a lot of people that have a lot to lose (that was me - 120+ to lose) set their calorie goals to lose 2 pounds. I knew I didn't have the will…
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Welcome! You're having a problem I never have, unfortunately for me. I like to eat too much for that. :smile: I agree with all of those above who have suggested a scale, as well as tips on logging by changing the serving size rather than entering multiple times. I've lost 100 lbs in the last year and a half, and still have…
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I just started swimming this summer-something to add to my cardio. I took a few lessons with a friend so I could learn to breathe. I'm enjoying it, but boy am I slow! Takes me about 45 minutes to swim 1200 yards.
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Love this!! I'm on that same journey - I'm 50 and have lost 100 pounds in the last year and a half. I'm thrilled my cardio endurance, just need to ramp up the resistance side. I'm planning on logging for the rest of my life - I don't find it to be a chore and I know I need the awareness. Thanks for being such a great…
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I like to say I'm 5' 4", but that because I round half an inch up! (Just good math.) Never really thought about it being harder or easier to lose weight because of my height. I've lost 100 pounds and have about 20 more to go.
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The best place to begin is logging your food. This makes you aware of the calories you are eating. Use the tools in MFP to set a calorie goal for weight loss. I was morbidly obese when I began. Even though it's perfectly fine for morbidly obese folks to set their calories to lose 2 pounds a week, I personally choose a…
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I would guess you need to automatically add back in the calories you burn breastfeeding - consider those calories as part of what you need every day. A quick Google search indicates breastfeeding women should not go below 1500 - 1800 calories a day from several sources. You can decide for yourself what to do with your…
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It sounds like you're ready to take your life back, and that's awesome! Welcome!
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You can choose to eat them, part of them, or none of them.
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People dropping weights or talking loudly on the phone.
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I don't think anyone is meaning to be unkind. It sounds like you are using the app correctly to figure out the calories to try. The best advice is to try eating that amount for a few weeks and see how it goes for you. Is there a special event or reason you want to lose it by the end of November? If not, then you might…
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I measure most things and use my scale a lot. I don't measure mustard when I put it on a sandwich because I use very little and it doesn't have very many calories. I don't measure low calorie vegetables either, but I do measure starchy vegetables. I like measuring, so it's not much of a chore for me. I think as long as…
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This is the second post where I've seen you slam the person posting.
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Is your doctor monitoring your weight loss frequently due to some specific health concerns or is this just the recommendation to help you lose weight? If it's the first, then we probably don't know enough to respond. If it's the second, then you should choose what you think will work for you in the long term. I had 120+…
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I was buckling my seatbelt yesterday and realized I no longer need to hoist my right hip up to fasten my seatbelt because I'm no longer sitting on the connector.
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This is really awesome and expresses how I'm feeling really well. After a lifetime of being overweight, I became a lifetime member of Weight Watchers in 2002 after losing 133 pounds. I thought I'd conquered it. Since January of 2016 I've lost 100 pounds and if I want to get back to my WW goal weight I still have 20 to…
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I've been enjoying Chobani yogurt in tubes (made for kids). Fifty calories, 5 grams of protein, and nice and portable.
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Put them in the oven on warm, they come out like you just bought them warm at the bagel shop.
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Wrong order, sorry! I think you can tell which is before and which is now. Before - 267 pounds; Now 167 pounds.
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When you set up your calories in MFP, what did you set it to lose? For example, I set mine to lose 1 lb a week (I had 120 pounds to lose when I started 98 pounds ago.)
