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Type it into a google search EXACTLY as I have (including the word "of") and you will get the same results I did. I often use this little trick when seeking calorie values. I used to rely on this completely before I found mfp and succeeded in easily losing 30+ lbs using their counts- which can sometimes vary widely from Mfp

Currently: 5'4", 160.8 lbs, 10 petite bottoms (sometimes 8!), "Large" tops. This is down from Jan 1st of this year when I weighed 193 wore a size 14 pants (regular size, not petite) and a 1x tops. Working on losing the last aprox 15 lbs- slowly but surely and will begin weight training soon. I should mention that to date I…

1. Everyone has 'trigger foods". These are foods that are difficult to stop eating. Mine- and it sounds like yours- are REFINED CARBOHYDRATES. If that's the case- look at it like a DRUG. You can't do "just a little" heroine. I eat ZERO refined carbs. Once I got past the "withdrawal period" of a week or so, I have *never…

Try FULL FAT dairy instead of low fat or skim! I used to think I was lactose intolerant- but it turns out that I can eat FULL FAT w/zero problems (apparently, it's a phenomenon...) Only a few more calories- and TOTALLY worth it. Delicious & filling!

Menopause, shemenopause. I'm 61. I always thought I had a "slow metabolism"- have been on one diet or another pretty much since I was a teenager- and thought that being post menopause it would be even harder to lose weight. But since Jan 1, I have dropped EASILY from 193 to 161.8 (want to lose maybe another 15). I started…

Do you know whether the pounds you've lost are muscle or fat? (you would need to have kept track of your body composition). Muscle is much smaller and more compact than fat- so if the weight lost was muscle, you would not be losing as many inches. It's important to eat VERY HIGH PROTEIN while losing weight to avoid muscle…

I'm curious how things are going now. Did you try any of our suggestions? Has there been any change?

Exactly. Thank you! I am blown away by how *easy* it has been to lose this weight that has plagued me for decades. Easiest thing I have ever done.

What kinds of food do you like? (It's important to find healthy things you **love**-) Are you willing to do a bit of cooking? I was never able to lose weight until I started preparing from scratch (easy things, though!) cut out pretty much anything processed and stopped eating out almost entirely. [You never truly know…

I also LOVE tilapia- very easy to prepare and it is a fantastic protein "bargain" for the calories. I've found the whole foods brand to be superior. It's a lot cheaper if you buy it in the freezer section across from the seafood section (comes in large bags- I think it's about 8 fillets for 15.99). Trader Joes is cheaper.…

For 1500 cals, you could eat the whole cow!

For me, it's been a PIECE OF CAKE (sorry for the bad metaphor). Seriously- this is the easiest thing I have ever done in my life. I always assumed that it was menopause that made it hard to lose weight. Wrong. My biggest regret is that I did not do this SOONER. The biggest advantage to losing the fat *before* menopause,…

Two victories to report! Yesterday I had to replace the batteries in my food scale! I figure that's a good sign :) ALSO today (ta-da!) I finally broke though what seemed like a plateau and lost an additional lb! Woo-hoo! I say "seemed like"- because even though it seemed like the scale was stuck forever, it was actually…

Hi @kshama2001 I shoot for a min of 8, but believe it or not, my optimal sleep requirement is *10 hrs* (reportedly, Einstein also got 10 hrs per night, so I'm in good company :) When I get those hrs, I feel great. When I get less than 8 (some days this week unfortunately- some exceptional life stressors this week) I'm…

My experience has been just the opposite. Last year I was working a volunteer position that was **extremely** stressful and time-consuming. I got very little sleep and was so busy most days that I forgot to eat- would often have just a couple of yogurts throughout the day. Certainly didn't have time to shop for healthy…

You could say the same of ANY of the things we need to be doing in order to become fitter. "Who eats 1400 calories a day"? "Who drinks a minimum of 8 cups of water?" "Who has time to go to the gym"? "Who logs everything they eat"? Who does all these things? People who are committed to becoming as fit and healthy as…

Thanks so much- @kittehkitteh88 I may try this tomorrow!!!

Your answer is in your question. Research shows that lack of SLEEP and STRESS cause your body to release hormones that keep you FAT. Before you think of doing ANYTHING else- make sure that you get a MINIMUM of 8 hrs sleep per night, relax and take care of yourSELF. After you have committed to doing that, everything else…

I just "invented" a yummy meal/snack today! Ultra low cal- very filling & delish! Best of all, it takes 2 seconds to throw together & you zap it in the microwave. Would be really easy to pack up the raw ingredients & bring to work for lunch (which is what I plan to do tomorrow!) Fresh SPINACH (I like the "spicy spinach…

So your food diary is accurate? Friday you ate 774 cals, Saturday 374?

It works as a substitute for mayo-

Your food diary scares me @bbc1986

@bbc1986 Is the pic in your profile current? You look gorgeous & NOT overweight. What is your current weight/height?

@bbc1986 OMG- I looked at your diary- YOU ARE STARVING YOURSELF! THIS IS NOT HEALTHY. Of course you are losing muscle and gaining % body fat. Your poor body is CANIBALIZING its own lean muscle tissue in an effort to keep you alive! FROM YOUR DIARY: Tuesday: 640 calories, Wednesday- 1040 calories, Thursday 835 calories,…

@luluinca I am in AWE of your triceps!! At age 66???? Inspiring!!!

Completely agree. Too skinny is not a good look on women in our age group imho. A little extra plumpness in the face takes a few years off. The problem is keeping it ON our faces and OFF our tummies- weight lifting I think is key. I'm still searching for a program/trainer. Dietitians & nutritionists do metabolic testing.…

Thank you so much for the validation. I get a lot of people who don't believe me. Have you ever had your resting metabolic rate tested? It seems that your maintenance cals should be *far* more than 1400?

I finally found some "go to" proteins that are really simple: 1. Trader Joe's Wild Pink Alaskan Salmon (the whole can= 180 cals & 39g protein) 2. Trader Joes Simply Sliced Turkey: 3 oz= 100 cals/22g protein (contains only: Turkey breast, water, spices- nothing artificial, no preservatives) 3. Organic Whole Milk cottage…

Why are you interested in limiting meat intake? Please clarify?