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So close to 50lbs down. So close. After that, I'll be 11lbs away from a healthy BMI!

I've always disliked running, because of my asthma. Today, I went for a 4 mile walk, and actually jogged about a half mile without feeling too horrible! Exercising and moving is so much easier in this (almost 50lb) smaller body!

How does your body feel after you eat more treats vs. nutrient dense foods? For me, some foods provide instant gratification, but I later regret it when I overeat. (I'm looking at you, pringles!) Because I've now learned that I can't seem to be able to eat a reasonable serving of these foods, I don't buy them and have them…

I now love working out on my way home from work. Especially satisfying if I've had a rough day, as it gives me a constructive way to release stress and let the worries of the day go. Having a good snack in the afternoon is important to my success in the gym, then I come home to a lighter dinner.

I've gained and lost significant amounts a few times. I've recently changed my approach to saving clothes: whether they are the right size now, too large, or too small, I only save clothes that make me feel good. Usually these are quality pieces in flattering styles. I don't have a full wardrobe at every size, but I do…

By taking control of my weight, I now want to take better care of my overall health. Seeing a gynecologist tomorrow for first time in 5 years, and a few weeks after that, will see a PCP for first time in over a decade. I now know I'm worth it.

Cheers to us! Congrats on your loss and a great perspective.

Thanks for sharing. This really got me thinking. For me, motivated, disciplined, and successful does not have to be at odds with peaceful and happy. I am definitely a type A high achiever, but part of how I achieve my goals is through meditation, affirmations, and visualization. These help me stay centered and become the…

Right now my headaches are more related to seasonal allergies (not sure If that might be a factor for you). If you're consistently getting headaches before lunch that resolve after eating, have you tried different meal timing or eating a more substantial breakfast/ different macro split for breakfast?

Tomorrow will be my 200th day of logging, and will mark one week until I take a month-long maintenance break while recovering from rotator cuff surgery. During my recovery, my mini goals are: 1. Continue tracking daily 2. Increase protein to support healing 3. Begin daily walks once I feel able to (within a week, I'm…

Travel for business often, and since I began tracking meals 198 days ago, I haven't gained weight on any of my trips, and lost on most of them, while sampling local treats and eating the occasional dessert Many of my strategies have been mentioned: 1. I often skip breakfast (do this during the week at home, too, but…

After a week of traveling for work, without my trusty food scale, and eating entirely from restaurants, I'm still exactly on track. That really makes it sink in that I CAN do this for the rest of my life without feeling deprived.

In addition to the great advice to find exercise you enjoy, you might lower your intensity for a bit while you build your fitness level back up. Growing up with asthma, I hate the feeling of being short of breath, but I've found I can get a great workout without ever feeling short of breath. Just slow down/ lower your…

Since no one has asked this yet: have you had a recent clinical breast exam or mammogram? Probably nothing, and will either even out over time, or it won't, but I'd feel better after a clean bill of health. Good luck and congrats on the loss!

When I started 6 months ago, I had a goal pair of pants that my husband bought for me a few years ago and I'd never been able to fit into. About a month ago, I wore them for the first time. I was grinning like an idiot all day long, and felt like I had a big secret. Yesterday, when I wore them, I took them off without…

I'm kinda with you on the bacon. I can eat a few slices and it doesn't even throw off my breakfast. I just need to think of it as primarily a source of fat rather than protein, and avoid eating it in bulk. If I routinely ate 150g of bacon (like I do with baked chicken breast almost daily), I'd probably think differently.

Continue losing 1lb/week for the next 7 weeks will get me under 180 going into shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair), at which time I'll take a break and focus on healing at maintenance for a few weeks.

Fortified cereals are what usually put me over on iron. Only way I can justify rice crispies as... well, maybe not "healthy", but at least moving me toward one of my goals.

I find my hunger/satiety levels have much more to do with my macros than total calories eaten. To answer your question, my current bmi is 29, and I average a 500 cal deficit/day. I'm only hungry if I don't get enough protein and moderate fat through the day. I am for 100g protein, and 40-50g fat. Above that, whatever I'm…

Also, a shout out for trending apps/websites like Libra. Really helps to see the big picture of your weight trend, without as much impact from water weight fluctuations. You said you set mfp to 0.5kg/week loss, and have been consistently sticking to your calories, but losing 1kg/week. This suggests that some of that loss…

Pain worse on one side indicates more than just muscle soreness from overuse, you might have pulled a muscle, or sustained another injury that random internet people can't diagnose. Rest, Ice, consider anti inflammatory meds and elevation. If no improvement, get it evaluated.

0.5lb/week is the usual recommendation, when you are near goal weight (which I'd say you are, at a healthy BMI), so a daily deficit of 250 cals. I'm still losing, so my advice is solely based on what I've learned from others so far. You might get good advice or ideas reading on the Maintenance board. My plan, as I get…

Sounds like continuing to eat at a small deficit will get you to your goal faster than recomp alone. Add in strength training, if you're not already. Congrats on reaching a healthy BMI!

Seeing myself in pictures with colleagues and realizing how much larger I was than (a) the other people in the picture, and (b) I thought I was. Faced the harsh reality that my size was beginning to negatively impact my career.

I haven't done this yet, but have been able to "shop my closet" from items I saved last time I was a smaller size. Maybe actually trying on items in a store will help. Thanks!

Good point. I did take pics at the beginning, but haven't taken any new photos to compare my progress. I almost think I was waiting to hit my goal, before looking at pics side by side. Now that you point this out, it seems incredibly obvious, but thank you!

Today I'm just proud I made it through another day. Sticking to my healthy habits has been hard this week. Appetite has been out of control, scale hasn't moved in a week (normal fluctuation), and I haven't exercised in weeks due to an injury, waiting on rotator cuff surgery. I'm 141 days in, 33lbs down, 27 to go. All week…

You can adjust your macros so you have more protein and lower carbs if you like. might help you to feel full and maintain lean muscle. Good luck!

Read this thread last month, and just came back to say that this month I *really* noticed the ovulation hunger. I'd never actually associated it with ovulation before (just felt really hungry for a few days and struggled to stick to my goals), but that is absolutely what is going on. Thanks for pointing this out!

From the MFP menu, select Goals. Click on "Calorie and Macronutrient Goals" to verify what your current goals are set at. Then click on any of the following: Current Weight, Goal Weight, Weekly Goal, or Activity Level. You should get a pop up asking Are You Sure?, telling you that it will recalculate your goals. If you…