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I use her website a ton too. I either eat an intentional dessert daily (like truffles or chocolate, just one serving), or sometimes I can get by with a fruit dessert. I also roast or pan cook fruit, and eat with arctic zone or cool whip.

Low cholesterol usually implies higher fruits/veg/beans. So maybe trying vegetarian? I think the association is now saturated fats is not good for cholesterol (butter, red fatty meat, animal fats), but idk.

Assuming you’re relatively healthy, just calorie deficit should help you lose weight. However you go about it is up to you. A lot of diets exist that may or may not appeal to you. I use what is helpful for me. I like Whole Foods and mostly vegetarian, but others love low carb high fat. I use DASH guidelines to remind me to…

One simple, heart healthy plan is DASH - dietary approach to stop hypertension. It was designed for people with hypertension, but is a great general guideline. I combine their recommendations (fruit and vegetable heavy, low to moderate protein, dairy, nuts, and grains), with MFP tracking to keep calorie counts where I…

I’m another believer in actions over motivation. All of us can fail at self motivation but can still do what needs to get done. So think what is holding you back. Are you tracking? If not, start. If so, make sure you’re tracking correctly. If you don’t eat vegetables, ok. Find other foods that fill you up that you like.…

I think use your upset stomach as an excuse - I can’t eat X because of heartburn, or, my doctor told me to avoid X for my heath. The only problem is you have to shift around the food X for every plate. Unless you commit to a food group or ingredients you want to avoid- I can’t eat added fat right now because my doctor…

I believe so, like a little questionnaire online.

There are third party apps, from my understanding, that are based on old WW programs. So, if you wanted to track on an old system, it may be available.

I go to WW meetings, because for me, it helps me with support and accountability. I track on MyFitnessPal and sometimes on the WW app. ATM I’m unable to only track on MyFitnessPal. I need someone else to weigh with me, give me little high fives and discuss problems with wanting to overeat or binge. If there were TOPS…

I try to analyze what's going on, somewhat. Did I binge on treats that should not have even been in the house? Did I go out to eat and choose 2,000 calorie meals at restaurants? Did I mindlessly eat snacks? If there was something that can be tweaked, I allow it as a lifelong learning lesson - finding my trigger foods,…

Firstly, I try to maintain my weight loss by making semi-decent choices. I keep foods out of the house that are triggers, I try to limit take out food, and when I have it, I have 1/3-1/2 portions from restaurants and better options from fast food. I try to still walk a mile or two daily. Occasionally I'll track and I still…

In the time you have during the day, spend more of it meal planning and prepping vs exercising. A lot of people find better success in preventing calories in with healthy meals/snacks vs trying to work off a bunch of calories. Start slow. At first, start logging everything daily and being more mindful of how many calories…

I use both. I track with MFP (sometimes on WW too, but their app is harder for recipes and I tend to create a lot of new meals). I like the emphasis on nutrition and lifestyle with WW, but the points/calories is pretty wacky some days (too high or too low). But.. I still go to WW meetings. Whenever I try to just do WW…

You don't "have" to count macros. A lot of people who do have a reason: staying at a percentage for health, ease of dieting/satisfaction/medical reasons/etc. I'm of the mindset that if you're not hungry, you don't have to eat. I doubt the body is going to go into "starvation mode" if the average calories is 1200. But,…

I think it's common for people to believe "everything in moderation ". For some people, though, moderation may be a slippery slope to binging. Personally, I find it's easier to avoid certain meals/foods/restaurants. When I start, I can't stop and I make multiple bad decisions. Also, be careful with alcohol as there's…

Depending on the size of your lunch your body may want more volume of food: tons of veggies to fill up for your dinner. Learn new recipes with low carb: zucchini carbonara, spaghetti squash with marinara, etc. I find I don't splurge as much if I can have a high volume of food. Also drink tons of water through the day if…

60 kg is about 132 lbs. Depending on your height that may be a healthy weight. I'm not judging what you want as a goal weight but just mentioning it.

I recommend just one small step. Can you think of one thing you can do better today? Do that. And do it again the next day. Find something you can do to improve. Mindless snacking, IMO, is not about motivation but about setting yourself up for success. Don't have snacks around you really enjoy or you'll tend to snack more.…

If you're feeling really tired you may consider checking in with your doctor. It could be unrelated, like thyroid problems or anemia.

We are all different. I usually do better with a feast once or twice a day than moderation all day long. If I'm not hungry for breakfast, I skip it. If I'm not hungry for dinner, I'm fine with that. If I want to eat a two hour leisurely lunch with all my calories, that's ok too.

Happier podcast is about creating habits and making life easier in general. It's not exercise/diet focused per se, but many subjects and recommendations can be used for weight loss. I was listening to podcast 2, and she was discussing people who have to abstain from an activity vs those who moderate their activities and…

At least you're weighing it. :) If you're losing weight and satisfied at the rate, I wouldn't change. If you're losing slower than you'd like or expect, maybe paying more attention will help. For me, I sometimes just track the whole package if I'm relatively sure I'll eat something in a week. I go off weekly averages, and…

Congratulations! That's nothing to sneeze at. But it can also be frustrating to not be where you want to. Acknowledge that, and then immediately focus on what you've accomplished. Keep a 19 pound backpack and go for a walk or run. Celebrate your successes with small rewards for accomplishing something. Try on smaller…

There are reasons to decrease carbs but it's very individual m. You should start to figure out for yourself what's best for you. Low carb is great for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Some people feel "bad" with too many carbs, maybe tired. Some people feel other foods, like high fiber, proteins, fats, are more…

Congratulations!!

I don't think you need to decide now what you will eat for a lifetime. Make sure to log what you eat, and be careful of quantities if it's high in calories.

Carbs cause high blood sugar, but maybe your body is adjusting or it's too soon to see the effects on your blood sugar? Most doctors recommend low carb diets to people with diabetes. Can you consult with an endocrinologist? Insulin may be needed to keep your blood sugar in check while you lose weight but I'd strongly…

Set yourself up for success even for days when you're not motivated. Have healthy ingredients on hand for a recipe you like or want to try. Avoid fast food stops. Fill up on water to reduce desires. All of us need to individualize our eating. For me, I need lots of food to feel satisfied at the moment. So, low calorie…

For me, a ton of veggies in my meals helps with fullness, as well as broth soups and/or salads before meals. I'm into my second week and my calorie count has been coming down. I'm a little different in that when I first start tracking to lose weight I eat healthier foods but as much as I want, but track. Over time I try to…

I've recently experimented with 5:2 fasting (normal Maintenance cal for 5 days, 5-600 cal for 2 days). I'm a snacker by nature and before I started I thought I could never fast because I'm always thinking about food when I restrict calories and always feel deprived. Surprisingly, my fasting days are very easy. Like others,…