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I am a dessert fiend! I have a small dessert after lunch and another after dinner. I just fit it into my calorie budget for the day. I'll have some dried fruit, ice cream or a cookie, same as before, just less.
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You can break down your large goal into smaller goals and reward yourself with something small, say, every 10 lbs, and something larger every 50. Take it slowly and it will be more sustainable in the long run. Use a weight trending app (I like Happy Scale). They can break down your larger goal into as many small goals as…
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This points towards the argument to weigh yourself every day. There WILL be fluctuations., but if you only weigh weekly, you won't know if the number on the scale is a "high" or a "low" or if you're making progress or not. I'll also +1 for using a trending app (I like Happy Scale) It smooths out the fluctuations and wards…
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Read the threads under Maintaining weight, they are packed with useful information and can really help you plan what to do after you reach your goal weight, so you don't undo all of your hard work. Cheers!
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I do, to an extent, and here's why: it's my understanding that BMI charts were formulated to provide GENERALIZED data about health risks. Of course there is limited application to statistical outliers, for example the very short/tall/highly muscular. The "healthy" range indicates the lowest level of risk, and health risks…
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Well, according to the database, Charlie Sheen's tiger blood has 0 cal. So I'm just going to go with that. ;)
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I second Pinterest. You can search for healthy recipe ideas and find charts that list high protein foods. You're on your way!
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I do this, plus I pay myself $2 for each workout completed, then treat myself as often as I want using the money. I also get totally jazzed by seeing the scale go down, knowing that I'm the "master of my domain" :)
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Mine has only increased. Libido can be affected by many things. I suspect that eating at a large deficit for a long time could have that effect. beyond that, it might be a good idea to bring it up with your doctor who could check your hormone levels, etc. Perhaps it could be an early symptom of menopause? (I'm only 38, so…
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I second this! You look amazing! If you *can't* wear shorts, no one can. Go buy yourself the most awesome pair of shorts and wear them with pride, girl!
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Oops! Sorry
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For me, that's when my babies started sleeping through the night and I actually felt like my sanity returned. Probably the best advice I got was to not even think about diet/structured exercise until then. Babies are a huge blessing, but quite an adjustment.
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That's how it worked for me. Hunger is subjective and not always an indication of needing food/not meeting nutritional requirements. I've found that for me, eating adequate amounts of protein and staying hydrated usually keeps the hungries at bay. TOM/hormones can affect hunger as can some medications, too. If you're…
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That depends upon what your goals are, what your daily calorie budget is and how much you are under by....
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I am not a vegetarian, but often eat vegetarian for lunch because frankly, meat is getting so expensive! I've found a number of great recipes on Pinterest and have a vegan cookbook called "Oh She Glows" by Angela Liddon that's got some great options. She's also a blogger. Happy eating!
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Read the getting started posts. They help you understand how the app works and how weight loss works- quite empowering!
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@sgt1732 Thanks! That's more what I was looking for, something a bit more scientific than just to *stop progressively overloading* ;) and a weee bit of science to back it up. Bonus points because the article seemed targeted at women! :)
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Just asking for general knowledge, not for me specifically yet. Here to learn! :)
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It brings the thread back to the top of the list. People do it because they feel the thread contains important information that others could benefit from. I did it because it was a few pages deep and I was interested in what others had to say - it's a topic that isn't often addressed and wasn't found when I did a search.…
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I bumped because, while I understand maintenance eating, I was wondering about maintenance training. Once one reaches a level of musculature that one is satisfied with, what is the strategy for maintaining? (Assuming a progressive lifting program)
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There is no "right" quantity of water. Drink if you are thirsty or if your urine is darker than pale yellow. Any more than that is pointless, unless you're trying to up your calorie burn by running to the toilet all day. ;)
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Sounds like it needs to be zeroed.
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Yup, it really is that simple. You've got this!
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60 days
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No cause for concern, my pattern is exactly like that. You can use a trending app to help you see the overall trend and ensure that it is downward, or weigh yourself less often if the daily ups and downs freak you out too much.
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Try experimenting with what you eat. For example, if I don't get enough protein, I'm starving. Others find that carbs fill them up, and others need to ensure they get enough fat or fiber to feel full. Have a look at your macros, if you're short somewhere, that might be the place to start.
