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I agree with someone above who said it could have been an accident. When scrolling through with the right thumb, the disagree button is right there to accidentally land on. I don’t really do a lot of hitting the “like”, “hug”, etc buttons on posts, so I wouldn’t have really noticed if I’d accidentally hit one of those…

in Do any ladies at maintenance want to share height & weight ? Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

Starting weight: 163.4 lb Start weight this month: 147.8 Goal weight this month: 140 Target goal weight: 128 August: lost 1.2 lb September: lost 4.2 lb October: lost 3.7 lb November: lost 3.9 lb December: lost 4.3 lb (but ended high due to New Year’s) (I use Happy Scale, so the losses above are determined by moving…

in Just give me one month - January 2020 Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

Less than 3 lbs, almost all of which are gone now (4 days later). That’s much better than past years! While I did indulge and ate over maintenance several days, I finally felt in control of me appetite/calories for the whole month of December! And actually, some of the extra weight was DOMS from a really hard workout on…

in Holiday weight spike! Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

I work from home most days, so I got a treadmill desk a few years ago. I don’t walk fast (less than 2mph) or for the whole work day, but it definitely keeps me moving and burning some NEAT calories! If it’s enough calories (from several hours), I’ll eat some of them back.

in NEAT Improvement Strategies to Improve Weight Loss Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

Starting weight: 163.4 lb Start weight this month: 147.8 Goal weight this month: 140 Target goal weight: 128 August: lost 1.2 lb September: lost 4.2 lb October: lost 3.7 lb November: lost 3.9 lb December: lost 4.3 lb (but ended high due to New Year’s) (I use Happy Scale, so the losses above are determined by moving…

in Just give me one month - January 2020 Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

If evening is a problem, then could you try skipping breakfast, and using those calories after dinner? That’s exactly what works for me. I allot myself 350 calories for after dinner. I usually use it on wine or beer, cheese and crackers, cookies or chocolate. Or like last night—extra pizza at dinner, and then I was full…

in PLEASE help me find my mindset again!!! Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

Starting weight: 163.4 lb Start weight this month: 147.8 Goal weight this month: 140 Target goal weight: 128 August: lost 1.2 lb September: lost 4.2 lb October: lost 3.7 lb November: lost 3.9 lb December: lost 4.3 lb (but ended high due to New Year’s) (I use Happy Scale, so the losses above are determined by moving…

in Just give me one month - January 2020 Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

I took my kids to the skating rink and I skated as well, for 1 hour. We would have stayed longer, but it was packed, and we left early after my oldest son hurt his tailbone falling to avoid another fallen skater, AND a woman was taken down by a small, very fast child. I think that woman might have broken her wrist!

in What Was Your Work Out Today? Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

Ok, thanks for clarifying. So then I would say yes, premium has been worth it to me, because I love having the meal calorie goals right there, alongside my actual meal calories logged. I’ve set mine up as Breakfast 30 (black coffee only), Lunch 400, Snack 220, Dinner 550, and Late Night 350. That gives me my total of 1550…

in Is MFP Premium worth the cost? Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

I think the timing depends on one’s schedule. Some people go to bed at 9pm. I could probably eat dinner at 5:15 and make it through the evening with just some hot tea. But I rarely go to bed before midnight, so I definitely plan for a snack after dinner. I’m sure OP can try her plan and adjust as needed.

in PLEASE help me find my mindset again!!! Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

I weigh everyday—like many others, I want to have the data. Plus, when I do go up on the scale during PMS or ovulation, I can look back 28 days (really 26 days in my case) to when I was at the same point in my cycle last month, and compare those scale numbers, which is a better comparison when you gain 3 lbs due to your…

in Ladies, do you weigh yourself during PMS and the week of? Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

I started doing walk breaks several years ago, and feel they’ve really helped out my joints as I get older. Now, if I’ve taken a break from running, I just start with shorter intervals of running, and gradually increase the running to walking ratio. My goal for training runs is half a mile running/a tenth mile walking. I…

in Former runner trying to get back at it Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

I was diagnosed with an arrhythmia type heart condition (Long QT syndrome) in April 2019, and put on a beta blocker for life. My doctor warned me to take caution while running, and to limit it to a certain speed and distance. The beta blocker greatly affected my ability to run comfortably (it prevents your heart rate from…

in What was your surprise accomplishment in 2019?! Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

I got premium so I could set up different calorie goals for different days of the week. It can be very useful if, for instance, you want to plan for fewer calories on weekdays and more calories on weekends. I don’t use that feature currently, though. I do love the ability to designate a calorie goal for each meal, but I’m…

in Is MFP Premium worth the cost? Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

This has been a tough one for me, too, in the past. It can be really difficult to get back into good habits, and I’ve struggled with getting that “right mindset” back. I think what helped me a few months ago was to change things up, try something different. I decided to cut out my morning piece of dark chocolate, so that…

in PLEASE help me find my mindset again!!! Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

To be back in the 130s! I have 8 lbs to go after the holidays...had been down to 144.5 sometime in December.

in What Mini Goal is motivating you right now! Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

I finally felt in control of calories during the entire holiday season! This has more to do with my current WOE than actual weight loss, but it makes me think that maybe this time around this will be sustainable! I still enjoyed the treats, just a reduced amount, and only what I really love. Just one high quality chocolate…

in What's Your Most Recent NSV Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

Starting weight: 163.4 lb Start weight this month: 147.8 Goal weight this month: 140 Target goal weight: 128 August: lost 1.2 lb September: lost 4.2 lb October: lost 3.7 lb November: lost 3.9 lb December: lost 4.3 lb (but ended high due to New Year’s) (I use Happy Scale, so the losses above are determined by moving…

in Just give me one month - January 2020 Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

My weight had crept up steadily over the past 1-2 years. It had gotten to the point that I wouldn’t let my husband see the scale when I weighed, or tell my kids my weight. I also didn’t feel good about filling in my weight on medical forms. Now that I’ve lost about 18 lbs, I realize that I’m willing now to be open about my…

in What's Your Most Recent NSV Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

Starting weight: 163.4 lb Start weight this month: 147.8 Goal weight this month: 140 Target goal weight: 128 August: lost 1.2 lb September: lost 4.2 lb October: lost 3.7 lb November: lost 3.9 lb December: lost 4.3 lb (but ended high due to New Year’s) (I use Happy Scale, so the losses above are determined by moving…

in Just give me one month - January 2020 Comment by lightenup2016 January 2020

Starting weight: 163.4 lbs Start weight this month: 149.6 Goal weight this month: 145-149.6 (even just maintaining is a lofty goal in Dec!) Target goal weight: 135-ish Aug lost 1.2 lbs Sept lost 4.2 lbs Oct lost 3.7 lbs Nov lost 3.9 lbs (I use Happy Scale, so monthly loss above is by moving avg, but I’m going to enter my…