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I agree. Give your poor body a break, eat at maintenance and let go of worrying about it for a little while. Focus on health, energy, and happiness and congratulate yourself on a job well done. Go into maintenance for at least a month or two and then think about another period of calorie reduction if you want to get…

I do a lot juicing so my sugar intake is way higher than MFP wants and I just ignore that. My total calories are always under, I make sure I get a minimum of protein and fat and the rest is carbs - with lots of sugar from fresh fruits and veggies, and I am fine with that. Now I do avoid pretty much all other sources of…

I'm not sure how you are defining "clean" eating but that's how I describe myself. My brand of clean eating is lots of fresh fruits and veggies, raw, juiced, or (occasionally) cooked, along with small amounts of meat and raw milk. I avoid pretty much all processed foods and junk. I don't have a set rule because I find that…

I agree with suggestions to increase your calories in a controlled way and give your body a break - maybe try to maintain at a new "normal" even for a little while. Maintaining your success is far more important than the speed at which you lose weight. 40lbs is a huge success! What if you ate back all your calories for a…

Diet soda isn't good for you. If you're going to question the OPs solution why not suggest not drinking soda or flavored drinks at all? That's the simplest solution. @Yackma if this works for you it sounds like a step in the right direction. For me, soda really increased my cravings and food impulses and had effects far…

Since you asked for spice flavoring ideas I'll suggest Cholula hot sauce - makes everything taste better :) and I imagine it would make egg whites and veggies more edible.

I've done a few short reboots and am currently drinking green juice everyday and supplementing that with nuts and other veggies - eating mostly raw with some meat (I don't do well on vegan diet) and no processed foods. It is true that it comes down to calories, but it's not true that all food is equal or that eating fresh…

Same. I'm 38 with one teenager in the house. A few years ago I eliminated 50lbs and then slowly gained it back due to stopping my healthy living habits and a lot of personal stress. This time I've been working really hard at taking care of myself and practicing self-care. I've gotten rid of 50lb since last October but have…

congrats! I can't wait to fit back into a 14. I've gone from size 20 to 16 but I've also got a good muffin top going on. I don't think that's going to go away till I'm quite a bit smaller.

I love cycling and have hand numbness too. For me it is due to preexisting nerve issues as I have numbness from other activities too. I have not been riding a lot lately, but I have found in the past that numbness does get better as I ride more. I think this is because I get better at body mechanics - keeping my shoulders…