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Right there with ya. I'm down 21lbs in 8 weeks and feeling good about my progress, and I have people questioning why I chose calorie counting. What the heck does it matter?! It's working for me. I frequently tell folks that when they decide to lose weight, they can go vegan or jump on the Keto train if they want, but I'm…
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Everything about this! You may show a pound or two or even more higher than you want on weigh-in day, but that will just be water weight since you haven't eaten enough calories to gain even 1 lb of fat. That extra water weight will flush out in just a few days and you'll be back on track. Taking drastic measures to get the…
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Wow, this post could have seriously been written by ME! Girl, I am right there with you-grew up on fast food and takeout and developed this weird mentality that eating at home, whether it was a family dinner or now as an adult cooking for myself, is depriving myself. Gross, right?! I found myself at 291.4lbs in mid-June…
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Since I have about 100+lbs to lose, I've lost 15-20 here and there a few times over the years and gained it back. Because I insist on losing in a sustainable way, I average 2lbs lost per week and the sheer magnitude of how long it will take to reach my goals has caused me to just give up a few times. I have struggled with…
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Yep, I eat at or below my MFP recommended calorie goal every day (but never lower than 1200) and the only thing synced is my AppleWatch.
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Thank you! I appreciate the clarification on adaptive thermogenesis-I have plenty of weight to lose and I don't starve myself at all, so I'm confident that all I need is to remain consistent.
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Yeah, I think those first 2 weeks spoiled me. :)
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Lol I didn't take note, but I was reading at work between tasks so i likely missed that piece of the equation.
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Oh yes. I break out pen, paper, food scale, measuring cups/spoons, cross check the entries in the MFP database with labels and Google, and if i so much as grab a Jolly Rancher candy from the bowl at work, I log it. And I tend to round up if I feel there's any uncertainty about an entry just to make sure to account for any…
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You've made amazing progress! You should be very proud. The reality is that there are other people, family or otherwise, who have benefited in some way socially from being thinner than you over time. It's very possible that there is jealousy in the mix here. "As thin as your body will let you get" isn't really a thing- if…
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Ugh, yes. Can we talk about heat rash around boobs?! Jeez. This is one of the things I'm most looking forward to about shedding the extra pounds. :)
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In additional to all the very helpful tips above mine, keep your menstrual cycle in mind. Fluctuations in your weight like what you've described that seem to contradict how you've been eating and your calorie deficit can very well be related to water retention during certain times of your cycle. During the week of my…
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Definitely water weight. You said it yourself-you didn't eat 10,500 calories. Don't freak out! Keep chugging water, weigh again in 3-4 days and you'll see that 3lbs disappear again.
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To lose 50lbs of fat in 90 days, you'd have to end each day at roughly a 1,945 calorie deficit...which means if you eat enough to feel satiated and not pass out, you'd then have to burn a *kitten* ton of calories every day to get to that kind of deficit. This isn't to say that you won't drop several pounds of water weight…
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Yikes! I'm glad to know it's the sudden change in diet that's likely causing my irregularity-I was so nervous because I suppose even being 99% sure I'm not pregnant leaves some room for error. Wouldn't be the end of the world, but the timing is not great, haha. I'm hoping after a couple of months of my diet being what it…
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Thank you! I have a long way to go but I'm feeling great about it. :) I'm glad to know I'm not alone with the stress and the weird cycle!
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Hey OP, just came across this thread and thought I'd say I hope you reached your goal of hitting 198 by the end of September! If so- congratulations!!
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Yep I think so! I tried Arctic Zero a couple of weeks ago and your description is spot on- it was like chocolate flavored ice. AND it made me so sick! Last weekend I ate a whole pint of Halo Top mint chip and I could've cried... I went 40 days with NO sweets and it was a relief to know I could satisfy my sweet tooth…
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I know OP has already had her meal out but I've really enjoyed reading the recommendations here! I went to get Mexican food with my boyfriend tonight (he's doing Keto while I'm focusing on CICO). I asked the hostess who seated us to make sure chips weren't brought to the table and she was happy to oblige. I ordered the…
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Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment! Thanks also for your input! I am hoping I, like you, will be pleasantly surprised with the way my skin reacts throughout this process. From what I've read, it helps your skin to stay hydrated, moisturize properly, and avoid excessive sun exposure. I will eventually be joining a…
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My first time posting in this thread! I LOVE this concept- it's what I've been following for the 5.5 weeks and I've lost 12.7lbs. :) That being said, my goals for today are: -1 gallon of water (I'm 3/4 of the way there!) -Keep both breakfast and lunch smaller so I can enjoy a salad and a drink out with a close family…
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Totally agree! Break it down into sections. Was it a burger? Start with the buns. What kind of cheese? What toppings? About how many tablespoons of each condiment? What was the size of the patty? Breaking down what you ate into its ingredients and working to approximate servings is your best bet IF you can't find an entry…
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Yeah, I've done a fair bit of reading on soy dairy substitutes and don't really care to go that route. I buy almond milk and almond milk coffee creamer, so I haven't had any actual milk in a while. I'm heeding your advice on distinguishing between a dairy allergy and a lactose intolerance- I will try a few things and see…
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Ahh, I used to be so great at this! I was a meal prepper and a gym rat and I loved life. I quit, though, and that was stupid and now I'm fat! Haha. I'm excited to get back there again. :)
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Yep. The hardest part for me would be cheeses and yogurts. And ice cream... oh god
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I've been considering starting my own little garden and growing some fresh veggies. Your description of your tomato made my mouth water a little. :)
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In 2014 I lost 50lbs meal prepping every Sunday like you describe. I think I overwhelmed myself in the long run-cardio 7 days per week, weight lifting 4 or 5 days per week, plus my job and the meal prepping and all the tracking and obsessing... eventually I just burned out and quit. Anyway-do you weigh your chicken raw or…
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I do the same, I often just have a coffee in the morning, a light lunch, and then a more robust dinner. But I try to eat my carbs earlier in the day and not as much at night. I'm just toying with different things to see what's most doable and most beneficial for me. :)
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Oh God yes. Not only is my waistline a little happier since I quit fast food, but my wallet is too!!
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Not yet! I've opted for almond milk and cashew milk, but have yet to try something like Lactaid.
