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I don't call it a cheat if I indulge in something - just eating at or above maintenance. I make sure to eat what I like, usually within my calorie limits. "Cheat" makes me think of people setting too harsh/unsustainable limits on what they can eat. Why torture yourself that way? It was 3 pieces of excellent pizza from a…

'm in! Starting weight this round 168. Goal Weight this round 166.5 Day/Weight/Comment 9/20 - 167.2 Huh. Guess I had some water weight to lose since I haven't been at much of a calorie deficit. Think I'll switch my goal weight to 166.5 9/21 - 166.8 Okay, I moved into a new construction neighborhood. But do they really have…

Noe of that matters if you're eating more calories than you're burning. I'm glad you're working with a doctor. There is no way you ate enough to gain that much in a month without noticing it, so it is likely fluid retention for one medical reason or another. Make sure they keep looking until they find the cause! In…

I hit a timer every time I want a stress-snack. I tell myself if I'm still hungry in 15 minutes I'll eat. Then I distract myself with a walk, a shift to a different task, whatever. I almost never still want a snack when the timer goes off. Edit: I also forbid myself from eating at my computer/in front of the TV. If I'm not…

For me, diet/weight had no effect on PMS - as long as I eat some of whatever I crave that month (usually more carbs, sometimes salt) it's fine. I did notice my usual menstrual symptoms decrease as I added moderate exercise - less intense cramps, fewer hip joint aches, fewer mood swings, less water retention. Losing weight…

I like the advice above. For me, it was key as a student to have snacks that fit my needs on hand so I didn't hit up the dining hall/vending machines when I was starving. Knowing I planned to log what I ate had me making better choices in the dining halls too (List it on your phone or whatever as you eat so you don't…

2500 too low in my opinion, given your current weight and the fact you're not used to tracking food. If I were you I'd increase it to at least 2800. You burn a lot of calories just for normal and necessary body function. Please don't drop below that calorie range. And make sure that the calories are well balanced…

Everyone's definition of "healthy" is different. I decided that I did not want to gain any more weight. Then I found Sparkpeople and MFP and started logging what I ate. I also decided that small, sustainable changes work best for me - no huge calorie deficits or sudden massive exercise programs.

Well, motivation for me is looking ahead. It's different for everyone. I DO NOT want creaky knees and problems climbing stairs in 10 years, so it's worth it to me to keep weight off. Nothing like mostly immobile 50 year old relatives to get you inclined to stay more fit. Do you want kids someday? Losing weight now is a lot…

Have you asked your school/swim coach about fitness facility access? If you have a swim team it's likely there's a gym/weight workout area you can get free access to, especially if you're on a team. Even if it's really basic and in a basement somewhere it might help.

I don't snack in the middle of the night (sleep is good), but I curbed snacking in my bedroom by buying a 2 story house :) I won't hike down the stairs for food unless I'm actually hungry, not bored/stressed/angry/sad. Have you tried altering the macros of your last meal at night? I know if I don't get enough protein, I'm…

You're seeing all the right changes! Don't worry about the scale. The results you see are the better muscle tone, not a lower scale number. Hopefully you're not trying to lose more than a couple of pounds at a starting weight of 107. So minor water changes due to exercise and sodium and hormones can easily mask any weight…

Log it and move on. Don't cut calories the next few days if it's a hardship. You may want to evaluate your thought processes on how you ended up eating so much. For me it would be the alcohol - even one drink inhibits my decision making on food a lot. So I don't drink when I'm out, and I stick to one drink if I'm at home.…

Well, your plan wouldn't work at all for me - because I'd hate it and quit in a couple of weeks. It may work fine for you, but I'd consider eating more often if you exercise - blood sugar crashes and muscle cramps are not fun. Neither is malnutrition if you are missing essential vitamins/minerals/macros. Your 60 pound goal…

Definitely. The last thing I should do is eat anything while I drive. I will pack snacks if I'm on a multi hour drive, but I get off the road to eat them.

Weighing is a lot more accurate - some packets of food say 1 serving/100g/200 calories - but when you weigh whatever it is the food is actually 120g or 90g. Once you do a particular brand a few times you'll know if they tend to be accurate. More importantly, you should weigh anything solid or semisolid - don't use…

I'm in! Starting weight this round 168. Goal Weight this round 166.5 Day/Weight/Comment 9/20 - 167.2 Huh. Guess I had some water weight to lose since I haven't been at much of a calorie deficit. Think I'll switch my goal weight to 166.5 9/21 - 166.8 Okay, I moved into a new construction neighborhood. But do they really…

I'm in! Starting weight this round 168. Goal Weight this round 166.5 Day/Weight/Comment 9/20 - 167.2 Huh. Guess I had some water weight to lose since I haven't been at much of a calorie deficit. Think I'll switch my goal weight to 166.5 9/21 - 166.8 Okay, I moved into a new construction neighborhood. But do they really…

Double check your activity level didn't shift from sedentary to lightly active or whatever? And that you're still set to 1 lb/week? Did you add 6 inches to your height? The only other thing I can think of is if you linked a fitbit or exercise tracker to MFP and it's adding exercise calories.

Goals this week: 1. Drink at least 8 oz of water as soon as I get home from work each day. 2. Walk at least 15 minutes daily.

I often eat at maintenence for the first day of each cycle. It's not worth the obnoxious focus on food I get if I don't. I usually work in more fats/carbs than usual for my macros that day too, because I crave more of those.

I'm in! Starting weight this round 168. Goal Weight this round 166.5 Day/Weight/Comment 9/20 - 167.2 Huh. Guess I had some water weight to lose since I haven't been at much of a calorie deficit. Think I'll switch my goal weight to 166.5 9/21 - 166.8 Okay, I moved into a new construction neighborhood. But do they really…

Night work and shift work changes and sleep disturbance can stress people - that would affact cortisol levels and potentially weight loss. Give it a couple weeks to adjust and see how you do. And get enough sleep!

Maybe it's the brand? I add mine to oatmeal and have no issues, but that's a lot less liquid than a soup. (though I do mix it in with the oats before I add hot water, that may help) You could also try dissolving it first in some room temp water then add that to your soup? If you're just dumping the scoop in, try sprinkling…

I don't chew more, but I do put the fork down between bites. In general I try to pay attention to my food more - it does seem to help me adjust to smaller portion sizes.

I'm in! Starting weight this round 168. Goal Weight this round 166.5 Day/Weight/Comment 9/20 - 167.2 Huh. Guess I had some water weight to lose since I haven't been at much of a calorie deficit. Think I'll switch my goal weight to 166.5 9/21 - 166.8 Okay, I moved into a new construction neighborhood. But do they really…

It didn't sound like she thought you had an ED, just that you needed someone more familiar with mental work to help you with your relationship to food and how/how often you think about it. Think of it like this: Would you go to a gas station to fix your car if your car needed a new transmission? You see your weight as a…

Generally the cost of full fat options of foods are the same/less expensive. Make sure you're buying whole milk, full fat cheeses, butter instead of low-cal spread, etc. Do you have a food pantry in the area? Fresh fruit/veggies will probably hardly ever be there but it is a good option for stretching your budget with…

Weight loss happens in the kitchen, fitness in the gym. Eat within your recommended calorie limits, and eat back at least half of what MFP lists as your exercise calories Don't make the mistake of undereating if you're exercising a lot, more is not always better in the case of calorie deficits.

No, I haven't. Clogged pores and bacteria or other infections cause skin pustules, not "crap you were eating." Sometimes hormonal changes due to estrogen in fat stores increase acne. But if you're exercising more in sweaty or restrictive clothes/going to a gym it's easier to pick up those minor skin infections that show up…