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I weigh as much as I can if I need to track closely. If my weight's coming off as expected, I slack on the weighing, but it's the first thing I do if weight starts to creep up again. You may not be able to weigh cooking oil absorbed in food easily, but it's simple to toss the chicken or sweet potato on a scale as you cook.…
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Measure inches in a wide variety of spots. If you find out you're putting on inches at 2000, drop it to 1800 for a couple of weeks and see if that helps. Don't forget to measure your progress lifting too - how many/how much/new exercises. It may not be visibly apparent/show the way you expect on the scale, but you know…
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About 5 months.
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Yes, but it takes a few months. When I lost 40 lbs I did get full a lot easier and was less likely to want to keep eating. I could eat some chips and put the bag away without wanting to finish the bag.
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I add a decent protein powder to things. Do research and find one that's been independently tested and confirmed to match what they say is in it - some are not nearly as full of protein as they claim. If that's too expensive powdered nonfat milk is a good substitute - find it in the baking aisle. 80 calories for 8 grams of…
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Have you set a too-fast weight loss goal? I know if my calories are as low as I need for over a pound a week I obsess over food. All day! So, I reset it to half a pound a week and am much more satisfied/less stressed with that extra few hundred calories to accommodate meals and snacks. I'd rather lose weight slowly than…
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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…
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Starting weight this round 168. Goal Weight this round 167.5 166.5 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…
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Bread's fine. I love bread! As long as it fits in your calorie limits and you're also getting enough protein & fat & nutrient dense foods eat whatever you like. Personally, I look for breads without high-fructose corn syrup - because those actually seem to make me hungrier.
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I'd say "My doctor is happy with my weight and fitness level." (As long as you actually are at a healthy level. If your doc/a healthcare professional is one of those telling you to put on weight, that's serious.) I'd agree with others that people compare their image of you to what they are used to and what they remember of…
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I'm in! Starting weight this round 168. Goal Weight this round 167.5 166.5 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…
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I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. Keeping yourself healthy is important. It's your body, not your husbands. Find a way to want to take care of it, and yourself, for yourself. Or your kid. That doesn't include depriving yourself to lose weight! If you use the tools and community here on MFP, you can lose weight…
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Oatmeal with Cinnamon Roll protein powder and a few raisins.
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Dunkin, dipped in ice cold milk. Krispy Kreme are good only if you microwave them for 8 seconds.
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My parents have always had people-dogs. It always weirded me out when I had friends whose dogs behaved - well, like dogs. I wondered what was wrong with them that they couldn't tell time, or open doors, or show you exactly what they needed you to do... My cats are not people. But to them people make useful, though…
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Organic better for health? No. A banana is a banana. Better tasting? Sometimes. Especially if it's locally grown/less stored and transported. Less pesticides released into the general environment? Not usually. Organic does not mean pesticide free. And natural pesticide doesn't mean non-toxic or safe or less harmful to the…
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I'm so sorry you've had such a tough time. I hope being here on MFP will help. The others have good ideas on batch cooking for the week and choosing calorie dense foods. A basic slow cooker is cheap and really helps with batch cooking. Don't forget there are a ton of online resources on those topics as well as eating on a…
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I'm in! Starting weight this round 168. Goal Weight this round 167.5166.5 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 9/22 9/23 9/24 9/25 9/26 9/27 9/28 9/29 R16 end 168. First week back on MFP.
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42 and starting over after years! Add me if you like, I mostly lurk.
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None of the fat measuring scales are consistently accurate. I don't think Consumer Reports even tests them any more since none of them are good. Hydration levels especially can throw them off. If you're really curious and have the money, you could do some DEXA scans. Are you tracking multiple body measurements as well as…
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Just found this thread, so here's me, starting in the middle! Round 16 Starting weight: 169 Goal Weight: 168 Ultimate goal weight - ?? just get the scale and inches headed down, not up. Day/Weight/Comment 9/15 - 169. First week back on MFP. Logged breakfast and lunch already to get back in the habit! 9/16 - 168.2. Looong…
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I'm only 5 feet tall, but I still lost 25 pounds before I needed to go down one pants size. It depends on where the weight is coming off and if you were stuffing yourself into your jeans like me :)
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I don't weigh single serving packs. Or salad greens, spices, anything that low calorie. I also don't weigh store bought bread unless it is a new type to compare it to package info.
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Drinking a gallon a day would just make me pee all the time. Unless I was outside sweating it out in Death Valley. Drinking more water instead of calorific drinks can help you lose weight. As long as you are tracking everything you eat. Don't let cutting out sodas and juices mean you think you can eat whatever you like and…
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The consistency/mouthfeel won't be the same as regular peanut butter but I have used in in oatmeal. Also in smoothies and pasta recipes, basically anything but sandwiches!
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I agree with checking the new scale for accuracy. Also step on and off a few times, make sure it's weighing consistently. With some scales moving your feet half an inch can mean several pounds difference on the display. I wouldn't bother adjusting the earlier weights. Just if you get discouraged remember that the old scale…
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I'm in! Goal Weight 167.5 Day/Weight/Comment 9/20 9/21 9/22 9/23 9/24 9/25 9/26 9/27 9/28 9/29 R16 168
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This and absolutely anyone associated with it are trying to scam money from you. I checked out the site - you are paying a minimum of $94 for miracle drops that do absolutely nothing more for you than logging your food accurately and staying within your calorie limits would. You can even get support, recipes, tips and…
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1200 is low for most people, I'd agree with the others that if you have your desired loss rate at 2 lbs per week, change it to 1 lb or even 0.5 lb until you get settled. I found 1200 hard, but 1450 is perfectly manageable. I'd also suggest that if you don't own a digital food scale, get one! It is absurdly easy to be…
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Just found this thread, so here's me, starting in the middle! Round 16 Starting weight: 169 Goal Weight: 168 Ultimate goal weight - ?? just get the scale and inches headed down, not up. Day/Weight/Comment 9/15 - 169. First week back on MFP. Logged breakfast and lunch already to get back in the habit! 9/16 - 168.2. Looong…
