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I think we have some unique challenges working in the medical field. We are busy, and we can’t count on getting consistent breaks because the patient flow will be different every day. I I pack my lunch in a cooler and stash it in my cubby, so that I can grab half a sandwich or a pre-sliced container of fruit on the go.…

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I personally like to make sure I have room to eat something susbstantial after my workout, regardless of the time. I usually feel like I recover faster and don’t feel so depleted the next day, which means I’m more likely to get my butt to the gym again the next day ;)

A big plate on nachos when carne asada, guac, sour cream, the works. And the few Pacificos that go with it :smile:

Beer. If it is in the fridge, I'm going to grab one after work. If it isn't in the fridge, I don't miss it. If I want to treat myself and I've planned for it, I'll just buy a few at a time and enjoy them.

I feel like I need the exercise in part to keep me out of the house and off the couch lol. If I go home right after work and plant myself on the couch, food cravings won't be far behind. Exercise is essential for me not only to buy me more calories, but to keep me occupied and break the cycle of getting home and stuffing…

I am struggling similarly! For me it is the beer I drink while watching sports, followed by wanting to order that pizza to go with it ;) This has been a cycle for me almost every week, and while I haven't completely turned it around I have done some great things to help minimize the damage and reduce the size of the…

I like the plans section on bodybuilding.com There are lots of options and there are videos to help you dial in your form :)

Patience is the worst. That and not being able to eat whatever food in whatever quantities whenever I want!

You could eat up to 500 calories more and let today just be a maintenance day. Have something small like a yogurt, hard boiled egg, handful of nuts, or something like that and see how you feel.

I have the same issue! I've found that it is easier for me to stay on track during the week because I am very busy at work and hardly have time to use the bathroom, let alone raid the staff room for snacks. During the week, I eat light for breakfast and lunch so that I can a fairly indulgent dinner. On the weekend, if I…

When I first started trying to lose, I gained a few pounds and it took weeks for it to go away. I think the new exercise routine is what did it. In the long run it is better to exercise for your health, happiness, and (of course) so you can eat a bit more. But it is also an extra variable that can make the weight loss…

Always looking for active friends to for the sake of camaraderie, fun, and support! Started here a few months ago. I am 5'7, 28 years old. SW: 175, GW: 150, CW: 169.

Sounds like you eat the same stuff all the time, so after a week it so if logging it should be pretty easy. The "recent" tab is helpful on your log!

Been there! Make sure you have food in your fridge, and from there just do not allow yourself to turn into the drive thru. I find that once I make it home, it's much easier to resist getting back in the car just to go pick up a burger. Making it straight from work to the gym to the house is key for me and my shaky…

You've lost 35 pounds in 2 months?! That is amazing and a true achievement. Are you truly in a plateau, or just now losing at the rate of us mere mortals?! ;) Hang in there! As you weigh less you'll have to adjust your intake as carrying around that 35 lbs was burning extra calories.

5'7 and 169 lbs. Aiming for 159 which would put me in the "healthy" BMI, and will make further plans depending how I feel when I'm there :)

We are all going to have days where we "go over," both now and when we are at maintenance. Life happens! Just log it and refocus. Many of us ended up on this journey after letting these days happen with little-to-no thought regarding the consequences. The key is to make these types of days the exception, and not the rule.

I was doing once a week but found that my mood for that morning would hinge too much on just one number. Weighing several times per week and logging it into Happy Scale has helped me "detach" emotionally from that number. I know I am following CICO and so blips here and there are becoming less of an issue :)

I don't like the full meal replacement ones because if I'm not chewing I don't feel satisfied lol. I do drink a muscle milk light shake (they have them at Costco) on the way to work, because I am usually not hungry first thing in the morning but feel like I should have a little something. They're only 100 calories, so I'll…

I would echo the great comments above, but also say that eating below your MFP goal by a couple hundred calories here and there is no big deal. It's when you are consistently under by many hundreds every day that its an issue. For me, I like to bank the extra 100 or 200 calories on days when I'm not as hungry, because I…

I've done it before. It works! Most people don't actually burn that many calories working out, and do it for other reasons besides just hitting their deficit. For me, I get bored in the evenings and want to snack or have a few beers. Hitting the gym after work helps keep me busy and feel good, and then when I get home…

Also helps to weigh at the same time under the same conditions. First thing in the morning, after using the restroom, and before I hop in the shower works for me! Definitely the lowest number I'll see all day, so it is good for my sanity ;)

I don't have a goal but I can't help but be a little extra stoked when I hit a huge calorie burn ;) Sometimes if I am on a machine I'll catch myself staying on for an extra minute or two to hit a round number or something hehe

You can do it! This might sound backwards, but maybe being busier this time around is a blessing in disguise. It makes it more important to plan your meals ahead, manage your time, and eliminates a lot of that "bored" overeating. I know this has been true for me, anyway. When I've been gone all day at work it sounds so…

Been there! For me the cravings are only a few days before the TOM, but there is no satisfaction or relief of the craving from having just a *little* of what I want. I want a huge plate of nachos, an XL French fry order, etc. I find that if I just don't give in to the craving, it passes in 1-2 days. But if I give in, it's…

I think a lot of us who may not have an eating disorder will still struggle a bit with trying to "make up for" bad food choices by over-restricting in the following days. Of course, it never works! While it is definitely a disordered way to think about food, I can't imagine that makes all of us binge eaters. It just takes…

I'm pretty self-motivated so don't need anyone to motivate me. But having friends helps me feel less frustrated with the roller-coaster nature of weight loss. It helps me feel better when I see others go through what I'm going through. I'll see someone post, "I'm doing everything right and I GAINED 2 pounds!" And it is…

You can do it! If you're like me, all of the temptations at work will become less and less of an issue at work. I love being able to walk by the box of free donuts and not even feel tempted anymore! It becomes kind of fun in a way.

The OP obviously isn't asking anyone to give advice on what the -real- problem is, and is instead asking for someone to answer an unanswerable question: how much will the binge affect the scale, and what will be the time frame? Sorry, that is impossible to know. I hope you realize everyone is just trying to be helpful in…