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I'm still going, but my first 30 lbs came off in about 3.5 months. I have another 90-ish to go.

Actually, I weigh every day and because of that, it's easier to see the overall trends (weight going down) with the little fluctuations. I agree if you are someone who has a really hard time understanding these fluctuations and why they happen, it's not the best idea, but once you get used to your own patterns, it's nice…

I didn't go down a size until I lost about 20-25 lbs, but I'm also still nearly 100 lbs overweight (original goal was to lose 125). I have mostly an hourglass shape, and I went down in shirts a little before pants, but not by much.

Some of that can be considered water, though it's going to depend on who you ask. I think the important thing is that you feel hydrated. If your pee is super light, you should be hydrated enough. But to answer your question, I do track the ounces of coffee I drink in my daily water, but not usually other drinks.

3 lbs. It's water weight. You can't gain that much fat from one meal or one day or even one weekend. My weight usually goes back down in 2-3 days, depending if it was just a meal or an entire bad weekend (it happens).

Omg me. I use a thermometer, stop it immediately at 165 and still manage to ruin it like 90% of the time. I get rotisserie's from the grocery store usually, but even those are only meh. After like the first day, it gets dry and weird.

When that happens to me, I usually have to lower my deficit. I either adjust it to maintenance for a few days, or between 0.5 and 1 lbs to lose a week, instead of 2. Usually if I can go a week or longer with slightly more calories, but still tracking my food, it's easier to get back into the rhythm.

Same. I miss dipping everything in ranch with reckless abandon.

I think it all comes down to what is convenient and doable for you. I work from home, so technically I could choose any time of day, but it is easiest for me to fit it in between breakfast and lunch (usually 12-1pm). I get a lot of work done early in the morning, but it's not so late where I can't do stuff after my…

Hell, on one of my worst binge days, it could be anything. I don't want to find out, but I would guess over 5,000. Especially if it's a drinking day.

Everyone here has given you the same (intelligent) response, and you continue arguing and making excuses. I apologize for making assumptions, but that is a bit of a red flag to me. Your menstrual cycle is very likely affected by you restricting your calories more than what your body can handle. There is absolutely NO…

I eat breakfast before, but only because of timing. I haven't noticed a huge difference with how I feel, but my workout is always between breakfast and lunch, so it just works out that way.

If you do everything at home (so do I) and use YouTube, maybe use the ones who have structured programs. Like BodyFitByAmy if you sign up for her newsletter will send a new calendar each month. I like using that, because she has a decent workout split that works each area of the body, but most of her videos work other…

Not very. I wear my Fitbit for workouts only, not all day long. And I have done workouts without it when I (inevitably) forget to charge it. Not really a big deal, but kind of annoying as I like to see the data.

I'm buying new things super slowly, since I'm nowhere near my goal weight. But I would say I started buying pants and jeans when I had lost around 20-25 lbs, and I am at 35 lbs down now. I basically bought 2 sizes.. one size that just barely fit at the time, and one size lower. So I can gradually fit into those before…

Do you keep your treadmill at 0% incline? That might be why. The ground outside isn't flat, no matter where you are. If you want to go back and forth, I would bump up the treadmill to like 1-2% incline and it might make it a little easier. At least that has been my experience.

Thinning out in areas, but then seeing more noticeable pockets of fat. I am only about 25% of the way to my goal (30-ish pounds down), and only recently starting noticing areas like my thighs thinning out a bit. But that is making the fat roll above my knees more noticeable lol. That's super rude. I assume (hope, pray)…

I totally appreciate the time you put into this, and I have nothing against whatever way of eating people use as long as they are healthy and happy. However, I agree with some of the others that you are making generalizations that really only apply to you. I only have experience with calorie counting (so IIFYM I guess…

Oh yeah I forgot about that one! My shoes actually do feel loose. It's so strange. My feet didn't look puffy to me before lol

Going off what Kim said - I think for you especially, you have to find a place of acceptance first. You need to understand that this is the body you are going to live in for the rest of your life. Stop comparing yourself to other people and the shape that THEY were born with. None of us look the same. We don't eat the…

I'm not doing keto, but I didn't really notice a visible difference until I lost about 20-25 lbs. And even still, it's not overly noticeable, but my clothes fit differently. You never know where fat will come off first, so it could be in a place where you just don't notice it a lot. Like my face lost weight first before…

I love all the high waisted leggings at Old Navy. They have good compression too, so they really hold things in. You can get them on sale pretty often, and spend maybe $20 or so.

Breakfast - Avocado toast w/Ezekiel bread Snack - Banana Lunch - English muffin, egg, cheese, ham Snack - Protein bar Dinner - Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes (from Sprouts) I should have enough left for one more snack

I think you got enough valuable information here as far as whether or not cutting carbs is necessary for weight loss (i.e. it's not), but if you want to eat fewer carbs for whatever reason, and not have side effects of ketosis, just increase them to like 100-150 a day and see how you feel. I don't purposely try to eat low…

I remove the steps that it syncs for me, and just add my workouts. Then I eat about half of the workout calories. So if it's a day where I don't do a specific workout, but I'm active and walking around a lot, I might eat a little above my normal calories, but not much. I think that maybe if you are that active every day…

My best advice is to log all your food in the morning (or night before), making sure to add sweets for the end of the day as well. When you do it like that, you see what you can fit in within those calories. Also remember if you exercise, you can eat a little more on those days.

I like the Evolve ones lol. I get the chocolate and it tastes (to me) just like the Premier Protein ones. Honestly, I haven't found anything better. I thought the Vega ones were gross - but you can try those and see if you like them. They tasted like grass to me. Or you could just get dairy-free protein powder and mix it…

My recent favorite is a slice of wheat bread with almond butter and sliced banana. It is a small breakfast, but I also have a protein shake/coffee an hour or so before this, so it's more of a snack breakfast. Others I like: English muffin, egg, cheese, ham (basically a McMuffin) Eggs, shredded hashbrowns, ham Avocado toast…

Just for personal reference: I have lost the same amount of weight, in the same period of time, with just calorie counting than I did with Keto (Which was also calorie counting, btw). Absolutely no other differences, except now I am not filled with rage because I can eat bread.

I think your question has been answered very well, but just want to add this - there is a place for it depending on the type of person. My mom lost (And has kept off) 80 lbs over 20 years ago with Nutri System. It works for people who want to be told exactly what and how much to eat without second guessing it. But her…