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I made 3 enchiladas for my tea tonight, but stopped after two because I was full. Normally I would have forced the last one down because it was there.

I would suggest adding exercise based on how many steps on recorded on your tracker (5 mins for every 1000 steps for example) whilst remaining on sedentary. Monitor for a few weeks and see whether your estimate is right for you. That will give you extra calories on the day you moved more, whilst allowing for days with…

Thanks @kelMee2. What is your weekly deficit? I have set mine as 1 pound a week and try not to eat back all my exercise calories (I don’t always manage that). I have my Fitbit synced up but haven’t got enough data to know if it gives an accurate burn. Nearly 2 stone in 3 months is amazing!

@kelMee2 and @jepo27 - I have similar goals to you both. I started at 13st 11 in mid-May and I am down to 13st 4. I hope to be 12st 10 by my birthday in mid-August which would put me back into the overweight bmi (I’m 5ft5). My target weight is 10st 10, but I am trying to break it down into smaller goals so I don’t get…

I am currently struggling with maths. I try to log accurately, using a food scale etc. and I have my Fitbit synced to mfp and use a weight trending app to iron out fluctuations. However, I find there are lots of variables which I don’t yet understand. Have I not lost weight because Fitbit over estimates calories, or…

I am currently going through a similar mental battle as I have recently restarted calorie counting again. I am only 2 weeks in and aiming to lose 43 pounds. I have lost more than I expected in the first fortnight and I am trying to keep a realistic mindset as I know I won’t maintain this rate of loss. All I can do is try…

I second what @sarahthes recommends - I did similar. I ended up doing 3 years of monthly races at various distances to provide me with a focus. I knew I needed that deadline to push myself. Also look into parkruns in your area as you can fit them into your weekly sessions (including the warm up and down). General advice is…

Like many others, I weigh daily and record it on the Happy Scale app, and on Wednesday I use my trending weight as my weekly MFP weight. This allows me to monitor daily fluctuations and reduces the risk of a high/low weekly weigh in.

@sarahfadell87 - I know how you feel, I am in a similar position. I am trying to focus on the fact that I know I can do it, because I have done it before, and just to trust in the system. Also, try to think about why you gained again, so you can try prepare for it. For me, I had been running, but then got injured, and…

Wow, that’s epic. Well done!

I am aiming to back to a sub 30 5K and to do a sprint tri in less than 1:45. Also considering starting a progressive lifting programme, but need to do some research.

Thanks. I guess I just hadn’t realised how much denial I was in. I knew I was carrying excess weight and I have seen myself in mirrors etc. But the photo really brought it home. Maybe I can use the photo as motivation if I start to slip into bad habits. @BNY721 4 years is really impressive - it’s been 4 weeks for me! That…

Thanks for the replies. @ServusChristi - that’s a really nice way to look at it. I can’t change my past, but can choose to work towards a better future. I will you all the best! @wryone4 - I will start trying to do that, concentrate on the little things and let the big things take care of themselves!

I have some sausages, but I am not sure what I am going to do with them yet. Maybe a casserole, with sweet potato and carrots!

I am 5ft 5 and currently 180, down from 186 and hoping to get down to 150. I run, mainly short distances but aiming to increase and I am considering doing some strength training.

A few years ago (on another account) I went from 183 pounds to my goal weight of 150. It wasn’t always easy, but it felt good to be in control. I started running to improve my fitness and got up to half marathon distance. Unfortunately I then got injured and had to reduce my running for a short while, but I didn’t adjust…

Although I agree with some of the above points about allocating treats as part of your every day calories to encourage a lifestyle change, rather than a short term diet, my understanding is that you can consider your calories as a weekly allowance, rather than a daily one. So as long as you are still logging on all 7 days,…

For me, I would say it was sorting out my lunches at work. I used to grab a sandwich or similar from a local shop which often meant a meal deal too with crisps and fizzy drinks. By starting to bring my own soup or sandwiches I was able to be more flexible with what I had for dinner. I also pre logged so I knew exactly what…

I am quite happy to use an accessibility toilet, even though I don’t need one. Leaving it spare seems a little unnecessary unless there is someone actively waiting to use it.

I had been tempted for a while by a fitbit or similar, but didn’t think I could justify the cost. I kept an eye out on eBay and bought one for £20, to see whether it made a difference. For me, it really helped motivate me to walk more to reach my step goal. I love the feeling of getting 10,000 steps by 9:30 on a Saturday…

Probably twice a day for me, definitely once in the morning after breakfast and often after lunch too, although not after dinner which I had not really thought about. Like @Tacklewasher I can not go for a few days when camping or in an unfamiliar environment, but it’s pretty epic once it eventually happens (definition of…

Thanks for all your comments, it really has helped put it into context. My diet isn’t great, but I exercise frequently so I guess as long as it works for me then I can continue doing what I am doing. I have never really paid attention to the macro breakdown, I only really look at calories so if I plateau or start to feel…

I did my first tri last year, so I am no expert, but I am signed up to 2 more this year! I started with doing one exercise at a time, exceeding the distance I would need to do on race day, then started to double up, but decrease the distance. I only did the triple a few times but that was partly due to time constraints and…

I am 5’5” and currently 188 and would like to be 150. I feel frustrated as I have been here before - I went from 185-150 about 6 years ago using MFP but then failed to maintain and put even more back on. I know the system works, but it takes time and commitment, but I worry about failing again.

@TavistockToad - Will do, thanks!

I am also full of cold this week and I decided to continue to log, but not be too worried about going over. I am not feeling capable of exercise and accepted that I was unlikely to lose this week. I was surprised to find that my weekly calorie intake is still just below my goal so I have actually been doing better than I…

@PrincessSlytherin - that’s amazing! My partner tries to be supportive, but doesn’t understand the importance of weighing. It has taken him a little while to remember that I would need to know all the ingredients, let alone the amounts! He is very supportive in other ways though

I consider myself a runner, but I also know that I need a goal to keep me motivated. I set myself a challenge of running at least one race every month (5k, 10k, 10m or Half) as long as it came with a t shirt. It has been 2 years and 7 months and I am still going. I also run at my local Parkrun each week. I run because I…

I could do with some motivation - I run Parkrun each week, but would like to work on improving my running and being a bit more consistent

Absolutely amazing! Well done for all you have achieved. You look incredible :)