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I walk, and I also have a playlist. Some faves are: Can’t stop the feeling- Justin Timberlake Lose my breath- Destinys Child Shine- Collective Soul Disturbia- Rihanna Lay it all on me- Rudimental Wake me up- Avicii Outside- Calvin Harris/ Ellie Goulding Heroes- Alesso Break Free- Ariana Grande

I have PCOS. Diagnosed years ago. I’ve struggled with weight for years, but so far, through using MFP, I’ve lost 21.4kg, since Jan. I’ve still got about 30kg to lose. I’m not insulin resistant, but have issues with my oestrogen and progesterone, so am currently taking meds to try and sort that out. Feel free to add me :)

I would aim for maintenance while recovering. If you’ve been told not to restrict calories, doesn’t that mean not to eat at a deficit, and eat at maintenance? Agree with the high- cal ingredients/ recipes. May help hit your target if you aim for higher-cal stuff while not eating as you normally do. Good luck... sounds like…

I’ve found a few substitutes for foods I love: - We do burger night at home now instead of takeaway night- I can control the size and toppings, and therefore the calories, by making my own. - I’ve found sorbet a good substitute for ice cream. The one I buy is lower calorie, and in individual serving sizes. - Fibre one…

I have a Charge 2 HR and love it! Love the step counter, the reminders to move, the way it tracks my sleep, the ability to do step challenges with other people. It motivates me to move more, which is the main reason I bought it. Definitely a worthwhile purchase for me!

I love carbs and average about 200g per day. I’ve lost over 20kg now. I weigh and log everything I eat, making sure I stay in a deficit. This is the most important factor in weight loss- not whether or not you restrict a certain type of food. Some people find that restricting certain types of food helps them to stay in a…

Yes- but only by about 280 calories- I have MFP set to sedentary, but in reality am lightly active. This setting for me, that puts me at a deficit of about 780 calories a day (which at my weight is fine- I have a lot to lose). Fitbit can still give me plenty of extra calories just for walking (above the 280 that I’d be…

I don’t necessarily agree with this, because I have a Fitbit, and even on the days when I do no exercise, I can still end up with lots of extra calories for my steps taken- because Fitbit gives calories for steps taken, as well as for exercise. I don’t eat back calories burned for steps taken. I do, however, look at what…

Congrats on your loss so far! I’m in a similar position- have lost just over 20kg so far (about 45lb) and want to lose another 35kg. Which would be about 115lb total I think? Nearly half way there and am very happy with my progress so far. No photos yet because I want to wait till I get to goal... but it’s getting closer!…

My fave breakfast that I have every day: 2x pieces toast 1x thin slice lean ham 1x slice processed cheese 1x egg, cooked omelette-style. = one breakfast sandwich that keeps me satisfied till lunchtime

I have PCOS, have had for about 20 years. I was still able to conceive and give birth to a daughter (she’s 11 now). I weighed a lot less then, than I do now though. Been TTC for nearly 4 years now, and I know my weight is a big factor. I’m currently on meds, not for my PCOS, but for elevated oestrogen levels and not enough…

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Tears of laughter at this!!!! :D

Ive just posted in your other thread ;)

Haha, yes. My scale weighs in kgs and 100g increments. So I’m just as happy seeing a 200g loss... or a 500g loss.... just weighed this morning and am chalking up another 500g loss, woohoo!!! B) Everything is in grams and kg in my country... I’ve always struggled to understand pounds!

I love the occasional seeet foods. I’ve learnt to allow myself some treats occasionally, and have also found some lower calorie substitutes- if I’m in the mood for ice cream, I’ve found sorbet that I love that I have instead. If I’m feeling like something chocolatey, a Fibre one brownie hits the spot, or a sugar free hot…

I agree with tightening up your logging. Sometimes we get a bit complacent because we “know” what that particular item is in terms of calories, or we forget to log something or other, or if using a cup, the temptation can be to cram it just a little bit more full.... Weigh everything. Log everything, making sure you are…

It can be hard when eating out, because when someone else has prepared the food, you’re never sure what ingredients, and what quantities of that ingredient have gone into the food. I pretty much do what you do. Also, if I know ahead of time that I’m likely going to be eating a meal that’s higher in calories, I eat lower…

I’m feeling it too! I work in kgs and I’ve been wanting to hit under 90 sooooo bad... I’m inching towards it slowly, but it seems to be taking forever! Like you, I know I’ll get there eventually, but I REALLY want to see that 8 on the scale! Hang in there, we got this!!! Keep on keeping on! xx

1/5: 10,484 steps. ✅ 2/5: 10,942 steps. ✅ 3/5: 13,699 steps. ✅ 4/5: 13,100 steps. ✅ 5/5: 14,779 steps. ✅ 6/5: 15,482 steps. ✅ 7/5: 11,260 steps. ✅ 8/5: 20,175 steps. ✅ 9/5: 10,606 steps. ✅ 10/5: 12,851 steps. ✅ 11/5: 13,868 steps. ✅ 12/5: 13,381 steps. ✅ 13/5: 8,760 steps. 14/5: 11,019 steps. ✅ 15/5: 10,340 steps. ✅ 16/5:…

I have a Charge 2 HR and love it. I don’t pay any attention to the calories burned by normal daily activity/ steps etc, only if I’ve done some exercise (played sport/ gone for a walk). Then I only eat back half. The benefits for me of my Fitbit are all about the step tracking- I use it to make sure I hit my daily step…

My husband used to have to take omoperazole (no idea how to spell it lol), and found that if he stayed away from tomatoes, onions and capsicum he was ok. Not saying this will work for everyone, but it worked for him. Like one of the above posters said, it could be helpful to try and identify which foods are trigger foods,…

1/5: 10,484 steps. ✅ 2/5: 10,942 steps. ✅ 3/5: 13,699 steps. ✅ 4/5: 13,100 steps. ✅ 5/5: 14,779 steps. ✅ 6/5: 15,482 steps. ✅ 7/5: 11,260 steps. ✅ 8/5: 20,175 steps. ✅ 9/5: 10,606 steps. ✅ 10/5: 12,851 steps. ✅ 11/5: 13,868 steps. ✅ 12/5: 13,381 steps. ✅ 13/5: 8,760 steps. 14/5: 11,019 steps. ✅ 15/5: 10,340 steps. ✅ 16/5:…

Another vote for this strategy!!!! This is what I usually do- it was Saturday yesterday where I live, so brunch was poached eggs on toast with sautéed mushrooms, red onion and some laughin cow cheese at about 11:30am. Then had afternoon tea at about 4pm after returning from my walk- Greek yoghurt, cherry tomatoes and a…

I understand the fears about the future- I have them too! I’ve been losing steadily- between 1/2-1kg per week since January- and am now nearly 20kg down. Often my rate of loss is closer to 1kg per week, or about 2lb. I still have a lot to lose (another 35kg or so) but I know my rate of loss will most likely slow down as I…

140 days (coming up for 5months), and 19.1kg so far

I often work at home for several hours on one of the weekend days, and on these days I have to be a bit intentional in getting my 10k steps. I walk before starting work, or after finishing, and depending on how long I walk for, that can earn me half or more of my 10k steps. I also take regular breaks away from my computer…

Another vote for protein here- everyone’s different, but I’ve found that for me, protein helps satisfy me. I make sure I have protein in each of my 3 main meals, and I also have a snack with protein in the afternoon- often some Greek yoghurt or a hard boiled egg. I’m not hungry like I used to be when I first started this…

1/5: 10,484 steps. ✅ 2/5: 10,942 steps. ✅ 3/5: 13,699 steps. ✅ 4/5: 13,100 steps. ✅ 5/5: 14,779 steps. ✅ 6/5: 15,482 steps. ✅ 7/5: 11,260 steps. ✅ 8/5: 20,175 steps. ✅ 9/5: 10,606 steps. ✅ 10/5: 12,851 steps. ✅ 11/5: 13,868 steps. ✅ 12/5: 13,381 steps. ✅ 13/5: 8,760 steps. 14/5: 11,019 steps. ✅ 15/5: 10,340 steps. ✅ 16/5:…

For me, protein helps me feel satisfied. I love HB eggs, Greek yoghurt, tuna and crackers, laughing cow cheese and meat on a cracker. Like kimny72 said though, everyone’s different. It took me a while to figure out that for me, personally, a snack with protein in the afternoon will help me get through the 3pm slump until…