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Well, this is interesting. My bathroom scale is either broke or just needs new batteries. I shall buy some batteries this week and find out. Please just forward my same weight from last week. This is probably good as I have been eating a bit much since Thanksgiving.

PW: 224.5 CW: 228 Yikes!! Ate Panda Express for both dinner and lunch yesterday, with soy sauce. Gotta run, working on a church library project. Bye!

Thanks for the additional information on your health. I live alone, but do have a few suggestions. 1) Make a list of things she cannot bring into the house. If she loves snacks for herself, it sounds like there are many to choose from that do not tempt you. 2) IF she brings tempting foods from your 'do not buy' list into…

I gave away all my smaller clothes a couple years ago, so I have no smaller clothes in my closet. I have lost 40 pounds, but have a long way to go. I have recently begun buying a few things on clearance, in one size smaller as motivation, but limit this to brands and styles that I already own in my current size so I know…

I use the Walmart grocery app, but you could use another grocery store app in your local area. My account includes all my favorites, so before I shop I go through my list to see what I need. This also helps me determine calories and sodium of items I am purchasing, without having to check this in the store. While the app…

Hello, if you are referring to actual messages to other's inboxes, they only show when I am in 'My Home' or 'Food' tabs and I often overlook them. If you are referring to posting on the message boards, it could be due to a variety of things. Topics quickly move to the 2nd or 3rd pages and can quickly be buried. If you are…

Hump day - I am attending a Thanksgiving dinner at church this evening. Traditional fixings and everyone brings a dessert to share, so there will be lots of desserts. My goal is moderation with the dinner, one slice of the best looking pie, and one other dessert that calls my name. Will probably be maintenance calories…

This is an amusing statement, coming from a guy who's user name @EvanzKarloGarcia sounds so much like the original poster, @KarlzEvanzGarciaz We really are here to help you, if you indeed are here for assistance.

Good for you on better health results. Frozen entrees aren't for everyone, but I used them for quite some time as my own 'Jenny Craig' style diet plan for a while, along with fresh fruits and veggies. Once I got a better handle on my eating, I eventually switched to cooking most of my own 'healthy' meals. But I always keep…

Me, too. Oklahoma can be very hot and humid. I am from the Pacific Northwest and don't do well in hot, and especially humid. I try to live in at least 95% cotton, and only wear poly in the dead of winter, if then.

Because sometimes we need to meet people where they are at that point in their life. Some people do well making drastic changes all at once, yet others, like myself, are more successful with making incremental changes. I suppose a good question would be, what is more important to him? To lose some weight first, or to eat…

MFP recommends the following: If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lb/week is ideal If you have 15-25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lb/week is ideal If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lb/week is ideal

Agree with above poster. One question I have is that, after looking at your diary, it appears that you may be changing your daily calorie goals from day to day (excluding exercise). I may be a bit confused or am just not understanding correctly. What is your calorie goal (before exercise)? I see that you are male. The more…

PW: 226 CW: 224.5 Ta daa! I began at 264.5 pounds in February, so I have now reached a 40 pound weight loss. I look back over my diet break in July, and my overeating fest in October, and my many maintenance days and over-maintenance days in between, but I am most proud of always coming back to my plan (not always right…

I eat out every Tuesday with my folks at a local Mexican restaurant. I plan ahead but know that I will be eating closer to maintenance that day. Over time, I have learned to accept and embrace a higher calorie day because I am still being mindful and intentional. It has been a great mental exercise for me.

@lindamtuck2018 Linda, I am also very salt sensitive. I eat out with my folks every Tuesday, and my weight goes up for 3 days afterwards. I keep reminding myself that it is just the extra sodium, but my head plays games with me. We can (and will) do this!! With you 100%.

Here's some Friday humor for you runners and joggers:

That's cause my weekend is boring! Saturday is my stay at home day and Sunday is working in the church library, then church service. My simple, retired, life.

I weigh myself every morning to follow my progress, however, I only input my weight into MFP on Mondays. I used to input my weight every day, but found the ups and downs played mental games with me and I became discouraged with a small uptick. So this is healthier for me. A mind trick of course, but it works for me.

Received my lab results from my 6-month checkup: Diabetes A1C: From 8.8 (Diabetes level) to 6.1 (Pre-diabetes level). Next goal is below 5.7 (Normal level). Cholesterol: From 214 to 210. Next goal is below 200 (Normal level). Triglycerides. From 276 (High Level) to 174 (Borderline Level). Next goal is below 150 (Optimal…

My preferences are: * No thanks (short and simple) * No thanks, I'm not hungry * I'll take a piece for later (only if I want it - then eat at desk later or take it home) I've learned it is best not to mention diet, because then the pressure just piles on, as if others can't wait to crush your self-control.

Two comments. 1. I personally do not care for this look, it is not proportionate in my opinion. I would like my rear more uplifted and toned, and am working on it, but what I have is what I have to work with, so I will accept what my body can do. 2. That being said, I went back and looked at some of your previous posts and…

@iamworthy14 So very sorry about losing your beloved pet. It is so difficult as they are such a part of our lives. I still miss mine.

Happy Monday, another week, another weigh-in: PW: 227.5 CW: 226 Very happy with the 1 1/2 pound loss this week. I first hit 227.5 way back at the end of September, then gained 7 pounds with the death of a friend (it was an excuse to overeat and didn't help my sadness one bit, actually made me feel worse about myself). It…

This really resonated with me. I have had many 'ups' and bad days along my health journey. But instead of focusing on 'what could have been' if I had been 'perfect', I need to remind myself of where I would have been without all the progress I have made. As they say, the time will pass anyway.

PW: 227.5 CW: 227.5 No loss, no gain. Will just keep plodding along and keep on going.

Welcome! I was also eating so much more than I realized. My recommendation is to pre-log your day's calories the night before or first thing in the morning. This will assist you in understanding what a day's calories should be. And you can always edit your food diary as your day progresses. Best to you on your health…

This is me as well. I have lost 37 pounds by following package data and MFP food data. I am averaging 1.35 pounds per week, which I am happy with. However, I still have another 35-50 pounds to lose and am fully aware that my weight loss may slow down, or even stall, as I get closer to goal. I have no intention of lowering…

I look for treats I like, but do not love. For me, this is sugar free chocolate pudding. It helps my chocolate craving, but I don't love it so much that I would overeat it. Also, many adults love soda. I have seen many threads posted on MFP from other adults struggling with soda consumption. Not strange at all. (And many…

Hey, I may be a 60 year old lady, but anyone who uses the word "puerile" has something going for them in my book. Looks may get you noticed more, but intelligence is even more attractive in the long run. Wishing you the best on your journey to health and happiness.