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  • 1.2lbs is AWESOME, way to go. And 18.2 in one month? Girl, that is ROCKSTAR category. I would be super pleased with that. I know the struggle of take care of me vs. take care of all the rest of the people/stuff/to-do-lists. Struggle is REAL. One thing I've done with that is play with time to see how I can fit things in.…
    in 3/20 Friday weigh-in + chat Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • Rabblescum and Jennifer, not sure if you saw the group, I did start it: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/136117-success-with-calorie-counting-weighing
    in Calorie Counting + Weigh Ins Buddy Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • If anyone is looking for a support group for weigh-ins and calorie counting, I started one here. Just posted today: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/136117-success-with-calorie-counting-weighing
    in Looking for a weekly weigh in buddy Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • That is actually EXCELLENT news, congrats! You have maintained without really having your tools in place. It will only get better and more successful from here as you figure out what works for you. I'm glad some of my comments helped. Trying not to be preachy but share what has worked for me. I will tell you this: I truly…
    in Friday weigh-in + chat Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • Hey nwoutdoorgrl! I'm hoping this group can help motivate everyone (as well as myself!) to honor our commitments to ourselves. I think part of the struggle with weight loss is dealing with that commitment. Sometimes 'failing' can set off a lot of negative feelings and self-talk that just triggers more difficulty with food,…
    in Friday weigh-in + chat Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • Having more energy is a HUGE NSV, srw32! I have noticed how much more agile and yes, more energetic I am since I've start losing. It makes perfect sense. Your heart and other organs don't have to work as hard. Imagine the relief 'they' must be feeling, right? You will get results, it's only a matter of time. Calories in,…
    in Friday weigh-in + chat Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • That's great you found something that works for you! I have not found calorie counting to be that much of a pain. I use the LoseIt app (I don't like their community section, so I use MFP for online support) and it auto-fills and remembers almost everything you eat. I have a rotation of things I eat fairly regularly, so it…
    in Calorie Counting A breeze for me!! Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • I meant to ask you: have you defined what it is exactly about food/eating that is difficult for you? I found that I started to have success when I figured some of that out. Have you tried other ways to lose weight? What did/didn't you like about what else you've tried?
    in Hello! Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • Hey, I totally get it. I was starting to get close to my goal weight in November. Then the holidays hit. I did better than usual but still gained back. Then I got sick in January. It took me several weeks to get off the sugar/carb addiction/craving train. I finally turned a corner Sunday and am feeling in control of food…
    in Hello! Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • Got it, nwoutdoorgirl! Someone else friended me too, I will start a group for Calorie Counting/Weighing and we'll get this going! Have a great day :)
    in Calorie Counting + Weigh Ins Buddy Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • I do weekly (and sometimes daily) weigh-ins, but on Friday. We can either start a new group or just weigh in here after the Thursday people?
    in Looking for a weekly weigh in buddy Comment by dancerinadeux March 2020
  • I recently went through this. Reduce all sugars in your diet to natural sugars only. Read labels carefully for added sugars. Avoid processed foods. Reduce your carb intake (bread, pasta) to 1x/1serving/day or if you can only a few servings per week. Within a few days, you will no longer crave the carbs and sugar.
    in A healthy snack to binge on and reduce cravings? Comment by dancerinadeux June 2017
  • Okay, let's see how far I get in June :) I just wanted to post that I am LOVING MFP - it's the only thing I've ever found that has worked. I had no idea how much I was eating before this! Starting weight: 217 June starting weight: 206.4 June goal weight: 198 Ultimate goal weight: 180 Total lbs lost this month:
    in Lose 5lbs + in June 2017 Comment by dancerinadeux June 2017
  • Just a few more things: in working out my plan with my therapist, we took a good look at sugar intake and I realized it was in a lot of foods I was eating. Sugar will make you want to eat and it will make you want more sugar. I do my best to eat only natural sugar in fruit now and low amounts of that. Really helps as well.…
    in Anybody 50+ out there? Comment by dancerinadeux May 2017
  • Hi there... I'm 52, will be 53 this summer. I have struggled with my weight all my life. I finally realized that my weight issue was largely tied to my emotional eating issues. So I hired a therapist on TalkSpace to figure things out. For the first time in my life, I am having success. Having tried Paleo and some other…
    in Anybody 50+ out there? Comment by dancerinadeux May 2017
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