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Just to be accurate about my calorie intake.

Thank u.... yes....I lack patience ! I need to focus on Long term gain and keep motoring. Thanks for advice !

I used to do a points system. It did take time to get used to.MFP and calorie logging but I find, I now have more control over what I eat, when I eat and seem more aware of the content of the food. I felt, with my point system ...I was following the herd.... now it's an independent thing and I like that ! WW has obviously…

Thank u. Will look into TDEE.... I've seen it a lot on MFP, but not quite sure what it is. I've started a weight monitoring app, so.ilk keep that going. I'll have to realise and accept that fluctuations are normal and not get so annoyed / disheartened by them . Thanks again.

I'm set at 1 pound per week....that's 1,510 kcal per day. I eat back some exercise calories but not all most days. Does that sound reasonable ?

I know what to do too....that's the frustrating thing about it in the past ! I get so annoyed at myself but can't seem to get back at it , when I stop. This time will be different..... we must tell ourselves this and believe it ! We can do it..... best of luck to you too !

Thanks for the replies....all very insightful. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one getting caught ( time and again) in the " all or nothing" cycle. I am trying to eat as "normal" foods this time and be more organised....having the right foods in and readily available. This time I've started walking and am holding out on…

Not today, but yesterday my kids gave me a small cuddly Easter rabbit they bought out of their own money , as an Easter present. My husband was away working, so it was just myself and them for the weekend... It really made me smile xx

I'm in ! .. A day late but here goes ! Original starting weight - 152 April starting weight - 137.5 April goal - 132.5 Ultimate goal - 131 April 1 - 137.5 April 8 - April 15 - April 22 - April 29 - Total loss for April :

Thanks for all the replies. I was taken back when my mum said it to me. I mean, my Mum has 2 stone to lose to get a healthy bmi , has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. ... I've been encouraging her to take up walking.... not anything too strenuous to start with ....maybe 2 miles a day and work it up. She's only in…

Unfortunately this is not easy. I crave all the wrong foods too... so far, I've avoided them for 6 weeks....I keep telling myself, if I can do it for 6 weeks, I can continue doing it ! Try to have healthier versions of the foods you crave in the house. ... pizza can be replaced by a wholemeal wrap with tomato puree or…

I find it easier to get up in the mornings. I used to fall back to sleep on my mornings off and have no energy all day. Now, once I'm awake, that's it for the day and a lot more energetic too.

Thankfully my husband is very supportive. He's super fit and trim ....an avid cyclist....so he can't understand why everyone isn't fit ! He worried more when I was eating all the wrong things and had no energy. He's really proud that I've switched my eating habits and I'm walking everyday.... he says I look brighter and…

I think you're ok doing what you're doing. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss not the timing of your meals. I can't go more than 3-4 hours without eating because I've a hiatus hernia and reflux, so small meals at regular intervals suit me. If I didn't have tummy trouble, I wouldn't worry about the timing.…

Thanks everyone. I suppose, to answer a question posed, my goal is 9 stone 8 pounds. It's a weight I feel good and comfortable at. So, presently I'm 9st 12 lb. ... still a normal bmi but I'd like to reach 9st 8lb....I'm 5ft 4". Thanks for advise. I'll stick with it and keep logging like mad!

Most days I log as I go but when I'm working I pre log cos I need to prep a bit more these day . Hope you have a speedy recovery.

0.25 pounds per week ? ... ok....I must keep focused on the ultimate goal and realise it will take time ! Thank u. Good luck to u too !

Great advice here from everyone. Keep going.... you're worth it !!! You've come so far ....don't lose sight of your ultimate goal....take care and be kind to yourself xx

Thanks everyone ! I might invest in a pedometer for sure and see what that throws at me....(can't have phone on me at work ! ) I'm not sure I could go bed hungry.... I haven't that much will power ...fairplay to u 0711.... that's great will power ! I might try to do a weekly calculation of my calories and allow a little…

Wow...so.inspiring ! You look amazing....well done....you look so much younger !

Better just keep going. I've lost A pound of it already so must have been water. Will keep watch on my salt intake too....thank u !

Thanks ! Yes? I do prep but when I get home I'm still hungry. Probably doesn't help that I'm.on my feet all day, so.im tired as well as hungry....not a good combo !! I'll try up my protein and try prep a bit more and hope for the best

Sounds like caffeine or sugar withdrawal or both. Maybe just cut back to one coffee a day initially and then one every decond day til you ferl you can cut it out altogether. Maybe allow yourself a mini treat everyday...like a mini chocolate bar. If you find this too hard and you're an all or nothing person.....then…

Thanks for the replies. I'm def going to keep logging and see how I go. I think I'd be lost without at the moment, as I'm still learning. It might become a long term thing....at the moment I don't mind Logging, so I'll keep going.

Seems like long term logging may be the way forward for me too ! 3 months has been my limit before and I always slip into bad habits when I stop. ....think I'm in it for the long haul this time. Thanks for all your replies and well done on your achievements this far.....I'm determined to make it work this time !!! I'm up 2…

I suppose it does take time to be able to gauge amounts of foods by eye and know exactly what works for u. I've previously done plans that involve logging and I usually stop logging after about 3 months and that's when it all goes wrong and I slip back into old habits of eating all the wrong stuff and way too much of it !…

That actually makes a lot of sense to me now. Thank u .

My evolving journey.... I know what u.mean. I'd probably obsess if I weighed daily. I might try twice weekly now and see how it goes. A lot seem to weigh daily.... I think I might got bogged down in the number on the scales if it wasn't going as I liked

Sounds like the right attitude. I do get disappointed if I'm up after a week weigh in. I might try weighing more often and see the flow of things ? Thanks for your input .

Do you notice much fluctuations on a daily basis?