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I'm eating a bowl of Lucky Charms while I read this thread, so I might be the wrong person to weigh in here (every pun intended on this cold, snowy, blustery morning), but... losing weight is about creating a deficit in calories - bottom line = fewer calories in your mouth than you burn over time and voila you will lose…

I'm sorry that happened to you! I think it's terrible and this trainer should face disciplinary action. I don't know what club it is or where, but there is a tremendous difference among clubs even in the same franchise. Do you like the gym otherwise or is there a pervasive sense of unease for you? I enjoy the environment…

I weigh daily because I'm a data geek and like to see how I retain water after working out and/or what my diet does to the scale. It is remarkably consistent if I'm eating clean. With the holidays the numbers got a little wonky because of the change in diet, but either way I think if you're able to consume the data and not…

I carry my pudge around the middle too - it also seems to be the last place it comes off for me so I find it quite frustrating. I can't guide you on keto per se, I have actively tried to steer clear of any marketed diet and instead try simply for balance in line with my goals. I have tinkered with carbs and that seems to…

Chili's is frustrating - I accept that my sodium intake is going to spike but try to make choices about sauces and cheese in particular that at least help to keep the calories down. I really like the Olive Garden's lighter fare menu... had a delicious chicken dish that was quite filling for like 500 calories - it had…

I think just about everyone here has come to a place at least somewhat similar to where you are now... not sure how to proceed, but knowing you need to do something. I know I sure did. Do you want to lose weight? The truth is, you can lose weight without exercising. You can lose weight while continuing to eat a Twinkie…

I only know three ways to lose weight... eat less, move more, or do a combo of the two. If eating less isn't on the agenda, go to the gym more - weight training and cardio are the ticket.

I have both extremes in my family... and by extremes I mean most all share a commonly crap diet. The extreme is the very overweight and the ones who eat lots of junk but never seem to gain weight. I make sure I bring a side that I know is friendly to the way that I eat and I literally have a bite or two of the other things…

At the start of this thread it seems like you were looking for advice - but as I've read through what I've noticed is an argument waiting to happen. You seem convinced that you have this figured out. And I can second just about what everyone else has said... I have lost 48 pounds since mid-June and I weigh every day. Now,…

Christmas = cookies for me. I love a good snickerdoodle... chewy and soft, gosh... the stuff dreams are made of eh? I recently found a good recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies that are quasi-healthy... whole wheat flour, limited sugar, rolled oats... definitely go to the low side of the cook time if you want…

I would input as Strength Training... input your weight and the minutes and it will calculate for you. Just a little unsolicited advice... be careful about eating back all of your exercise calories. Depending upon your settings (Sedentary, Active, whatever the others are), some amount of "exercise" is really already…

I have been struggling lately with getting myself to be able to see my progress. I know it is in my head, but I still see the fat girl that I was. When I started this journey I was in a size 20W button down shirt and I had to make sure I wore something underneath because it as a little tight and I didn't need to add a…

If you're new to the gym and lifting weights in general, you might want to consider paying for a session or two with a personal trainer - someone who knows the correct way to do a movement and can instruct you to ensure your form is top notch. The worst thing that could happen at this stage is for you to hurt yourself.…

Just two for today: 1.) Elbows are pointy. 2.) It hurts my tailbone to sit on the gym floor now that the padding is gone.

I know that most would tell you that drinking diet sodas is perfectly fine... it really comes down to you. I know, for me, that drinking diet soda or diet anything... the artificial sweeteners lead to my sweet tooth convincing me that I need more sweet stuff which is a definite contributor to how I ended up 100 pounds…

I had a Mirena put in in June of 2017 (conveniently around the time I decided to get my act together and lose weight and get in shape). The need for the Mirena was a result of endometrial hyperplasia. Since getting the Mirena put in, I've monitored my diet and added a gym regimen and I've lost 50 pounds in 6 months. The…

My favorite... love my mother *queue eye roll* Because I've lost weight, "You need new pants... they're too baggy." While I was taking too long shopping for new pants... "You know, you could just stop losing weight until your other pants wear out." Thanks Ma!

While we have a different set of circumstances, I find that processed carbs make me hungrier and I find that I have less resolve with each passing day if I give into the temptation even once. I usually pre-log everything and thinking about the treat that I am going to have after dinner or in the afternoon before I hit the…

It would seem to me that your doctor should be celebrating with you not tearing down your efforts. The key to long term success is going to be your ability to find something that works - it is a way of life not a diet. I wonder if you might lose more weight if you were eating more, especially since you're going to the gym…

I don't really see that this article did much aside from state the obvious... and frankly, I think CICO is as good a place to start as any. It is simple and if you don't know how to lose weight but know that you need to, diving into all the details about macros and percentages of calories from protein versus carbs, yadda…

Do you think you actually consumed 8,400 calories of rolls, grits, tofu scramble and vegan pie? It's more likely that you're retaining water. If you do think that level of consumption was possible, I would challenge you to go back and tally the calories because I'm dubious and I think you'll feel a better with proof (I…

I'm 34 and was also diagnosed with PCOS earlier this year. For other reasons I started on a journey to regain my health and fitness and I have lost about 40 pounds since the midpoint of this year. I have another 35 or so to go until I hit maintenance (I think?) and I've been struggling recently. Part of it is the time of…

In the spirit of the season (or at least a good reference-able movie)... how about "cotton-headed ninny muggins"?

I appreciate everyone's thoughts... I do think part of my need was just getting it off my chest. I appreciate the perspective on taking a break, but I don't think it is a good fit for me. I don't want to give up what I've worked for and part of that was creating new routines to stay engaged. I realize and I'm ok with…

Some days are tougher than others - I have my highs and lows too... It can be hard, especially when you go off track. But persevere... the results will come! Celebrate the small wins!! Sometimes, when I have been having a tough time, I pick one thing to focus on (for me it's usually fiber which helps kill the cravings and…

I remember the day a co-worker noticed quite well... he approached me to the side and said, "Can I ask you a sort of personal question?" - all the while flinching like I was going to scream or something... it was a pleasant exchange, and it was nice that somebody was noticing. He was curious about my motivation and…

Highest - 236 Starting - 221 Current - 180 Goal - 145 (I'm 15 years older than when I was last at that weight, so I'm prepared to re-assess... for now, it's about continuing to get healthy, build muscle, lose the flab, and I will keep doing it as long as my body feels good.) Good luck to everyone on their journeys!

-- She's right that the absence of insulin results in the breakdown and burning of fat. However, I don't think it's that simple because you need insulin to transport glucose into muscle cells. However, I did read a study once... here's the link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2121099/ - the basic finding was…

-- If you've been diagnosed with PCOS, you should see your gynecologist if you are getting your period less than every three months. I also went over a year without my period and it turns out that I had pre-cancerous cells in that overgrowth in my uterine lining... yikes!! I don't say that to scare you, but before I…