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I really am digging the gratitude here!! Thank you all for contributing!

I’ve considered making soap as I make laundry soap. It’s just such a pain finding lye. And I’m not much for ordering stuff over the web. The less info out there the better, sez I.

I do believe the rule of thumb is to eat back half and watch progress. If you’re still losing at the correct rate, than add back a bit more. Some eat all and have no problems, it’s a bit of an experiment. :)

I completely agree with a slower rate of loss. It’s truly beneficial to not be overly restrictive! Also it really helps when the pieces fall into place and we realize that time will pass anyway, so what’s the hurry. Blessings to you!

I’d say anytime is the perfect time to start being aware!! It all begins with it, right? :)

Hey thank you very much!! Okay then I’ll keep supporting sound advice and throw in my experience and opinion when it seems fitting. You give great advice. High five.

*whispers* I eat pizza about four days a week. And homemade cookies. French fries. Hot dogs. And I’m losing weight!!

I’ve noticed others doing that and thriving. There’s a group too, I believe. I myself am happier with two meals. :)

I’m going to go with, whatever you can stick to and make it feel easy and the pieces fall into place, increasing health and happiness, that’s what you should do. :) For ME that’s a slower rate of loss and counting calories.

Well done!!!! Highest of fives!!! I cut out my evening snack, then started not eating breakfast. You’re right, it’s not hard. Congratulations!!

So this morning I’ve taken steps to back up sound advice given to a few people. Giving back? Making an attempt to help others. Now I have this guilt and worth issue. I’ll give my backstory at some point. I’ll need to. But I can’t shake the idea that I’m not worthy of extending a helping hand because I’ve failed so much. I…

I also agree. Taking some time at maintenance really helped me shift my disordered thinking. Also reading so much good advice given in these forums. I read daily the struggles (and go through many of the same) and reset my thinking every day. Blessings to you.

I would just like to sneak in and give the OP a big ol’ HIGH FIVE for remaining open minded and being willing to listen. That is wonderful and I’ve admired your grace.

I understand the stress of a physical job. At first I was excited thinking I’d lose weight. Then what with the stress and the fatigue, I gained twenty pounds. Mainly because I was so exhausted and worked so hard I decided I could eat whatever I wanted. Or didn’t care anymore because it was easier to eat fast food than…

I agree with those that suggest using a food scale to weigh solids and cups to measure liquid. And also with the suggestion to drop your goal to .5 to 1 lb loss per week. It helps so much. Burning out on lower calories is a real thing as is water gain from exercise. Being a woman, there’s going to be quite a bit of…

I didn’t even expect to have so much feedback. This is so totally awesome!!!!! Thank you all so much!!!!

Completely agree. I pay close attention to the brutally honest people here. It’s so wonderful to see you guys in action.

Thank you my friend!!! You’ve seen me every which way but loose. I appreciate you.

This was nice to wake up to!!! Good morning!!! Today I’m glad it’s JUST hormonal water weight. Hahahahahahaha!!! And I’m so glad I know it and aren’t hung up on it anymore. Because of all of you.

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Oh that’s soooooo true!!!! Water weight. Never even saw that one coming. I’m JUST NOW able to see a gain and not panic and give up!! Truer words my friend!! Truer words.

Thank you all for taking the time to contribute. Hey Ho the gangs (the ones in the forefront of this post, but not all) all here!!!! Pssst! I love you @baconslave and @KnitOrMiss and probably a dozen others who’ve yanked me along the way, regardless of what my macros are.

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Why is this not obvious?

Idk. I like diet pop, I like WINNING and I can’t understand what this has to do with the President.

Well I can’t lie and say I’ve absolutely gotten it lol. That might be construed as pride and we all know where that leads. I just know I feel better, am losing AND I have energy!!

Exactly. It’s great isn’t it? Also really hard to watch others who struggle to tread a solid path.

I like you guys.

What do you do if your nose goes on strike? Pickett!!! Hahahaha hahahaha!!!!!!

Preaching to the choir. It takes some time. And finagling. And tears lol.