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Something to remember is that most people will have their own concerns and may even have the exact same worries as you or some that are very similar to yours. Regardless of objective facts - they may think they are thin, fat, old, not pretty enough, have troubled skin, are not smart enough, not interesting, no one likes…

I've just started maintaining. To do this I will 1) weigh myself daily and log it and 2) keep weighing and logging my food. I do have dessert. But it might be 1/2 a mango, with 1/2 a container of plain greek yoghurt on the top. Or a dried fig. I try to eat fairly filling foods to fend off hunger. You can have anything,…

Eggs, frozen veg, baked beans, wholemeal bread, peanut butter, milk, plain yoghurt, tomatoes, bananas, brown rice, packet of tofu, tinned oily fish (if you eat it) cheese slices, broccoli, carrots, capsicum, apples, oranges, oatmeal, potatoes. Nuts and seeds, dried fruit to take for morning or afternoon tea (trail mix).…

Yes I'm back here for the 2nd time and am now very close to my 2nd goal (met first goal but decided I could stand to lose another kilo). The problem was I stopped weighing and logging with predictable results. Well I could still fit into my clothes but not in an optimal way :) Have decided my ongoing approach is weigh…

Tofu is good for protein. I like to add to stir fry. Some brands don’t agree with me but others do.

So interesting to read all the above! I just tell myself to do 20 laps minimum at any speed. Then I might do a few more if I feel like it. Practice some dance steps maybe walk a lap or two. With breathing I take a breath every 3rd stroke so I’m using both sides but I tend to ‘roll’ my body a bit to each side when doing so…

Some people say you don't need motivation, just dedication/perspiration. Just do it (weigh food, scan, log) whether you feel like it or not. Sometimes you just have to push through and keep going when not feeling particularly motivated. The motivation is not constant or consistent. It just has to be enough at the beginning…

Things get harder in part because you get older and are not 18 years old anymore, so don't discount that :) However, I realise you feel your weight is now adversely impacting your health. So right now is a very good time to make the changes you know you need to make. Educate yourself and do the research, make sure you…

The ongoing memberships offered by gyms don't appeal to me and I know would get bored and not go. I walk, swim, go to a dance class etc. The classes and pool are prepaid - I buy 10 or 20 classes in advance. This works for me. But I know I would not go to a gym and the money would be wasted. If they had a different pricing…

Do a bit of research on it first. But there are several types. Also if you find you don't like one brand, then try others. Some do not agree with me but others do. It is a really easy to prepare source of protein. I tend to get the firm one and cut it into cubes and add it to soup just before serving or gently heat or…

Also remind yourself that by looking after yourself in this way, you are doing the best thing for your family too!

I agree with @livingleanlivingclean

Also: see under Community - general diet and weight loss help - most helpful posts...(must read). The 2nd post from the bottom has a flowchart in it ‘why I am not losing weight’.

Great idea to use the app! The app makes tracking your food and exercise pretty easy. Suggest you get a food scale if you don’t have one already. Read through the forums - lots of good ideas and approaches. Use what works for you and change your approach if needed. Good luck!

Clarify your reasons and objective to yourself - is it on medical advice or what are you trying to achieve? Do you mean avoid all sugar or added sugars? Read all product labels before purchase. Find out which foods fit into your overall sugar ‘budget’. You may need to re-educate your palate. The veg recipe suggestion above…

No you are quite normal... I have been cooking and adjusting recipes to suit me ... it makes a big difference - balance kjs/cals, enjoyment, nutrition and flavour! You could contact au bon pain and ask them if they can send the info to you.

So far as a triathlon is concerned, I would find the fear of failure quite motivating :)

I rejoined MFP as my weight went up when I wasn't tracking regularly. I have now learnt that lesson. As soon as I reach that goal again, I will make sure to weigh myself weekly but won't need to track the food unless my weight is up. However I don't mind food logging and I think that is useful data too. I also have a…

Looks like the calculation is wrong! Unless they are calculating a 'serve' as 2/3 (or some other proportion) of the whole pudding in which case they should say so. I have a packet of black and white chia seeds. The label states each serving (which I would say is about a tablespoon) is 15g i.e. 288 kj (69 cal) and fat is…

I often use the recipe builder. Call it My Salad. Then because I change the ingredients of a recipe item a bit each time I make it, I edit the recipe which changes the cal/kj per serving for that item a bit. If you leave out the chicken one time, leave the chicken in the recipe and change quantity to 0 grams. Don't delete…

Hi. I've sent a request. My diary is open to friends. I think it is helpful to see what a range of different people are doing and how they go about losing weight and equally importantly, keeping it off in the long term...

I use the powdered Gravox too. Mine is the reduced salt traditional gravy variety. Mixed with water it is 113 kj or 27 cal per serve. I heat it up in the microwave (covered but not sealed to prevent a mess) and put it on takeaway BBQ chicken with the skin removed, and have it with veg I can microwave (e.g. carrot,…

Hi. You can do it. Eat less than you burn. Set your goal. I suggest expanding your goal to include keeping the weight off - there is no point putting it back on later. Acknowledge that making this weight loss effort will take some of your time and energy and set aside that time and energy. Get a food scale and weigh and…

I think you have answered your own question! Just make a medical appointment asap and go. It is always better to find out what the cause or causes might be sooner rather than later.

Well done! Word of warning though. I'm back here for the second time. I stopped tracking and regained some weight. Not a lot. I'm still wearing the same clothes. Still, I needed to do something. Consider a maintenance strategy. Even if it is just weigh yourself weekly once you reach the target

Hi. You can have a look at many MFP members' diaries to see what people eat and how they exercise for ideas. Plenty of diaries are open to all. See under settings if you want to open your diary. (My diary is open to friends so send me an invite if you wish). Food: I try to eat lean protein, plenty of vegetables and (not…

You are getting healthy for the rest of your life, not just your wedding day!

The experiment shows you that you need to keep logging and tracking at this point, that's all. Lesson learned. I had a look at a few days in your food diary and think I can see some reasons why you are 'never full'. Some changes to consider: Add vegetables to your diet e.g. carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower. Eat raw, or…

So helpful reading this! Thank you and everyone who replied to SandraNancy. Some very interesting comments to reflect on.

Just log it and move on. Don't waste any time or energy on worrying about what you have already consumed in the past. It happens. Focus on winning the war (achieving and maintaining a long term healthy weight, exercise, and nutrition), not the battle (one dinner once in a blue moon). Just keep weighing and logging... from…