cwdelaney Member

I log everyday and have an open diary. I know it's easier with support and encouragement and I also need as much support as I can get, so feel free to add me.

Yes!! Good for you!

I live in Victoria BC. It is a beautiful place to live, where are you planning to move?

I love all the comments, from both sides. I am truly not a negative person and I appreciate the supportive advice. I have decided to share my diary, but please only constructive criticism and advice. I am still learning how to log properly, but I do actually weigh everything to the gram and eat almost entirely homemade,…

Yes, we are all human. As I said, I am here for support not negativity or criticism. I have my diary open to friends if you would like to add me. I am very open to insightful advice.

Thank you for this. I will check both.

I am 185ish yes. I mostly have a desk job, with some days more active than others as I'm in the field once or twice a week. I classified myself as sedentary though. I do 30 minute HIIT classes 5 times a week with a 60 minute spin once a week. I walk the dog, chase a 4 year old and maintain a house and garden, solo. I try…

No, which do you recommend?

Thanks so much everyone. I am down 1.5 today from 3 days ago, so the cleanse maybe the reason for the fluctuation. I'm going to stick with the 1430 calorie goal and the daily workouts and see what happens. Thanks again.

I'm not on here to argue or get criticized. I could post a number of health and nutrition -based articles by sources not trying to get my money to subscribe to their program, that describe the metabolism changes that can occur with too low a caloric intake. I am looking for support from this community. I track every…

I will agree to disagree. But it's irrelevant, I'm not experiencing that anymore.

When I refer to starvation mode I mean that my body was conserving calories and energy, reducing my ability to lose weight. This is definitely a real thing, especially when one goes from 2200 calories (before) to 1200, with no transition. I have increased it to 1430 calories and I feel better, just not losing. I am…

Thanks for the tips and advice. I realize that the two scales weigh differently and I weigh about 1.5 pounds lower than I did 5 weeks ago on the old scale. As for this being my maintenance caloric intake, I think that it's already pretty low at 1430 calories and I was at 1200 for a few weeks with no loss, just fatigue and…

I also work from home. I just have a protein shake at lunch and try to have high protein low calorie snacks like hard boiled eggs or hummus and veggies or apples and almond butter for snacks during the day. I'm also doing little 5-10 minute workouts mid-afternoon to keep my energy and focus up. I'm only 5 weeks in and I…

New to MFP and also looking for motivational and supportive friends, please feel free to add me.