JMcGee2018 Member

Jan 20 (Day 1) - 6.05 hours Jan 21 (Day 2) - 7.43 hours 446/1200 min (goal of 20 hours due to late start)

You can add me too. I'm new to this but have an open diary for additional accountability. Still logged the Chinese buffet the other night though x_x

At home, spend more time doing housework. Laundry, sweeping, vacuuming, hand washing dishes instead of using the dishwasher, etc. all involve moving. At work, see if you can get a standing desk, otherwise as people have said above, set an hourly timer to get up and walk around a bit.

Add me if you want. I check in daily, love to post and encourage others, and can definitely commiserate with anyone who struggles with staying active during the cold winters.

Feel free to add me. 28 f with 40+ pounds to lose. I'm looking for like-minded people who know the weight loss struggle. My fiancé is very supportive but never had to worry about his weight :/

I'm Jordyn, 28 and newly engaged. I used to be overweight at 160 pounds for years, but peaked at 174 after the holidays and now want to get down to 130 by next year for my wedding. Would love some friends on here to share this journey with.

Starting late so goal: 20 hours Day 21: 363 minutes = 6.05 hours Remaining: 13.95 hours

I love my Mirena and had no weight changes with it (wasn't trying for any). The only downside is irregular periods, if you have any at all, so bloating or cravings from TOM can be difficult to predict. But since for me it's more like 2x/year a few days of bloating and eating way too much pizza didn't make a difference.

I wonder if a month or two of maintenance while working on body recomposition might benefit you. You're now at a healthy bmi, with your main concern being how your body carries the weight, so focusing on strength training and toning while giving your body maintenance calories might both satiate your hungry and also give…

I sync Map My Walk with MFP and then don't need to worry about it. I don't burn as much as I'd like per mile, but it's an easy exercise that I enjoy and one that I never have to worry about how to log. I walk at about a 17 min/mile pace right now since half the sidewalks are slippery with snow, but in the summer I average…

Without a hardcore weightlifting regimine, it seems unlikely to be muscle, so the only thing I can think of is possibly visceral fat? But that would be a lot of visceral fat without any visible subcutaneous so that doesn't make sense to me either. I would talk to your doctor but not worry about it too much. If you want to…

Whenever you're hungry. I typically go for a walk before I prepare dinner, so end up eating 30 minutes to an hour after my walk. I might eat a few grams of nuts if I'm hungry sooner, though.

This. The more you have to lose, the faster you can safely lose it. Losing that last 5 pounds in only a month will be hard. Losing another 1 or 2 this month might not be so hard, so keep up the momentum as long as you can.

I developed migraine in my early 20s. Like yours, mine was a variant called a silent migraine, which was painless but somewhat distorted my vision and would give me a sort of "out of body" feeling for hours. With the help of a fellow migraine sufferer, I found out that I really only get them when my electrolytes are out of…

It's definitely possible to eat that much over maintenance. If she started drinking soda or other soft drinks instead of water and is now eating a lot of takeout, like Chinese foods with all the sweet sauces, she could be eating over 1000 calories in just that one meal. However, I think it's more likely that while she is…

Use whole eggs. They are better for you because of the vitamins and minerals, and new studies show that they don't negatively affect cholesterol levels.

HypERthyroidism leads to significant weight loss. HypOthyroidism, which OP says she has, can lead to fatigue and weight gain. I know because I was tested for that reason, plus a family history. Turns out I just eat poorly lol.

I just use the timer on my phone.

If you forget your thyroid medication your metabolism will slow and you will need a much higher deficit to lose weight. Get back to taking your medication on a regular schedule (same time every day, set an alarm if you need to) and that should help a lot.

I like planks. It might not work everything (although side planks help accomplish that) but I've found them to be better for my back and neck than any other ab exercise. And lifting is great too, but I like to do something ab specific as well as lift on my non-cardio days.

Editing I can handle. It just seems strange to be measuring things like the amount of celery in the souo when the calorie difference is negligible. Meat, legumes, and potatoes I would obviously measure out each time.

Put a tablespoon of coconut oil in your morning coffee or tea. Nice subtle flavor, healthy fat, and a good amount of calories.

One way to handle cheat days is to look at the deficit you need WEEKLY to lose weight. 4 pounds a week is too aggressive, but if you wanted to lose 2 a week you would need a deficit of 7k calories per week, which ends up being 1000 per day. If you know you'll need a cheat day, try to make your deficits on not cheat days…

If OP recently gave birth it could be due to that and not the keto. Hair loss isn't unheard of postpartum. However, I'd suggest having bloodwork done to make sure you're not missing any essential nutrients. Also, I'm not sure keto is a good diet for breastfeeding.

You're asking how to get enough calories, instead of how to avoid getting to many? Nuts, veggies with humus, and protein bars are all healthy snacks which will also give you a protein boost. Protein shakes and green smoothies are another good option.

If your bowel movements are less frequent, the problem is probably right there. Drink more water to help with that. 2 liters might seem like a lot, but if you're still thirsty at night then it isn't enough.

Definitely not in starvation mode as it is a myth and if her calories were too low her milk would dry up before anything else. I'm guessing there's a problem with not logging calories accurately. Low carb won't make you lose weight if you're taking in too many calories total.

I eat mine back depending on hunger. If I'm still hungry after dinner and I burned some calories working out, I'll eat. If I'm not hungry I won't eat and just take the extra deficit. Don't starve yourself for that extra deficit, though.

I'd start with the basics: push-ups for arms and chest; lunges, bridges, and squats for butt and legs; planks for your stomach. No exercise can target your love handles, that's all about losing fat, so add in some walking or running for cardio to increase your CO.

You could melt some coconut oil into your coffee or green tea, too, to boost satiety and add some healthy fat to your diet.