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I try to eat some of these things every week. I usually have a piece of pie, or some cookies, or a glass of wine, or a bowl of gelato, most days. I'll have a piece of pizza instead of three, which is something I can do now without feeling miserable because I've been practicing feeling happy about it for months now. It's a…

I started losing weight more predictably after I started using a food scale to weigh what I was eating. Just sayin'.

I try not to feel deprived. So every day I eat a piece of pie or a couple cookies, or drink a glass of wine. It's not for everyone, I guess it triggers overeating for some people, but I just try to make sure I am not boring myself with an unending river of broccoli. When I do overdo it, I just make sure I have fun while…

OK. Are you logging in your 40 minutes of walking exercise? That will give you some additional calories to eat. You should be eating them. You've earned them. You can eat them and you will still lose weight, that's how MFP works. So go ahead and have a piece of toast with some mashed avocado on there, or a banana, or some…

I log the good days and the bad days. It's a diary I can review every so often to see what works. Maybe I'll see that I eat more when I feel sad. Then I decide to take a different tack. Maybe when I feel upset, I'll put on my walking shoes and take a walk for 30 minutes. That's a half hour of not snacking. Win!

I think running an hour is about average. You may lose weight. You won't get "skinny fat", whatever the heck that is. Most runners I know have nicely developed butts, thighs and calves. They seem to be height-weight proportionate. I haven't seen all of them naked, so I don't know for sure, but they look fit. If you hate…

I don't think you're ready for skin removal. Just my opinion. I will say that the weekend junk food leading to an 8 pound bloat is probably due to salt retention, which I am guessing flushes away in a day or two. Be sure to drink a bunch of water during the weekend and you should be able to keep that bloat down to 3 pounds!

I have lots of unflattering pictures of myself, for sure. One family photo especially bugs me, since my sister-in-law framed it and it sits on her mantle for everyone to see all the time. Ugh! See that profile photo of me? I used that one on the left (taken at a family picnic) as a motivator. The one on the right is at…

Yeah, that darn food scale. I found that eyeballing serving sizes just wasn't accurate enough. Once I was diligent about the food scale, I started losing that last 10 pounds.

I'd recommend adding in a couple of healthy fats to add a few more calories to your diet. Avocado, almonds or whatever nuts you like, cheese or peanut butter on one slice of multi-grain bread. I found I lost weight even though I ate some bread and exceeded my daily carb allowance by a little. MFP recommends that men eat no…

You've got a great goal! I found I had more energy and wasn't tired all the time once I resumed exercising. I started with taking a 20 to 30 minute walk most days of the week. If you're working outside the home, you can probably fit that in as a de-stresser before you make dinner. If you aren't working, you can do this…

I suffered a bulging disc and was pretty much an unhappy camper in pain for a year. The helpful things for me were (1) going to a physical therapist, (2) learning no-impact stretching exercises, and (3) losing the excess weight. I spent some time laying on my stomach to keep my spine stable (you may need to lay down on…

Keep at it. Maybe your logging isn't as accurate as you think it is. Buy a food scale (pretty inexpensive) and start weighing your portions. Drink more water. Take a walk. Eat back 50% of the calories you earn by exercising. You may see progress over the next two weeks. Keep at it!

I completely relate! I was running, bicycling, and going to Zumba classes and made it to my goal weight. But from February through April I couldn't exercise at all after hurting my back when I fell down a flight of stairs. (Ouch!). Resumed exercise, felt great! Then in on August 30 I broke my toe. (Ouch!) Still using a…

Your body shape is going to change as you lose weight. For me, my arms thinned out first, then my stomach and back fat. So enter your goal weight, rate of desired loss, and your height and gender into MFP so you'll know your calorie goals. Then, hit those goals every day if you can. You will lose weight, and that's how you…

I set my ultimate goal to set up MFP daily calorie limit. But along the way, I'd basically do a happy dance when I reached my mini-progress-goals. That is, every 5 pounds I lost, I'd reward myself with a new shirt from a thrift ship, new running shoes or exercise clothes. I like your idea of breaking down your goals into…

Lookin' great!

I lost 20 pounds and didn't see a difference, either. I complained to my sister who said, "You totally have body dysmorphia!" Well, I don't have dysmorphia but her point was that weight loss is slow and it's hard to see the progress because the change is so subtle from day to day. She took me shopping for new clothes. My…

Add in some higher calorie snacks. An ounce of cheese, a small handful of almonds, half an avocado, etc. You'll be more likely to hit your net calorie goal and you won't feel overly full.

Knitting. Sewing quilts and garments. Acrylic pour painting. Going outside for a walk alone or with a friend (which is a low impact exercise and I feel happier after fresh air).

For me, it was my knees when I was laying down on my side. It hurt to have them one on top of the other. I ended up sometimes having a pillow between my knees while in bed. Basically I got used to it. And slept on my back and stomach more often! I don't have any tips for when one develops a bony butt. Sorry. It'd be…

Log the alcohol into MFP. In the meantime, you might consider eating back about 50% of your earned exercise calories. MFP suggests women eat no less than 1200 calories a day. Maybe add in an ounce of cheese, a small handful of almonds, or half an avocado to get your calories up. You'll still lose weight if you stay in a…

Reach your 240 goal and reassess. If you're not happy with stopping there, think about losing to the 200 pound mark. Then reassess. You may find you are okay with 200 pounds (and wow! losing 65 pounds is an awesome accomplishment when you get there!). For me, the key was finding the ideal balance between weight and my…

Right before bedtime, give your kiddo a bowl of oatmeal with a little brown sugar on top. It should keep his hunger at bay through the night. Or maybe a small portion of macaroni and cheese. Or a small chunk of cheddar cheese and apple slices. Pop Tarts aren't filling enough. You can join in with this food, if it fits in…

Here's a list of high protein foods: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321522.php I refer to a list like this and then search online for "high protein low calorie easy recipes". Then I scroll through until I find something I like. Without a recipe, I'm a big believer in scrambled eggs with a little grated cheddar…

Just a head's up: MFP's minimum calorie intake for a man trying to lose weight is 1500 per day. Don't go below that amount for the sake of your health. By the way, congratulations on your sustained weight loss progress so far. You're doing great!

Believe me, a therapist is used to talking with people who are anxious and depressed when there's absolutely no external cause. If you are depressed for "no reason", you have a mental health issue. I found it helpful to be honest with my doctor about everything (especially crying jags when there's nothing wrong you can put…

I always used my Garmin for keeping track of steps walked or run or Zumba'd. Then I'd check MFP for calories burned for those activities. For Apple Watch at least, you can search "how to calibrate Apple Watch for calorie burn" and there are websites that walk you through it.

Those last 5-10 pounds seem to be the most challenging to lose, at least they were for me. I just decided to accept that and be happy I wasn't actively gaining weight. Finally, I started losing about half a pound a week, which was encouraging. I warn you, don't go below the 1200 calories a day. That is the absolute minimum…

A well-fitting pair of jeans is such a confidence booster! Plus, you can see your progress and you look more slim. Congrats on your success!