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Hmmm copy editing sounds interesting, I will have to add that to my list of things to research. Worried about military positions as I really can't move. My husband is civilian DoD employee and has a great job, we aren't uprooting any time soon. Definitely couldn't be a social worker or paramedic. My anxiety wouldn't be…

So I will say thank you for being the first responder to actually answer my original request =P I can relate with not liking responsibility or having as much ambition!

I think the current plan is to sell to another business owner. While I am on the corporate tier I am too low to be kept on if sold. Or it may straight up close if she can't sell it. I am also not high up enough to be included in plans, all I know is what I overhear when I walk by their offices. Real talk - my husband is…

I am not a risk taker either, which is why trying to jump start this is so hard =P But even if I stay in my nice comfortable rut it is likely going in 2 years sooooo best to use this time to grow towards something new. I doubt I could make a living as a fitness instructor either, and you are spot on with schedule. However…

Sigh, after the heck project I've been doing for work the last two hours I am so tempted =P

Current job is accountant, work for a government contractor in USA. I dislike the contracting industry in general, and have no interest in continuing accounting career, and don't want 30+ more years of entry level bookkeeping. I jumped to accounting when my first degree did not land a job, and I had loans to pay. I have…

Currently I work out 20 mins a day M-F, but once i'm recovered from an injury I'll be going back up to 20-45 mins a day depending on length of workout video. I also walk 3-5 miles on Sat/Sun, which is about 1-1.5 hours. I work out at home, and walk around my neighborhood. Luckily we have plenty of sidewalks so it is a safe…

Well now I look up to you! I can barely run (was starting to practice before I broke my foot, gotta re-start from scratch early next year). I have never worked for myself and not sure I ever could without taking on too much anxiety. Can relate to the student loans though, felt so great to pay those off! Weightloss isn't a…

First of all, huge *HUGS* for reaching out =) I have not dealt with this from a fat/thin standpoint, but I did from a weak/strong standpoint. I pushed through mostly by taking everything one day at a time and telling myself that I was worth this change. Reminding myself that everything is a process, you don't get to the…

I core mine because I was always taught that I couldn't eat the center (by my English parents). I also don't like the pressure of biting into an apple from the outside so I just prefer to use the corer/slicer tool.

I need to start grabbing the cheese cubes, I love cheese and never think to do this!

I agree with what Dogmon and Lietchi have both said, those both align with what I have experienced. You say that you have a "checklist of everything I need to do", could you be trying to change too much too fast? I built up my checklist over time, once one thing no longer felt like work I added something else. Now my list…

Further thought: I keep my work snacks in a drawer I rarely open during daily business. That way they aren't readily available or in eyesight, and I only eat them when i'm actually hungry (not bored/frustrated/etc). Another idea: Greek yogurt. I personally like the "Light & Fit", but Oikos is pretty good too.

Carrots Harvestsnap pea crisps Kettlecorn Apple (I keep a corer at work in the breakroom) Protein shake (I take a sip every time I finish an email or a short task, keeps me from chugging) Grapes For each of these I take one serving with me, so I can only eat what I have available. If we have general office snacks I just…

I'm 5'3". Goal weight was 125, I have surpassed that and now hover between 120-123. I'm happy with how this looks, don't want to go under 120. Currently working on recomp to tone up the soft areas.

When you do get there (likely last 5-10 lbs before goal) you can tackle it like you did the rest of the journey. Pick one macro to prioritize, and work on hitting that as a habit. Once that becomes easy enough, pick a second. Then a third, etc. My order was protein, fat, fiber, carbs.

I agree calories are king for majority of weight loss. I only started macro tracking this year and it helps with toning and strength goals. Macro tracking is what got me to lose the last 5 lbs to goal weight that I had plateaued at for months before changing my methods. I would recommend people just starting out on weight…

I have this happen too, although I was given percentage instead of actual numbers from my nutrition coach. The fix for me was to pre-log my planned meals for the day, then play around with it to try to hit both. If I ate super healthy I could hit all macros and be 300 calories under net goal. So instead I swap out things…

So verdict is: -Don't track sugar on MFP. Instead focus on Protein, Fat, Carbs, Fiber, Sodium. If you eat healthy options and hit your goals on all of those the sugar is unlikely to be an issue - Do not eat calories just to fill up. Pre-log (I already do) your food for the day and play with portion sizes to hit each macro…

Not have chocolate for dessert.

I've lost about 7 lbs since everything went down in March. Mostly due to not going out to eat each week, and maintaining healthy habits in the house, avoiding reverting to comfort snacks etc. My gym is doing virtual workouts over zoom, so I've been able to keep up with my fitness routine.

It also wouldn't turn red if I set it to a higher number that accounts for "natural" sugar and added sugar. My sugar tracking only started the last few months, after my gym did a week with no added sugar. I have tried to maintain since then but I'm struggling. Talking to nutritionist today to see if the struggle is worth…

I'm stuggling with this exact same question! I am trying to schedule a zoom with my nutrition instructor about it, will let you know what they say. For the last month I have been tracking sugar (set to 30g), fat, protein, fiber, and sodium. I rarely have room in my diet these days for sweets, as the fat macro stops large…

Also, to address the unhealthy foods being in the house: 1. If it isn't yours don't eat it. If the in-laws bought it consider it theirs and go back to roommate rules 2. If you eat less of it and leave it for family members that want it, you won't have to buy it as frequently because it will last longer. Think of the…

Have to agree with CMriverside. At the end of the day what goes into your body is your responsibility. Having said that you don't have to make all the changes at once, you can start gradually and be forgiving when you fall off the wagon for a meal. Steps I took (didn't start next step until first one was enough of a…

Can't speak for all masks, I use a cloth one. The cloth ones do not one-size-fit all. I have to use a paperclip to loop the elastic behind my head, perched on my ponytail to keep from falling down. I did just get some with toggles though, to tighten or shrink as needed. Got the same one for husband and I, he doesn't need…

I have been letting myself enjoy my gaming time, instead of feeling guilty about it (monopolizing the tv, playing solo person game so not doing a thing with hubby, etc).

Not weird. I used to not do it before i got serious on macros. I eat light enough that I could log as i went and not have to worry about going over. Just got harder the more I started tracking =) Also helps me to make sure i don't sneak snacks. If i know i'm borderline on calories or macro I find it easier to avoid that…

Same reasoning for me. I usually have spare calories left over, but I have to be very careful if I want to hit all macros and stay under calorie. Pre-logging is easy enough for me as I usually have the same thing for meals for a week at a time, and I'm disciplined in measuring to the logged amount (If I log 3oz chicken for…

Keep it up Lietchi! That is amazing!! And yes doing any workout while on our periods is a double win! This week has been a roller-coaster for me. Trying to focus on mental health as I caught myself devolving back into bad habits an I don't want to be that person again (mentally, nutrition is on track). So as part of that I…