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  • I also have lost a total of 30 pounds, I was 238 and am down to 208. I have not had a reduction in pants size either. I do feel like my shirts are a bit looser. It is discouraging. Although others had noticed my weight loss, I did notice myself until a friend of mine showed me a selfie pic that I took a long time ago…
    in Almost down 30, when do I see the difference? Comment by melnthom1 October 2018
  • I was an impulse eater as well and still am if I have not prepared in advance. I set aside a total of 2-3 hours a week (usually 15-30 minutes a day after my son goes to bed) to prepare healthy snacks/breakfasts/lunches throughout the week. I buy large bags of raw nuts, weigh them, and bag them as single servings while…
    in Losing weight in a house full of snacks Comment by melnthom1 October 2018
  • I think a 'cheat day' is OK if you are willing to accept that you may not lose weight that week. Everything is always about planning so plan for your 'cheat day'. If it is on a Saturday, then do an hour of kickboxing (burns almost 1,000 calories) or something else with a high calorie burn to start your day out and ensure…
    in Cheat days Comment by melnthom1 September 2018
  • Hi Susan! I was full tilt on the Paleo diet (a menu based program with a lot of cooking) and lost 12 pounds rather quickly (~2 weeks). All of the preparing and cooking required of the predetermined menu took too much time so I started to eat Paleo on my own, which caused me to get stuck because I was taking in too many…
    in Paleo Comment by melnthom1 September 2018
  • Thank you for your reply. I appreciate you taking the time.
    in Hello!-New to My Fitness Pal Comment by melnthom1 August 2018
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