nancym30 Member

Hi Barb, I’d love to be friends and support each other. I’m 64, and lost 60 pounds 4 1/2 years ago, getting to 150, my goal weight. This past year especially the weight has been creeping back and I’m 25 pounds now over my 150 goal weight. I’m still proud of how much I’ve kept off, but I really do need to turn things back…

I’m thinking of switching to short mini fasts, ie two days week of under 500 calories.

I do. For the past couple of years I’ve been doing longer fasts, ie 5 to 7 days each, two or three times per year. My biggest reason: I belief it’s a good way to let my body repair itself and to build my immune system. I also have wanted the weight loss benefit, which I’ve gotten. I’m not sure whether I’ll keep fasting…

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Happy new year everyone! Thank you Carlsoda for this challenge, it helped. SW 163, CW 159.6 so down 3.4 pounds over the 12 weeks. Went pretty off the rails the last 2 weeks. Then I came to my senses two days ago, and am back on to a very healthy approach. Overall, I am amazed and relieved I am not heavier. I can still zip…

Challenge SW 163; CW 157.8; new GW for end of year 155. Last December I was at my lowest in several decades, having lost nearly 60 pounds. I've kept all but 10 of that off, so I am very happy with that. I bought a warm new coat last year and I refuse to grow out of it. That helps keep me on track, its cold here and I gave…

I'd like to join too, please and thanks! I appreciate the challenge and need to be more active. I'm going for 24 hours in December.

Many hugs to you and pats on the back for all you are doing. Hang in! For me, committing to doing just one thing for me that is pleasurable every day, has helped me in tough times. My list includes going outside, a cup of tea, a call to a friend, candles, cleaning up a space in my house. and remembering to breath. I'm also…

Hurray!! My scale shows I am down 6.2 pounds since starting this 12 week challenge. Carlsoda, thank you! and everyone for posting. I really do better with support. I started here early Oct. at 163 lbs and today I am 156.8! I hope to end the year at 154. In the new year I will get to 145 and maintain. Now I know I can do…

the salsa fit class at the community centre was fun, I actually sweated. and had a one hour walk yesterday, lots of hills. and tracking my food. Most days I am staying within my calories target which is 1200 to 1400 / day. Had a holiday dinner on Saturday and oops, those desserts! but I skipped potatoes, bread and pasta.…

Hi all. Well I am down about 4 pounds since the challenge started, and it is not coming off fast at all, but I am at least maintaining. The good news is I am still using my habit tracker and the myfitnesspal planner / tracker, and I feel more in control and less anxious, therefore less emotional eating to soothe the…

I'm doing well here. :) planning and tracking is key for me! otherwise I feel out of control and sometimes I haven't even eaten that poorly but my anxiety is up. my weight is coming down and I can still zip up my fave new coat. Last night I did celebrate with corn chips etc, but today I am eating light! Best to all of you.

SW: 163 CW: 159.2 GW for EOY: 154 UGW: 145 My goals this week: 1. plan my food every morning, at under 1400 calories, and track it accurately on mfp 2. exercise / movement every day, at least 20 minutes, and track it 3. restrict my eating hours to maximum 9 hours per day 4. take my vitamins every day, including omega-3s 5.…

I sure appreciate this challenge support group, thank you Carlsoda and everyone else who is participating. I had a good day again today. I find my new habit tracking page rewarding in itself, and I feel so much better when I'm not out of control plus beating myself up about it. Also went for a long walk and did a big house…

Hi all, I'm having much better days this week. Am doing detailed habit tracking (planning, each meal and snack, moving, etc) and colouring in with lovely colours - a teeny little reward just looking at what positive steps I am taking. Tonight will be a small challenge going out with a friend, so will have 1 glass of wine…

Hello all, I am back after a rather rough bingey week. Went on a road trip, then halloween candy was out of control last night. The good news is I'm back on track. I know why this is important to me. Afraid to get on the scale but will do so tomorrow. Quote to remember: Our body hears what our mind thinks. Other good news,…

Seems like we are a small group but maybe others will join. I have loved the ideal protein program, especially the clinic staff at Vital Body. However, I am now struggling to keep it off. Need to go back on phase 1. How are others doing?

Hi everyone, today I ate a big dinner and then four cookies. And I feel pretty good about it. For two weeks I've been at about 1200 calories, and tracking absolutely everything, which is real progress for me. :) Tomorrow I'm back to no cookies. The main thing is I need to eat more veggies, I've been really good about this…

Sending you a hug. Good for you for acknowledging it. I've had my ups and downs over the days, weeks, months, years :smile: Just keeping at it. I'm very thankful for being able to track on myfitnesspal, and this group's support. I'm sure that paying attention, planning, tracking, and keeping going, set by step, is the way.…

Brenda, can you tell us more about your OMAD eating: how often do you use it, what is it, how much / when do you eat? I'd appreciate it. I lost 58 pounds one year ago, maintained really well for 8 months, then started climbing slowly to an extra 15 pounds. I'm taking that off now, am down 5 since starting MFP about two…

CSW 163, CW: 159, EOY GW: 153. Actions I'm committing to: keep planning and tracking all food in MFP, consume all calories within 10 hour window daily, keep calories under 1400 calories daily except one indulgence day / week exercise - 30 minute walks or alternative activity, 4 xs week or more. I'm working on the Beck Diet…

Good morning! Success: I'm down five pounds since starting this challenge last week. Very happy and relieved as I'd been climbing slowly but steadily for several months. Thank you to everyone for being in the challenge, I find your postings very helpful and encouraging. I'm new to MFP and am enjoying tracking my food and…

These "nonsense" comments seem mean. I don't shake my head at his post, at all. I liked it. I think he's talking about his own experience, why not? others do. And I believe one can be addicted to carbs. I certainlly was.

so I'm averaging 1200 calories / day eating healthy -- lots of veggies, very little junk, lots of water, usually taking in 60-70 g carbs, 80-90 g protein, 50-60 g fat. I'm 61, 5'4"..... hoping to lose 1 pound week. I'm not that active but am planning to add 30 minutes brisk walking most days. Am eating within a 9 hour…

Thanks Carlsoda for starting this challenge, and the inspirational quote! You completely rock!! I'm off to a great start on this challenge. For substituting behaviours, i.e. walk instead of eat, a good one for me is to quickly clean / dejunk or do a small garden job, even just for a few minutes. Or have a cup of tea. I'm…

Thank you, I'm in, and need this! CW: 163 GW for EOY: 150 UGW: 145 My goal this week: 1. Track my food accurately, every day, on myfitnesspal 2. exercise / movement every day, at least 20 minutes, and track it 3. restrict my eating hours to maximum 10 hours per day

Hello, I'm Nancy, age 61, living in Vancouver BC. I've been on IP since May 2017. I lost 58 pounds over 6 months, and maintained for 8 months on phase 4. In the past four months, I've been slipping, and 15 pounds have crept back. I am determined to take it back off, and maybe another 5 as well. I use several IP products…