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@AnnPT77 ...good point about the HIIT problem. I should have been more clear. I only use that when I'm doing kettlebells as part of a fast-paced interval workout in a class or with a trainer. I know it's probably not technically HIIT, but that designation is close enough for my purposes. It might not be for others, though,…

I'm 53, 154 lbs, and doing strength training to recomp. My trainer has me eating 1500 calories daily, @120g protein without eating back exercise calories.

I log them as either Strength Training or HIIT depending on how I'm using them.

I agree with what the others said about people needing time to get used to the new you. I would also add that you may temporarily look a bit gaunt in certain spots while your skin tightens up. (I can't tell from the photo, but you husband will obviously see you IRL) One of my friends secretly thought I'd gotten too thin…

Yes, I totally eat at maintenance when I need to. It's a great strategy for those times when a deficit just isn't going to happen. Not only does it keep you from going off the rails, it's good practice for the time when you reach maintenance weight for real. Then, too, sometimes you just need a mental break from trying to…

What a fabulous perspective you've offered here! Your story is going to inspire many people. You look amazing, and your attitude is fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

That's a fabulous idea @lengrey.

Awesome job!!

I've never done WW, but I normally use my macros to guide my food choices. Making sure I get enough protein tends to help me choose chicken over chips. It also helps me feel more satisfied.

Thanks, all of you for your kind wirds. :blushing:

Somebody posted photos from the ladies brunch I went to this morning. Now I'm in maintenance--thinner and fitter than I've ever been my whole life, but I STILL don't like how I look in most photos. I thought reaching goal weight would change that, but it hasn't. I can leave the house feeling SO cute only to have it TOTALLY…

Life has prevented me from going to the gym today like I'd planned, and I'm crawling the walls. Might as well consider that an NDV because otherwise I'm just restless!! 🤪😉

I didn't realize how much of this journey would be about identity and not weight. That is, I started out with an understanding of who I was that went along with the weight I was and what my body could do at that time. That identity included a lot of unconscious fears and limitations. Lots of "I could never do X" type of…

Awhile back when I first got serious about losing weight and getting fit, my husband took me to a store where serious runners shop. I could barely run far enough on their track for them to check my gait, but with my husband's encouragment, I eventually left with some nifty Alta Torins that cost The Earth!!! I was horrifed…

@springlering62 ...IKR!! I'm still mourning a few of my favorite pieces and keep hoping I'll find a way to make them work.

I didn't realize how much my personal style would change. I always gained weight very proportionally, and I was pretty happy with my style. So I just figured I'd wear the same stuff in smaller sizes. Nope. Even with roughly the same body shape, things just fit and look different than before. Building up muscle impacts…

I love your attitude, and I believe you can succeed.

Th Probably you've already thought of this, but I'll mention in just in case....have you recalculated your MFP goals to reflect your current weight? If not, the problem may be that you've lost down to the maintenance level of your current weight and aren't in deficit anymore. That happened to me a couple of times on my…

What an encouraging thread. I love that you've searched out safe ways to exercise that work for your medical condition.

Great idea for a thread! Here's my simple pleasure today: Morning coffee scritches with Chester the Mighty...

Yes it does! Isn't it exciting?!! I was a total skeptic when I first started MFP. My trainer swore by it, but I had always used Atkins and then gained everything back when I started eating carbs again. So when she said I could eat anything as long as I logged it and stayed in budget, I just did it to humor her. After all,…

Cute rain boots

Wow that's FANTASTIC!!! You have worked so hard for this. Congratulations!! You are such an encouragement.

Wow, that's impressive! You've been a great contributor, too. Yours are some of the posts I always read when I see them.

You've gotten good advice already, so I'll just add this: consider setting your calories to maintence for the next month or so while you get past the sugar cravings. Your body probably needs to relearn how to balance your blood sugar without all the quick sugar hits. That's enough to deal with without adding a calorie…

Today I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Bad sleep, bad mood, felt bloated/old/blah, etc....One of those days you want to hide and can't. Thankfully it's going better now thanks to these NSVs: 1.) I made myself go to the gym anyway. 2.) I discovered a GREAT workout to do on days like this. First I did the 30-minute…

I helped my husband carry a large cherry dresser upstairs. That thing was HEAVY even without tge drawers, but I managed. It felt great that he didn't have to call one of his friends to come over.

Welcome back! I'm not sure what Golo for Life, but I know you can do well with MFP if you log diligently. The information on the forums is so helpful, too.