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As mentioned above, it can take some time for the scale to reflect the changes you're making, especially if you're not yet in a routine. A couple things to watch out for: - Not saying this one is you, but this one gets me pretty much every time I start a new habit. Expecting consistent results when you're not consistent…

I went cold turkey off Coke about a year ago. As mentioned by @TracyL963, knowing what craving the drink is satisfying can help find a more effective substitute. For me it was the carbonation. I have a Soda Stream, so now I just drink carbonated water (ice cold with crushed mint leaves from my garden if I want to get…

I think it's always helpful to have a couple outfits that fit you well at your current weight. Shopping thrift stores can be a great way to save money, but if you're not someone who enjoys shopping (I don't particularly) or are looking for something specific, then online shopping can be great. I always check the return…

Checking in after a week out of my routine. I'm up a few pounds, which puts me back in the 160's but know some of that is water weight that will resolve in the next few days/week. The progress I feel I've made in the past few months is that these times when I am thrown out of my routine and find myself overeating remind me…

@Fitness220Gal Well done on having the courage to post this. It sounds like you are identifying the mental blocks that are keeping you from getting started or staying on track. I think that's the true key to starting a sustainable journey. Once you understand what things you will tell yourself that will keep you from your…

I'm also 48 and want to let you know that you can do this. I'm 70lbs down since April 1st of last year. When people ask how I did it, I say "I focused on a healthier me in 2023". I chose the word "healthier" intentionally. I definitely wanted to be thinner, but not at the cost of my physical, mental, or emotional health. I…

Hi @maryrunnells. I'm 48 and hope to continue to not feel (or act) my age well beyond where you're at now. :) AnnPT77 has given some great insight. I wanted to second her observation that 30 lbs in 6 months could be an aggressive target, especially if you don't have a lot of weight to lose. I actually don't have a problem…

I mix PB Fit Peanut Butter protein powder into my greek yogurt (I use the non-fat Kirkland brand) and either a little bit of granola or some mini chocolate chips. I use 32 g protein powder to 75 g yogurt, so I need to thin it with water a little to use as an apple dip. This morning I used just the protein powder/yogurt mix…

Exercise is not required for weight loss, but a calorie deficit is. A couple things that could be happening: -If you are a woman who menstruates, water retention due to hormones could be masking your weight loss. If you see no loss in a full menstrual cycle then you can rule this one out. -You may not be in a calorie…

@kshama2001 I usually brine overnight to 12 hours. I've brined in my mudroom sink or in the garage in the winter. If it's in the garage in the winter, I don't feel the need to check as often and generally don't have to add ice. If it's in my mudroom sink (I usually put a 5 gallon bucket in the sink, lined with a plastic…

I can definitely relate to not feeling comfortable in the body you're in. I can definitely relate to just wanting the weight to be gone and to be able to move on with my life. I can also relate to feeling that I couldn't be fully happy until my outside reflected my inside. Here's what I've learned: - I make far more…

@Hattush7694 I'm a numbers person, so here we go with numbers: Fast was started "In January", so for worst case let's say January 1st. Lasted 21 days, so let's say it ended January 22nd. 25lbs were lost during fast. Starting weight = x Weight at end of fast = x-25 It has been 6.5 weeks (max) since fast ended. Weight gained…

Agreed that it will be nearly impossible to get a good estimate. The good news is that it shouldn’t matter much unless that level of uncertainty exists for a large percentage of your foods on a regular basis. I think the suggestion to put in the calories for the full roll is a good conservative approach. In the future, you…

Probably too late for this turkey, but I don't swap water out because I defrost my turkey in brining solution. It also helps with faster thawing because the turkey isn't in a plastic bag where the inside is insulated from the thawing effects of the brining solution. I am careful to keep the temp of the water in the safe…

As mentioned above, if you're a woman who still has a menstral cycle then you may need to give it a couple more weeks so you can compare to the same point in two cycles. It may also be helpful to clarify what you mean by "no weight change". Are you literally seeing the same weight on the scale each time you weigh? If so,…

@serpilchiba336 My advice is to you is to rely on the professional help you are getting and take any advice you get here in the context of it being kindly offered, but potentially not the right advice for you. I agree that it might be helpful for you to show this thread to the people who are helping you to deal with your…

Stats- Beginning weight 01 April 2023 - 228 Current weight - 159.6 Target weight - 138-148 (BMI below 25 but sustainable) My weight loss has drastically slowed since New Year's, but I still feel like I'm making really good progress. Instead of body weight, I'm shedding mental weight. I'm making peace with the idea of it…

I'm not technically low carb, but have definitely lowered carbs as part of this journey. If that's an approach you'd like to take, I'd suggest focusing less on lowering carbs than on increasing other nutrients. I focus on getting >25g fiber and >100g protein per day while staying within my calorie target (1600 + exercise).…

There are LOTS of complications, as mentioned in the posts above. My experience: Started in April of last year with a sedentary activity setting and ate back all of my exercise calories (as estimated by my Apple Watch). I started an exercise session when I was doing "intentional" exercise, such as going for a walk, but…

There are a few different approaches you can take: - Not sure if this works for FitBit, but my Apple Watch sends a calorie adjustment to MFP daily that gets added to the intentional exercise sessions I record via the workout option on my watch. If FitBit does the same, that would take into account your cleaning session. -…

I use a Bluetooth headphone headband with a playlist of podcasts that are interesting enough to keep me from following my own thought (worry) paths but boring enough for me to fall asleep to.

Your doctor may have already told you this, but vitamin C helps with absorption of iron. If your supplement isn't raising your iron levels enough, it's worth making sure you take it with some vitamin C containing juice or food.

Great advice by @Lietchi. I think it would be helpful to know that it is about junk food that brings you back to it after a week or two. Is it that it is faster/easier to get/prepare? Is it the taste? Is it the habit? Is it a form of celebration/comfort for you and/or your family? I agree that drastic changes are harder to…

It absolutely is demoralizing to not see results when you have made such drastic changes and know that you SHOULD be seeing progress. Those feelings are absolutely justified. The question I have asked myself when I’ve been in a similar position is “if I weren’t focused on losing weight, what would I change?” My goal has…

You can use ounces or grams. I tend to use grams because they are a bit more precise on my scale. 28g = 1 oz and my scale only goes to 0.1 oz increments, so I get a little more precision out of grams than ounces. I also tend to use grams because more of the food entries or labels I use seem to have grams as a weight…

Wasn't working the long shifts, but commuting with young kids I would fit an exercise session in during my lunch break (my workplace had a gym and showers, but a walk outside worked if I didn't want to get too sweaty) or include some outdoor play and/or walk as my time with kids once I got home. Is your job an active job…

I agree with @ddsb1111 that it's great to have weight goals, but more important to set goals around the actions that will get you to that goal weight. One thing I've learned is that I do not have a whole lot of control over what the scale reads from day to day, or even week to week, but by being consistent in my healthy…

A1C levels in the pre-diabetic range was my wake up call (had already been on meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol for several years) to pursue my health. I was 228 lbs and mostly sedentary. I started walking and using MFP to track calories. I cut out full sugar drinks and eventually started prioritizing hitting my…

Hangry posting is my new favorite phrase. :) My first foray into weight loss was 20 years ago with Myfooddairy.com. It was pretty much equivalent to MFP, but not app based. The calorie logging was great, but the biggest benefit for me was the forum. It was relatively small, so I felt like I got to know most of the people…

For weight loss, the most impact will be had by finding the right number of calories. Tracking macros (fat, protein, carbs) is more about overall nutrition and sustainability. My recommendation is to start with focusing on the total calorie goal and only worry about the macros if the "right" number of calories leaves you…