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In the end for the loss to stick lifestyle changes are required. Making them all at once is a bad idea, small, consistent changes make a huge difference over time. Set realistic goals! We're not all on "The Biggest Loser" and seeing double digit losses each week is not realistic. Most people doing it the "right" way will…

So after tracking it for a week eating 1500 calories +/- 50 the 5 week projection changed by less than a pound. I have exercise calories OFF, and with it on I find it will give you much more varied numbers.

STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): Jul 2023 - 235lbs YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 214 lbs. YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 194 lbs. - lose 20 lbs. October 2: 214 October 9: 211 October 16: 211 October 23: 209 October 30: 207 October Goal: 208 lbs October Actual: 207 lbs October Loss:…

I also have a bad sweet tooth, I've found that if I'm consistantly working out, and drinking a good amount of water (64oz+), and getting enough fiber (roasted veggies are my go to) my cravings just aren't there.

I never really did strength training either, I go to our local YMCA. They have a really nice strength training machine set called egym. It takes all the thought out of it for you, makes it pretty easy to just get it in. My thoughts here as both my Mother-in-Law and I have had to actually add calories to lose weight is as a…

Good luck! Food is the hardest part. Smaller portions, better choices.

I've added you as a friend. It sounds like you may be eating too few calories for your weight/activity. Not that you won't lose weight like that, but your body can do some strange things when you go too far into the hole on calories. (you tend to retain more water weight for one) For context, I'm 42 max weight was 235(209…

I love comfort foods and have found abstinence is a bad plan for me. I either find a lower calorie version, or just make the normal but control portions. This can be a little bit frustrating as its just good food and you want more. I supplement with a good salad or my favorite snack/side of air fryer veggies. I usually use…

I loved running at one point. I'll probably get back there once I drop more weight. Trying to do the 10mi runs like I did a decade ago at 50+ lbs more is not nice to my knees. My cardio is mostly high incline treadmill walking or elliptical. But yeah definitely just find something enjoyable.

Added. Look forward to tracking with you.

Welcome Back. Sent you a friend request.

Good morning. I'm (Somewhat)recently back at it. Always looking for more friends to help along the way. Stick to it and you'll get the weight off. Good luck.

I have issues with it sometimes too. Add some friends here for encouragement, and maybe work into your plan some of the foods you want, but abstain from. I find I do a lot better if I'm not abstaining from eating the foods I love because of a diet. I try to just eat smaller portions of those foods and if I'm still hungry…

So I've never been a weights person, but my 2 achievements I've stuck to is running a half marathon averaging a 9min mile, and running 1.5mi in 7:30. While I enjoyed it at the time I really have no desire to repeat either so I'm doing the other end now and hitting the weights.

You go! That's some awesome progress.

Great job at least recognizing where you went off track. I find I need to work those "treats" and such in. I have 3 kids at home and while me and my partner cook most nights, we occasionally have pizza or burgers. I just try and plan for that, or I will partake but only grab one slice and then eat some roasted…

I find that if you turn the exercise addition off on MFP you get much closer results. When it sees the large delta at the end of the day due to added exercise (I don't eat my exercise cals back) it will calculate a much larger weight loss. Mine typically are somewhere in the range of 8-10lbs from where I was at my last…

STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): Jul 2023 - 235lbs YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 214 lbs. YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 194 lbs. - lose 20 lbs. October 2: 214 October 9: 211 October 16: 211 October 23: 209 October 30: October Goal: 208 lbs October Actual: October Loss: 5 Weight…

On menu click on "Find Members" then put their user name in the box (May have to do it twice) when their profile comes up click on "Add as a friend"

Make one change a week you can stick to. Start with smaller portions or initially just understanding that you're eating due to emotions. Once you acknowledge that you can then move to change it. It won't be easy, but you'll get there. Drink water, go work out/walk instead of eating. Lots of things to distract you for a bit…

Everyone loses weight differently, just keep it up and you'll get there.

Mine is being under 200 by the end of the year. That'll be big for me since I haven't been under 200 for about 7 years now.

Exactly what Riley said. You can't spot reduce, this is something that is pushed all over but isn't a thing. Your body will lose fat where it wants, and its different for each person just like where you deposit fat. Sucks, but keep at it. Cardio is really good for overall weight loss, make sure you're mixing your strength…

Hi Beth, I'm Shaun. I have 2 teen boys and am 25lbs into my 70lb weight loss. I shot you a friend request.

Good for you getting back to it. I found that making a small change every couple weeks makes it so much easier to manage and build the habits to keep you on track long term. Good luck!

The diet thing is difficult, the self control is usually the hardest thing to figure out. For me I decided I just needed to understand that I'd hit the "F-it" button more than not. So to compensate I checked my portions and ate much less of whatever the craving was, but then supplemented the rest of the meal with good…

I'm always looking for more friends. Have about 45lbs to go.

So, what I would say is you can do whatever workout program you see. When doing them you DON'T have to do all the reps that are done. You can also modify the exercises to make them doable for you. Like push-ups can be done from your knees, or if that's not doable you can lean against a wall and push out. The goal is to…

Completely agree. I also think actual medical advice from a forum is a bad idea. I like to share what has worked for me and things I've noticed personally, but in the end its all opinions. The nature of weight loss varies so much from person to person as well it makes it very difficult to do anything other than share what…

Awesome! Make any changes this time around to make sure you stick to it for the long run?