yuckidah Member

Hi. Have a look here ...... http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10316598/40-with-40-to-lose/p1

Hi from New Zealand. I'm 44 with 2 kids (24 & 15 - only the youngest at home). 3 yrs ago I lost 50+lbs on here then life got in the way & I was a bit slack with tracking. I've kept most of it off but would like to lose more as I never quite got to goal last time, so here I am again :smile:

I've been on Doxy for more than 2yrs & haven't had any side-effects (that I know of) or noticed it causing weight gain. Would love to know if it does though.

4L of water literally weighs 4kgs :smile: Keep drinking & try to stop worrying. Take things sloooooooowly. I've been on this 'journey' for 21mths now and i still haven't reached the end (I know I never will as it's a forever commitment) but I sure as hell feel a heck of a lot better than I did 2yrs ago. I've also been…

Often/usually none at all. It's something I've always struggled with.

Rubbish. Unless of course our TDEE's are under 1200 which would mean we're not only extremely unlucky but we're also incredibly rare!

Hi - just wondering how you went about finding a suitable company? Would you be happy to tell me their name? Thanks

Over 5 months since I've lost any weight so I'm hoping somebody gives you an answer that helps me out of this awful plateau as well!

I'm a tummy sleeper - I use a tri-pillow

Voila

Yep. I have finally come to believe that this ^ is absolutely true! Has taken 18 months to accept it though, lol.

Realised that when I can see my reflection in store windows I don't feel disgusted anymore.

By remembering how *kitten* I felt before

Log everything Weigh/measure everything No cheating (unless it fits within your cals) Don't over think things - I did it with no exercise, diet is 80% of the battle, worry about the rest later (unless you enjoy it) Don't tell yourself you can't have something, just have a teeny bit (& log it) Don't give up your favourite…

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I think I need to test this theory but I just can't seem to 'let' myself do it. I've been stuck for 4 (yes, FOUR) months now & am almost at the point where I'll try ANYthing to get the scale moving again....... so long as it's downwards, lol!

Couldn't agree more.

Isn't that what we're all doing?

Yes, it really is as simple as that. Doesn't matter what anyone says or what 'magic' pills/potions etc suck you in - it all comes down to energy in vs energy out. Basic commonsense. No frills. Eat/consume less than you use/burn = weight loss.

I drink almost no water. I wish I could but I just can't seem to force myself to do it. I have approx 5 hot drinks (normally tea, occasionally a coffee) per day, and a can of coke zero about once a week. My skin etc is not dehydrated, and I rarely feel overly thirsty. I have plateaued (weight-loss) for 3mths without…

I'm 42 and yep, it's very very slow going. Have been stuck for the past 3mths - haven't lost (nor gained) a thing. Will keep on plodding :smile:

Time I got back on the low-carb train - will give these a go. Thanks!

I hear your frustration - I've been 'stuck' for 2.5mths at 176lbs. I log EVERYthing, I use digital scales/measuring tools etc - it is NOT due to 'lying' in my diary and my intake hasn't changed from what I was eating when I lost the first 56lbs, so none of those 'reasons' are feasible. I fully admit I do not drink enough…

You're definitely not alone. i find it very hard to take compliments too - when people say 'Wow, you're looking great' all I can think is 'Fark I must have looked seriously gross before'. The only good side of this mindset is that it makes me seriously determined not to ever go back to where I was.

Wish I knew - I've been 'stuck' for about 10 weeks now :grumble:

Me too. Turned 42 last week, stick around 1200cals (net) and haven't lost any weight for 2mths. Not discouraged but getting rather peeved, lol.

New Zealand 8:41pm Tues

^ This is very similar to my 'story' :flowerforyou:

I track everything as completely accurately as possible. If I didn't I wouldn't have the same result(s) - of that I'm certain.

I'm a calorie hoarder for this very reason- I never ever want to be at 0 before the day is over. So far so good - 16mths and haven't run out yet - but if I did (& was still hungry) I'd probably have a big salad and allow myself to go over by a couple of hundred rather than starve :smile: