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jacks or rope?

Many people here worry about drinking enough water. I've collected some information, including references to scientific and medical sites: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Robin_Bin/view/water-265761 (The original focus was on how to drink more.)

So the tub has 10 servings. Are you sharing it? If not, it's easy. Divide the number of servings on the container (10) by the number of times you eat it. If you eat it all up in 5 bowls (or times you eat ice cream), then you are eating 2 (10/5) servings at a time (on average). Eat it in 8 bowls, then you are eating 10/8 or…

There is some research indicating that fidgeting can help. I do a few of the others that people have suggested -- parking a bit farther away or stairs instead of elevators, even walking on the escalator. I try to leave out some calories that I don't miss: * drinking water instead of other drinks, * leaving sugar out of my…

Wow! How wonderful! And thank you for sharing the story of how you did it in a reasonable and healthy way. You're a great example, and I hope you feel very proud of yourself!

Great job! I bet you feel much better too. Isn't it easier to move around now?

It's certainly possible, but probably not the best idea if you want to KEEP the weight off. However, if you go ahead and start losing weight it a healthy way, you can lose a significant amount in 6 months. You may be one of the rare people who can lose that much in a healthy way, and even if you don't lose all of it,…

Someone probably already answered, but I don't have time to read the whole thread right now. Courgettes are zucchini. Was just over at a friend's who had very finely chopped and steamed broccolli (not pureed, but pieces about the size of short rice). It made a good side or topping for her spaghetti and tomato sauce. Don't…

On the muscle vs fat: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Robin_Bin/view/how-much-does-a-pound-weigh-295817 To the Original Poster (OP), I agree with the person who suggested tracking fiber. Also make sure you are getting enough protein. Make sure you are tracking accurately. While a small inaccuracy will not make a…

How cruel! But keep working at it and you'll have a healthy body to support the rest of your life. And unless they make similarly hard changes, they'll still be pathetic people who cut down others in a futile effort to make themselves feel better. You've made wonderful progress! Know that there are many people here who…

I have wide hips, but even when I was underweight for my height (BMI 17.2 or less) and in good shape, my thighs would touch. This may have been in part because I was getting lots of leg exercise and had strong, but not huge, thigh muscles.

Healthy food? Or a healthy person? Your subject appears to refer to people, but then you ask about healthy food. I hope my meat comes from a healthy animal and my veggies and fruits were healthy plants, that the grain they made my bread from was not moldy, etc. I don't classify types of food as healthy or not. Clean food…

I disagree. Eating "clean" is less defined, but eating healthy means that I eat what my body needs in order to be healthy. That may not be the same for everyone. For instance, i know someone with a neurological disorder who has been told that extra high levels of some fats may help him -- and it seems to be working. Eating…

Excellent points! (Corrected a minor typo and added a paragraph break to the original, well written post by ron2e.) And I liked the following quote too. (Thanks to ryry62685 for sharing it.) ETA: And yes, I recognize that there is some irony in repeating what someone said and then pointing out that the number of times it's…

Key Lime pie and doughnuts... actually they may not be that hard to make, but I can buy and eat just a single serving, if I made it... I'd eat too much. :wink: So don't tell me if they're easy. Actually I used to use the mini graham crusts and put key-lime flavored yogurt in it. Not quite the same thing, but pretty good.…

You've already taken the most important, first steps. Congratulations! And you've already lost some weight. As others have said, set interim, less intimidating goals, as well as your long-term goal. It may take 82 weeks to get there, but that's better than being your current weight in 82 weeks, isn't it? And you will feel…

Attitude is critical. And you're right! You can do it. I look forward to seeing your post the Success Stories board eventually.

Tea can be a great way to drink something lo-cal, sweet and filling. Doesn't work for everyone, but given the length of some of the threads on the message boards about tea, it seems to help many of us. Some people are "all or nothing" with their eating. But for most people it does not work well for the long run. Three…

Great starting plan. I suggest you add tracking to it. For some people it helps even more if they record what they eat before they put it in their mouth. Try things like licorice tea. Licorice is natural sweeter than sugar. Don't try to cut out all the things you like, deprivation usually doesn't work long term. Fruit is…

Good luck! Here's my take on the top suggestions for beginners that I've seen here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Robin_Bin/view/how-to-use-myfitnesspal-427993

Could you share the name of the book and the author? Any lessons you've gleaned so far? I agree with the person above who said to start considering maintenance plans now. If you think of the changes you make with MFP as temporary, they will be. Not necessarily. Sounds like one thing that might help is broadening both of…

Ok, so you know everything about dieting. :wink: But it sounds like you might want to know some more about how to lose weight and be healthier? Since dieting didn't work, try not dieting, but changing other things. Some of my suggestions for how to get started are at…

Thank you! (Also posting to make it easier to read more carefully again later.)

Hi, again. Great to hear that your blood sugar and cholesterol are ok. Let's keep them that way. :smile: Glad you found a sympathetic doctor. For your next step, I recomment accurate logging of everything you eat. (I gave some other starting ideas on the second page of this thread.) Good luck! :flowerforyou:

Yep, plus trying to lose too fast is setting yourself up for long-term failure, messing up your metabolism, nutritional problems, injuries, yo-yo weight bounces that leave you less healthy and weighing more than when you started.

Excellent! You asked for suggestions, so here are a few thought starters... * consolidating or reinforcing - a week where you continue with your existing new habits and be conscious about how much you've improved * better eating - more whole grains, healtiher fats, better balance of macros, enough calcium or more…

Sorry to hear about that. Sorry for the girls -- they're probably already in a world of pain about their own bodies. Wondering about the people raising them to think that kind of behavior is even close to acceptable, never mind a bit of common courtesy and kindness. Your progress is great! And good for you on keeping your…

Nope... MFP just won't go below that (1,200). So for a 2 lb/week loss (which is not recommended for anyone near goal which basically equates to 1,000 calorie deficit per day and a sedentary person, who may not be burning 2,200 per day, the setting won't go below 1,2000. However, for an active woman who is very heavy, MFP…

Multiple places (includig MFP) give it as the lowest amount you can normally eat nutritiously. I guess some people don't read past that and automatically think that the fewest calories will be the fastest way to lose weight. (Personallly, I think they're wrong, especially if they want to keep the weight off.) I've seen…