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He's a 27 year old male an barely netting 1500 calories on most days. Also, averaging around 70 grams of protein most days. I'm a 50 year old woman and that's not enough for me.

What everyone else said about eating more and you're way under on protein. Like, way way under.

Stay calm and carry on. Today is a new day. Try and eat a little less (and cleaner) today and just get yourself back on track with your regular healthy habits. No point in fretting too much over something you can't change.

Yes, and have managed to lose weight just fine. But there are many who don't. Yes. No. Too many daily fluctuations like water weight, etc. Once a week is fine -- then you see real trends. Your metabolism is likely slowed down trying to hold on to every calorie it can because there's not enough fuel. When I'm over my weight…

Exercising has all the aforementioned benefits. Plus you simply get to eat more.

I always have half a banana with cereal or oatmeal because a whole one is too much. Cut it in half with skin still on, saran wrap the end, perfectly fine to eat later.

I've been at maintenance since around July and actually been having a pretty easy time of it. I allow myself a three pound range, and the nano-second (weighing once a week) I go over that range by even an ounce, I go back into uber-logging, eating at deficit and adding in more cardio. Two out of the three times I've gone…

I'm 50. And in shape. And I work hard for it. Is it harder than it used to be? Yup. But so what? Your hard work shouldn't be diminished by the excuses of others. It is insulting. When folks say that kind of thing, they just want an easy (read: lazy) way out. There are plenty plenty of people at 35 -- or younger -- that are…

You and me both, sistah. It's not luck. It's hard work. Crazy making.

Darlin' - Of course being healthy is the best reason to lose weight, but us "older" folks want to look good, too. Oh yeah. And enjoy life.

Um... precisely. When the diary was open, in addition to regular fast food, every day there was canned soup, hot dogs, pre-prepared meals. Seriously, no one was ganging up on this gal for the sake of ganging up. One has to be utterly honest if you want things to change. You know that saying -- if you always do what you've…

I'm not sure how I can say this gently since you're already feeling defensive, but I've looked at your diary over the last week or so. There's an awful lot of processed foods with enormous amounts of sodium, almost every day -- McDonald's, Taco Bell, Mrs. T's pierogies. Campbell's soup, pepperoni, etc., etc. Ah, and the…

Sounds like you're doing great without the supplements. Have patience with the process. Slow and steady wins the race. Supplements that support your overall health can be great, but there are no magic pills when it comes to weight loss.

Actually, most (though not all) folks on MFP believe that you should eat those calories back. The calorie deficit is already built in to the calculations and you need to fuel your workouts. Theoretically, you should be seeking to achieve a NET no lower than 1200 or whatever your daily goal calories is, but never less than…

5'6" 128 lb. 32 - 26 - 35

Suggest adding in some strength training.

You may want to give yourself a maintenance range of a few pounds since actual weight can be such a fuzzy number depending on water weight, TOM, and any other number of variables. Then if you go over that range for more than a couple of weeks, you may want hunker down and get back to a deficit for a little while. I've…

I also lost weight more quickly when I upped my calories and ate all of my exercise calories back. It may not work for everyone, but it worked for me.

Not a problem at all. MFP actually sets protein pretty low. It's great for you -- eat as much as you'd like. Just be sure to hydrate.

Supposedly the average person gains 7-12 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's. It sure is good going down, but it's a bi%ch to get off! I prefer to pull back on non-celebratory days, fully enjoy the celebratory days without ridiculously overindulging, and up the exercise to help compensate. I'm at maintenance now,…

I love juicing when I have the time. We generally make two big separate batches -- one with greens (any variation of kale, spinach, swiss chard, garlic, ginger) and one "orange" batch (carrots plus any variation of apples, pears, pineapple, celery). Then I'll drink either the green juice alone or green and orange mixed…

Women can't be real SEALs, but a friend of mine (female) just took a SEAL team training by an ex Navy SEAL and said it was awesome. She feels just a little more like a badass now. :wink: Here's the info on it: http://sealteampt.com/

I had a little more weight to lose, but like you, I was in the not having to lose a whole bunch zone. I made sure to NET 1200-1500 calories daily, and really started to see movement when I hit the gym 5-6 days a week including 3 1/2 hours of weight/strength training and another 4 or so hours of cardio, not to mention…

I never reach my potassium goal so take supplements (nothing too high-dose crazy). Can't hurt, could help.

I would only invest in an elliptical if you are also going to incorporate other kinds of workouts at home, most especially, as someone else said, weight/strength training. Depending on only an elliptical for all of your weight loss/fitness goals is pretty unvaried (high likelihood of getting bored); may help you burn…

Just keep in mind, slow and steady wins the race. The faster you lose it, generally the harder it is to keep it off. Have patience and you'll do great.

Someone (who I think works for Les Mills) posted a research study that average calories burned for a woman is 312. (Which is less than what they post -- or used to post -- on their website). I made a category for Pump under cardio and record 312, although I'm sure on some days, it's more than that. But I'd rather be…

I don't have photos, but I've been taking Pump for about a year now, usually 1-3 times a week combined with cardio and/or circuit training on other days, working out 5-6 days a week. I love Pump! I've lost close to 20 pounds, have lost body fat and lots of inches, and look and feel great. There are lots of folks who say…

I supplement with protein powders and bars. Makes it pretty easy to get there.

OP - you don't say whether you're exercising or not. I just turned 50 and yep -- sure can't eat like I used to. But in this last year I've lost 20 pounds, 6% body fat, many inches, and I feel great and am very happy with how I look. I never thought it was possible -- for many years in my 40s I just kind of figured this is…