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I’m in! Last weight, 181.4, late June. I am on vacation so couldn’t do a July 1 weigh-in. goal for July: Under 180
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This is great news! Glad your breathing is getting easier. Keep posting! (We want to know how it is going!)
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I have been finding Reformer Pilates great for developing strength and relieving pain! It is a bit pricey though.
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Have you been tested for celiac? Thyroid issues?
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You are doing great. There are lots of great recipes online if you need some new ideas. I like the NYT cooking app (I am a subscriber) but there are all kinds of others. How are you feeling? A bit better? Proud? Are you breathing a bit easier? Lean into your successes.
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That is a big deal! Big health issues can create big anxiety. I hope you figure them out!
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Step by step! Nice work! It can really help to find one or more of these: a friend or family member to walk with; a nearby gym (just because the gym they suggested is far away, there may be something near you)—I really like my Y; and some gyms have free classes including gentle classes for people just getting fit I have…
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If you like walking but you are worried about falling, you can get a set of walking poles. They have the advantage of also making you use your arms! Gentle water aerobics is a good place to start too. It is very forgiving for large bodies.
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I love that you logged honestly. Being honest with ourselves is HARD! I would suggest logging for a week, even if you are well over—it will give you an idea of where to start. And you can look at things you could eat less of or none of (e.g. sweets or chips) and things you could try lower-cal versions of, or more protein,…
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Please do go see a therapist if depression is part of the equation. I have been depressed and it was really hard to make changes when I was in the middle of the depression.
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Agree, this is part of my research :) Wondering what other people’s experience is! some of her ideas (take a walk after you eat, eat carbs with some protein) are present in lots of other books. A few (order of eating) are different…
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maybe you don’t have to do everything all at once. Eg day 1: Learn to use the scale and use it for one meal. Log that meal completely. day 2: decide to get 8 glasses of water Day 3: measure and log all your food. etc
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I wore a fitbit tracker overnight and discovered that although my sleep was not great, it also wasn't as bad as I thought. That made me feel more relaxed/happy about falling asleep and that helped. Getting enough exercise during the day helps also. Sometimes melatonin, a gummy, or a benadryl seems to help? Sometimes they…
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One day at a time! Good for you.
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I can’t figure out how to share the link to this discussion thread but this is a monthly challenge/discussion group where you set your own goals and you will find it if you use the search bar. LESS Alcohol ~ MARCH 2025 ~ One Day at A Time There are some other groups that might be helpful too. Guys On A Diet Some groups for…
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Who says you have to really enjoy the food you are eating? If you don’t really enjoy it you will probably just eat less of it. I will say, again, I think if you cut out alcohol you would be cutting out quite a few calories every week.
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You might start by thinking what could substitute for alcohol. For “blowing off steam.” Playing games? Meditating? Walking even a short distance? Drinking a seltzer with lemon or lime?
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About Allulose: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/allulose#what-is-allulose
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Logging carefully seems to me to be the most powerful tool. I don’t think you have to weigh everything. You could skip weighing the vegetables—whether you eat one cup or three cups of zucchini won’t affect your weight loss. And sometimes you can make a game of weighing—see how good your estimating is!
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I got a recommendation for plantar fasciitis of getting Vionics house slippers to wear around the house instead of going barefoot. They are very comfortable and help a lot!
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True, although I'm allergic to both I am more allergic to cats. Plus I think dogs are more fun. TNP has tried pickleball.
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I only logged one day this week (today), but it is a start.
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For me I do well when I log and check in here, and not so well when I don’t.
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I think we do! The next person has solar panels.
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Just joining now. I can’t see what the 75 soft, medium, or hard is. Or you just make it up? Here are mine, I don’t know if they are soft or medium. 1. Log food every day. 2. Get at least 60,000 steps a week. 3. At least twice a week, yoga or Pilates 4. Aim for 75 g of protein a day. Or more. 5. Weigh at least weekly.
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Yay! Good for you!
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Are you taking your blood pressure at home? That is a good way to monitor when/if it is raised. Cutting out salt can make a big difference too.
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I think one of the somewhat confusing things in Mfp and other programs is that maybe your goal is 100 g of protein and 25g of fiber and 200g of carbs and 2300 mg of sodium…and if you were at 120g of protein or 35g of fiber (“over”) that could be good but being at 260g of carbs or 3000 mg of sodium is not what you wants…so…
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One other thought—maybe you should tackle your depression first. I know when I am depressed I feel disempowered. Maybe start with therapy and/or medication for depression, then you can tackle your weight.