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Technically both may be off. MFP database is notorious for overestimating calorie burn but machines can be wildly wrong too. I personally would log the amount of calories the machine suggests. I eat back all of what I log so I try to keep the logged amount more realistic. You could split the difference if you want to as…
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Great job! I've got an almost 9 month old and in that time I've lost 62 pounds. 30 pounds away from a normal bmi.
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I've lost 62 of 90 or 100 pounds just ensuring that my intake is lower than my output. I am currently smaller than I was in high school - I'm visiting friends I haven't seen since high school and they keep commenting on my weight loss without knowing how big I got. I've been overweight or obese since I was about 7 years…
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I make one bite cookies (they end up about the size of a dollar coin) and most of the ones I make are 45-65 calories each. Kinds I've made with varying degrees of success include: pumpkin oatmeal raisin raisin oatmeal chocolate chip zucchini chocolate chip oatmeal peanut jello cookies (orange, strawberry, raspberry, lime)
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I lost 50 pounds in 6 months. Which averages to over 3.5 pounds a week. It was way too fast, felt very unhealthy, and I know I lost a fair amount of muscle mass with that. I would never recommend that pace. It was not intentionally done that quickly, it happened because I severely underestimated how many calories I burned…
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I personally didn't count calories during my pregnancy. It was a struggle to eat due to severe morning sickness. I ended up gaining just 17 pounds (14 of those in the last trimester) and my OBGYN was pleased with that.
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No formal diet plan has worked for me because I tend towards obsessive and negative thoughts if I am on a diet. I eat my regular life food within my allotted calorie budget. I tend to eat mostly nutrient dense food but I allow for some treats occasionally. This makes me happy and works best for me to be closer to my goal…
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At my current rate of loss, E at about 30 pounds. More realistically, C or D at about 15-20 pounds because I have no desire to keep losing as quickly as I have been.
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I have several thoughts. Firstly, discuss your concerns with your health provider. A referral to a dietician may help you greatly! Most will not recommend weight loss in pregnancy because it hasn't been studied well enough to ensure that it won't cause harm to the growing baby. Pregnancy is not "eating for 2" and until the…
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When I started a 40DD was too small in both band and cup size. I've lost 60 pounds and I'm now a 36DD and it's roomy. My answer is somewhat complicated by breastfeeding though. I suspect I'm actually a D, but breastpads are a necessity for me. I'm hopeful I will be down to a C by the time breastfeeding and fat loss are…
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29.4, which is down from 39.7. Goal is 23.
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If someone asks I'm honest but I don't talk about it because I don't feel the need to.
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Trusting the process. It take commitment and patience and time for changes to occur.
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I want to be in the healthy BMI category as an adult. At my starting weight I had a minimum of 90 pounds to lose, but preferably 100. After losing some, I have 30-40 to go. I'm 5'3.5".
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There are a number of ways. Pick only one of: 1. Figuring out MFP's suggestion for calories, then manually adding breastfeeding calories to your total amount. As you lose weight you will have to manually adjust this. 2. Create an exercise for breastfeeding that includes the appropriate number of calories burned via…
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I eat as many as I want and provided I stay at my calorie goal, I lose weight. My goal is set at 50% because that tends to be what I average out to but I truly don't care what it ends up being as log at I achieve my calorie goal.
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I started using a smaller bowl to trick my brain into thinking there was more in there when I eat an appropriate serving size. I also agree with the others who said that the bowl of cereal needs supplementation with a fruit or protein (like a hard boiled egg) because a serving of cereal isn't meant to be your full meal.…
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Your body shape isn't as unusual as you think! CTcutie above me has very similar stats. I am 165lbs and 5'3.5". My body is very similar to the picture, but with frowning belly button and way bigger breasts. Yes, everything is improving as I lose. I was at 227lbs 8 months ago so I've lost 60+ pounds at this point. My…
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Amazing work! Keep up the great progress.
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Eat healthfully (veggies, fruit, protein, starches, etc), enjoy your baby, solidify your nursing relationship, drink water to thirst, and try to get enough sleep. Remember you just had major surgery and your body needs to heal. I know how hard it is to relax about it but 3 weeks out from the surgery you are likely to still…
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Awesome job! The difference so far is fantastic! Very inspiring.
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I always try to weigh while ruling out as many variables as possible: same time, same location on the floor, same scale, same amount of clothing, after restroom use, after my baby's first morning nursing session, and before I drink or eat anything. Basically the more things you account for, the more accurate the…
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Was here years ago, lost 40 pounds very fast as I didn't understand that I needed to net 1200 calories, not eat 1200 and exercise and ignore those burned calories. I averaged 500 calories net daily back then, got extremely sick, and gained all the weight back before I started feeling better. Now I'm back, losing weight in…
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I'm 5'3.5" tall. I've lost 60 pounds so far with 30-40 to go. It's been really straightforward and fairly simple for me. It's just taken some time and patience. A lot of patience. You can do it!
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Pregnancy does change your body. If you are struggling with it I highly recommend talking to your doctor. If you hate the changes so much you consider yourself deformed that isn't good for your self image. I personally have noticed a ton of body changes since pregnancy. My fat distribution has changed and concentrated more…
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I wish losing the baby weight was my problem. I've successfully lost that and have lost an additional 40 pounds. Sounds great but I still need to lose another 30. Baby is a week shy of 9 months. I'm not personally worried about loose skin. If it happens it happens.
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I was at mid 400s when I stopped logging years ago. Came back after a 4 year break and I'm into the mid 200s again.
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Around AF time I bloat a bit, gain to 1.5-3 pounds in water weight, continue on as usual and lose the water weight and the fat I would normally lose once AF leaves. No extra cravings, nothing around ovulation time, just near AF. My cycle doesn't impact my weight loss because I take a long view rather than freak out about…
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5'3.5" 165lbs. I lose eating 1750-2050 calories but I may need to up my calories more to continue the half to one pound loss goal, as I've recently increased my activity. I have no desire to increase my rate of loss with activity, I just really like swimming. I nurse a baby, walk for 30-60 minutes 5 days a week, and I've…
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Agreed! I would lose my cool and probably punch someone if they knew I'd lost a bunch of weight and ever suggested to me to go keto. I'm really happy eating everything in moderation. Thanks.
