TArnold2012 Member

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When I get to where I am going I am having the surgery and going to wear the scars proudly. I would rather have them to be were I was before losing the extra weight.

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Welcome back Bis, sorry to hear about the ants but its wonderful to hear about the volunteering and classes.

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Comparison is the thief of happiness. Be nice and stop looking at yourself in relationship to others.

Only since I was born :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh:

You muscles are holding the water after the workout

It took me over a year to become some what comfortable with compliments about my weight lose and how good I am looking and doing.

Totally wondering what is a cheat food? :huh: :huh: :huh:

Thank you thank you I got in

I looked at your diary and protein numbers look good. You body need o.5 to 1 gram per pound of body weight. Eating that requirement of protein will help you lose fat rather than muscle. I will suggest cutting the sodium and adding some foods high in potassium to help flush water weight. Looks like you keep carbs in a good…

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Exactly You also want to double check numbers on things as some items are not accurate. Pretty safe to say 3 oz of chicken do not have 60 grams of protein or least not the chicken eat. My 3 oz has 16 grams just so you can see the difference in the numbers.

Bumping so I can see the pictures once I get home. I started at the same spot and while I am not to 190 just yet (15 more) I totally relate. It was not until I saw pictures this past May of me at my daughter's graduation that my mind began to get a vision of the new me. I can wait to see the pictures. Great job I am sure.

For me losing slowly mean creating habits that will build a healthy life and maintaining the weight lose for the first time in forever. In the first 6 months I lost 70 lbs. Nine months later I have 42 but while the scale is not moving as fast my body is changing more. I have become really focused on hitting my protein…

You need to talk about what she is unhappy about and what she liked about the old you. When I decided to change my lifestyle I talked with my husband and let him know the reason I wanted to do this so we could have more quality time with each other and with our children. We talk almost daily about the things I learn not…

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I am close to 18 months and there are still days I fight that battle. It does seem to be getting longer and longer btw the days but I am not sure they will ever completely stop for me as I have been battling for 43 years and only began to really understand things in the last 5 years.

as long as your TOTAL calories are fine (or enough to cause weight loss) then why worry about how much protien, carbs or fats in your diet? it does not matter what you eat as long as you take in NOT enough energy (calories) to force your body to burn fat to make up for the difference BUT... weight loss will be easier if…

There is nothing wrong with carbs for some but for me it makes me crave food. I keep mine at 110 or below daily (with a few exception now and again) and proteins 100+. The protein keeps me feeling full. You may find the following article helpful also…

I do not restrict anything. Learning to maneuver though life is the only way to succeed long term. I just watch portions and how often I enjoy somethings.

With your protein levels so low its understandable. MFP has them set really low, for that reason that should be hitting or exceeding those grams per day. And they have carbs set really high, they will make you crave food. So btw the two thats enough to explain everything

Your carbs are high and your proteins are low. MFP preset them out of balance, you need to adjust them. Cut out processed foods and eat clean. Water to drink and lots of it.

Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am excited as I only have 8 lbs to be there myself !!!!!!!!!!!! it will be done before Christmas.

For me this isn't about restriction but learning to maneuver though life's situations making the best choices for me at any given time. Last night I celebrated my oldest daughters birthday and enjoyed a cupcake. I can't go through life never having or enjoying food so I didn't eat a ton of cake and I won't have it again…

I think I have finally found my funk again to push rather than just take what I am given :) It could be the 10 bags of clothes that my sister has shrunk out of and donated to my closet :)))))))))))) I am able to wear some but there are lots more I can't than I can. I am excited to get there. I am now smaller than I have…

Looking around this morning I found a link to read but you have to be a member to read so the op copied and pasted the article. I have printed and will finish reading today but wanted to post it for you ladies, Fat vs Muscle loss June 12, 2013 8:58 pm The New Rules of Cutting Calories: What is the "Real" Ideal Calorie…

Thanks I printed for reading :)