Sharon_C Member

Welcome! My Fitness Pal changed my life. Absorb as much as you can through the forums and take your time. Remember you are changing a lifestyle so you have to find what works for you and that you can sustain over a lifetime.

Its okay to make small changes at a time. You don't have to jump into it with both feet. Remember that you want to create healthy habits that you can live with the rest of your life--not just until the weight drops off.

If I can't find the menu online then I order a grilled chicken breast and a vegetable side. You usually can't go wrong with that.

Ah yes. I have a coworker who is constantly starting conversations with me about food and "dieting", yet she consumes at least 2 plates of food on days when lunch is catered. If there is more than one choice of dessert, she grabs one of each. She and another coworker got into a heated discussion because she claimed our…

People with hypothyroidism can lose weight as easily as anyone else. You just have to make sure your meds are correct and you might have to go a little lower in calories than a person with a fully functioning thyroid. And by a little lower, I mean 100-200 calories, nothing drastic. It's not as difficult as many will lead…

Thank you everyone for your input. I follow my macros so I’m getting enough protein and am maintaining my muscle. My core is strong so posture is good. Recomp seems like a good alternative

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I can't find it at my Costco and it makes me sad because it looks so good

I'm getting mine out in December and have done a lot of research into this. What I've learned is that some people without thyroids have to eat a little less than those with a functioning thyroid. Not a whole lot less, but still less than you were with your thyroid. I've also been told that once your meds are stable, then…

If you rely on a temporary emotion you will get temporary results. Only you can do this and you have to want to bad enough to make a commitment and see it through

Cheesecake Factory's Reese's Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake

Eat less. Move more. Weigh your food and log it. Stay consistent. That's all you need to do. Don't throw your money at the quick fixes and scams.

Scan packages, weigh your food with a scale, check the USDA site for stuff like fruits and vegetables. Don't trust what is in MFP

I've been weight lifting pretty seriously for over 3 years and my legs are always sore for a few days after a leg workout. Foam rolling and stretching help

You have to want it more than you don't. I am one pound away from leaving the 170s. My husband took us all to an ice cream parlor last night. I want to see 169 way more than I want to eat ice cream so I declined. You will get there some day. Side note: 100_PROOF your words of wisdom are remarkable and if that is really…

My oldest daughter's high school graduation. I only owned one dress that fit (it was ugly and black) and when I looked at the photos I was appalled at what I looked like. Right then I decided I needed to stop gaining weight. Note, that I did not tell myself to lose weight, but to stop gaining. My first, and really only,…

Yes! Every time I see this, I think "Yes, you can." :D

I take collagen for joint health. It has the added benefit of skin, hair and nail growth but I have not seen any change in my cellulite

I can't do a full blown cheat meal, eating foods I wouldn't normally eat. My stomach would protest. So I just eat more of the foods I normally eat and I don't blow it all. I'll just eat a few hundred calories over maintenance if that.

I have been hovering between 173-170 for MONTHS. No way in hell am I giving up. What will that get you? But if you keep going what will that get you?

Stamina and upper body strength. You don't have to run the whole thing. Many people run at the beginning and end up walking it toward the middle and end.

If MFP thinks you're eating too little you will get the warning. Usually its if your net is below 1200

I can hit 128g or protein pretty easy in a day. Things I eat: Protein bars shakes cottage cheese cheese (Babybell is my favorite) eggs (you can do a lot more than hard boiled) chicken nut butters Greek yogurt

The "right" way is the way that is sustainable for you and something that you can do for a lifetime. If that's eating to your macros then go for it. A great source is the Macros Inc Facebook page. There is tons of great information and people willing to help

It's all about the calories. Macros just ensures that you get the right amount of fats (for hormone balance), carbs (for energy), protein (for muscle maintenance/gains)

I made my own. Bought a precut PVC pipe at Home Depot and a yoga mat on Amazon. Cut the yoga mat to size and duct taped it on. It's been great and has held up for years. It cost about $10 total

I ate this amazing chocolate cake the other week - one piece a day. 500 calories per slice. I made that sucker fit my calories every single day. Last week I ate a piece of opera cream cake - split one piece into 2 days. MFP didn't have an entry for this particular cake but after some research I'm thinking it was something…

I have been following macros for a few years now because I lift and I want to make sure I hit my protein goals. Have you had a professional calculate your macros for you? I would start there and then adjust MFP accordingly. You can only adjust macros in grams if you have the paid version of MFP. Otherwise you'll have to…

Surround yourself with people that have the same goals as you. The only people I follow on Facebook and Instagram are weight lifting trainers and people who are trying to be healthy and eat right. I gravitate toward co-workers who like to work out and eat right. We share tips all the time and are there for each other when…