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I had to choose between copying my previous thread update, and copying a comment I just made to an MFP friend (which pretty much sums up my current challenges) so, sorry thread update format, you lose! Challenges/successes of the week: "I often experience prolonged periods where the scale says one thing, but something else…

@CoachJen71, thank you so much!! I will keep the pb2 oatmeal recipe in mind but won't request it yet - I seldom eat cookies.

@CoachJen71, my attention locked-in on your reference to your "cashew coconut dark chocolate yogurt"... is that something you buy or something you make? I've made plain yogurt; can you tell me how to transform it into, gulp, cashew coconut dark chocolate yogurt? I live in hope!

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded for 2017 (since September 2017): 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded from January: 153.3…

@ryenday: your multiple veggie and chicken bowls sound delicious as well as filling. And wow, you do get a lot of exercise! Sounds very UNFAIR that your calorie allotment is as low as it is... do please feel free to continue to kvetch! It’s a tough situation, and you sure have my sympathy. Meanwhile, think I’ll try one of…

@ryenday, as @LivingtheLeanDream noted, being more active and earning some exercise calories is a great way to increase your daily calorie allotment - certainly that's always been my "secret weapon" for living with calorie restrictions. And I can well imagine how hard it would be to live on just 1350! But since you…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded for 2017 (since September 2017): 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded from January: 153.3…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded for 2017 (since September 2017): 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded from January: 153.3…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded for 2017 (since September 2017): 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded from January: 153.3…

I eventually went to see my GP about tingling in my hands no feet - I was worried that I maybe had diabetes. No, not diabetes... it was related to the osteoarthritis in my spine - and pressure on the roots (in the spine) of those nerves that are in the hands and feet. Hmmm, who knew! No treatment prescribed. Good luck with…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded for 2017 (since September 2017): 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded from January: 153.3…

@mk2fit ...good to know, thanks! I like delightful stuff!!

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded for 2017 (since September 2017): 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded from January: 153.3…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded for 2017 (since September 2017): 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded from January: 153.3…

@sofchak What an experience! Glad you're being gentle with yourself. Great that someone was there to perform the Heimlich! What was the offending piece of food? Just curious!

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded from December: 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded for 2017 (since September 2017): 147.3…

Mine is @RunRutheeRun ... I think it's been about 5 years now, and (?coincidence...) we are both in our Maintenance Range. I am forever grateful for Ruth's friendship - friends bring so much good stuff to our lives!

Thank you for the update Zyxst, always a pleasure to read your posts, your "dark honesty" as someone so aptly described it above. I can well imagine how nimble and resourceful (and strong!) you've been to stay one step ahead in the weight loss maintenance racket, given what a struggle it has been. I wasn't tormented by any…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: since September 2017 Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded from December: 147.3 lbs Average weight recorded since September 2017: 147.3 lbs Week…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: 16 weeks Maintenance weight range: below 153, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded from January: 188.4 lbs Average weight recorded from February: 182.2 lbs Average weight recorded from…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: 15 weeks Maintenance weight range: below 153, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded from January: 188.4 lbs Average weight recorded from February: 182.2 lbs Average weight recorded from…

What you said definitely resonated with me... I've been on MFP since 2012: lost a lot in 2012/2013, yoyo'd with a partial regain for several years, and then slowly whittled my way down to goal weight this past year. At all my annual check-ups my doctor has been in awe of my test results. Again last summer I complained of…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: 12 weeks Maintenance weight range: below 153, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded from January: 188.4 lbs Average weight recorded from February: 182.2 lbs Average weight recorded from…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: 11 weeks Maintenance weight range: below 153, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded from January: 188.4 lbs Average weight recorded from February: 182.2 lbs Average weight recorded from…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: 10 weeks Maintenance weight range: below 153, preferably 140s... Average weight recorded from January: 188.4 lbs Average weight recorded from February: 182.2 lbs Average weight recorded from…

@mk2fit Thank you!

Oops, I meant to say "maybe" it would become automatic.

@dingylingo Rachael, I too reckon a lifetime of watching how much I eat awaits me, which certainly can be daunting. But then I think, Hallelujah!! - I at last know exactly what I need to do to maintain my weight. I can certainly live with that, given the pay-off. And who knows, after a few years of maintenance, it will all…

Name: Rachel Age: 65 Height: 5'8.5" Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs Time it took to lose: about 10 months How long in maintenance: 9 weeks Maintenance weight range: below 153, maybe 140s... Average weight recorded from January: 188.4 lbs Average weight recorded from February: 182.2 lbs Average weight recorded from March:…

@joanreneepas Thanks Joan, and congrats on your position in the sunshine of your goal range!