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Hang in there! If you are 100% certain that your tracking is as good as can be and you’re meeting your calorie goal regularly then it’s only a matter of time before the scale will reflect. I will say that weighing prepackaged snacks can be beneficial as the pack can often contain a slightly larger serving than stated, and…

Getting closer - only 1 kg to go before I’m officially overweight..!

Good strategy! I sometimes do the same with a raw carrot before I jump in the shower to give my stomach a bit of time to recognise it got some food in it before starting to dish up my next main mail.

We don’t really do doggy bags in Sweden either, so I definitely had a hurdle when I started doing this in March this year. I felt super awkward and the first person I asked apparently was only there to do the flowers (?!) and then I lost nerve approaching a second employee so my friend had to step in and help me. I think I…

Personally I don’t hear a lot about contacts because pretty much every second person I meet wear them (I tend to find out eventually). In my area most people use contacts at least some of the time. I use monthly contacts, which are the only ones that work with my rather extreme prescription. Less waste, cheaper and…

Yesterday I suddenly got super hungry a little bit after dinner and wanted to eat ALL the food. Probably a catch up from a fairly intense week of exercise.... Anyway I decided to eat rice cakes, celery, carrot sticks and Greek yoghurt dip and ate quite volume of those. I told myself that I could have an unusual amount…

My boss and I went to lunch and we decided to split a tempura spicy tuna roll. We’ve eaten there before and knew that we both love it and both think it’s too much food so we did the sensible thing. I do struggle a bit with feeling cheap when only ordering one meal 😔 it is on the regular full-price menu and not the…

Today I fit into my current goal trousers (EU size 46 chinos, down from size 54) Next to conquer in my wardrobe are some grey trousers and navy shorts, both identifying as EU 44.

Please be kind to yourself. You should still eat later today - if you had food planned out for today I would just stick with whatever was in the plan even if breakfast went off the tracks. You should try to eat on your regular plan again tomorrow. Do not punish yourself by trying to refuse yourself food or excessively work…

You don’t mention how much (how many calories) you are eating. It really doesn’t matter that the food stuff you mention are those generally perceived as healthy if you don’t regulate your total calories in. I would suggest going through the guided set up on MFP (1 lb per week loss might be an appropriate target for you if…

It depends a little bit on how bad it is. In a regular day I fall asleep fine and sleep well. Sometimes however, especially if I’m worried about something that happened that day or is on the schedule tomorrow it can be a disaster. Here are some ways I’m working on it: Pre-bed: - not eat candy or crisps after 8pm (I…

I just track my steps through the regular Apple health app. It does mean I miss out on some steps since I don’t usually carry my phone around with me when I’m inside (whether at home or at work), however I figure the error is consistent so I don’t mind. I don’t add calories back for my steps, but I try to aim for 10K…

What an *kitten* Take comfort and pride in the fact that you’re taking steps to improve your health and well-being. I’m pretty sure this person could benefit from investing some time in him- or herself...

Looking ahead at the whether forecast and realising it would be a scorcher I decided to get my walk in early in the morning by going to the bakery (they open 8am) and getting my Saturday treat and then coming back home for a nice leisurely breakfast. I got such a good start to the day that it snowballed into me impulsively…

This morning I went to an aerial yoga class on impulse! Literally signed up an hour before the class started and rushed out the door to cycle 10K to a studio I’ve never been to. The last time I’ve done aerial yoga was in 2014. Feels great to feel impulsive, get outside my comfort zone and (somewhat scale related) not…

I find that a cup of blueberry tea can help tide me over when I crave a snack. In that sense it assists me in my calorie deficit which is what is required for weight loss. In good news tea has a negligible amount of calories assuming you drink it black, so you can definitely keep drinking tea even if you need to cut…

Wow it sounds like you have made major changes lately in the name of health. Good for you! Quitting smoking is an excellent investment in yourself. I’m impressed that you’ve found the willpower to make all of these changes at the same time. Looking specifically at the weight loss piece however it really comes down to…

For today, if you’re tired - rest. I often go for a short walk (maybe just around the neighbourhood) when I feel like you describe. It usually helps me perk up but more importantly it gives me a mental check that I’ve done *something*. In the future you might need to review how much you eat and drink during days with…

Hi, I’m no longer in the UK (lived in Edinburgh for 6 years before returning to my native country) but I’m also (soon) no longer obese! I noticed that you didn’t have any responses so I wanted to drop you a line of encouragement even though I’m not a diary friend 😊 In 2012-2013 I went from 140kg to 88kg over 18 months…

I agree, for their volume and calories eggs do a great job. A real hero food! There is a fun thread over in the Food and Nutrition section of the forum called “what’s your favourite underrated food”, you might enjoy checking that out for more gems.

I would give it more time. As women we also have the monthly cycle to take into account which can mask movements on the scale. I dropped 3 kg after my last period when I had been stalling for a month... In the meantime, do consider if you are making any of the logging mistakes mentioned up thread and correct as needed. I’d…

I’ve meal planned for years, as a single household it reduces waste, cost and time spent cooking. I can buy full size items at the store (less packaging, Better prices) and typically cook 2 meals on a Sunday and then 2 more during the week (slightly off-set, usually the evenings after each other). I have oatmeal for…

Way to go!! I’m so excited for you!

Are you sure your calves are actually fat? Sometimes we mistake relaxed muscles for fat, I know many women weep over their triceps when not flexed... not saying you won’t lose weight from your lower body eventually, but perhaps you can reframe your perception in the meantime 😊 my calves are still fat but have delightful…

I had planned to make pizza tonight using a bought (but not pre-rolled) dough, a packet of cream cheese (past use-by date), a ball of mozzarella, a pack of prosciutto and some artichokes. I’m a sucker for using whole packs of things in my cooking for convenience. Well I was looking over the calorie details when I got…

Up to you 😊 at some point you might wish to update your weight in MFP in order to get a new calorie goal. Would you be able to track your weight by using the scales at the gym/pool/doctor’s office? Personally I use an analogue scale for a weekly weigh in (sometimes step into it midweek as well if the mood strikes). The…

I’m sorry you encountered women like that at your gym. I’ve had similar experiences. But I applaud you for showing up for yourself and reaching out to MFP for support and advice instead of closing the gym door for good. I second the idea of looking for a pool. Whether swimming, walking, running, water aerobics or playing…

Pointed cabbage! I eat it all the time. Also other round cabbage in general, let’s branch out from kale people!

Maybe you need to find some new weekend activities to reduce the time available for boredom snacking? I know for me watching Netflix was a passive activity that triggered my sweet tooth so I had to make a conscious shift to less snacky pastimes. I try to go for a long walk (1+ hour) each day on the weekend. Quite often…

You mention not enjoying music and podcasts but on the off chance that you hadn’t considered it, how about audio books? There are several subscription services (audible, nextory etc) and I believe some libraries also have a selection free of charge. I also have a habit of watching certain series in the background when I do…