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I was 5# over maintenance but fighting when all hell broke loose last March. I gained 30 Covid pounds. And, I completely stopped working out (despite having more time to do so). Today is the first time I’ve logged meals since last March.

Y’all. I wish I had a better story to share. I’m up 24# in the past year, but I’m still here. 1613 days. Still weighing. Lost my way on logging. Intend to find my way back. But. Still. Here.

A little update ..... I’ve managed to at least maintain at #170 since this post, so that’s good. I also had a tooth pulled, which I honestly didn’t realize had been causing such pain (since March). To be able to sleep and drink cold water has been wonderful. Hanging on is the best I got right now.

As you could guess from my handle, I have a thing with wine. I felt totally in control until Covid, and went off the rails. I bought some wine glasses that I got today, they have hash marks for 2, 4, 6 and 8 ozs and a calories count for each. 4oz is 100 cals. For the first night in months, I stopped at that. The glass was…

@Katmary71 my problems are certainly minor compared to not being able to use your legs. I’m terribly sorry and hope you’re on the mend and more important, that there’s no permanent damage. It’s amazing to think how much we take things for granted (like eyesight and mobility) until there gone. Please take good care of…

Yes, I’m motivated. Backstory, in 2012 I lost #50 using MFP. As soon as I was “done”, I gained it back within months (and more). One day in early 2016 my largest pants didn’t fit. Like wouldn’t button. That was motivation to lose #50. Then #49 more. I wax one pound shy of losing 100# and Was sitting at 121. While I looked…

@middlehaitch i hate gin AND tonic. That would certainly get me to stop drinking altogether. I truly do love wine, it just doesn’t love me back. Yes @psychod787 you’re 100% right that a few drinks lower inhibitions and lead to WTF moments. Having pop-tarts in the pantry doesn’t help either. You all lift me and each other…

Thank you all for the kind words. #170 was a pretty massive shock after having settled in to #150 for quite some time. I literally gained 20# in 3 months. As if none of my clothes (even the stretchy one) fitting wasn’t enough evidence. Walking and tracking have served me well in the past. So those are the first to…

Today is exactly one month since my original post in this thread. I have barely left the house except to walk daily and grab, essentials and deliver food to my mom. Honestly, I’m not even sure how I feel about that. My eating hasn’t been great, but I’m cutting myself some slack, at least I e been exercising regularly. Hang…

@pjwrt we’re reopening on a slow roll-out starting tomorrow and the Governor expects to be fully up and running by Memorial Day. I go back to my office May 1. I’m hopeful that those who are really in poor health or elderly protect themselves. But we have to crank the economy back up

I’m reporting back after nearly a month of WFH. First the good news, hubs and I are both still employed and doing everything we can to set ourselves up in case that changes. We are both essential and required to go in periodically. I’ve figured out how to be practice from home and am actually very efficient and productive,…

I feel like I’m turning a corner. Got the exercise back on track, and food. Yet there’s still a little problem with wine....just 2 glasses a night is about 250 cals and wipes out any deficit. I’m already up 5 pounds, so need to get my s*it together.

I’d say worry about nothing more than keeping yourself safe and eat your fruits and veggies!

Today was MUCH better for me. I woke up at my normal time, took my usual morning walk showered and dressed like a normal day. I worked until lunch, ate my regular meal-prepped lunch and will work until 5. Another walk during what would be my commute home time. Keeping a schedule is going to be mission critical for me

@SummerSkier I really could use my monitor too. I’m planning to grab it this week. Maybe move to the dining room table for a change of scenery.

I’ve never seen a badge, but I love that you put that data together. Ive been active on the forums since 2012, but took a little break in 2015, when I “coincidentally” gained all my weight back.

I’m not lazy and I like to cook. But I’m busy AF. Being able to select from a handful of meals that sound good, then having everything (down to tiny salt packets) delivered is a huge time saver. The hours I would have spent searching recipes, prepping and shopping is eliminated. We spend time together cooking and enjoying…

I have two suggestions ) listen to or read the books Mini Habits and The Diet Fix 2) listen to the pods cast Half Size Me. Both support your motion and the idea of building good habits to support maintenance.

it’s a brand of sweetener. I would also research Allulose.

Google “of whooshes and squishy fat” for a full description of this phenomenon

Your own data will be more more helpful than a comparison to others.

5-7 and 150. At 125 (21BMI) I was lean (visible abs) but still carried fat in my thighs. Current range is 140-150

I make a mason jar of chocolate chia pudding and eat throughout the week. Each serving had 1tbs chia seeds, 1tbs cocoa powder, 1tbs sola and 1/4 cup almond milk. Just mix and shake. I make 5 servings at a time. If it’s too thick add more liquid.

Hi Reenie - I’m not sure what your goal is and I don’t have any issue with people preferring to be lean, but 130 sounds pretty low to sustain at 5-9”. Maybe practice maintenance at your current range for 6 months and see how you feel, then make small tweaks to drop if you really think there would be a benefit to being 5#…

Just a shout out to the class of 2014 @PAV8888 @DancingMoosie. Cheers y’all

OP - there’s a test called www.checkmybodyhealth.com that can identify your food sensitivities. Take that and cut of the foods that are high intolerance. Fair warning, it could be anything. But you’ll likely have better results than wholesale cutting out something that isn’t even a problem.

I’m bouncing around a bit too, but with a few exceptions, stayed under scream weight. Next up, dip back into range and stay there, I’ve planned three beach vacations in March, April and May as a bit of added incentive.

@kristen8000 www.checkmybodyhealth.com Gives you a breakdown of food intolerances, gut health and vitamin deficiencies. I would highly recommend it to everyone just for the knowledge.

I’ve asked this same question myself with no real answer. I’m 5-7 and maintain pretty effortlessly at 145-150 on 2000 calls. But when I drop to UGW (130-135) I find it impossible. The calculators say it’s maybe 80 cals less a day. I have no idea why, but it’s simply not true in my case. I need to stay at 1700 to maintain…

Give it time. It all redistributes. And it gets worse, then all the sudden better. I promise.