njay51404 Member

Hi! I am 40, a mom of two, and I have also been on an off of MFP for years. I've had great success but unfortunately gained it all back over the past couple of years. I'm back and hoping to stay motivated and focused!

I JUST started taking measurements. I wish I would have done that long ago. There hasn't been enough time passed yet for me to see an improvement there but I will keep measuring!

Thanks for the help! I will admit, I'm not very good with being patient! :smile:

Thanks! I've opened up my diary to the public if you have time to look and offer suggestions.

I've lost .4 lbs in 2.5 weeks. I know that is better than nothing but I don't think my expectations (.5 lbs a week) is unreasonable is it?

Thanks WickedPinapple! Although when I see what MFP tells me I burned, I often think I had to have burned MORE than that!

Jencbrown19, thanks for the advice! I've increased my protein with protein bars before or after a workout but I have not decreased carbs. I will try that. Queenliz99, how do I open my diary?

I do consistently use a food scale. I have lost a total of .4 pound since January 26th.

When this happens to me, I actually increase my daily calories from 1200 to 1300 and it seems to get my metabolism going again.