DebbieLyn63 Member

Most posters on here haven't actually looked at your profile before giving advice. You are 64, and have many more strikes against you in the metabolism-affecting areas. You will not be able to lose weight on 2000 cals. You CAN lose weight, but you have to be 100% strict on weighing/measuring/tracking calories, and one…

Don't know any of your stats, but if the 55 in your user name represents your age, welcome to the toughest time of your life to lose weight. Unless you have quite a bit of weight to lose, at this point in life, losing a half pound of week overall might be the best you can hope for. If you ARE 55 and don't have a ton to…

I must say, it IS refreshing to see the tide turn towards the CICO mentality and away from the Eat More calories because you are in 'starvation mode' mentality that was prominent on the boards a couple of years ago. :)

For pure weight loss, CICO will result in a lower number on the scale, over time. But most people on here will also say that you must pay attention to Macros, for healthy weight loss of fat, not just muscle. And exercise is also important. Losing muscle weight will lower your CO number. For some who are insulin resistant,…

We love salmon fillets also. My hubby loves them with Teriyaki marinade and baked. Seems more 'meaty' for a manly meal. lol

I love Tilapia. I buy the frozen fillets, as they are very convenient. I spray a cookie sheet with butter spray, lay the fillets down, (frozen or thawed), add salt, lemon pepper, and some Tony C's cajun seasoning, and bake for 20-25 minutes til flaky. Sometimes I sliced some zucchini and season them the same and bake them…

And you said that earlier in the week you were 253, then Saturday 247, then today 248? Do you realize that you are still down 5 lbs in less than a week?

Sounds like you are able to lose a certain amount of weight just by exercising a bit and 'watching' what you eat. Then when you get to 'that' weight, which a lot of us have such a number, your weight loss stalls, you get frustrated, and then give up and gain the weight back. This is SO common. You have reached the end of…

You weigh 147 lbs, if I did the conversion correctly. At 5'11", that is a perfectly healthy weight. You are young, and very tall for your age. You are most likely comparing your weight and size to more petite girls your age. You will not be as thin and petite as someone who is 5'3". You will harm yourself physically and…

By respectable, I meant it is an honest living, as opposed to drug dealing or prostitution. Which certainly pay a lot more, but carry a much higher risk of death or imprisonment. And not usually safe for 'take your kid to work day'. ;)

I agree that for the entry-level, non college educated employees, the pay is not very high, altho Target and other stores do not pay any higher for the same employees. Neither do fast food establishments. This is why people should stay in school and get a good education, so that they can get higher paying jobs. BTW, the…

I guess it depends on where you live. Our local Walmart is clean and well-stocked with fresh produce and other foods. Target carries most of the same merchandise, just at a higher price. I have, of course, seen many different grocery stores in other areas that are dirty and unkempt. This applies to all types, not just…

Why is that disgusting? Walmart is a large corporation, providing respectable income for many people. Would you rather they be sitting on their couch drawing welfare?

I had great success with WW 25 years ago after my first child was born. Back then they had the food exchange program, which was basically the same as following macros on here. Protein was strongly encouraged and you got twice as much protein as you did carbs. It worked well for me. Years later I went back after 2 more…

And I agree with the suggestion to stop discussing weight loss with her.

It can be frustrating to hear of someone losing 10 pounds in a couple of weeks on a fad diet, when we are working our butts off for 1 pound or less a week. But we also know that this is a temporary loss for your friend. Just smile and say "that's nice" and in a couple of weeks, when she gains the weight back, plus more and…

Unless you have blood sugar issues, or a history of high blood sugar, you don't have to be too concerned about fruit intake. However, fruit juice is high in sugar and calories, with no fiber to slow down the sugar breakdown in your body. It really is no different than drinking Koolaid, as far as nutritional value. You can…

Is it easier for a 300 pound person to lose 50 lbs, than it is for a 150 pound person to lose 50 lbs? Yes, of course it is. Is it easier for either of them to lose the last 10 lbs to reach their goal weight? nope. The struggle is difficult for both. Heavier people have more motivation and support opportunities (generally…

Don't drop your cals below your base range, just be more consistent in counting and logging. Exercise cals are very inflated for things like elliptical and stationary bike. Don't eat back your calories, unless you are excessively hungry on a workout day, and then only eat half. While you are trying to get the scale to…

Ok, I read the title of this thread as "who used to use Sun in on their BACK hair" lol. Funny visual

Just start back tracking your food and you will lose the weight you did gain. You did it once, you can do it again. Many of us have been there.

Well, first off, if you went from 135 to 154, that is only 19 lbs, not 30. Then, you weighed yourself after eating pizza? You should know that your true weight is in the morning, before you eat anything. So no need to panic. The good news is that you did NOT gain 30 pounds!

Wow. I checked out the menu and was disgusted. Not so much by the food items, altho the chili really looked gross, but the place looks more like a brothel than a restaurant. Guess I shouldn't be surprised since it is in Vegas. As for the calorie level, people are responsible for their own food intake, but offering free…

My husband swears by Hammer's Endurolites capsules, and he also keeps mustard packets in his seat bag for cramping on long rides. Sounds gross, but he says it works great.

I can't help but wonder if instead of him being a young cute marine, what if it was an obese woman who made the same suggestion? Would your reaction have been any different? Maybe your reaction came more from your immediate attraction to him, then the embarrassment of his possibly poor attempt at flirting, or just trying…

Sara does look amazing, and she works hard for that body. That is why I didn't say it was IMPOSSIBLE, but close. I don't know what Sara's waist measurement is now, but it is probably not as small as it was when she was in her 20s. Sara looks dang good, but she is not super-skinny like the OP appears to want to be. Sara…

The easiest answer may be to wear higher waist pants that aren't as tight. I see that you are 46. Hate to tell you, but as we get around this age, our hormones change and we start carrying more weight in our midsections. It is next to impossible to get back the slim waists that we had in our 20s and 30s. At 120 lbs, you…

Didn't mean to be rude, just surprised at how often this question is asked. If someone asked how much a 'glass' of water counted, then I could understand that question. But asking how much a 'cup' of water is, doesn't make sense to me.

bump for later:smile:

When I was your age, if weight came on fast, I could lose it fairly quickly as well, as long as I hit it before it got too comfy. You can probably lose 15 of it pretty quick, and may have to work a bit for the last 5. You can do it, tho.:flowerforyou: