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I agree that it could be a hydration issue. It could also be that the alcohol is having more of an effect because you are eating less food, too. I used to be able to drink 6 pints of cider on a night out and feel fine. Now, if I drink 2, I feel tipsy and pretty awful the next morning. I've actually given up alcohol now,…

I second this idea! See how you feel on 1330, but increase them if you need to. It's better to lose more slowly than feel rotten and/or binge on a smaller amount. I had to switch my goals when they were reduced to 1450 as I really struggled on so few calories, personally!

How many calories is it giving you? I set mine to lose 2 pounds a week (as I had more than 100 pounds to lose) and it gave me approximately 1900 at first. And I ate up to the goal consistently and the few exercise calories I earned and have lost weight successfully so please don't be afraid to do that. I think we have all…

Set your activity level to sedentary and eat the amount of calories this site gives you. I have lost weight in a wheelchair and on crutches, being so disabled I am virtually housebound and the calories this site gave me were absolutely fine for that. If you are using this site, the amount of calories it gives you are…

MFP recently updated some of their calorie and nutrition goals in accordance with national guidelines. You can read about it here: http://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/1375583-a-message-about-myfitnesspal-s-updated-nutrition-goals This means that users may get extra calories when they update their goals.

I have started noticing the beginnings of loose skin, especially around my tummy, inner thigh and arm areas. I still have a lot of weight to lose, so was surprised I've noticed it this early. However, apart from staying hydrated, moisturizing my skin and strength training, there isn't anything I can do about it. I wouldn't…

Bumping for routine suggestions!

Perhaps they are including the weight of the bones into the equation? Assuming the thighs you purchase are usually boneless.

MFP doesn't add these in automatically. When you added this, it's more of a goal to check how your progress is. You have to add these exercises in every day and then eat the exercise calories back from there (or a portion of them if using MFP estimates, as it tends to overestimate exercise calories).

There are a few generic entries on the database here, if you can't find nutritional information for that specific restaurant. Do some research in advance. I would avoid anything battered and/or deep fried. Go for boiled rice instead of fried rice. And a dish with vegetables in is always a good choice (eg. beef and broccoli…

You shouldn't be taking 1000 calories off your BMR, it should be 1000 calories off your TDEE. What amount of calories does MFP give you to eat? Although you may need less than a sedentary person who is not paraplegic, you may not. If you're in a manual chair, you could be burning just as much as someone who isn't. I was in…

I would eat the calorie amount that MFP gives you. When I started I had about 200 pounds to lose and I had about 2000 calories a day, to lose 2 pounds a week. Your body needs more calories when you're heavier, and if you drastically cut them, you'll probably have problems sticking to the plan. Best of luck!

I'm a chronic insomniac and it hasn't affected my ability to lose weight. As less sleep may affect your energy levels you may find you become less active, which is where I think it affects me after a couple of nights of extremely poor sleep. My Fitbit records about 200 calories less worth of movement on those days!

My diet was always going to start on Monday. 200 pounds to lose later, I started on MFP. On a Saturday! :laugh:

Thanks for this thread! Cider is the only alcohol I drink and this is very useful! :drinker: Now, I really want a pint :angry: :laugh:

I use Salter digital scales for both weighing my food and weighing me! :smile: Argos sell them, and you can pick them up in Asda too.

It sounds like you changed age, activity level or some other factor from your original data. I would double check!

I would listen to Ed, he knows what he's talking about! :drinker: It seems like a huge, insurmountable task at the moment but you can lose that much! Just eat up to your calorie goal and add in some exercise if you can. I found it easier to set myself mini goals. Just focus on 10 pounds at a time, or aim for certain…

I think the answer probably has its roots within the hormone issue. I couldn't lose a pound for 5 months earlier this year because of a hormone disorder. It is being corrected now and the weight loss is slowly happening again. You're doing the right thing having a check up! :flowerforyou:

1. Buy a food scale and create a habit out of using it. Most of us are terrible at eyeballing portions! 2. Dedication and persistence are key! 3. There are no bad foods and good foods. Give your body the nutrition it requires, but don't cut foods out of your diet you don't plan on avoiding for the rest of your life. 4.…

Only you know what is best for you! If you feel like trying it, go for it. But keep an eye on the scales and your measurements so you know if it's working for you. Personally, I may have Christmas day using estimates, but will be logging consistently every other day as usual. And I have realised that I will probably have…

I have hypothyroidism that is controlled with medication. In my experience I actually lose weight at the same rate as someone without thyroid issues as long as I don't make the target too aggressive. If I dip below about 1500 calories per day, my weight loss stalls (I actually have other hormonal imbalances, so this may…

It initially took me about 40 pounds of loss to see or feel any difference (I started at 336). Now, I see some sort of change in my body every 10 pounds or so, and I still have a way to go! Hang in there! Be patient and keep going and you will start seeing the changes you hope for soon!

Hi there! I have a set of Salter bathroom scales and have been really pleased with them. These are mine: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8326566.htm Hope this helps!

I've lost 89 pounds so far and am on Cerazette so you absolutely can lose weight whilst on it :flowerforyou:

This thread is truly fantastic!! Those fitness quotes will never look the same again!! :laugh: :drinker: :drinker:

Bumping this for suggestions! My goal weight is set at 140 as the last time I was in a healthy weight range, 20 years ago, sigh, I was 133 pounds. However, at 336 pounds when I started it seemed so far away anyway. Now I'm 248, I'm wondering whether 140 pounds is realistic for a 6 foot woman!

The surgery will have a much better outcome all round if you have lost all the weight you need to. I understand your viewpoint of 7 pounds leeway seeming like a good idea just now though. It can seem daunting to have to lose 56 pounds at the beginning, but you can do it! Don't look at it as such a big chunk of weight…

That sounds like an input error somewhere along the line to me! When you lose weight, MFP will decrease your calorie requirements, all things being equal. Have you changed some information, such as your activity level?

I would second the idea of measuring in a different place. It's almost impossible to measure in the exact same place each time! Don't worry about it. You're doing well, managing to exercise when you can't run, so just keep doing what you're doing!