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I have tried every gimmick out there all of my adult life. I have gotten my weight off 3 times but always rebounded right back with a few extra pounds to boot. Now I have always "liked" to assume that Im a fairly educated and intelligent adult, so now wonder why the heck it took me until almost 50 to have my "light bulb"…

The "fad" is the trough sized portions that many have become accustom to that is causing so much of the population to have Type 2 diabetes.

I had a few "ah ha" moments late last year that really set me onto my "this is my life forever now" journey. 1. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure last fall - my dad passed away at only 60 from high blood pressure that he left untreated because he was stubborn and didn't like doctors. 2. My co-worker who is the same…

Only living half your life so far is a foot in the grave? Wow, you have a lot to learn and live young man. I didn't start to really live until I was about 40, the BEST is yet to come. Some years and maturity will have you remembering this and thinking how arrogant it sounds. You're just so cute and naive I want to give you…

I work with a coach and am also 5'4" and at 159 lbs currently. She has my TDEE at about 1770. Im an accountant with a very sedentary lifestyle and also only walk nightly and hit the gym 3 x per week. Im currently eating 1280 to 1350 calories per day and still able to lose from 1/2 to 1 lbs per week. Your numbers do sound…

More gun control means that these types of weapons will not be as easily obtained. Those with a mental health issues may not be as willing to consult with the type of people that can obtain these deadly weapons illegally in a more controlled environment. Yes, some "bad" ones will be able to get a hold of these type of…

hmmmm, well today is prob going to be the following: Bfast: protein shake with 1/2 c. frozen strawberries and 1/4 c oatmeal with 1 tbsp br sugar and 1/2 c blueberries Lunch: 1 c baby carrots and 1 green pepper dipped in garlic and avacado hummus, maybe an apple if Im hungry this afternoon. Dinner: Chicken parmesan (with…

I started being completely committed to log every morsel and lose the 85 lbs myself this year, day 1 was this past Jan 15th. The entire goal was just to overwhelming for me to contemplate so I decided to start with a 12 week promise to myself that I would be faithful to my goal and health. I weigh and measure EVERY morsel…

I "was" a daily, sometimes heavy, drinker until Jan 15th of this year. Always a few, or 3 or 4, at least every evening after work and many more on weekends. Since I have quit drinking I realized that I just don't eat enough and struggle to get in my calories some days. My weight has melted off me at a surprising rate since…

The journey doesn't end when you get to a magic weight or date, this is a life long journey to be healthier, to hopefully age better and enjoy the trip. Trying to live a healthy lifestyle includes sometimes when life gets in the way, but you can still be mindful of what you put in your mouth. No one feels positive all the…

I honestly feel that my fitbit greatly exaggerates my calorie burn so i completely ignore it unless I do know that I have really put in a ton of work that day, then i do up my calories for the day but only by a few hundred at most. If I log a good intensive treadmill or gym workout i log it separately and don't rely on my…

I have a desk job and invested in a standing desk a few years ago. It took me some time but after about a month i worked up to be able to stand for the majority of the day. Make sure you invest in an anti-fatigue mat to stand on and wear flat, comfortable, shoes! This has been a great investment. I no longer have as much…

egg whites are pretty mild and a good protein source, baby steps, maybe small portions of lean choices will help. I have lots of allergies and sensitivities so just have to rely on white fish, chicken, and egg whites a lot as they are the leanest and mildest. Im pretty sure i consume egg whites and chicken breasts daily in…

The closer you are to your goal weight (such as only 25 to 30 lbs perhaps) the slower it will come off. It is your expectation that is overestimated. You can expect to lose .5 to 1 lbs per week by doing everything right and maintaining a bit of a calorie deficit. I still have more than that to lose and eat 100% cleanly and…

Look up the website "My Transphormation Starts Today". They have nutrition and exercise plans customised for your lifestyle, plus you are set up with a trainer to contact so you can ask any questions and get the help you need. I have lost 22 lbs since late January by using this site and logging every morsel on MFP. I have…

I built an area in my rec room that is my home gym. Have a few sets of weights, kettlebell, treadmill, and floor mats. I do all weight bearing strength training (squats, lunges, etc) and some treadmill or outside walks for cardio and yoga on my "rest" days from strength training and get just as good as a workout as paying…

Remember that your diet is 90% of the battle. Exercise builds strength and assists your body in building muscle which will help fuel your metabolism and burn more calories efficiently; however your diet will be the deciding factor in your success at the end of the day. I have a lot of old sports injuries that seem to crop…

I was not losing consistently at 1200, or less. I have now bumped my calories up to 1300 on days I don't do a workout, and a bit more, 100 to 250 more, on days I do workout. I find that I no longer have the "munchies" at night and Im losing from 2 to 5 lbs each week consistently. It does seem counterproductive to tell…

My husband and I have been together for over 20 years. Im not normally jealous, he is an awesome loving man who has never given me any reason as well. He was buying jewellery for my birthday a few years ago and the sales clerk REALLY came onto him. He is a bit of a "frequent" shopper for me in that store. When he told me…

If you have ever wrecked your ignition by having too heavy of a keychain you would be like me, the minimum amount of keys needed on it only!

I hit a grocery store and buy veggies and hummus, maybe a rotisserie chicken piece and tear off the skin before eating.

Yes, I have tried it along with every other weight loss suggestion or gimmick out there. I have found that what works for me is eating consistently, eating a good balance of micro nutrients, and eating cleanly within my calories every day. Depriving leads to bingeing so I leave enough calories each day for my square of…

Every calorie counts, i am 100% honest and log every morsel. This food journal is for me, it is for my education and information so anything but 100% logging honestly is not giving me the information i need. I do the math, calculate the percentage, whatever i have to do to log every bite.

I have been using https://mytransphormationstartstoday.com/ I have not purchased any of the supplements, just using the free nutrition and fitness plans, plus get the benefit of an awesome personal trainer that i can contact anytime for help, plus the owners provide their email and will assist you anytime too. Nutrition…

It is really obvious to me when im tired as my body craves food all day, it will take any energy from any source it seems. Days im rested im not nearly as hungry.

Im a few years older than you and close to your weight. I had a month that i busted it in the gym 6x per week, doing strength training for an hour and the bike or treadmill for another hour. I didn't up my calories on days that i burned so many with exercise and it completely stalled the scale that whole month. I have…

There are just SO many people who stay in a bad relationship because they love the "idea" of how good the relationship "could" be. They don't confront the reality of what it actually is. Love is a two way street but to actually be truly in a loving relationship there has to be respect and trust. If there is not respect and…

I microwave about 1/2 c blueberries until they are jam like, then ad in some of the ED Smith low calorie syrup. Guess im a traditionalist as i love my syrup so was happy to find this version for an occasional treat. The fruit cuts down the amount even more and makes it even better!

persistence, consistency, logging!

I save room for my square of dark chocolate every night after dinner so i still feel like i get to eat a treat. Otherwise i get the heck away from the kitchen and just occupy myself with something else right after i drink a big glass of water. Often when you are munching a glass of water is enough as it is usually my sign…