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17 pounds is quite a lot to lose in a month... What are your goals set for? It's possible you have your weekly weight loss goal set too high. If you have it set up to 2, try setting it down to 1 and eating a little bit more. You'll lose slower, but losing a lot of weight in a small amount of time will often slow down your…

Welcome! Enjoy your stay! I love it here too. :smile:

Regular shirataki noodles have a slightly different texture than the tofu ones. I feel it's a little chewier (though the tofu ones are fairly chewy too). And the regular ones have fewer calories, but it's a difference per serving of like 20 or 40 or something (it's been a while since I've had any), so it's not a huge deal.…

Don't be so hard on yourself! Sometimes I think of buying a 5 pound bag of peanut butter M&Ms and eating it all. But then I don't do it... and my thighs thank me! :laugh: Our thoughts are one thing, but our actions are the most important thing. :smile:

That's fantastic! IMO this is the best kind of victory. :smile:

Hey, good for you! Great job!! :flowerforyou:

Awesome! Go you! :flowerforyou:

I drink lots of water and eat smaller meals throughout the day, rather than three large meals. Cutting your calories gradually rather than all at once helps too, as it helps you ease into it. (For example, if you were at 2000 a day before, do 1850 one week, then 1700 the next, then 1650, then stay at 1500 until you hit…

If you've just cut your calories, you may have made way too drastic a cut. Agreed with the above poster--try for .5 or 1lb a week (or even less). After a few months of that, try going lower. It's much better for your health to go slowly, plus you're MUCH more likely to stick with it (let's face it, if you're super hungry…

Thank you for sharing what sound like painful memories. You are right, we sure can change, and good for you for taking the first steps. Wishing you all the luck in your journey!

You are welcome! Good luck and good health to you :smile:

I would recommend gradually introducing more fruits, vegetables, and good fats (nuts, avocado) and proteins. The truth is you may gain a little weight at first, but keep in mind that for your health, that's okay. This link may help you. It's very well-written and informative.…

In a nutshell: Eating too few calories for extended periods of time will cause your body to react as if you were facing famine. This means your metabolism slows way down. Another way of putting it is that your body has "gotten used to" a very low caloric intake. If someone has slowed their metabolism in this way but starts…

Yes, you shouldn't be discouraged at all! At your weight, 1 to 1.5lbs a week is probably what I would recommend, honestly. And you should try not to weigh yourself every day! (Or if you do, realize your weight will fluctuate daily.) Once a week at most is recommended; the weight of water and food in your body changes every…

Hey there! I know not everyone has funds or room for a stationary bike, but when I started that's what I used. I really loved it, and it's SO easy on your knees. Elliptical machines are also supposed to be very good and low impact. You certainly can use both Curves and another routine, the only limit is how much you want…

To display your diary, up at the top, click the "Food" tab. Under that, click "Settings". Scroll to the bottom of the page, and you'll see your diary settings. :smile:

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I am very sorry. :frown: That's terrible news. I am not a doctor or any kind of health care professional, but from what I have learned: Two pounds a week is most realistic if you are starting out very heavy (think morbidly obese). Otherwise, it's not going to be healthy. How much did you weigh at the start? I don't know…

Yes, the pounds are the same. :smile:

I LOVE cheeseburgers. Sometimes I eat only half the bun, sometimes I eat it bunless, and sometimes I cut the burger (with bun) into fourths and only eat 3/4. Skip the fries and maybe get some steamed veggies on the side if you can. One thing I will never do is go cheeseless. What is a burger without cheese? :laugh:

I would say no to diet pills. Even if you do happen to lose weight on them, if you don't change your diet and lifestyle, you're going to gain all the weight back when you go off the pills. So since you'll have to change your lifestyle anyway, it's better to do just that without introducing a bunch of potentially harmful…

With such last-minute notice I think it's perfectly fine to visit, say hello, give your best wishes, then go home to eat. :smile:

Unfortunately, some people can't afford doctors, and disclaimers often get ignored. A lot of bad behavior gets encouraged by well-meaning, but sadly uneducated folks. I get really frustrated when I see things that are obviously quite unsafe get congratulated. For example, a friend was under her calorie goal, but when I…

Vitamins don't boost your metabolism, plus they need to be eaten with food for your body to absorb them. Otherwise, you'll probably just lose them in urine. Eating well can be more expensive, but frozen veggies aren't too bad. Buy lean chicken and other meats on sale. Buy fruits in season. Cook dried beans and brown rice.…

Nothing is impossible because we humans can't predict anything with 100% certainty. That said, I would definitely take a professional's advice over MFP's, as MFP uses average numbers rather than something personalized to your condition. I have hypothyroid myself, and tend to lose slower than MFP predicts. Even so, if you…

My partner and I are both losing weight, and are certainly enjoying each other even more than we used to. :wink:

Yes, definitely stay home and rest up when you're sick. Straining yourself too much will make your recovery slower! It's much more important to be healthy than it is to lose weight that much quicker... and a little break while you recover won't seriously derail your progress. :smile: That said, if you feel restless and…

Hola, yo tambien soy hipotiroidea. Tomo medicina (levothyroxine) todos los dias. Yo trato de no comer muchos carbohidratos, pero no cuento las grasas. Solo cuento las calorías. Como muchas frutas tambien, que tienen carbohidratas (azucar). Pero no como mucho pan ni arroz. Para la gente que son hipotiroidea, es importante…

Cheat days are really fun and even helpful sometimes! They don't work for everyone (some people find it's too hard to get back on track afterwards) but for me, I've always been able to get back on board the next day. It's fun to go to buffets every once in a while, and it isn't like you're going every day right? Eat a…

There is no single food that you absolutely "need" (except water, though that hardly counts as food), as nutrition profiles of various foods often overlap significantly. As long as you keep a varied, balanced diet and get your protein elsewhere (other meats, eggs, soy, beans, nuts, etc.), you'll be fine without chicken.…