Gemini61454 Member

66 5'5" CW130# GOAL WT 120# 5:2 MONDAY/WEDNESDAY RESOLVE: KEEP OTHER DAYS BELOW TTDE: 1600 Jan/Feb not so great, hope March better

14a_p would love to know your favorite on keto dessert.

Sherry, thanks for your input. I do eat healthy on the other days, just indulge a bit too much. On fast days it strive for 30-50 gms protein and 20 gms fiber. The other days double the protein with same fiber, eat more fruit along with veggies and treats. I like a bit of alcohol (yes, I know I shouldn't when I'm trying to…

Hi all, new here Age 66 Height: 5' 4" and shrinking CW: 129 GW: 119 Doing 5:2 for about 2 years. It took me about 6 months to go from 139 to 125 back then. I seem to do well on the 500 cal days, horrible on the rest. Do 1/2 hr walking and cycling along with stretching and arm exercises 4-5 days a week. I was down to 119…

Hi teresadannar - I have had the osteoporosis diagnosis for about 3 years. I started taking Prolia shots 2 yrs ago and my latest bone density showed a little improvement! I took pills when I had ostopenia and it wasn't absorbed at all. I do as much weight bearing exercise as I can to try to combat muscle loss. My…

In the same boat, no posts here for over a month. Anyone still working on this? Age 65 maintaining...

I do track and try to stay under 2300 gms daily. Since I cook mostly from scratch,that helps, but if we eat out or eat prepared food, OMG

Or Dinner! Only 2 meals, looks like starvation to me. I know that I couldn't maintain this, and workout too.

Good questions and answers! Love this information. I have been struggling of late, almost giving up on the last 5# that I want to lose. It is because I don't want to give up the extras like a cookie here and there or a drink here and there. I did put back on 10# over 2 years that I had been maintaining and realize I can't…

Temptation is not failure- and failure is not permanent. I love this! I just keep doing this too, need to redirect. Good luck everyone

At least a week, two is better. We did carrots with onion and jalapeno slices, in a water/vinegar/t salt brine. Yummy

chopped mushrooms add moisture

Plan for leftovers for lunch from dinner the night/week before. Weigh it out ahead so all you have to do is grab. Wraps using tuna, chicken, leftover meats, etc in a low carb wrap can be made ahead for grabbing. Prepared raw veggies can also be sacked up and ready to grab.

Make your own peanut butter, no salt, no sugar or sweetener, if you like :) Banana ice cream (tons of recipes out there) use frozen bananas for an instant dessert! No additional sweetener is necessary!

Start by logging everything until you can see where the excesses are. Then try to moderate them down to a level that falls within your daily goal. Then plan to include things that you like and add the exercise in so that, working together you can live with this change. Dieting doesn't work long term, but planning and…

Only by doing it on a blog and sharing. I don't know how they do it but one of my friends does and she shares new recipes that way

People think I'm nuts for logging over 700 days in a row, but laughs on them, at least I fit into my clothes. They think I'm suffering somehow, so not true! Some of us just need to do it :) Good luck!

If you have a food processor make your own. Cuisinart and a jar of dry roasted peanuts, I do unsalted. Process until past the ball stage and smooth (it takes a while, be patient!) A pinch of kosher salt, a tsp of olive oil and a quick splash of sweetener of your choice (I like agave, honey, or maple syrup). You can taste…

Great! We just need to keep on keeping on :) Thanks for sharing a successful experience. I too continue to get back on the horse by daily logging the good and the bad days. The best of what works for you all!

MichelleLei1 - is this mixture cooked up in a pan or microwaved to cook the egg whites? Is the protein powder mixed in after cooking? Details please! I like oats mixtures, warm or cold :)

The holiday food has arrived at the workplace :( I made it through day one of a gigantic treat tray, only to indulge in the chocolates that someone gave me over the weekend. I'm logging truthfully through it all and just keep walking everyday to try to maintain my loss. When it comes to sugar I am weak, but hanging on...…

Just eat half as many... could substitute unsweetened applesauce for 1/2 of the butter and cut the sugar in half, but they won't be the same consistency, probably not a good idea at all.

Very cool, thanks for the tip!

We all have bad days, just get back on the horse and ride. No one can do it for you - and, yes, you are definitely worth it!!

Halloween candy my DH brought home over the weekend.....need I say more? Ugh

Calorie counting has worked really well for me and I do not plan to give it up, even if I need to do it for the rest of my life. It has become part of my lifestyle routine just like taking a shower, brushing my teeth and flossing; no one would ever suggest to give those up just because they use up time and therefore are a…

Way to go fsfgardener!!! My stats are almost identical and I am close to maintenance also. I find that just tracking everything everyday keeps me on track also. The best of luck is sent your way. Thanks for sharing your success.