ParkerH47 Member

Can you tell us your height? I am 5'6' and 158 and I eat about 1400. I think it wouldn't hurt to start out a bit higher maybe 1500-1600 and see if you lose weight doing that. I say that for 2 reasons.... 1) like another poster said it is a drastic change and we want to make this as easy as possible in order so we can stick…

Though endometriosis must suck - I can't seem to find any info suggesting it might affect weight gain. Keep logging - try to stay accurate, and don't worry too much about exercise get a pedometer or fitbit and consider your job exercise. Try asking the kitchen to make you a healthy meal after your done - or bring your own…

definitely a difference!! You are doing great, congratulations!

Oh and this too! Learn from this :)

one meal, one day will never make you or break you. Its the same thing as saying, "all I ate was kale today, does that mean I'm healthy now?" Weight loss is all about habits - don't beat yourself up we all have bad days, or even bad weeks, but its your normal routine that matters most. Focus on one year from now, think one…

Try Magnesium Citrate powder (its called "calm") It sounds like a scary weird supplement but its literally just magnesium, a mineral we all need. Look at the amazon reviews it has helped a lot of people with sleep, anxiety, headaches, leg cramps, etc. It could simply be a magnesium deficiency.

If you feel like its enough - yeah, its fine. But - you may want to try 1400-1800 first and see if that works. There is no need to deprive yourself. Slow and steady wins the race..... right?

While I have not lost 100 lbs - I do have some advice. 1. Start small - make little changes that are manageable and lead to success (i.e reducing pop, going from 2% milk to 1%, using less butter etc etc). Try swimming for exercise. while putting on a bathing suit can be mentally hard, it is best for your joints and is the…

what a great progression! While there isn't always a huge visual difference from month to month over a year it becomes SO AMAZING. Congratulations on your lifestyle change, keep up the great work!!! You are looking great:)

While its not a shake - Questbars are very diabetic friendly - 20g pro, 17g fibre, 1g sugar, 1g sugar alcohols, 8g fat. And Delish!

What a great attitude to have!! You can do this - consistency is key!

I would think about putting your calories at 1500 and not eating back ANY exercise calories. Or at least only do so if your hungry and feel you really need it. If that doesn't work for you try doing like 1400 calories and then eating back exercise calories. Its all about what works for you and your life - try…

Make MFP work for you. Take your calorie allotment for the day and fill it with foods you enjoy. A diet doesn't feel like a diet if you can see yourself eating those foods for the rest of your life. My boyfriend just started with MFP, and some days he's eaten very healthy, other days he went out for dinner and ate steak…

Also I forgot to add - the great thing about MFP is that it gives you flexibility to eat how ever you want within a certain calorie limit. Thats not to say you should eat crap. BUT it means that you need to find food that you ENJOY eating, and also fit in your day. So don't force yourself into plain chicken breast, dry…

Hi there! My advice: don't try to be perfect. Its okay if you come and go as long as you always return. For some people a high level of commitment comes easy, for others it doesn't. By thinking in this way it sets you up to feel disappointed in yourself which is one of the most unhelpful feelings. I think weight loss and…

It can be difficult for women to get those defined 6 pack abs because physiologically we are meant to have fat around our stomach to support fertility and pregnancy. If your body fat goes too low you might experience altered menstruation and other hormonal issues. Thats not too say you have to lay off your goal - but for…

aaaaaaamazing! Good for you! A mental and physical transformation!

Sometimes it feels overwhelming and impossible for all of us - no matter what our starting weight is. The key is to take baby steps - very small goals. Think of it this way..... If you want to lose 100 - 200lbs making that you goal is scary and feels really difficult. What if you make your goal 10lbs. Then when you reach…

Great job! You rock!

I would argue that they are safe and can give you peace of mind. They are not harmful if you take as directed. Worse can scenario is that they are potentially unnecessary, but better to be safe then sorry.

Congratulations on your success! I'm sorry to hear that the financial burden is too much! I think it might be a blessing in disguise - time to love your body no matter what! Consider that at least you can hide the loose skin - where as many many lbs ago you could not disguise that. No matter what you look like you're…

Its all about experimenting - be willing to try anything once. At first add butter and salt (or if its a salad, creamy salad dressing) to make it taste better and once you get used to the veggies try using less butter etc. Try roasting. - sweet potatoes, cauliflower, asparagus, squash, carrots - are all great roasted If…

wow! what an amazing accomplishment, your excellent choices and consistency has paid off big time!

100x this!!

thats great!! thanks for the insight!

I felt the same way. I do not have kids, but Wreck it Ralph and Ratatouille are among my favourite movies to watch, anyone who is "too adult" to watch an animated movie is a total drag.

Thanks! ya as much as I hated having the evidence I'm really happy I took pictures! Congrats on your weight loss as well!! nothing better than baggy clothes!!

Wow!! 50 lbs off of 200 is a world of difference. You look so different! Congratulations on all your hard work and success! I'm so happy you love your new life!

holy moly yes burpees are super tough! good for you!

Phenomenal! great success you should be so proud!