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49 (for now) 5'7" Starting Weight = 201 Goal weight 150 Current Weight = 197.1 Total weight lost = 3.9 I weigh in on Fridays 1/5: 201 1/12: 199.8 1/19: 197.5 1/26: 195.4 2/2: 197.1 2/9: 196.5 2/16: 194 2/23:192.9 3/2: 194.4 3/9: 197.1 This week's successes: Following up on last week after being let go from my job (of 14…

I was creeping the dad bod thread then I saw mention of the mom bod thread, so here I am. Mom of one. I will be turning 50 in approx a month...

@hopiemama33 Thanks and Cheers to that! :)

49 (for now) 5'7" Starting Weight = 201 Goal weight 150 Current Weight = 194.4 Total weight lost = 6.6 I weigh in on Fridays 1/5: 201 1/12: 199.8 1/19: 197.5 1/26: 195.4 2/2: 197.1 2/9: 196.5 2/16: 194 2/23:192.9 3/2: 194.4 This week's successes: Not much, I kind of took a head dive off the deep end. It started last Friday…

This week Breakfast: Slow cooker steel cut oats with protein powder, cinnamon, and almond milk topped with Blueberries Lunch 1: Turkey burger made w zucchini and red pepper and topped with cheddar and a side of steamed broccoli Lunch 2: Grilled Chicken or canned tuna on a salad with a variation of lettuce, spinach/kale,…

49 (for now) 5'7" Starting Weight = 201 Goal weight 150 Current Weight = 192.9 Total weight lost = 8.1 I weigh in on Fridays 1/5: 201 1/12: 199.8 1/19: 197.5 1/26: 195.4 Total loss for Jan = 5.6 2/2: 197.1 2/9: 196.5 2/16: 194 2/23:192.9 Total loss for Feb =4.2 This week's successes: Continued to stay in Calorie goal even…

I am bookmarking the page. This only works I think if you use it on your computer, not the mobile app.

I'd like to give this a go. I lost 52 lbs about 3 1/2 years ago (took a little over a year to do) and then in the last two years gained almost all of it back... :( I am going to be 50 in April so I need to get this in check ASAP! Hoping that this helps me stay focused - thank you! This week's successes: Logging all food,…

We eat pretty much the same things everyday. I cook a batch or two on Sunday and we eat it alternately for lunch or dinner. Breakfast is oatmeal with protein powder and a fruit, ground turkey 'scramble' made on Sunday (Turkey, spinach, tomato, onion) or an occasional omelet w veggies. Lunch and dinner consists of meat,…

If you are losing at 1600 I would stay with that. You are having amazing results and trust me the only one who is going to know the difference between that 7 pounds you will still have to get to your 'ideal' weight - is you! Why eat less than you have to? Why make yourself potentially miserable? Beside what you are doing…

Welcome. One day at a time. Add me if you'd like. Its a long haul but will be worth the efforts!

Hi - Nice job on the weight loss. IMHO: - does it seem I have gained muscle? - You really can't 'gain' muscle in a deficit, unless you have been lifting some significant weights> what you see is the muscle definition of what was already there but perhaps covered up a bit with extra fat layers - how can I lose the fat on by…

IMO I would eat at maintenance and lift all the heavy *kitten*... :) Don't surplus until you know how much you need. How much you want to 'bulk'.

Great results! I will echo a lot of the other comments on how fabulous your shape it. You have the perfect hourglass shape! Good on you!!! Keep up the great work!

I have a similar problem actually. I do mostly home cooking with lots of multi-ingredient meals that change from making to making. So the recipe section on this site is quite maddening actually. (I just posted on my profile this exact thing!) I have asked along with others to have the recipe section searchable (I have 19…

The only way that is true, is if you make it true. I will guess you didn't lose 13 pounds overnight right? You certainly aren't gaining 13 pounds overnight either. If you want to keep going, keep going. If you want to use this as an excuse to stop, then do so. You have to decide that it is worth it.

@Alysefindingbalance - IMHO it looks like you may have the right attitude going into this. I would suggest that instead of fixing on a number, fix on the inches. You want to fit into t a particular dress or two. Those dresses don't care how much you weigh, they only care that your circumference fits in their already…

No - but I guess that is just me, if I don't know the kitchen they are from I would not buy them. Also you may not be able to sell them at the gym depending on the state you live in there are laws about selling food and how it is cooked, wrapped and labelled. Good luck with all that...

Say YES to the Dress!

@ Breesie current love the red dress!

Congrats - great job! Very inspiring and I love that you kept it simple. MFP works, if you apply it correctly! ;) :flowerforyou:

Just remember two things. 1 you cannot spot reduce and 2 jogging/running though a great exercise is mostly for burning calories so if you really don't need to lose much (if any) you should look at strength training. If you eat at maintenance and lift you will get the body you want. Just as @Galatea said I have a similar…

I started at 216, 5'7" - currently 174(ish) Goal 155. No loose skin (So far). I have been losing slowly. (.5 or less per week) I lift and walk for exercise, been at it since April 2013. Slow and steady. Photos in profile.

Whatever method you use the important thing is are you weighing solids and measuring liquids? If you guesstimate your intake that may be a problem. -20% may be too aggressive as well. I am not expert but you may want to only to 15 with only 20-25 pounds to lose. and be honest with the level of activity.

Congrats! Great work!

I agree a 500 cal deficit is better, I was just trying to point out that what OP was proposing was not enough, by any stretch of the imagination!

Poacher beat me to it - according to scooby: Your TDEE 3224 so a 20% reduction is 2579 You need to eat way more food. And make sure you are conditioning. Walk, jog, run whatever and LIFT ALL THE WEIGHTS!!! :smile: Congrats and good luck.