mahanaibu Member

so terrific. I love how you don't just look smaller--you look FIT.

Man, I am lost in admiration. Tears.

There are some interesting studies on the carb/cal thing in this L.A. Times article. http://www.latimes.com/opinion/opinion-la/la-ol-weight-loss-studies-20141212-story.html#page=1&panel=comments

Yes, he shouldn't have agreed and then moaned. I don't see that as a big deal. He was obviously not asked if he'd like to, but rather pressed to do it, as the OP indicates. I just don't see it as this big thing. It's HER big thing, and I applaud her. And I would go if my husband were doing this, and I think he would go if…

wow, I really see it differently. Though he went off the rails a little when it came to the part about your wasting money and so forth, the half-marathon is your love and your decision, and I could see where it wouldn't be much fun for him. Sure, I know significant others who are great about supporting their loved ones on…

Yes, and research also shows that people who maintain for 18 months have a much better chance of keeping it off...most people who fall off the wagon do it before 18 months. That's why most research considers 18 months to be a long term. Geez, you really want to stick to your shibboleths, don't you? I'm not really…

I'm not giving an opinion. I'm giving you science. A person who eats very carefully can actually get all the required nutrition in about 1,000 calories a day, but it requires the knowledge to make the nutrition work. I'm not advocating it as a way of dieting; I'm saying that this myth about people losing weight fast then…

This is not actually true. Look at Myth #3 in this report by the Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jan/30/news/la-heb-weight-loss-myths-20130130 (Myth #3) Slow, gradual weight loss is easier to sustain than large, rapid weight loss: In fact, clinical trials have found that people who jump-start their…

Good for you, but you're not everyone. There are trigger foods for a lot of people, and they're very often better off staying away from them. For me it's pasta. Having a small amount of pasta is more frustrating to me than not having any. I do have it very occasionally, budgeting for an amount that feels like enough for…

how about switching to any form of protein that you love? there's no rule that eggs are breakfast food and a turkey burger isn't. You can have a protein shake, a Quest protein bar. Nothing is higher in protein per calorie than some of the fish. Ahi is amazing that way. Smoked salmon is a traditional breakfast food in my…

wow, just look at you! You made your own beautiful, happy birthday. You look wonderful and loaded with energy. Congratulations, and here's to another wonderful year ahead!

Maybe the saddest post I've ever read on mfp.

You lost 31 pounds and read a few things and now you're a diet maven? You are combining arrogance with ignorance here, not a good thing. Livestrong is not a source of high-quality medical information. And you're misstating a lot of things. A very low calorie diet is generally considered to be 800 calories a day, not 1,200…

It's a well known and important habit, when we know we'll have a day where we're likely to overeat (like at a big party) to undereat another day or couple of days. So within that context, your plan is totally sane. Intentional, preplanned, regular bingeing, and regularly underfueling on the other days, sounds a little…

Being in a perfectionistic mode, which is kind of where you are now, is not only unkind to yourself but is counterproductive to weight loss, which is an uneven journey filled in our minds with all the things we do wrong. I know what it feels like and now that I'm older, I'm thankful to be past all that. I'm thrilled to be…

I wish they had "like" buttons for these, because it's been great to read what so many here have said. I'm grateful for my supportive husband and three terrific kids. For my job that's really interesting and often really fun even though the deadlines are crazy, and sometimes that's part of the fun. And the really nice…

1. You look incredibly different. Yes, including your stomach. Yay, you! You are looking so good! 2. You're not at goal weight yet. Our bodies kind of pick and choose where they'll lose weight first and most. 3. Once you reach goal weight, give yourself a year or two for the skin to tighten. You're young and it might go a…

got this great egg recipe from the NY Times a few years ago, they called it Greek eggs. In any case, it's really tasty, low carb etc. Fry whatever amount of eggs you want, and put some tomato chunks or cherry tomatoes on the part of the pan where the eggs haven't reached. Add a bit of salt, a good dose of pepper and a…

wow. You were a good looking guy before, but the weight loss brought out your handsome features. and you look so fit and healthy. Outstanding.

By the way, my son is 23, your height, and had gotten into the low 90s. I introduced him to MFP, he started keeping a food diary and lost 20 pounds within about 6 weeks, with moderate daily exercise. Every time he stops the food diary, he gains weight. Again, easy to hide our consumption from ourselves.

This, however, is a myth. http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=35501

You might not want to count calories, but do it at least for a week or two, eating the way you normally do. That at least gives you an idea of what you're eating and how much it adds up to, gives you a baseline. Try not to change what you eat, just measure and weigh or use the labels on packaged foods to get your calories…

what she said, with a couple of additions. It's helpful to think of low glycemic as well as low carb. Whole foods tend to be lower on the glycemic level because the fiber and other aspects make the body work harder to extract the sugars and thus they keep the blood sugar levels more stable. In other words, a 90-calorie…

60 years old here. Joined a year and a half ago at age 58. I too thought it would be so hard...but it wasn't. Pounds slipped off, and I learned a lot from others here. I find this way superior to Weight Watchers. Just avoid the groups of older women complaining about how hard it is and buddy up with women your own age who…

Hi there, welcome! I started when I was 58 and have lost 49 pounds so far. have been maintaining there for six months, but I have another 30 to lose. MFP has been so great for me! I'm in Southern California, used to be in Northern and miss it. and love to hike. I''ll send you a friend request.

great question for right now. I was invited to an event that called for party clothes. uh.... never had much of those, and certainly not in this size. Finally, I found a pair of loose-ish velvet pants with an elastic waistband....don't even know where those came from. But they fit great. and a beige silk shell. a favorite…

and you look fantastic in it!

He was feeling in the wrong and trying to make himself feel a little better by trying to find something you'd done wrong. But in fact you did nothing wrong. The word please, though nice, is not necessary for polite discourse. I would rather have someone say in a nice tone of voice, "Would you pass me the Greek yogurt" than…

I'm so sorry, especially as your friend who saw you do such an incredible job becoming so beautifully fit. 10 or 12 pounds isn't a big deal, though, and I know you'll find your way back down. as others have mentioned, you could well indeed have seasonal affective disorder that is contributing to what's overall been a tough…

One of the most inspiring stories I have ever read here. How great it would be to have someone like you talking to groups of people who are considering weight-loss surgery and other extreme methods. People need to do what they need to do, but a lot fewer of them would need it if they read this.