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As I understand it (and if someone who has a better grasp stops by, please do elaborate), a chronic lack of sleep raises the body's cortisol levels (stress hormone), which does contribute to weight issues. I know when I don't get enough sleep, I eat more as an alternative way to refuel. HOWEVER, if you're getting the…
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I follow the IPOARM thread, using TDEE-20% to set my calories. It's much less restrictive than MFP's numbers would be for a person of my size, and it's working better, as you can see. I eat fun stuff regularly, chocolate, even wine. If I want it and it fits in my calories and sodium, it's come to mama. Bonus, I have…
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If you message Dan of the IPOARM threads, he can run your numbers for you and nail your calories down pretty precisely. :) Logging is a pain in the posterior, to be sure, but it works. Getting into the habit is the hardest part.
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Holy cow! I've lost a two year old! (it blows my mind that I was carrying around a clone of my son made out of flab!!)
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Now you're just being ridiculous. That's not what I said at all. Practical suggestions can be stated in a compassionate manner. That is not the same thing as saying what she "wants to hear". Because of course saying only the nice comforting things isn't helpful either. But kind words can convey a firm message as well or…
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What we do does indeed matter, but there's a difference between "sugar-coating" and speaking the truth kindly, between offering suggestions and implying (or even saying outright) that the OP is lazy, lying, or weak because in her moment of feeling overwhelmed, she posted here for help. This sort of thing is a hot-button…
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Hmm... sarcasm, name calling, assumptions about strangers' lives, and statements about "ancestors" that are laughable in any real historical context... yup, I'm hurt. Really hurt. I could get into all the reasons I had little choice but to be a lump on the couch after my son was born, but there are too many folks out…
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Okay, all the people giving the OP grief about having "over" days and typing when she could be prepping food, etc, need to stuff it. THE WOMAN IS TWO WEEKS POST-PARTUM. For God's sake, have some sensitivity. Her hormones are everywhere, she's exhausted, she has two other kids to care for, and a cluster-feeding newborn.…
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That pole dancer. Mind, I don't want to be THAT slender... looks great on her but I'm too short to pull that off, and anyway I prefer a little softness. Not a lot, just enough so it looks like the tummy would be a comfy spot to snuggle. More I want to be able to DO that! My reward goal when I hit 180 pounds is a dance pole…
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Thanks for all the responses! I'm sitting at the moment (with a mug of broccoli-cheese soup in hand, courtesy of my freezer!) so I'll try to go through and answer everybody's questions! @allshebe - I be the go-to gal, just me myself & I. I've been desperately seeking something I can do from home to bring in money, because…
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Isn't that awesome?!? I tried on jeans at walmart last night for the first time in years... I've had to buy my denim at CJ Banks for ages... and a pair of Faded Glory 18s fit like a glove!
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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.729572713688.1073741827.41701219&type=1&l=cb314bc265 I *never* get pictures to post right, the above is to an album I'm keeping. I'm 5'3", started at 240, goal of 150, twenty-six pounds down, sixty-four to go!
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Nope, a sandwich made with plain white bread isn't going to magically derail your weight loss. If you're missing bread, try this out: http://www.steamykitchen.com/168-no-knead-bread-revisited.html I make this stuff frequently. It's easy, it's simple, and it's delicious. You need a lidded pot to bake it in that will stand…
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In January I weighed 240 pounds, wore 20/22 jeans and a 2x top. I started MFP mid-February after having my gallbladder removed, at 235 pounds, and used the MFP settings for 1lb/wk loss at first. Lost a few pounds, then started gaining again as soon as it dropped my calories under 1600. That was two weeks in. I found the…
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I started at size 22 jeans (and they were stretchy). Yesterday I wore my smallest tightest totally NOT stretchy pair of sixteens! They're still snug-ish, not exactly all-day comfy, but they did not require contortions to get on, weren't hard to close, and it means all my shorts and capris will fit now! (Oh, and my 18s are…
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Isn't it awesome?!?! I started out at 240lb in size 22 jeans (and they were the stretchy kind from CJ Banks too, so probably more like a 24 in regular store sizes), and I'm down to 215 and wearing non-stretchy 16s! They're still a bit snug-ish, not what I'd call all-day comfy, but it means all my size 16 shorts and capris…
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Bunny steaks FTW!! Seriously, though, I really like her idea! ^^^ Ice cube trays are awesome for portioning.
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One day in ten, I have "Hell With It Day". Literally 1 in 10, it's planned out on my calendar (I'm flexible though, I'll move them around if something unexpected or super special happens). Hell-With-It Day = no foods barred. I don't eat myself sick or anything, but everything and anything is allowed and I do not log until…
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I eat chocolate on a daily basis, so yes. XD But since my next Hell-With-It Day is set for April 1st, I'll probably indulge on Easter and just make the next 10-day stretch an 11-day so I can enjoy all the yummy stuff my hubs is making.
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Just for context, I net around 18-1900 calories a day. I use the TDEE-20% (search the IPOARM thread) method for determining my calories and macros. I do 30-60 minutes of cardio 1-3x a week, but otherwise I sit a lot because I have a joint disorder that makes most exercises painful and being on my feet for long stretches…
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I have a little chocolate almost every day. Lately it's Cadbury eggs because they're 2/$1 at the CVS right near my house, so I bought a bagful and stuck them in the freezer. They range from 150-200 calories depending if it's the creme, the caramel, or the chocolate creme, but I just adjust throughout the day so I can have…
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Geez, nobody? On a fitness site, not one person has a recommendation for a decent scale?
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You're getting a lot of excellent and consistent advise here, so I'll try not to repeat too much of it. (Btw, I LOVE cheese, it is my downfall as well, and today has been a total sodium bomb because I had cheese with both salads AND an order of mozzerella sticks from Sonic!) Drink your water, that's always the biggest…
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I acknowledged that the comfort food cravings are hormonal in nature, indulged them in moderate fashion, and followed up a rough morning, calorie wise, with a nice big salad for lunch.
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DeeKay - eeee, dancer's calves! Lovely!
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And there you have it, folks. An actual honest to God medical professional (with an actual M.D. and some experience) who grasps the simple concept that BMI is not, nor ever should have been, the gold standard for health. Also, cheerbabe? Manners. Tact. There's a difference between "sugar-coating" and "not being a complete…
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Hi, there! Welcome aboard, you've got great reasons to get in shape! :) 2013 is THE year for me too. Add me if you like! :)
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Wonderful, and inspiring. I've got about 70 pounds to go, and while I'm making an effort to make generally healthier food choices, I'm not regarding anything as "off limits" if it fits into my calories. I've got a standing 300 calorie burn built in because of my still-nursing toddler, which helps, because I like food too!…
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I think the problem with the "eat healthy" mythos lies in a misinterpretation.. the idea that if you eat 80-90% of your diet in foods that can be grown, killed, or made by you, you'll lose weight because it's "healthier". The benefit of eating a more natural diet isn't necessarily DIRECTLY related to weight loss, because…
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Honestly I might pay a little more attention early in the day and make some effort to trim back extras, but thus far If I know I'm going to an event, I just figure that as my "hell with it" day for this group of 10 and make up my mind to enjoy the event. I don't go super crazy pigout or anything, but I enjoy the food…
