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So did you lose weight before you reached the bloat point that caused you to rethink? One thing that I noticed (on one of your shopping excursions) was that you bought a wild rice blend from Aldi. If this is what I'm thinking it might be then salt/sodium is a possible culprit. I've been very bad myself, so not criticizing…

Know what you mean about the tools not working unless you use them. You might think about checking out a good solid nutrition plan - not a diet but a plan - like DASH, as one example. It will help you (as it does me) think about not only calorie intake but assuring that lots of veggies, fiber, fruit, modest whole grains,…

Baskin-Robbins Pralines and Cream ice cream. A pint to start. NO sharing. Get your own!

I knew (and know) what to do to control weight, how many calories per day to maintain, ... . But my maintenance is a low figure, where most people go to lose weight. I DO walk a lot. So need to up activity (not a gym fan) - and that's what stumps me. And I'm known by my friends as a superb cook - which is a skill…

Strawberries w anything. And as an aside - I don’t understand the attraction of ketchup. Taking a nice tomato flavor and basically converting to tomato syrup by adding sweeteners? Kills all the splendid tartness!

Definitely count fruit calories cause they can add up in a hurry. & starchy veggies. Maybe not so critical for non-starchy vegetables, but it depends on how precise you’re trying to be. Cruciferous, leafy, ... . Of course, that’s where your fiber tends to be so worth noting just to keep track of that.

Granular? What does that even mean?

Wonderful! & other flavors are now out there, although I can only get the Parmesan at Costco. Which is fine w me!

Are you still going to the gym so very early? As a basically gymphobic person, that would probably be the first place that I'd slip. And once I'd let myself down there following a nutrition plan would follow - slippage. If you can keep it up, great. But I encourage you to focus on the nutrition side of things FIRST, not…

My doctor highly recommended the DASH Eating Plan when both my blood pressure and cholesterol levels were unacceptable but I told her I wanted to attempt control through nutrition rather than pills. That said, I'm also using to lose some weight but have just started. It isn't an odd diet at all. Because D.A.S.H. is an…

My maintenance daily calorie allowance is only abt. what you indicate as your allottment to lose. I did a lot of research on basal metabolic rate and all that nonsense - and finally worked out that 1200 calories would allow me to lose, but slowly. All I can suggest is that you do some additional research and adjust…

You really want a straight answer? No. It never gets easier for most foodies. Maybe I'm not normal, but if it got easier none of the stories of losing weight and then gaining it back would happen. For me acceptance that I can never relax (and I know all about moderation, portion control, distraction techniques, ...) is MY…

Just a few thoughts. Measure your salt and log every smidge. Read all labels on canned/frozen foods (even veggies) and buy the lowest possible or no-salt/sodium versions. Use lite salt or a salt substitute (these can take some getting used to but I'm trying very hard to do so). Use lemon juice, spices, ..., to brighten…

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Okay, I see that you're male. You can get a LOT of food in 2000 calories. Maybe not what you're used to - but what you're used to is why you are now trying to lose 200 pounds. Of course, height, age and activity levels are important. But you're working with a doctor - so try to follow that guidance. You're changing your…

What cmriverside said. There are 2 people in your photo so need gender - which one are you? You can get a LOT of food in 2000 calories, just maybe not what you're used to. But, of course, what you are used to is why you now need to lose 200 pounds.

Even if you wear the same size, I bet you're making different fashion choices. Dresses or outfits with belts that show a trimmer waistline, just as one example. I found that some styles that didn't work on "larger" me looked nice when I was less poofy!

Over 35 lbs - that's a whole lotta "only"! Wonderful!

I'm the same height as you but when I looked at the BMI chart I thought 165 was no longer technically overweight. Like you, my wrist measurements (plus very long arms and broad shoulders) classify me as large frame. What amazes me about your loss (and I'm talking the skin issue here!) is that I don't see ANY on your upper…

YOU AREN'T READING WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING. YOU ARE. NOT. EATING. ENOUGH. Start over. Reset your program. If you don't know how get someone to help you compute a healthy reduced calorie plan. Eat according to that plan.

EIGHT pounds down - YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How can someone hate cheese? Okay - point granted. Not everyone likes cheese. I like anazmann's link above. Have to eat a lot of veggies to up your calcium, but they're mostly low cal and you can eat a lot without calorie shock an.

There is always going to be stress - and I'm almost 50 years past your age. In fairness, it might be easier to start after this round of exams is over. But then start learning how to eat and live in a healthy fashion and don't stop. There will be more exams, personal issues (hopefully more good than bad!), reasons to…

I don't lose on 1200 healthy calories per day - and that just makes me crazy! That seems to be my maintenance point, no matter what the charts imply. I stay hungry. But at least not gaining. Dance classes 2 evenings per week, 2 miles walk every other day, yard work. Not exactly high energy but not sedentary either. At 66…

Ice cream. But I'm trying to indulge in 100 calorie Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt bars (yummy!) instead of my beloved pralines 'n cream. The pralines 'n cream wouldn't be such a calorie buster if I had the ability to stick with 1/2 cup. HA, I Say. HA!

How old are you? All those who have commented got the point - so what's your point? Just do what you know you need to do and get one with it. Are you in the mood to be angry with someone? That's okay - as long as you don't dwell in a dark place.

And (6) Maybe they saw you overeating and thought that was your normal.

If you cube chicken breast or thighs, put in freezer til firm but not frozen, and then toss in a food processor til minced/ground enough, works much much better and tastier! You can add seasoning while processing and maybe a drizzle of olive oil (or not) as well if you find the chicken breast is too dry. Thighs are usually…