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I just reached the "overweight" category, so my next mini goal is to get into the "normal" BMI range. :smiley:

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Congratulations on reaching your milestone! :)

My mini goal is to get out of the "obese" category into the "overweight" category. I have 5.1 lbs to go.

Wake up, then use the restroom, then weigh yourself. After exercise is misleading because of fluid loss and you'll think you weigh less than you actually do.

The key is to make everything fit into your calorie count. If you want something, let yourself have it. Just eat less of it than you normally would have, and/or eat less other food throughout the day. Also, be careful about your macros... too much sugar or sodium can be bad, so if you want something that is overly sweet or…

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You could eat/drink less or switch to a lower-calorie alternative. If you really like your evening cocktails and treats, it will need to fit into your daily calorie allotment by either having less calories during the day or less in the evening. Another option would be to drink a certain number of glasses of water before…

You should set a certain time each day to work out and then just make yourself do it. If it's time to exercise, then there's no procrastinating. Maybe even set your phone alarm to go off at that time so you don't forget. Otherwise if it's just "I'll exercise sometime tonight" you will keep putting it off. I would suggest…

It's probably water weight. Eating certain foods can make you retain water. Your monthly cycle can make you retain water. I notice that sometimes right before I get sick I crave salty foods (ooooh McDonald's), which cause me to retain water. I think you need to stop weighing yourself daily. It's good to monitor your…

You just have to make yourself do it every day (or at least 5-6 days a week, taking 1-2 days as rest days) whether you feel like it or not. Think about your goal: to lose weight. Can you achieve that goal without exercise? Technically, yes, if you do a big enough deficit, but you can eat more and lose faster if you…

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I'm guessing that you lost water weight. Eating more on a regular basis will lead to weight gain, but going over every once in a while can be a good thing, like setting a "reset" button on your weight loss. A good idea might be to eat at a small deficit (~20%) for a few weeks and then take a week off and eat at…

The main thing to remember is that you need to stay under your calorie limit in order to lose weight. Log everything you eat or drink and make sure to weigh or measure everything. You can eat back exercise calories but be careful not to overdo it: keep in mind that MFP and gym machines often overestimate how much was…

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Eating healthier foods will take some getting used to. Make sure to season your food properly, if you aren't already doing it, because healthy doesn't have to mean bland. It is much easier to adjust to healthy food when it has good flavors than when it's bland like the frozen dinners they sell at the store. Your husband…

Just eat small portions and log everything. Yes, I'll go over, but Thanksgiving is only once a year.

I'm too short for this thread, but here is some general advice: Your calorie allotment is going to depend on how active you are. If you go to the "goals" tab, MFP will help you determine how many calories you should eat. Keep in mind that your body is smaller than it used to be, so eating the same amount of calories that…

1/2 large pizza is way too much food. I think you should take 2 slices, and then wait a while to see if you need that 3rd slice. Cheat meals are nice, but there's no need to overdo it. If there are leftovers, put them in the fridge for another meal on another day. A large chili cheese fries is also a lot of food. If it's a…

Make sure you eat at a deficit, weigh (preferably) or measure your food. I would also cut out soda and alcohol until the wedding because they're empty calories, and things like beer can cause bloating ("beer gut"). Don't forget to log what you drink, too. Also, exercise so the weight you do lose is mostly fat instead of a…

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I think you should eat just a little more. Losing weight is fine but you want to keep as much muscle as possible. MFP just updated their site so I think the error message may need to be adjusted if it says you're below 1200 but your minimum is actually 1400.

I think the problem (at least it was for me) is taking days off. One day off turns into two, then a week, and before you know it you haven't logged in for several months! You need to make sure you login every day. Even if you don't feel like it, force yourself to do it. As for exercise, unless you're in the…

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lb/week is ideal If you have 15-25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lb/week is ideal If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lb/week is ideal Note that "lbs to lose" is a bit subjective. One person…

Count your calories and set realistic, attainable goals. If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lb/week is ideal If you have 15-25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lb/week is ideal If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lb/week is ideal…

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Not a vegan, and no interest in becoming one. I like my meat and dairy too much.

It's a combination of both. Eating healthy foods is good for nutrition: it makes you feel better and you'll have a lower chance of long-term health problems (type 2 diabetes, heart problems). I would not cut out foods I enjoy completely, though, because it just makes me want them more and I'm more likely to overdo it when…

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lb/week is ideal If you have 15-25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lb/week is ideal If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lb/week is ideal

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