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Here are some ideas on how I weigh things~ * If I'm spreading something on bread that I'm not going to lick the knife - I set the plate and bread on the scale, then turn it on or tare (Mine turns on to zero no matter what I have on it). I then spread my mayo, etc, on the bread. The number on the scale is the weight of my…

I always do this. I have days I'm more hungry than others and I look at my calories as a rolling weekly average. If I know I have something coming up, I'll bank a few hundred the few days leading into it so I can eat whatever I want on that day. It's worked well for me.

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Found this interesting review: Source: https://consumerscompare.org/17-day-diet-review/

Oh boy!

I figured that, but was curious lol

What is the 17 day diet?

Or you could enter your stats into MFP, eat what you enjoy, weigh your food, hit your calorie goal and lose weight without losing interest. It's going to be slow, that's how healthy weight loss works, but it will be sustainable.

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You are younger and taller than I am. But we have about the same start weight. I started at 216 lbs. I'm 43, 5'4" and sedentary. I am losing consistently by eating 1600-1700c per day, but I know without a doubt that I am being as accurate as is possible in that calorie count.. Because I use my food scale. I weigh…

How are you measuring your intake? Are you eating any of your exercise calories back? What is your height, weight, age and activity level not counting intentional exercise?

I saw someone not long ago that posted their story. Their title was "Day One or One Day". That struck me because "One Day" never comes. I do not allow myself to eat something without logging it, good, bad or indifferent. (I'm not saying 'bad food', but a bad calorie day) I've made the decision that I will log and track…

This says it best: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10615700/biochemistry-answers-for-common-weight-loss-questions-sodium-warning-long-and-nerdy/p1

I am 43, 5'4" and losing steadily on 1600-1700c. I'm a lot less active than you are.

If you're new to MFP, here are some great starting points! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1399829/step-by-step-guide-to-losing-weight-with-myfitnesspal…

I would start by getting a second opinion on what the doctor suggested you use for your calorie limit and what to cut out. Do you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or any other health issues that would suggest you need to cut out so much of what he's listed? If you cut out carbs and fat, that means you'll be eating…

For my situation (trying to lose weight), I just make sure I have some calories left in the evening for a late snack. I know I'm going to want it, so I just fit it in as part of my daily eating routines.

And this is why one of the first things asked when someone comes in saying they aren't losing is "are you verifying your entries are correct" (after asking if they are using a food scale)

I get notifications when someone comments on my posts or if they comment on one I've commented on. As far as the OP... I don't really get the blanket requests for friends, but will often send a friend request (with a note) to those that I've enjoyed interacting with in the forums. Now and then, I will message if I notice…

My basic grocery list is along these lines: eggs, milk, bread family packs of chicken and pork (they can be divided down into smaller packs and frozen) rice lettuce, carrots, broccoli, onions, potatos bag of apples peanut butter turkey or ham sandwich slices frozen veggies canned mushrooms pasta & sauce cheddar cheese (the…

If you LOVE carbs, like many of us (not all of us), then low carb is going to be more difficult to stick to and you could end up either 'falling off the wagon' or miserable. I choose not to be miserable and just stick to watching my calories and eating what I like.

Our minds are often harder to change than our bodies. At least you recognize that you didn't have anything to feel guilty about and didn't have to justify it to anyone, even yourself. Keep reminding yourself. You'll get there!

I've tried doing this before, subbing with other things, but found I'd rather just find ways to fit the real thing into my calorie goals. I may not have it as often, but it's often enough I can keep it going forever. :)

You are both so right! I actually did stop eating a dessert on Mother's day because it didn't taste as good as I'd hoped it would. We were at Olive Garden and tried the trio of little desserts (I split with my son). There was one we each took a single taste of and then left. The other two, we devoured because they were SO…

Mind if I ask what part of this you are struggling with? Is it the logging? Is it the portions? Or the food choices? Maybe something else I haven't thought to ask?

If you set your diary to public, you're more likely to get good advice.

If you've eaten all your rest day meals... then you're done for the day. Sounds like you ate your night meal early?

I got mine the day after the challenge finished

I don't know about you, but I'm currently having ice cream for supper. ETA: My ice cream is clean. Clean bowl, clean spoon... perfect :)