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I was excited to see these when I clicked on the link, but then I have to ask...how could one size possibly fit all? There aren't size options for these, so that makes me very hesitant to try them.

[/quote] That's why I scan the barcode of everything I possibly can, and when I can't I get the information directly from the food label and enter it that way. [/quote] Just FYI - do know how often the bar code is incorrect? Like, all the time. I build a ton of recipes and have been logging consistently for a year and…

After losing 85+ pounds, here's what I know to be true FOR ME (and that might extend to you, too). There is no way I could have a smoothie for breakfast and dinner and not be hungry...don't care how much protein and such I load into it. I have to have chewable food. Smoothie can taste really good and I might feel full…

Yep...this was my first reaction! Just yuck. People, losing weight doesn't have to be a punishment. We aren't less worthy because we allowed ourselves to get overweight. You can still enjoy eating and food and lose weight. I promise.

Oh good, someone mentioned the "don't count 100 % of your exercise calories as really being burned" factor. MFP is notorious for overestimating burns. That said, could you eat a bit more...probably. But also remember that the first few weeks/month will see more weight loss than any other time, usually. I remember when I…

WEAK! I clicked on this topic thinking it was something about the dessert/homemade candy called "buckeyes" that my grandma always used to make. Boo. :(

I don't ever, ever, ever, EVER want two "meal" shakes a day to become my normal. I like chewing and eating and trying different foods and still losing 85 lbs. Please, all of you out there doing this - just be careful and also read up on how to sustain any weight loss you might have so that you know what to do once you stop…

OP, I took a look at your diary and just want to echo some sentiments already expressed, but pointing to your own diary as an example. I don't know all your stats, but 1230 a day isn't very much at all. I suspect you put in that you want to lose the maximum allowed by MFP, which is why you come up with so few calories.…

Oh, honey....no. Just no. There is no magic to eating at a particular time of day (glanced briefly at some Warrior Diet lit). If you are ready to lose the weight, you will eat at a moderate calorie deficit and get yourself up and moving (to feel better, though not necessary for just weight loss). If you aren't ready, then…

Why can't women have an opinion or chime in about this subject? Are the people to whom you are referring ("the talkers") mostly women, so you think all of us are talkers at the gym and ineffective at working out? Just curious. Oh, and by putting MEN ONLY in all caps...it's like a beacon for all the females to come running…

Please do not give advice unless you actually bother checking the numbers based on statistics she's already given. According to online calculators, OP's maintenance level would actually be somewhere around 2100-2200 (given the exercising 5x per week). Even 3x a week puts her at 2000. Deficit (though she does NOT need one…

I think I know why you're hungry - you're bored to tears with your food?! I know everyone is different, but perhaps eating the exact same dinner for 5 days in a row or the same breakfast, etc is the issue. Of course this is not about weight loss, but you pointed out yourself that your real issue for which you need advice…

Well if that's the case, that sucks for her!! I'd have a hard time losing too if my TDEE was around 1700. But again, for these numbers to be realistic, she must be rather petite. She's not 21, 5'9" with those numbers.

You should really take some of the advice given here and consistently log EVERYTHING (weigh it!) for a few weeks. I have no doubt in my mind that you are probably consuming more than 1670 cals a day if you are maintaining. You are 21 years old. Unless you are very, very, very petite, these are not the maintenance calories…

I'm just gonna throw this one out there for those who keep struggling (and I was one of those people for years!). Stop overthinking it and just do it. Motivation is overrated. It is definitely about creating habits. Just go do it, create the habits one at a time if needed, and just keep doing it. The more you think about…

This isn't what you want to hear, but it's the truth. You *aren't* in your early twenties, so you will never again look like you are. That's life. Besides, what's so great about looking like that and having people question your judgment or what you know about the world or your entitled opinions? Better off to look your age…

**slow clap** YEP! It really works, but you have to put in the work and give yourself a break. None of us who have been successful losing weight have been perfect. Just keeping moving forward and the consistency will help you.

Taco pizza, baby! I spread refried beans over the crust instead of sauce, top with some ground meat I have seasoned with southwest or Mexican spices, cheese, cilantro, green onions, etc. Good stuff.

^^^ THIS!! I cannot sing the praises of strength training enough. I've lost about 85 lbs and have been strength training for most of the time while losing. I have no doubt that it made a huge difference in my body comp. I am quite happy with how I look overall and I'm not even to goal yet! When I was much heavier, I…

You are misunderstanding BMR, mommy. BMR is what your body needs to function in a coma, basically, NOT the calories needed to maintain weight. OP - please do NOT xtart eating under your BMR. Your TDEE is what you need to calculate your maintenance calories. An above poster gave you a link to IIFYM, which is one site that…

First, are you 18 (as this post states) or 19 (as your bio states)? Me thinks it's neither....and less than both. Anyhow, you are already in a weight category that would make me think NO to losing any more. If you are concerned with body composition, then hit the weights, boy. If you are (as I suspect) pretty young, than…

YUP....ah, to be 19 again :)

So you only want the half with good experiences to respond? Cuz then you can trick yourself into thinking it'll be a guaranteed "win" for your boobs? Sorry...it just doesn't work like that. Either you really want to lose the weight (regardless of what might happen to boobs), or you're going to use the "but, my boobs!!"…

I cannot preach enough the awesomeness that is strength training! I've lost about 85 lbs total thus far (almost at goal!), and I know my body comp would not be what it is if I had only done cardio or only eaten at a deficit or waited until I reached goal to start lifting. Yes, of course you can lose weight without strength…

Something here is not computing for me. "Plenty of cardio and strength training," yet you have days you have to force yourself to get to 1000 cals? Are you weighing and measuring your foods? Cuz, seriously, even the foods you are describing have enough cals to EASILY get to 1200 cals over three meals. That's only 400…

No, no there really isn't. Sorry to disappoint...but I feel the same disappoint.

I think that's only fair since someone resurrected an OP from August! Now...bring on the gifs. I'm at work and cannot post any!

It's such a weird mystery that I really want to know what the intention was behind this thread.

Mmmm, I love wings.

That's not the forking to which I was referring. HEY OOO!!