NatureChik1985

I never hit a plateau. I didn't use mfp though. I used tdee, started with losing 2lbs a week then increase my calories to create a smaller deficit as I got closer to goal. After I hit goal I easily transitioned into maintenance.

How about you sit down with him and communicate like adults.

Agreed!!! I feel like the word abuse is overused and shows ignorance when it is used to decscribe something that IS NOT CHILD ABUSE! Seriously, if you would like to see what real abuse is then volunteer at a shelter for battered women and children. Hear their stories and see the damage that is permanent on their bodies and…

I don't have kids, but if I did I would teach them moderation Why? I was able to completely regain my health and lose weight with moderation. I would want my children to have the best chance of growing into healthy adults who have a good relationship with food. My brother and I were brought up to eat clean. My parents were…

I know what the issue is... Op you are not as special as you think you are. Your story isn't different, this attention seeking/mean people thread isn't even unique. I think you staying off the forums is probably best solution for everyone.

I was obese. I lost weight through IIFYM and moderation, yes I ate sugar and processed foods (still do). Went from around 40% body fat to below 20%. Have been maintaining for two years (for the last year and a half without logging. I used to have trouble with low blood sugar but haven't had an attack in probably 3 years.…

I agree with this. The Op states that to lose she has to typically eat less than 1000 calories to lose and with switching to clean eating I would be surprised if she is at a surplus. Most likely it is increased water weight from starting a weight lifting program. There is a chance for small newbie gains but it it won't…

Seems to be a common practice around here...

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You are lucky you are able to live at home and go to school. You are living in someone elses home. If they buy the groceries then they can buy what ever they want. If it is an issue for you then make your own money and by your own groceries. You also need to learn how to be your own support. Being family doesn't always…

I am a female and I try not to eat below 2000 calories. 1200 wouldn't give my body the fuel it needs, but you are only netting 600 (which is not healthy. 1200 calories is one meal during the day for me. My goals are to maintain muscle mass and soon I will be staring a new lifting program and will eat even more to create a…

I agree 100%! On that note, the point for me was to reclaim my life and my health. I have done both through moderation. Not practicing moderation and being lazy was the reason I was obese. I went from being on 5 different maintenance meds to going completely off them all. I lost weight and reclaimed my health while still…

You can believe what ever you like. I am happily married to an amazing man (celebrating 9 years together). By all means believe what you want. You said you have an ex and I assume that your relationship failed for whatever reason, so I think my husband and I will keep believing in our own philosophy. After reading this…

This^^^^ but I am pretty sure my dinner of pizza and beer would not meet the criteria. I eat mostly healthy ( fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats ) but here and there I do enjoy a little "junk". I don't see any thing wrong with moderation.

Well dang, I guess I am in the same boat! I will just have to live with knowing that I have done it all wrong :(

Can't see your diary so I don't what kind of foods you eat. If might help you get better feedback if you made your diary public. My lunch today was over 1200 calories. I can't imagine not starving on 1000 calories.

I lost weight by using TDEE method to figure out my calorie goal. I started out eating 1800 a day (tdee-20%) and adjusted my goals are as I got closer to goal (I maintain at 3000ish). I would also adjust my intake according to any significant changes in activity level. I used IIFYM as my eating style. I felt like it was…

My husband and I must just operate differently than other married couples. Oh well, maybe that is why we are still married and more importantly happy.

I agree that it is a partnership, but people should not have to change to be in a relationship. My husband and I support each other in our differences, no one has to compromise who they are. I think my husband and I have it under control. We know how to make it work long term. But again I can totally see why the divorce is…

That isn't being unsupportive. He has as much right to live his life the way he sees fit just like you have the right to live yours. No one has to change for you. You are trying to lose weight and get healthy, he absolutely does not have to go along with what you are doing just because you want him too. Shame on you for…

If I ate waffles and syrup (or any sugary carb heavy foods) before bed I am usually sick to my stomach the next day. I love waffles for breakfast though. I believe in IIFYM. I don't log anymore ( transitioned into intuitive eating ), but fitting my macros is how I lost weight and improved my health. I save 300 bucks a…

Yes I agree!!!! The ignorance on this thread is ridiculous. People really really need to venture out of their little worlds...It is kind of sad!

Op: Nobody cares that you eat clean. Just don't tell other people your way is the right or only way to be healthy, because that is where other people get bent out of shape. IMO I think you just wanted to brag a bit, but then again no body cares.

Ha miss work? Because I am sick lol. That would be awsome!

EVERYBODY DOESN'T LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE! Venture out of you little world sometime, you might learn something about how life is for other people. Or you can can stay up there on your high horse with the OP.

So op, I take it you have researched food cost in different parts of the world (or maybe just the US)? If you haven't then this post was pointless. NOT EVERYBODY LIVES WHERE YOU LIVE! Why is that so hard for people to understand. In my area there is a big difference in the cost of fresh veggies compared to processed foods…

Clean eating doesn't always lead to good physical health either. Just ask my mom. She has eaten clean since I was a kid and had always been active, she still ended up having a heart attack about 5 years ago, has high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Why? I guess genetics? Doctors have not been able to explain…

I lost my weight through IIFYM, but transitioned to intuitive eating for maintence. It feels more natural to, I knew calorie counting for me WOULD NOT be long term for me. I will admit I am glad I learned what I did while counting, but I feel like a normal person now that I don't have to count. I have been maintaining over…

Um... so what? I used to live on a farm. I don't think people realize that even FRESH veggies have insect peices and parts in or on them. Manure is also used as a fertilizer. To avoid it you would have to avoid any fruits or veggies fresh or not.

In... to hear more about how I will get cancer/heart disease/diabetes/high blood preassue/ skittles pox and possibly die because I am not a clean eater.