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I do a 24 hour fast when I'm feeling sluggish or feel like I over did it for a couple days previous; I usually do that 24 hour fast about once a month as needed. I REGULARLY do a 60 hour fast once a month, limiting calories from bone broth and carbohydrate free electrolyes to less than 300 calories a day; usually about 150…
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Unfair. Lots of situations can motivate getting on a program for weight loss. A vacation, a work event, losing a family member who seemed fine or was living a lifestyle similar to yours, you or your partner deciding or finding out you are going to start a family....and so much more. Plus, for so many, it is a life ling…
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I appreciate those thoughts; right now I still have about 55 pounds to lose from an original 85 or 90 pound goal; I've made a lot of progress, but have a ways to go and my body is reacting differently as I go through different lifestyle changes, and even if my caloric intake has stayed the same, swapping out 200-300…
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Anything I was referring to as "negative calorie" theoretically requires more energy for the body to process than they contain. I'm still counting everything I eat and staying within calorie goals daily. (I'm incorporating different ideas, but I'm not foolish; maybe other factors are boosting my metabolic rate.) I'm not…
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Huge weight jumps are just water retention. :) Water, a little detox tea, and time. Calorie-wise, I broke even & I'm proud!
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Calorie deficit has been my biggest success. I am not good about exercise. I get in a fair amount of walking most days at work, but I don't count on it. I set my activity level as "sedentary" and choose my average weekly weight loss, and any activity is a bonus. 27 pounds later, it's coming off a little slowly, but what I…
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5000 steps above my daily goal with moving around at work and grocery shopping. (baby steps)
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Holidays can be challenging. Keep logging, keep weighing in, and stay on track. Willpower is the mantra this time of year.
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Don't beat yourself up, start fresh TODAY. If you can come in a bit under your daily goal or get in an extra workout that's great, but that is true of any day. By setting expectations that are too harsh or punishing yourself, you are both treating your mind and body unfairly, and setting yourself up for a fall. Forgive…
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Even without exercise, I was losing weight; it's about the calorie deficit. I am losing weight faster and feeling better with exercise and believe it should be part of every healthy lifestyle. That said, you can lose weight without it. I've seen the Jillian Michaels challenge, and it's a great way to get fit. Don't beat…
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Stalling for a couple weeks is normal; your body changes and the body's natural survival reactions have not caught up with our modern environment. (And yes, this is from my doctor, not the internet or a friend.) Ride it out, or increase your calories to maintenance levels for 2 or 3 days, then go back to 1600/day. Either…
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235 days today.:wink:
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That's the thing, I haven't given up anything. I plan my meals ahead of time as much as possible, stay with balanced options as much as possible, and eat the treat foods slowly and luxuriously when I need them, never being mad at myself. I've lost 20 pounds in 7 months and that is progress I'm okay with, given that I'm…
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Gaining weight is so easy for so many reasons, please don't punish yourself. I've had UPS, downs, and standstill months, and it's a struggle. Do your best, remember why you're doing it (I mean YOU, maybe not the popular or p.c. reasons, why YOU'RE doing it), and come to the community for support. We are always here. You…
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This is ridiculous. You are happy, healthy, in a medically recommended weight range, and after looking at your "after" photo, you look perfectly healthy to me. I respect the education and experience your family members have, period. I think they may be letting emotions influence tier reaction to your altered appearance. If…
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All the information I've read agrees that coffee dehydrates you. I usually drink 4oz water after my coffee to nix the dehydration factor that I don't even log in my daily water consumption.
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I've read the responses, and this is the most comprehensive one I'd emphasize; if you eat another 100-150 calories a day you probably won't get that message and it won't hurt. You may also want to consult with your doctor if you're coming that far under a calorie goal that low to make sure it's safe and your nutritional…
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Oh lisalou, I feel so much empathy for you, and it breaks my heart to see another woman going thru this. I'm 33 years old, been struggling with being very overweight and devastating eating disorders since I was a young child, and I have hurt myself so much over the years feeling angry and weak and disgusted with myself.…
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You don't have to be sore for your workout to have been effective. When I had a personal trainer she taught me to warm up a bit if it was first thing in the morning, lift enough weight to feel fatigued (not to the point of fail) after 10 reps but able to do 3 challenging sets, and stretch afterwards. (Stretching should not…
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I don't have any off limit foods, either; as long as I'm within my calorie goal, it's a good day. :) Depriving myself of favorite foods only leads to overeating on foods I'm not craving and/or binging later. Be kind to yourself.
