duna_pruna Member

Sw - 142. body fat 31% Current - 135. Fat 23% 49 yrs female. 5'4" Had to reduce net calorie intake to 1150 a couple months ago to keep from gaining fat

Everyone should do what works best for their body. If I don't work out, I am in pain the next day. My body punishes me.

Yes. Every day. Don't always want to but have to

The problem is they are basing this assessment on BMI. There was a study in Britain recently that found BMI overestimates male body fat content and underestimates females. We really need to go to a waist the height ratio or similar. My own BMI is surprisingly high. 64" tall medium frame and I weigh 135lbs. But I'm at 23%…

It doesn't matter what your age is. All that matters is that you get up every day and keep exercising and counting calories. You can do this!

I would like to suggest that you not focus on your mass (weight) but either your body fat or your measurements. Our culture is so obsessed with weight, but body composition is far more critical to long term success. I started MFP 19 months ago. It has taken me that long to go from 29% to 24%. I only lost 12 lbs, but I…

Same here :(. They really cause me annoyance during exercise. I have gotten down on weight and body fat to where I was pre baby, but that rotten cup size will not drop down to a c. My band went down to a 32. It stinks. I think pregnancy and babies change things forever and I don't know if some of us will ever get rid of…

I understand. The thing is, you don't get taken seriously bc you weight loss needs are so low. It took me 1.5 years to drop that last 15 lbs. i lost it all in body fat but wow it's tough! Keep at it and it will come off eventually. I am 5'4" and was 143 and at last I am 128 again. This was my pre baby weight and body fat…

Someone asked what I consider garbage food. I was eating a lot of pure glucose - hard candy, licorice, gummy bears etc. I was also eating chocolate and quite a bit of it. I replaced the pure glucose with more fruits and whole grains. I allow myself a treat of a Hershey bar every day. I am on maintenance, so I have some…

Please note that I am not a low carb / zero carb person. I'm talking about garbage food and way too much of it. I believe that I had a problem and my health is improved because of controlling it

I have been at a vastly reduced sugar level for the last 1.5 years and I noticed that I am not getting sick anymore. It seems to affect my immune system. However, I will note, that I am a sugar addict naturally so it's not like I was moderate with my intake.

Ask him to keep his snacks at his desk at work.

My ankles and feet grew in size and strength after doing ballet training. There are ballet exercises that strengthen your ankles significantly over time.

OMG! Me too! I have been fighting to get below 130 now for two months. I actually dropped below in June, then we took a vacation and I've been struggling ever since. Good to know I'm not alone :)

I noticed that the scale stopped going down but my size was still dropping. It would be a good idea to take your measurements at least once a month. If you are exercising a lot (and I am) you can gain muscle mass and lose fat.

You can get a ring guard until you are at your target weight

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We are a working couple with 3 kids so time is always an issue. I went to Costco and bought a big container of snap ware. Every Sunday, I buy fresh produce for the week. I wash and cut, label and store broccoli, asparagus, lettuce, carrots, strawberries, blueberries, grapes. I've found that those being convenient helps me…

I have the same problem. I end up eating a low fat cheese stick and drinking water to go back to sleep. If you can avoid eating as much during the day, I've had success with eating a lot more protein at dinner.

I don't now, but when I was pregnant I had food aversion because I was so sick. I was able to keep enough calories in to protect the baby by drinking cold shakes. My husband would blend soy milk, banana, protein powder, and vanilla with ice. I would sip this for an hour or more. I drank 4 of these a day without throwing…

Please don't let others give you a negative body image. Stop weighing yourself and only check your body fat content. If you are in a healthy range then relax. We are way too weight obsessed as a society and not focused enough on health.:smile:

I developed horrible anxiety during pregnancy. We were afraid of losing the baby. I had the opposite reaction. I couldn't eat anything. I would throw up. If your eating disorder is as bad as mine was, I really feel for you. I used some self help books and practiced some visualization and flooding. I hope that knowing you…

I think it depends on your craving. Try to ID what you are really wanting. If its a bag of greasy salty chips then salty popcorn (low fat) may work. If you want chocolate, then a weight watchers ice cream bar (100 cal) may do the trick. If you need to fill the stomach then the baby carrots, water and maybe some grilled…

You should also track your measurements.

I agree with the jogging being not wise. Walk instead and see a Dr. Measure and log everything you eat. You will be surprised if you are honest at how much you are really eating. You may also be dehydrated and mistaking it for hunger as well as having a carb addiction. Logging helps, but you have to fight the mental battle…

Sugar free jello. Weight watchers string cheese. Baby carrots. Banana.

Stay the course and ignore the overage! You can do it!