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I'm starting again after reaching my goal weight, but then I gained weight over two lockdowns and back at my highest way. I've gained and lost 30 pounds around six times since my early 20s. As I start again, I'm realising that I could easily blow my day's calories in a snack or single meal!

Hello! I'd like to join you. I've put on some weight since we moved. Recently left my sedentary office job and eager to get back on track. Name: Teresa Age: 44 Height: 5'1" Historical (quarterly) snapshot: Unknown, but I've lost 10 pounds in 2016 :smile: Start Weight 2 October: 135 Goal Weight Nov. 1: 130 Ultimate Target…

Nothing; the food is overpriced and I don't want to waste my calories on movie food.

I binged and ate around 4,000 calories yesterday. I tend to just eat everything in one go rather than moderate, which doesn't work for me. It is easier for me not to have it in the house altogether. I am getting back on track this week. I've been very stressed in trying to find work, which has lead me back to unhealthy…

As long as I eat lots of fruits and vegetables with some cheese, I can easily eat within 1200 calories and still feel satisfied. I've learned that it has to do with what I am eating. I am also a smaller person, so I don't need a lot of food.

Thanks so much for your thoughts/advice. This week, I will cut out the day-long blow-out and will do a much smaller cheat. I hope that the water intake helps me feel fuller so I won't be tempted to have a blow-out.

Thanks so much for your comments so far! My husband also said the same thing -- instead of a day blow-out on my cheat, that I need to keep it to a meal. I'm thankful that I do enjoy exercising. I signed up for a half marathon in June and am going to make an appt. with a personal trainer to help me up my distances for…

I can say that I am short with a small frame, and I had a proper fitness test done in an exercise science dept. by a nutritionist/exercise researcher, and my basic calorie level came out to 800 calories. There is no way I could eat that low and not be famished, but I must have a deficit below 800 if I want to lose weight.…

I am in the same boat and just posted a new topic very similar to yours, haha. I need to lose 20 pounds, but I exercise, and watch calories for the most part. I am also short, which doesn't help. I will be curious to see others' responses!

Feel free to add me. I'd like to meet more MFP friends 40 and over. I am 42 and trying to lose the 20 pounds/around 8 kilos that I gained over the past few years. I enjoy running, pilates, and weights.

Congrats to you! Running has changed my life. I used to run in high school, but picked it up again a few years ago. Running a whole mile is an achievement. Keep up the great work!

I logged my binge day on Saturday and ate almost 5,000 calories. I am not going to lie -- it was wonderful to enjoy lots of carbs and sugar again, and to eat what I wanted. I love bread and pastries especially, but I cannot keep them in the house for this very reason. I have some work to do this week, though!

Hello! I sent an invite to you. I am 5'2 and should be around 110.

I am going to log it from here on out, but my guess is when I totally relax and eat what I want, I probably eat around 3500K. Once I reach my goal weight, I am thinking of having a day every two weeks where I can eat more than usual (ie. the high calorie foods I've had to cut back on).

PS Just saw that you are staying away from meat. I don't eat meat that much. I love beans as a source of protein. Beans are great mixed in with eggs. I sometimes put them on salads, and they are also good in burritos with some fat free yoghurt instead of sour cream.

I am certainly no expert, but just based on what have learned: I would encourage you to eat lots of steamed veggies and fruits to feel full for few calories. Store-bought soups often have corn syrup and a lot of salt in them. as do corn-based cereals. You might try some protein for breakfast such as an egg, yoghurt, maybe…

Hello! You are welcome to add me. I am 41. I've put on 20 pounds over the past two years. I love to exercise, but it is sooo hard to watch my eating and I get very tired of counting calories. However, it is a necessity if I don't want to gain. I am determined to get this weight off (again) early this year.

I am in for at least 80. I will have to think about it some more. I plan to run a 6.5 km run in February, but hope to do a half in June, so I will need to start upping my running distance.

Add me, please to the challenge. :-) I majorly fell off the wagon after we went through a major move to a new place/home, but I am ready to get started again. My work clothes don't fit, and I will be going on the job market here in the new year. I never stopped exercising, though. I love to run. Thanks for doing this…

Four pounds down and I already feel better. I expect that loss will slow down, but just have to stay on track. I have three eating-out events this week. I have to prove it to myself that I can have willpower when I am out of my routine.

I've found that I can't really eat fried food, pizza, or pasta anymore without feeling really sick the next day, but when I do treat myself, I like ice cream or something homemade, sweet, and baked.

There's nothing wrong with treating yourself now and then. I hope you enjoyed it. I try to eat healthy, but man do I love a bag of Cheetos and something sweet and homemade every now and again!

I have to admit that when I crave junk food, it is Cheetos and potato chips. I just don't go down that aisle if I can help it and I don't buy them, because I would eat the whole big bag.

I fell off the wagon a bit this past week because I had a few celebrations. However, I am moving to a cooler place (temp-wise) in four weeks and I must be able to fit into my jeans and exercise tights again. I've got some work to do!

I know, it is hard. I am a small person and I can easily eat 1,000 calories or more at a restaurant. I am fine when I am home and away from temptation, as I don't buy tempting foods.

SW: 127 CW: 127 Goal Weight: 114 I fell off the wagon a bit this week when I had some good news and celebrated. Back on again!

Hello! I maintained my weight for a few years and I enjoy exercising. I run, do step, Pilates, and some weights. It is getting harder to control my weight into my 40s. I am currently 126, way too heavy for my build and height. I want to get back down to 112 so I can wear all of my cute outfits again! :smile:

Hello! Today's weight: 126.8 Goal Weight: 112

I have a couple pairs of Hunter boots and I'd love to wear them with leggings. Right now my highs and thighs would look terrible in leggings, but I can wait to wear that type of thing again!

Yes, different people require different amounts of calories. I know it sounds crazy, but I only need 800 calories a day if I am mostly sedentary. I even had a test done at a medical place. I am a small person and I have indeed found that 800 is my sweet spot. If I eat more than that, I maintain. I am so envious of folks…