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Ok well I have made a pledge to myself to listen to the podcast each week and post something on here about it, and see if anyone is interested. So I like the idea of weekly planning. I'm going to plan the week's meals in advance into MFP. I have two lunches and two dinners out this week so will try to be realistic about…

I agree with you, I think there is value in calorie counting. My approach, when I do it, is to plan the day's food in MFP, so it comes in under my cals, which I set quite high because I don't eat back exercise cals. Maybe we can post any thoughts here about the weekly podcast, it would discipline me to listen to it each…

I finally got around to listening to these podcasts and wondered if anyone was interested in reviving this discussion thread?

There's another thread for February, we start afresh each month, head on over to the support section and it should be on the first page

I can really relate to this. I'm going to think about the new car thing. I'm fairly sensible with my money budget but I seem to assume my food budget is elastic (like my pants!). Thanks for giving me something to think about.

@uyister thanks for the craving chart, going to give that a go!

Yes, I do this. Sometimes I'll do the whole week in advance. I know it's not what will end up happening, but it gives me the sense that if I want something extra or different I'll have to tweak my budget elsewhere to allow it. I went well with this for ages and want to get back into the habit of it.

Highest weight 105.5kg (aug 2018) Lowest weight 94.7kg (Mar 2020) Aims 💛 To keep average cals for the week under 2000 (I don't eat back exercise cals) 💛 To keep snacks under 25% of cals 💛 To plan meals in advance for the week 💛 16:8 - intermittent fasting 💛 Mediterranean eating 💛 Using non food ways to manage my emotions.…

Highest weight 105.5kg (aug 2018) Lowest weight 94.7kg (Mar 2020) Goal for end of December 94.9kg Actual weight end of December 99.2kg Aims 💛 To keep average cals for the week under 2000 💛 To keep snacks under 25% of cals 💛 To plan meals in advance for the week 💛 16:8 - intermittent fasting 💛 Mediterranean eating 💛 Using…

So sorry to hear that @changeforeverlj , such a tough time, sending you hugs xxx

Highest weight 105.5kg (aug 2018) Lowest weight 94.7kg (Mar 2020) Start weight for November 95.8kg 9 Nov - 95.9kg 16 Nov - 96.7kg 23 Nov - 96.0kg 30 Nov - 96.9kg Goals 💛 To keep average cals for the week under 2000 💛 To keep snacks under 25% of cals 💛 To plan meals in advance for the week 💛 16:8 - intermittent fasting 💛…

@mamabearangie I have tried the intermittent fasting both ways, the 5:2 and the 16:8, I found I lost weight on both but the 16:8 was much easier to fit into my life. I felt with the 5:2 that my life was on hold on the fasting days. I'm back with the 16:8 at the moment. I find with that and if I don't snack I can pretty…

Thanks for this thread, it's really helpful. I think I needed and still need to learn that just to have a good day is enough, then repeat. Also that I don't need maximum willpower all the time, but I do need maximum willpower when I'm doing the supermarket shop.

Your face is a completely different shape!

Is this you @changeforeverlj ??wow, what a change!! Great work! You look so different!

@pamiede great work, well done!!!

@KMC55 I do that too! My partner had an evening out planned with his colleagues and I immediately bought an unhealthy meal plus dessert to eat!! It's nuts! Well done on resisting.

@pamiede good to see you back here, what a terrible thing. Glad you are on the mend xxx

yes. Or whatever works for you, you'll see that people use it in different ways. Welcome!

Highest weight 105.5kg (aug 2018) Lowest weight 94.7kg (Mar 2020) Goal for end of December 94.9kg Start weight for November 95.8kg Goals 💛 To keep average cals for the week under 2000 💛 To keep snacks under 25% of cals 💛 To plan meals in advance for the week 💛 16:8 - intermittent fasting 💛 Mediterranean eating 💛 Using non…

Highest weight 105.5kg (aug 2018) Lowest weight 94.7kg (Mar 2020) Goal for end of month 98.0kg - I actually made it!!! 5/10 - 99.5kg 12/10 - 100.0kg 26/10 - 96.2kg 2/11 - 95.8kg Goals 💛 To keep average cals for the week under 2000 - 5 out of 9 weeks 💛 To keep snacks under 25% of cals - 6 out of 9 weeks 💛 To plan meals in…

Love the 1% better thing!

@torih941 well done for coming on here and posting that, sorry you have a lot to deal with at the moment xxxx fingers crossed now you've named it you can avoid buying those sweets next time. If I'm feeling low on willpower I try to maximise it when I'm food shopping, at least then you've had some control over what comes in…

@changeforeverlj that is so rude! Glad you are not letting her get to you. No one ever died of a few extra wrinkles!

Life; not lufey!

Sounds great micwrites! Could be a great new lufey

Well done muttiM!!! Hope it feels fantastic!!

That's so great your dad is getting support and good experiences!

well done eggnog!