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  • Fitness pall will calculate calorie needs but I've found 10 times weight wanted works. Want to weigh 150 = 1500 calories. Most people, including myself, don't always track honestly by weighing and measuring food. Exercise is also usually over valued as far as calories. Age or less activity ... multiply by less ... 8 xs =.
  • Plan it out... both meals and exercise including timed schedule. Then do your best each day, each meal. I personally stay away from smoothies and eat the vegetables themselves. Your struggle is common... that's why we're all here logging in. Don't give up. Health can be #1 priority instead of weight. We're all with ya.
  • Maintenance never worked for me. I either am on a weight loss plan or a weight gain plan. I've had great guidance on this from professionals but it has never worked. Keep informing us when you find a good plan.
  • I've found that I have to accurately log food intake, in advance, to stay on track. A miss counted snack could be an extra .... calories that I forgot about. My Dr has me weighing each day in order to be aware of what the previous day may have done to my weight and denial. I have found that salt, carbs in the form of…
  • Army or not, it is calories in... calories out. I found for myself that I might forget to count the "small amount of oil" I used to cook, or the mayo on a sandwich. Once I was confronted to measure and weigh all foods and count them before I ate them, things really changed. Honesty is key. I had to get honest with myself.…
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