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I just don't agree. I did my shopping at an outlet mall and had to walk for ages to get to the stores I wanted, then split up with the wife and walked the entire mall again buying things for her. I ended up walking almost six miles at quite a clip. I logged it, and yes, I assumed 100 calories per mile (that number for each…

Is portion-control or self-control challenging for you? That can make the holidays especially hard, especially with all the events you're talking about. The reality is that most date options do include food when the weather is cooler, which is tough. Can you eat dinner at home prior to your date and then share a dessert?…

I had this same issue! I was holiday shopping yesterday for quite a while. I ended up using an app I already had - Charity Miles. It's available for iPhone or Android, if you have one of those. Each mile your walk (or run, or bike) generates a donation to a charity you choose from a long list. You can pause the app while…

I don't count anything on special occasions (weddings, birthday parties, Thanksgiving, etc,). It's frequent enough that I usually have something to look forward to, but not so frequent that it messes me up.

I agree that a HRM is your best bet for knowing what your body is actually burning. Machines can be way off, and it's hard to tell in which direction! I highly recommend the Arc Trainer if your gym has them. Start slowly so your body can adjust, monitor your heart rate carefully, and be sure not to overdo it. But the Arc…

Thanks, all. This has been a really positive thread and I really appreciate your replies. I have some new strategies to try! I usually drink a whole pot of mint, lemongrass, or chamomile (or some combination of those) in the evenings while cuddling my dog and hanging out with the wife. It helps distract me and bumps my…

This is so inspiring for me! I am also on a journey to become healthier to improve my chances of conception. It's wonderful to see how GORGEOUS you look! Congratulations on your baby daughter - she has a determined and strong mummy!

Frozen berries! Great idea! I have a raspberry bush that I'm just eating from, but maybe I'll freeze those suckers and have some before bed. NOM

LOL...I miss pigouts, too. Once I am maintaining, maybe I can have one now and again!

Meh, women can do whatever the hell they want and don't need men to 'educate' them about their own bodies. I rarely formally lift, but running and using the arc trainer is certainly giving me an efficient cardiovascular exchange and some legs that could kill a horse. Other women enjoy lifting and the bodies they get from…

Exactly! I save enough calories for a small snack after my meal, but I know if I save a lot, I'll make far poorer choices than I do when I consume those calories during the day. I am seeing a lot of good advice on this thread, though. Maybe I'll try brushing my teeth earlier...

Beer! I love beer. But now my gut reacts differently or something, and it makes me feel so gross. But it still tastes goooooooooood!

I don't keep a scale at home to avoid the exact situation you describe. I know it'll taunt me from the bathroom and I'll obsess. I use the scale at my gym about once a week, but I don't weigh on any particular schedule. When I feel like I may have dropped a little weight, I see if I'm right. Only being able to weigh in at…

Portion control. When I was getting in shape for my wedding a few years back, I was so frustrated because I worked out all the time, but my weight loss was PAINFULLY slow. After the wedding, we both gained 20 pounds that we said we wouldn't gain - and are now working on honoring a healthier life together. With daily intake…

So interesting to read everyone's different strategies! There are a lot of options for how to handle the season of sweets and big meals. Personally, I take what I want on those days and don't skip dishes I enjoy (and only get once a year!), BUT I take only half the amount I would like to eat. Then I relax and enjoy the…

Thanks for your thoughts! Leptin - I vaguely remember reading about this hormone. It's the balancing hormone to ghrelin, right? Satiety and hunger. I'll educate myself further on how those might be rebalancing inside my body. In the meantime, not to worry. I'll still eat, even when I feel weird like I described. I love…

Stuck to my calorie restriction for two weeks. I weighed myself today and have lost 3 1/2 pounds. I was so happy, I felt great for an extra mile on the treadmill. Loving everyone's successes!! Congratulations!

Sounds like a lot of your struggle is where it is for most of us: in your mind. You're struggling to adjust to an entirely different environment, so of course you turn to things that make you feel comfortable, like sweets. First of all, that's normal. You're normal. That said, I am so sorry that you're feeling so stressed…