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This is part of the challenge we experience when switching to a healthy diet. You have to learn to say no-you cannot rely on those around you to follow what your doing. I can tell you that if you say no often enough, people will stop asking or putting things in front of you they know you won't eat. Its up to you to be…

I do intermittent fasting-my schedule is usually 14:10 I can lose weight if I follow my calories and macros-I can gain weight if I pig out. It isn't a magic bullet by itself, but if you follow your calorie deficits and stay within your macros it is a great way to increase fat loss

personally I think eating is 80% of it and its much easier to do cico versus increased exercise, but try it out and see. or maybe go maintenance for a short time to give yourself a break and then start back up.

I am 5'8" and currently 158 down from 192. I am absolutely healthy at this weight-I am now just working on being fit, tone and a bit stronger so my weight may go up instead of down even though I am shrinking. I am between a size 6/8 right now and I love it. still a little belly fat I would like to get off but at 47 I am…

check out intermittent fasting, specifically 14:10 you eat in a 10 hour window I am from 11-8 and this helps immensely to keep me in my calorie range . I use coffee with stevia and green tea to curb hunger and yes the longer you do it the easier it gets. I do find some days I am still hungry and if it is really strong, I…

you may need to change your style of IF. what are you following right now? 20:4 or are you literally just eating one meal? you may need to switch to a longer eating window and break your calories out over two meals. If it continues, I would agree with above, see your doctor.

I am not diabetic but I have tried 5:2 and it is challenging at best..... look at Intermittent fasting with a daily schedule of 14:10 or 16:8. It has the same effect and is easier to follow. research them all before trying and hopefully someone can chime in with experience.

I am doing 14/10 and really like it so far. It has done a couple of things for me-created a time that I eat versus the constant grazing I was doing previously which has really let me see some of my habits and to learn whether I am really hungry or it is another issue. I like being able to eat more food and a bit higher…

overnight oats with steel cut oats, almond milk, protein powder, cinnamon, cacao and chia seeds..... oh, and some coffee in it too!

you just start again. this is not some rigid thing that you never have any wiggle room in. sometimes your weight goes up, other times it goes down. sometimes you eat to plan, sometimes you don't. that's life - the goal for me is to do it in a way that is healthier and I lose weight or maintain over time. try to see the big…

laughing at that one! I should have thought about that!

I think I like getting up early in the morning because then it is done and I don't have to worry about other things in the day sabotaging that time. its guaranteed to get done in the early am. I think I feel better but can't really say for sure.

I log every day. I just go in first thing in the morning and change my calorie goal for that days calorie limit

are you still doing the alternate day diet? I am looking for people who are for advice and support. so add me as a friend if you are-I would love to hear how its working for you

hi there, I am 46 and have lost 26 pounds so far with another 5-10 to go. I am one of those who has lost/gained/lost/gained/lost/gained over the span of my life. I find this is the best way for me to learn new habits and get the weight off. My challenge is to keep it off so I am really treating it this time as a lifestyle…

orgain makes an awesome line of organic no sugar added shakes and powders. I would also think about just making smoothies. you could prep part of it the night before and just blend it and go in the morning. much healthier for you. www.orgain.com for the premade option

complain away..... just realize us tall people have the same struggles...... and my bf is 6'2" fyi..... (he is one of those can't gain a pound guys so it works for us)

every day I start again...... every day

my bf and I split a meal, that seems to work really well. that way I can eat a few bites of the high calorie stuff, stick to the lower calorie for the bulk and we have no leftovers! of course, you have to want to eat the same thing....

I am 5'8" and I CAN'T EAT WHATEVER I WANT... I tried that and got up to 217 so the problem is the same for everyone....... we all have different issues and that is why we are here, to learn to not eat everything we want...... advantage to being short-you lose 5 pounds and everyone notices, when your tall, you lose 10…

I am 46 and yes, there is a tendency towards looser skin when you lose weight and your not 20 anymore. I think that makes it more important to tone muscles and stay hydrated. I think I looked older when I was heavier and flabby, everything was just drooping-I thought this was an age thing but when I started working out…

46 and yes sometimes it feels that way, other times it doesn't..... I notice that my weight gain is different and yes my body is changing-but I also notice that I am wiser, more patient and learning to love myself more than I did in my 20's or 30's. I love my 40's and I hope each decade gets better and better.... I plan to…

add me as a friend and look at my diary. I eat 5 times, breakfast at 7, small snack (greek yogurt & fruit) at 9:30, lunch at noon, afternoon snack (usually cottage cheese and fruit) around 3:30 then dinner around 6:30 or 7. I found that the protein really helps to keep me full and the snacks are quick and easy so not…

I have been doing yoga since 2007 and I even teach. I find that it is very beneficial for core strength, anxiety and stress reduction, lower blood pressure and much more. It should help to reduce the triggers you mention above and is a great way to become more mindful about what you eat and how you treat your body. For me…

skinny does not equal healthy.... she can suffer the same consequences of eating like that all the time as a heavier person... stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure just to name a few. stay focused on your path, don't compare it to someone else's. do this for you

I put 1 tsp of coconut oil in my coffee now with a packet of turbinado sugar and a packet of stevia and unsweet almond milk. I like the little bit of fat-it has helped my elimination if you know what I mean. I also like how it tastes... I tried the butter and it wasn't bad but I did not lose weight doing that......

I think that depends on how much your exercising. if it is a 30 minute cardio workout then it's okay-if I had to do a ten mile run training, then I would boost calories for sure. I am not an excessive exerciser-I try to walk 10k steps a day, I do yoga 2-3 times a week and I do cardio 2-3 times a week so for me this is…

I personally don't post my exercise to mfp so it gives me that buffer I need. I log it on my fitness tracker so I know what I am doing, but I only eat up to my normal calories without the exercise.

walking for sure. and I love the biggest loser workout dvd's. I don't do them much anymore, but starting out they were well done and realistic for all shapes and sizes.

Hi I am a returning mfp person who is realizing I may need to just stay put. I am 46 years old and seeing that I have to be much more diligent as I get older, things are definitely changing in terms of my body and how I gain or lose weight. I have gone on and off mfp over the years, and tried ww for awhile but was only…