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I went to a party on Saturday night in clothes I never thought were for me... just for pretty slim women. I had high heels, white jeans and a gorgeous peach coloured top. I got so many compliments and lots of how have you done it? What is your magic trick? It has taken me 53 weeks to lose 51lb in weight. No pills, no…

Well this thread has totally demoralised me... I am 5ft 2 and currently weigh 164lbs. I am a uk size 14 and was feeling pretty chuffed with myself. My SW was 205 and my initial goal was 161, which is only a few lbs away now. I guess when I reach that I will look again at aiming for about 140.

This is very frustrating, I will try and be more patient! ☺

Late last night my information was finally transferred to mfp. Today though nothing at all. Not all info has gone from mfp over to fitbit and no info from fitbit to mfp.

Hi all, well done everyone. Mine seems quite feeble compared to the achievements here but I am 38lb lost since June 14. Today I joined the 11 stones club and that has made me smile.

Thank you everyone, this has really helped. Today I am within my MFP limits, although I have logged my supper and not yet eaten it. And I still have a good 20 minute walk with the dog to do tonight. So all is looking good. :smile: Your advice and guidance will be noted and digested later this evening, when I have time to…

Thanks.

Wise words, thank you too. :smile:

Thank you.

Well I think you have summed up my thinking, way better than I ever could. I didn't know it was called TDEE but I have pretty much been thinking that way thanks to fitbit. I love it and would recommend getting one (whichever model you choose). It has made me realise that I am more active than perhaps I thought AND that I…

Thank you, it is helpful to hear others experiences. Well done on your weight loss. Yes I use a scale and I am starting to really make use of the fitbit. :smile:

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Sadly I am not near goal. I have 2lb to lose to get out of the obese BMI category and then I need to address the overweight, so I will be here for some time. I do feel because I started out at 1200 I have sort of limited where I can go now... but maybe having taken on all that has…

Does macro targets mean the nutrition goals? If so, no I am not and have been working hard over the last week to address that. There are some areas that I am definitly lacking in and do not meet daily, so my focus is also going to have to be diverted to these, because as you say that won't be helping how I am feeling.

Thank you that makes sense and yes I can see that could reasonably happen. Of course, there is also the possibility that I just have January colds, bugs and germs and this is a blip in what otherwise is a successful strategy. :smile: Whatever happens, I intend to invest time and effort into continuing on this journey and I…

There appear to be many theories that contradict that thinking TimothyFish, clearly you feel it is quite cut and dry. It would have been more helfpul if you could quantify your statements instead of just putting them out there. But hey... each to their own.

Thank you! :smile:

Also from what I have read it is eating enough... not more. I do understand the difference and as you can see from my post, I am not suggesting I pig out and then whinge because I haven't lost.

Sorry about the spelling *persevere

Thanks... so do you suggest I carry on and perseverve?

That does seem like a good weight loss to me. I guess it doesn't feel that way because it isn't a couple of pound a week but give it time. Your body has some adjusting to do. Keep going, accurately log your food, drink loads and it will happen.

Thank you. I do try and log accurately and sometimes deliberately over estimate to allow for error. It is reassuring to see that others think this is the correct approach. I feel a bit of a dim wit for not having realised it. The lightbulb moment came about because the scales have just sat still, not one fluctuation for…

Thank you that is really helpful. I hadn't thought about doing it gradually but that makes sense. Thanks again.

Well done, you look amazing. You looked good before and now you look radiant and healthy as well. :)

I would love to do that too. Feel free to add me as a friend. Well done on your losses so far.

Welcome. MFP is the only place that has worked for me, I have no idea why maybe it was my mindset and this fantastic free resource together but the amount of information, support and guidance available is awesome. Feel free to add me as a friend. I have been here for 21 weeks today and have no intention of leaving. My…

I know just what you mean... I am trying to wean myself off the constant jumping on the scales every morning and try only to check once a week. Long term if it is going down, it is working. :) Thank you for posting.

Thanks... :)