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Congratulations!!! Very proud of you! Thank you for sharing and keeping us updated. You are truly an inspiration!

I think most, if not all, beans are satiating, so if you try the black beans and aren't a huge fan, try others. There are multitudes of varieties out there and most are cheap, so it doesn't hurt to experiment with them. I buy bags of a variety of dried beans (15 different types in one bag). They are versatile and budget…

You've done really well so far! Losing 50 lbs is amazing! In regard to this statement: "perhaps my biology just holds on to the weight when the weather turns cooler", that's just not true. You are probably less active and/or eat more in the colder, holiday season months. You didn't say what your activity is, but I find it…

Congratulations on the weight loss and more importantly, the change in habits and good results from that! That's amazing. First, you have to give your brain time to catch up with your body. It has only been 3 months at your new size. After a lifetime of being heavier, it takes some time to adjust to your new size. Keep up…

Agree! I errantly believed the "no-fat" diet advice in my younger years. Gummy bears, fat free! Cookies that taste like cardboard, but are fat free! Ugh, foolish. Took me a while, but I finally found that I feel my best when I eat high protein, moderate fat, and low carb. Healthy oils, full fat Greek yogurt, full fat…

Don't dwell on what you USED to do. Focus on what you CAN do now. More importantly, what you enjoy doing. Once you find an activity (or more) that you enjoy, then don't think about it. Just do it. Much like we go to work, or do the laundry, or brush our teeth, etc. Most of the time we don't "feel" like doing those things,…

Patience and consistency! You're doing great! One month is barely enough time for your body to register that you are making changes. As mentioned earlier, if your scale is working properly, then just keep doing what you're doing and give it more time. Our expectations are always high, but that's not necessarily a bad…

Congrats on the weight loss so far! That's great. What is your current IF eating schedule? Is it doable for you so far? "Tips" are kind of individual, but with a bit more info, maybe someone can help.

Putting a frozen piece of meat in a frying pan would completely change the texture, and NOT for the better. If you have thawed meat and want to cook that in a pan with vegetables, of course it will be bland until you season it! It sounds like you like restaurant food, so have you tried looking up recipes for those dishes…

Agree! In my unpopular opinion, it also is due to the defeatist attitude: "it's too hard, healthy food is too boring, etc." when in reality it just needs to be seasoned properly.

Sorry, I'm right there with you on the job thing! It can be depressing, but I'm grateful to have a job and do something that I enjoy. Yes, re-heated meat can be dry and gross. Do you like something like casseroles? For example, any cut of boneless, skinless chicken in a baking pan with a bag of frozen corn, either frozen…

Why not? Why throw food away? Not trying to be mean because I hear the frustration in your posts. Maybe a little more info would help with suggestions from others. Can you batch cook on the weekends or put on a crockpot in the mornings? Your commute is tough and takes up a large portion of your day. Is there any way to…

Or, maybe you don't need to do anything different right now. The 2 previous posts offer good advice. But keep in mind that your body is changing and adjusting to the weight you've already lost. Sometimes it needs a bit to "catch-up". Be patient and consistent and let your body heal.

I'm sorry that you don't like it, but I like the lighter color! Gorgeous curls and volume.

This, 100% OP! Every female on my mom's side of the family is obese. I could easily use that excuse myself, but I don't. I wouldn't feel comfortable with my body and health like that, so I choose a different lifestyle. You can, too! Also, agree that if you like the gym, then keep going! If not, there are tons of other…

What did your nutritionist say as to what they think the issue is? Did you consult a medical doctor first? I agree with what has already been posted. Keep in mind that illness, work obligations, family issues, etc. are a constant part of life. Even when you get back to your workout routine, you will have regular…

Definitely get a food scale ASAP! They aren't expensive and will help tremendously. Of course, eating MORE won't help you lose weight. You need to be more accurate with your logging.

But the OP said that the dietician said, "You're only GOING to eat chicken breast." I took that to mean that that was the "advice". However, it may be a bit exaggerated by the OP, given that they said their first experience wasn't ideal. Anyway, OP, definitely do your research on this person and see how they respond to you…

I wouldn't lower your calories just yet. You've had a large weight loss in a short period of time. Yes, two weeks without change is frustrating, but keep in mind your body is making massive changes you just can't see right now. Give your physical and mental self some time to catch up to that initial weight loss and just…

Yeah, getting back into a regular workout schedule and only being less than a week when you lowered your calories, it is no doubt water retention. It takes much more than a week of lowering your calories consistently to see actual weight loss.

What kind of ab work are you doing? Strengthening your core helps a lot with lower back strength. My son was having some lower back pain, and I found out he was doing sit-ups (ugh, child!), so I suggested planks and now he does those, and it has helped tremendously. Just a suggestion! I'm not a doctor and back pain can be…

You're not the only one that noticed that line! I was going to comment too, but you covered it well. Thank you for addressing it.

"Eating clean" does not equal weight loss. You will need to calculate how many calories you need to eat daily (or weekly) to get to your goal weight. Sounds like you are eating too much if you "keep gaining weight", as you said.

You're doing great! Amazing progress, especially on the fitness and ability level! It may help to think of plateaus as "rest times" for your body. Just like to take rest days from working out, after you lose weight, your body needs time to catch-up and regroup. Just thought viewing them as positive forward steps instead of…

You're so young! You are worthy and good for you for taking a first step. You say you "want" to eat healthy. What does that mean for you personally? Less take out, more fruit or water, etc? You say to "want" to go to the gym. Great, what do you want to do there? Learn how to lift or just start doing small cardio workouts?…

Yeah, in addition to what Ann said, I too ask how tall you are. And is your goal for being on this site to lose weight? If so, I think you should seek some medical advice first. Regardless of your height, at that weight you most certainly do not need to lose weight.

I agree. To me, it is more of a matter of tuning into your body and actually learning your hunger cues. There are many situations I see in daily life where food is provided at an event (work meeting, baby or bridal shower, etc.) and most people eat simply because the food is there. That leads to a lot of unecessary weight…

You most definitely are NOT "coming from a position of ignorance"! You have knowledge and successful experience with weight loss. That's why this comment was such a red flag to you. For our own sanity in those situations, sometimes it is best to keep quiet. As much as we'd love to share our success and how we did it,…

Ouch! I'm no doctor, but have you had it looked at? Maybe it's just the picture, but it looks like there's a ring around it. Hope you're at least icing it! I'm allergic to most bug bites, so I sympathize. Hope it goes away soon.