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I agree with @sollyn23l2: HABITS are the answer. Since she's already covered that topic nicely, I'd add, ask yourself, "What can I do to keep MYSELF on track?" Ultimately, our health and nutrition and fitness are our responsibilities. Start by making small changes and be consistent. Keep building on that.

Without any more information, assuming you don't work nights or an alternate schedule, it looks like you're fasting all night and then most of the day. Kind of makes you more like OMAD? Or, just consuming all of your daily calories between 3:00 pm and bedtime. I do IF naturally, just because I'm not a breakfast person. I…

Slow and steady wins the race! Please don't let those nagging doubts and worries affect your confidence. You've proven you know what to do, so just do it. I am not a breakfast eater and I start my day with a tall glass of ice water and then hot tea (lemon; no milk). I can't attest to this boosting weight loss plateaus or…

Personally, I only eat when I'm hungry. If I don't feel like eating for whatever reason, I never force myself. I'd only feel worse. However, if it goes on for a while due to stress or illness, etc., I always make sure I have protein drinks in my fridge because proper nutrition is required in order to recover from whatever…

Losing weight is only a "nightmare" if you make it that way. Slow, steady weight loss can be achieved fairly easily if you eat the correct amount of calories for your body and lifestyle. You can calculate it either daily or weekly, but calculations and accurate measurements must be done. Once you get the hang of it it is…

Looks like just a bit of loose skin to me, which is normal for that area. We need to be able to move. You look great! Lean over all and in good shape. Our bodies are meant to move, so we need our skin to be able to move with it. Certainly nothing to worry about!

Is this the first time he's had this measurement done? Do you know how often the dietician will do this same assessment? Because the pattern of results may be interesting. Yes, water and other things can skew the reading but may be more helpful if this is done regularly and then you and he can compare the results.…

Love this! Through persistence and trial and error you found what is working for you, excellent! I love how you already feel better to increase your activity level and have plans to add on to that. Thank you for sharing! Keep it up and please keep us posted.

Despite the title of your thread asking for guidance, per your last post I think you DO know what works for you and what doesn't. Honestly, I'd have a hard time maintaining that workout schedule at the lower 1500 calorie level and I'm a bit smaller than you. If the meal plan he gave you sucks and you don't agree with it,…

Good for you for being so active! Keep it up if it is maintainable. As far as weight loss, did you input your information here to see what your daily or weekly calorie goal should be to get to your goal weight? That would be the place to start. Along with using a food scale and learning to log your food intake properly.

Good advice has been given already. I'll just ask, have you had this same conversation with your coach? If so, what did they say? It they aren't listening to you and how your body is reacting, then maybe reevaluate using their exact plan. IIRC, you've had this coach for a while and while you've received help from them,…

What coffee creamer are you using now? Can you find a similar alternative? If possible, buy a couple different ones in small sizes so that you can taste and test them. As mentioned, taste is subjective, so you will need to experiment a bit.

"I might not be the inspirational model for fast transformational weight loss but I'm definitely proof that eventually consistency works. ... even after a 10 month stall. :)" - which is 1000 times MORE impressive that fast, unsustainable weight loss! Thank you again for keeping us posted. You are an inspiration! I wish…

I'm glad to hear that you know you can make the changes you need to - that's great! Now it's time to make a plan. Did you enter your stats here and get a daily or weekly calorie goal? What small step can you make today? Keep up with that and then add on another: drink more water, take a short walk, etc. You can do this!

Congratulations! You sir have the attitude of success. Breaking down your goal into attainable steps is awesome! You should feel proud of yourself! Have a great workout and keep us posted on your progress.

Hello! Sorry about the recent injury! Hope it heals quickly. Keeping up with a two-year-old is no easy task. Sounds like you have a good plan. No drastic changes, just a goal to be consistent. Welcome back and best wishes to you!

I agree with all the reasons already posted. I just wanted to add that it's because they aren't ready to actually change yet. They feel they need to or want to but aren't actually ready to take action. Once someone decides that they ARE going to make changes to lose weight, they just start DOING. Trial and error. Less time…

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thank you for continuing to update us via your thread, and more importantly, for continuing to work the program! So very proud of you.

Interesting indeed! I particularly liked: "These are skills that you build over time. The more you realize that those impulses are perfunctory and you can resist them, that ability gets stronger and stronger. Then stopping yourself feels less like an exercise of willpower and more like a reflex. It creates momentum, and…

Good for you! You started when you were ready and didn't "wait until Monday", as is so often a habit. When you're ready mentally is the best time to start. Just be consistent and keep with it! Don't expect perfection. Just make the best choices you can when you can. Keep us posted as to how you're doing!

Yes, 100% agree with @springlering62 ! Also, I agree with your trial and error method because for one, we each need to find out what works for us individually, and two, I pretty much feel my whole life involving nutrition and fitness is constant trial and error. What works for us for a while may not do so when life…

I like this method as well. Trying to be completely "on" regarding healthy habits all the time is unreasonable. There's also no reason to stop just because certain obstacles arise, which they inevitably will. I hope this gets read and that it helps those with the "all or nothing" mindset that is so easy to adopt. Thanks…

I'd say only add in more exercise if you want to and enjoy it. If it will be just another "to-do" on your list, then maybe not. No need to add more stress. I'd probably reduce daily calories by 100 for a couple weeks and see if that helps.

Yes, how do you know that you're not eating more than 1720 calories per day? Size of sandwiches vary and also if you use oil or butter, etc. Bacon is high calorie but can fit in your calorie allotment if it is weighed accurately. And a "small evening meal" - how many calories is it? Is it consistent? It's good that you…

Great sandwich variations offered by @springlering62. As a picky eater, what else do you like to eat? Lunch doesn't have to be sandwiches. If you like rice or pasta, then there are endless variations by adding different proteins and vegetables.

I'd recommend taking your measurements, too (waist, hips, thighs, etc.). I know you mentioned bloating, so tracking your waist may help you to figure out what foods or what types of food cause the bloating. Information accurately gathered over time is very helpful to make a long-term food plan that makes you feel your best.

Well, what was the reason for the protein shake? Meal replacement, meal supplement, the myth that protein shakes are necessary for health and weight loss, etc.? A little more info would be helpful to address your specific situation. As I mentioned though, protein shakes aren't required to lose weight or to be healthy.…

I mean this in the nicest possible way: I think your mindset is a big part of the problem. You said you need to "start getting back in the struggle". Thinking of changes to benefit your health and your life automatically as a "struggle" is negative and turns the whole process into a dreaded chore instead of a CHOICE. I'm…

I didn't watch the video either but was wondering where tip #6 is. Agree that #1 is up to each person. As a non-breakfast eater, I focus on high protein lunches and dinners. Balanced meals are important, but if you don't know how many calories you're eating, then it's not a guarantee and does not "work every time". Moving…

How about changing the narrative: you have a sugar habit and not an addiction. As the above poster mentioned, habits can be broken, changed, and replaced with new ones. Every time you want something sweet to eat, drink a glass of water, talk a walk, or use your mini stepper for 10 min. Be consistent. Once you stop eating…