williams969 Member

Yep. My first weight loss was in 2014. Had 25lbs to lose. I lost at the blazing speed of 3lbs a MONTH ;). I got a little too comfortable and overate a bit, and gained around 10lbs in maintenance. Started back at weight loss on Jan 1 this year. It's taken me 10 weeks to lose 6 lbs. I'm aiming to lose another 10lbs, which…

No. Very close, second though. Diet Pepsi is the best :p

Another potato lover, here! I like mine baked. I like to make them tasty by brushing a wee bit of oil and a sprinkle of salt before cooking. Makes the skin so delicious and crispy. Others have already shared the wonderful nutrition they contain. And, personally for me, I find potatoes very filling. I eat them in place of…

Even easier math (must know your one mile --or km-- pace). Take 60 divided by the pace. Example, I walked at a 17min/mi pace today. 60/17 = 3.53. I walked at a speed of 3.53mph.

Yes to crock pot beans! Chili, baked beans, barbecue beans, three bean soup/stew, etc. Oh, and you can make baked potatoes in a slow cooker, too. So much nicer than heating up the house in the blazing summer months.

Only if someone/something is chasing me :p But, yeah, whatever time works for you.

My very first month (back in 2014) I dropped 10lbs. 2-4lbs (or none, occasionally) monthly after that. Currently, I'm back at weight loss after maintaining a 26lb loss for about a year (err, okay, I put on 10lbs in that time, oops, lol). Dropped 3lbs first month, 2.5lbs last month. I didn't get the "whoosh" this time. I…

In my case, NOT weighing my food is discouraging. I am a terrible, no good, very bad estimator of calories and portion sizes. I overfeed myself and underestimate calories very easily. If not for my kitchen scale, I'd be the very frustrated "Help, eating less than 1200 and not losing" person.

I track my periods on an app. Yes, I get the 3-4lbs of bloat. But, I look back to the previous cycles, and if I see that I'm lower weight than Day 1 of last cycle's Day 1, it's been a very successful month (or 25 days, in my case). This works if one is a daily weigher and avid data collector. I am, as I'm fascinated by…

Lol, I can totally relate. My waist is nipping in nicely on my right, my lagging on the left. But my lower abdomen flubber is visually reduced on the left, but thicker on the right. Yep, I'm walking proof that fat will reduce wherever it wants to first, no matter how crazy the process seems.

That's breast tissue. I have it, too. I second the bigger/fuller coverage bra. Eta: Or lower body fat percentage. Generally (but not always), breast tissue (which has fat in it) will decrease with lower bf%. Or not, like me. I will always have breasts in my armpits.

+1 to the bra calculator link. I went for 20+ years believing I was a 34C/36B. Loose bands riding up my back and cups too narrow (creating armpit spillage). I'm not even heavily "busty" by appearance, but ill fitting bras were taking a toll on my posture and breast health. Nope, I'm not the size the mall shops claim I am.…

I don't like Apple Jacks, so I'd probably pick the toasted oats, based on taste. The extra vitamins mean little to me, as I take a multivitamin that gives me those already. Actually, I prefer Peanut Butter Multigrain Cheerios, but that's not one of the choices, lol.

I love salad, and have it often for lunch. I make it filling by adding chicken, beans, and/or a hard boiled egg. Protein + fat + fiber = delicious, hearty, and filling.

What the heck!! I had to Google it. Looks like some Medieval torture device. Nope. The people "raving" about it on FB are likely fake reviews (and photoshopped/altered pics). You'd be surprised what unethical companies will do to suck the money from your pocketbook to buy their bogus junk.

I have a certain aesthetic, dress size, LBM, and BF% in mind. All those things suggest a certain scale number (range). So, yes, the scale number plays a part in my goals, but it is not the most important goal. It's just one metric of many for me.

Okay, so you're netting 1500, and lost 7lbs over 8-9 weeks. Doing a little math (scribbles furiously on a paper)...you need to need to net around 1900, which is what MFP suggests. Eat to a 1900 net and trust the process. And congrats on your awesome transformation thus far <3

Honestly, if you consume meat and dairy, you're already getting CLA and l-carnitine. No need to supplement. And green tea extract? I don't know what that is (caffeine pill?). Just drink tea or coffee. I'm clearly of the mindset of take only what is prescribed. In my case, that means just a daily multi and fish oil (unless…

How so? The eating plan my registered dietician and doctor recommends for my heart health and lifestyle falls within the chart you quoted. Unless my medical team is trying to kill me. Defend your claim.

Lol! I get the Spanish ads all the time. I do have the Duolingo language learning app on my phone. Maybe it thinks I need real world practice?

Whoop! I had one for dinner this week. Glorious, egg mcmuffin deliciousness!!

I love my wine! I learned a while ago that I can fit one glass a night most days of the week, OR one whole bottle once a week (I bank 100 cals a day until 500 is "saved" for the indulgent day). Not both, just doesn't fit my goals. One bottle a week is my limit. How fast I consume it doesn't seem to matter for me.

I don't know who she is, but I agree, she looks amazingly fit and beautiful. Looks like she's the real deal (no photoshop crap). I should have taken a before and after of date night (margaritas and Mexican dinner). Godzilla food baby, lol. Glad I wore a dress with "eatin' room."

I agree. Don't know why that suugestion got flagged, though. I little splash of 2%/light milk (30 cals worth works for me), plus a near zero cal sweetener packet satisfies my tastebuds. And I'm a former "3 creams. 3 sugars gal".

Yep, I do. Except when I don't, lol. I had no reliable internet and computer access for 6 months, and didn't use MFP. I was in maintenance, but my self regulation and eyeballing of portions is broken, and I gained 10lbs. Oh well. I'm back to weighing everything at home, best guesses at restaurants. And I will continue to…

Yes, salads and lean meats are wholesome, but where's the fat and carbs? A well balanced, nutritious diet includes fats and carbs (well salad is carbs, but MORE carbs). I find nuts, nut butters, potatoes, grains, fruits, dairy, avocadoes, etc. yummy, nutritious, and easy to eat, calorific, yet nutrient dense foods. And…

I thought you said you were eating only fruit and veggies. Those are made of mostly carbs.

Your personal data (calories in and weight loss over a time period) is indeed a closer estimator than TDEE calculators (which are themselves just estimations). I'd be very confident that about 2000 is indeed your maintenance number. It really is as easy as eating at the 1750 range to slow down your rate. Caveat: you may…

I understand I'm a range, i.e. I'm 145-147 lbs currently.

I like a nice, fresh and crusty French or sourdough baguette. I also like a hearty, seeded multigrain. Or occasionally, a humble sandwich white. No consideration other than matching it to the accompanying meal (flavor wise), or simply what's in the bread box.