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Thank you for your post! I am currently not doing any strength training, although it is something I have been thinking on and off about. Back about 6 years ago I lost 25lbs, with calorie tracking alone. I then had another baby, and joined a gym and I quite enjoyed the workouts there (Orange Theory) but in these Covid days…

Yeah I know what you mean! Back to the last time I lost weight, once I hit my goal I was fairly content with tracking everything to stay in maintenance. I guess the problem I've run into is that I stopped logging somewhere along the line and I have been yo-yo'ing for probably a good year or more now with logging, stopping,…

I am seriously going to consider that. Thank you!

I think they’re somewhere around 1400 or 1450 (but maybe closer to 1500 - I know about 6 years ago or so I was maintaining on 1600, I’m not sure how many less cals is be burning due to being 6 years older). On average, that’s about what I’m eating and I’ve been stuck at this weight for weeks, I think I’d be gaining if it…

Awesome, thank you guys so much for the awesome tips! We do go for walks in the neighborhood, but I’ll try to increase my exercise frequency and cut the order-in’s to less frequently (or just eat less). What a long haul this has been! I honestly figured it would take probably somewhere around the 3 month mark but it’s…

Im actually relatively active, I’m a stay at home mom with 4 kids and we do a lot (I actually really like housework so I do quite a bit), however I don’t log any exercise.

Ok thank you! Great advice.

Yeah I know, I wonder if I should start adding extra calories when we eat out just in case. My activity level is set to sedentary, and it gives me 1210cals/day. But I personally find it mentally easier to eat less than that 6 days a week and then go over once a week and take a “day off” (but still log). Is it possible that…

Yes I do. Then only time I don’t weigh is if we order in, which is usually twice a week. Pizza on sundays and usually some other form of take out on Saturday. I do still log what the websites say for calories though.

Okay, when I change my goals to .5lb per week it gives me 1360. I feel like it is going to take forever to lose these last few lbs. I'm sure it will help me feel physically better though. Thanks so much everybody.

This helps a lot! Thank you! The reminder to eat more fibre and drink more water is good. I have 4 children (12, 10, 6 and 3) so meal planning is my life, lol. I've been having 2 coffee (with 2 tbsp of creamer - I can't give this up) per day lunch, and dinner, and that's basically it. I have had days where I go over 1200,…

Calorie goal is 1200, and I think I just selected that I wanted to lose 1lb a week, knowing that I might not hit that. Fortunately I have been losing consistently, it's just mentally a struggle to keep on with these last few lbs even though I know I'll be happier if I do manage to get to that goal.

Congrats on your new baby!! I have 4 kids, 11, 9, 6 and 2, and breastfed them all. Breastfeeding can make you incredibly hungry, and not eating enough calories (and drinking enough water) to fuel that milk production can have a negative impact on your milk supply. While I COMPLETELY understand your desire to lose those…

Hi ladies, I am in the same boat. I am currently 13 weeks pregnant, and so far have gained 5lbs (we just got back from vacation also, so I think that is part of the reason for the weight gain - I didn't even bother trying to track my calories). I am a little obsessed with how many cals I'm eating, and I know it's not the…

I am at my GW (I think), I just want to be sure I can maintain this. Those ring snuggies are brilliant, I think I will look into getting some! Thanks!

Oh I'm sure I didn't lose 6lbs of fat in a week. Last Friday I weighed 114lbs. Perhaps I was carrying a lot of water last week so, and this week didn't have much extra so I weighed in "extra" light. I'm probably weighing somewhere in between. Just not sure what to make of the calories (if I should stick to 1350 or up it to…

Well, I weighed myself this morning: 108. :neutral_face: Not sure what to make of that. I hopped on the scale, it read 109.3 or something, got off and on about 7 additional times and every other time it said 108. something (I never care about what's behind the.). In between those times, my 2yo was also weighing himself,…

If you're hungry and you have the calories left, eat them! :) I eat more calories after my kids go to bed (no thievery, ha) then I do from the time I wake up in the morning until dinner, some days. And it hasn't hindered my weight loss at all.

Thank you, great info here. :)

Don't bother asking your doctor, please. I have heard of doctors FAR too often giving out terrible breastfeeding info/advice. I would see if you can track down a IBCLC (internationally board certified lactation consultant) and see if they can give you any info. It really does depend on how much your little guy is nursing.…

Great job on the weight loss! I haven't read all the comments, but just wanted to say that I don't think it's the size of the suit that doesn't fit well, I think it's the *style* of that particular swimsuit bottom. That style doesn't flatter me either, never has, and I'm 114lbs. Maybe one with a fold down waist (like…

You now, I have seen that here and there also (about the body just not wanting to lose anymore once it's at a good weight), and wondered about that possibility, but I have no idea if it's a myth or what. If anyone has any insight on that I would love to hear it! No criticism taken. :smile: I honestly have no idea what my…

You know, I've seen that quite a bit lately - is it possible that people on phones or iPads or whatever, just hit the wrong spot and "accidentally" flag someone? Or is it more of a process to do so?

Yes, I wish he would get healthier/lose weight. We have children together and a) I want to know that we are both being positive role models in the eating department, especially because one of our kids is a 'larger' child (not necessarily overweight, but could be if he ate terribly), and b) I want him to be around when they…

I usually eat back some exercise calories, but not all. Sometimes I don't eat any, it just depends on the day. For exercise I have been running on the treadmill, and my grand total given to me by the treadmill, I believe, is too high. So when I enter it into MFP, it gives me an automatic number of cals (depending on the…

Thanks for all the replies :) I was wondering, lets say that my metabolism has slowed due to eating quite low calorie for a couple months now (well, I am assuming that it has). How long would it take for it to get back to 'normal'? In other words, would eating at 1450 for a month be long enough to be able to tell if it's…

I agree that it is fantastic you want to exercise more, but if you really want to lose weight you need to count your calories (which means weighing/measuring food) and be at a deficit.

Okay thanks! I was just about to edit that to add that when I look for how many calories in an oz of boneless, skinless chicken breast, it doesn't usually specify if it's raw or cooked meat. I will weigh it raw from now on. :)

Yes, I am noticing a bit of a difference actually. My waistband is slightly tighter, I'm not sure if it's just bloat or what. Sigh. I guess I will lower my calories again to try and drop a couple more lbs. you're right that on a small frame, even a couple lbs makes a big difference.

Well just an update, not sure if I will get any additional feedback here or if I should start a new thread. Anyway, I weighed myself today and once again the scale read 114lbs. So I went back and checked my actual dates, and I havent really lost anything since October 3 when I weighed in at 115. A week later (the 10th), I…