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Yes, give it time. Its new, that happens. Then your body gets accustomed to it and woosh. Thats what my weight loss pattern looks like. The first week I gained not loss. The next week was losing what I gained. I cant even imagine now if I had stressed over my first 2-3 weeks of weight loss.

Running is my easiest and most efficient activity. I just go at an easy and enjoyable pace. I keep the calories in less than the calories out, and just like any other exercise, it allows me add to my calorie goal, eat more, and lose weight. I can easily drop two pounds after a run so I don't think I have much of a water…

Well done! I had to go back to take a look because I remember you having an incredibly high triglyceride number. Hell of a job getting that down! Less fat floating around in your body. What did your doc say?

With everything you go/have gone through, there is no way that no one can say that they can't maintain.

They're not visable. The upper four muscles are starting to show but the lower two are still behind a thin layer. Theres no definition to my stomach at all. I know having a ripple is normal, but I know mine is still mostly fat. The only way I could explain is if you saw it, and I doubt you wanna see my hairy belly button…

Was what you were seeing there when you sat down at 119? Do you have visible abs without flexing when standing at your current weight? I've heard that's quite normal. However, that's not my focus. I have no desire to go under 10% BF.

Yes, without blowing a tire again :) - exercise complements the diet. Just remember that.

The fats are probably coming from the kind bars and nuts. It's not an issue though if you can stay within calorie range. However, as others have mentioned, what are you trying to achieve going below 124? Maybe strength training is better for you?

17 months maintaining. Back to my same weight when I played college sports 22 years ago so I know I can do this. Didn't have far to go but I had a pretty high weight loss rate 2+lbs a week for the first 3 months.

I look at the 7 day calorie average on the nutrition tab. That way, it's not really about the day, it's about the week. Looking at it, I also realized that there are some days where I generally eat more than others, so I started calorie cycling to match my eating/exercise cycles.

Sounds reasonable. I exercise way less than I did when I was losing. Maintaining just fine.

When I started I made the decision to give up nothing that I didn't want to give up but just to eat smarter and do something that I can do for life. Now maintaining over a year, does it get easier? I am definitely more knowledgeable about what to do based on weight fluctuation. It's harder than losing weight for me because…

You don't have to low carb to lose weight. You just need to stay within calorie range. My carbs are usually in the 50%+ range. I also eat everything you said you wanted plus alcohol. I do monitor macros or not I probably would be at maybe 85-90% carbs. Do something that works for you now and for a very long time.

Try doing walk/run intervals now as training for it - 2 minute walk, 30 second run. Get an interval app for your phone. Easier on the body but you still can go faster. You might even surprise yourself and run more than you think.

I ran into that problem. The first thing that I realized was that I was using my cardio burns as a crutch for over eating. If I am burning a lot then it doesnt matter what I eat. However, what happens if I twist my ankle or injure myself? Why set myself up for failure? At first it was horrible. However, I learned which…

found the calorie levels I needed to meet at the weight I wanted to maintain at and learned how to eat at that level.

Its real simple. You dont need to exercise strenuously every day. Mix it up - strenuous on a few, light on others, rest and stretching on others, strength training on others. Over 40 your body just doesnt recover as fast. Listen to it. Treat it nice and it will treat you better. Exercise is a supplement for caloric deficit…

Don't know what large is but I'm having 2 5oz glasses of red tonight - but I'm under my calorie goal.

For safety I agree with the 1% rule. As others have said, don't expect it every week.

I have been practicing everyday. Edible, but one day I will get it right

Heading there now for lunch. I may do the 30 minute express circuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcW_-VSXiNk

Not trying to be big brother or anything but why haven't you gone yet? Obviously you really want to or you would not be posting. Sometimes, you just have to do it - whether you feel like it or not. Make an attempt to go at least 1 time in the next 3 days. Just do it!

This thread inspired me to eat mcdonalds today ☺ Hit the spot!

Sorry, c2 is kinda behind the times. Ergdata is an app that syncs the rowing info to the logbook but does nothing for mfp. For my setup, I can sync Bluetooth to ergdata and my Garmin hr to the ANT+ receiver and it syncs to Garmin and sends the activity to mfp. Unfortunately, the erg doesn't connect two bluetooth devices at…

doesnt even have to be obese...could be refueling for some people. Where I do have a problem though is upcharging to increase profits and to justify the increase providing more food. Then removing/hiding the right size item or changing it into a kids meal. Thats my own problem though that I am learning to resolve.

or if you have a flexible job that allows you to work anywhere and use their internet...sure, I have done that.

I could easily eat at least 2 large fries. But if I have 1000 calories available for that, there is definitely something better I would use it for.

I used to be a McDonalds french fry lover. Now I find so much more value in just a bag of chips.

Treadmill running can be boring to many...even seasoned runners. If I didnt run outside, I would probably not run.

This is so true!