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  • I have felt the same way. I think the best thing to do is remember that everyone looses differently. I do not lose quickly. It doesn't matter what my weight loss goal is (2lbs a week, 1lb a week...whatever). I can pretty much plan on my weight loss taking longer than that. I've discovered that I lose in "clumps" as in…
  • I have never been able to exercise right away when I wake up or wake up early just for that. I've tried but I just can't do it for more than a few days. Especially, now that it's dark. I work full time and am in school full time for my PhD. When I come home, I don't want to leave again or work out. I fit mine in between…
  • I have set my goal to maintenance during holidays or vacations. While I don't eat nearly as much as I used to, I find it hard to try and eat to lose when I'm supposed to be having fun. So, yeah, I've done that a few times. It can sometimes take a little bit to get back in the swing of things after but it works. I also tend…
  • I don't really go off of that. I don't think it's ever accurate. I can set it to lose 2lbs a week and be exact with my calories and still only lose 1.5 or 1lb a week. I lose at the same rate no matter what I set it to as long as I am eating at a deficit. Their "you should lose or weight ___" in 5 weeks is just a guess or…
  • Hi! Feel free to add me. I've been on here for a few years! There are days when I'm more vocal than others but I add to my diary most days (I usually give myself one day off). New friends are great and helpful. I'd love to help!
  • Most of my dinners are 500 calories or less and pretty much all of them involve boneless, skinless chicken breast. Example, tonight marinated chicken in light honey mustard dressing, bake, top with turkey bacon (optional) and serve. If more is needed, add rice or potatoes or turn into a sandwich (I use saralee…
  • My main snacks are granola bars (100 cal or less), protein bars (180 cal usually so reserved for days where I have more calories to fill), 100 calorie popcorn bags (there's actually a LOT of popcorn in those bags), cheese and crackers (I found crackers that are 50 cal for like 10 crackers), individual tuna cups, green…
  • If you're buying mocha's and lattes and not adding it to your calories then yes, it will hinder weight loss. I have 1-2 cups of coffee a day with flavored creamer and sugar. I never log this or weigh out the creamer. It has not hindered me at all. Some people, I know need to weigh out everything but for me, this works…
  • 1. I buy candy I don't like...suckers, starbursts...things like that. If it's chocolate, I'll eat it so I get other things. 2. I don't stress about holidays. The more I stress or focus on what I can/can't eat, the worse I tend to do. I just watch the portions and have a little bit of everything. If I want more, I stick…
  • Boneless, skinless chicken breast with taco seasoning & hotsauce. Pulled chicken tacos later!
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  • Most people lose quicker when they start. Even after taking some time off, it's not necessarily starting over and can be more difficult. I lost a big chunk of mine, took some time off just to give myself a break and worked on maintaining. Now, I started for that last 20 and it's going so SLOW. I go to the gym about 3-4…
  • All my cars have/had names! 1995 Sable - Mabel 1995 F-150 - Emerald 1989 Ranger - Draco 1999 Black F-150 - Max 2007 Aveo - PJ (Puddle Jumper) 2002 Mustang - Lightening 2003 Mustang - Coby 2000 Explorer - Clark (Because he's an explorer)
  • I'm in! My tracking will have to start today as yesterday I was in airports all day.
  • I gained a about 10lbs after I went back on the pill (after not being on anything) in about 3 or 4 months. I was watching what I was eating and exercising but also kind of taking a break from actively trying to lose weight due to work stress. However, now I am actively trying to lose weight again and it is coming off while…
  • The first 6 months I was at this, I used the elliptical every day. Then I moved 90 miles from any gym. Finally back living in civilization and I can't get back into it. Certain brands bother my feet, specifically the spot where I broke my foot years ago. The brand in the fitness center at my apartment complex bothers me.…
  • Not necessarily. If it's chicken breasts for example, I eat a whole one. I weigh it and then adjust the serving size from 1 to like 1.5 or 1.75 servings to get it to the size I am eating. Example. Tonight, I'm having chicken. The serving size on the package says 4oz is 120 calories. My piece is 6 oz so I adjust the serving…
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  • I think it's all personal preference. As long as it's within your calorie goal, who cares when it is. That being said, there are people that swear that if they eat after ___ at night, they gain weight or lose slower or something along that line. Probably just how their metabolism is. For me, the time doesn't matter as long…
  • Just wait until you're hungry. Everyone is different and while some people insist you can't skip breakfast. I think it's up to you. Personally, I have never really been a breakfast eater. I am the same way, I have to be awake for a few hours before I'm hungry. That being said, on days where I have to get out and get out…
  • If I go out, I go out with the intention of enjoying myself. I order what I want and have drinks if I want it. That being said, I am not a huge drinker so it's one or two and I'm good. But, I don't obsess over what type of drink or how many calories, the same with my meal. I can't live my life being that obsessive about…
  • Going to the preseason game tonight! On the way out the door now!!!! 49ers and Bronchos!
  • I did Atkins a long time ago and it was successful for me. However, for me, it is not something I could keep up long term because I like my carbs too much. I could do it short term or in intervals but that was not a lifestyle change and in order for me to lose it and keep it off, it had to be a lifestyle change. My aunt,…
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  • I didn't see a change in myself until I hit 30lbs. Other people see it more frequently than I do but for me, I see the change in larger numbers. I saw it in my face first. My face I did see with lower numbers.
  • Habits can be much harder to break then you think. I know I do really well and then I hit a new goal and I celebrate by slipping back into old habits. Usually a night or a day doesn't do any damage, it's when you think a few days or few nights won't do any damage and then those days keep extending until you've gained a few…
  • Hello and welcome! I've had great success with MFP. Took a little break for a few months for various reasons now back to get the rest off. Feel free to add me and ask anything you'd like!
  • I just discovered that Jack in the Box has "grilled" chicken strips. It's in really fine writing under the chicken strip meal on the menu. Those were pretty good. Popeyes naked strips aren't bad either. I guess it's all based on what fits into your calories. If you aren't worried about going over, you're probably fine. I…
  • I have a Polar FT4 that I love As for MFP estimations, I think it's different for everyone. For me, I found that as long as I keep my exercise around 20 minutes, MFP, my HRM and the machine are usually within 10-15 calories of each other no matter what type of exercise I am doing. But the longer I go, the farther apart all…
  • My general theory is that everybody's body works differently and you have to find out what works for you. Ex. Some people say they can't eat after 7pm or they have a harder time losing. That doesn't affect me. I don't think that as long as you are eating your calories, it doesn't mater if you do it all at once or several…
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