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Well, of course it's true that you can lose at any age, but I think there is something to be said for having a higher metabolism when you are young and it maybe being easier or quicker to shift the pounds. I have heard quite a few people say they used to be able to lose weight faster when they were younger, for whatever…

I was the same as you. In my previous weight loss attempts I've always lost 5-6lbs in the first week. This time I didn't. It was disheartening. It's going slower this time, and I don't really know why. I am putting it down to my age maybe, being in my 30's maybe I'm not losing as much/ quickly as I would when I tried in my…

1520 cals. I've been doing this for about a month now and have lost 3.3kg, slow but steady. This has included a couple of days when I have gone over and a whole weekend away where I ate what I wanted, but other than that always a deficit. I usually end up eating back some of my exercise calories because I find I am…

Last night I had a bit of a calorie blow out in the studio with some friends. Even though I had prepped for it by having a light lunch, the calories ended up adding up to more than I expected. It made me think about mindless eating and how it can all just add up so quickly. A stuffed veggie pitta bread, some doritos and…

@conleywoods For sure decision fatigue is a real thing. I always start the day well with a pretty healthy breakfast. It's after lunch when I start to struggle, with all of the other demands of the day! It's a great idea to prep snacks in advance I think! :) @FatSlayer1016 Sorry to hear you had a rough day... but what an…

Not answering your original forum question but, I also have that arch in my back, which I found out is due to hypermobility (basically - over-flexible joints) It might be an idea to see a doctor/ physio about posture to see if you are hypermobile before doing strenuous workouts because certain exercises can be bad for it.

My understanding is you can't really target an area to lose fat from. You can only target an area to tone (e.g. with your calf exercises - they will most likely build muscle/ tone your calves). As someone else said, you prob lost muscle because you were exercising and walking less. The only way to lose fat is to have a…

Wow, what a beautiful view @ells_runs Thank you for the lovely welcomes. I have had a couple of NSV's today - a loss on the scales, plus my fiance said I didn't snore last night for the first time in a reeeeeally long time. Haha. I am putting it down to the lifestyle changes! I hope I can lose some weight, not just for the…

My NSV is that the gym staff now greet me BY NAME when I walk in! :D

Hi everyone, another new member here. I am Jess, 31 from the UK. Nice to "meet" you all! I've been overweight for most of my life really. I lost some weight with myfitnesspal a few years ago only to put most of it back on again, so I'm here to lose and try to maintain it this time. I'm on 1520 calories a day and I try to…

Same here. No way I could stick to 1220, I'd quickly give up if I tried. I'm on 1520 + exercise and am losing slowly but I am losing, and that's the important thing. I sometimes eat back exercise calories depending on how hungry I am. Seems to be the best way for me, but there's no 'right' answer for everyone.

It just depends on your lifestyle and what keeps you satisfied. For me, my partner often cooks for us both in the evening and I don't want to restrict him too much (he doesn't need to lose weight). I therefore try to eat less during the day when we're not together, so I can save calories for the evening and we can eat the…

I have some kind of alcoholic beverage probably about 4-5 days in an average week. I haven't cut it out since starting MFP as I think too many changes at once are not going to be sustainable for me, and it's something I really enjoy to relax. I just make sure that I only have one or two drinks and I save the calories for…

Lol, this is a really good point! I haven't actually mentioned anything to my family this time. Only my partner and one or two friends who I know will support me in a positive way. I'm getting any other support I need on here!

Ugh, yes, this is totally me. It's about emotion vs. logic I think. Emotionally when you are trying to achieve a goal, if you have a set back it can feel like a big blow, and like "what's the point? I'll never achieve this, this will keep happening, I'll keep failing" etc etc. Logically, we know that having a day or…

Yup, we have this in my family too. My mum serves gigantic portions, especially to my brothers (apparently if you're male you need twice as much food :D ) Over the last year or so, my brothers (early 20's) have become much more health aware and although not overweight they've changed their diets and lifestyles a lot and…

I think a lot of people are influenced by the high profile fast results programmes like Weightwatchers or certain diets, and that's why a lot of people think it is very hard to lose weight, foods are good or bad, and you have to severely restrict yourself to succeed. The reality of a lifestyle change, slow progress, slow…

Alcohol and cigarettes are both in a different category. We like them but they are proven to be harmful/ bad for us. You can't say that a donut, or any food, is inherently bad - it's just food. I'm also not sure how this would actually be implemented. It's easy to say that we should tax foods that are "bad" for us, but who…

It's also important to think about the wider impact of this idea of a tax on so called 'junk' foods. For example, a low income family might go to a fast food restaurant once a fortnight. It's their treat - it's affordable and a way for them to get out as a family and spend time together. This tax idea could make that…

It is different, though. Smoking is bad for everyone who smokes, even if only one cigarette a day. This has been scientifically proven many times over. There is no benefit of smoking other than to satiate an addiction. Pizza, fizzy drinks, donuts - they are not inherently "bad". They are food. People should be able to eat…

I find it inspiring if I can relate to them...e.g. if they were originally overweight/ obese, or have something in common with me... I guess if I could see myself eventually being there, or could relate to their journey, it would be inspiring. If it's someone doing something I know I'll never be able to do/ am not…

I've had this as well and it can be really demotivating. Although MFP says I will lose weight on around 1500 calories per day, if I don't also exercise, I don't lose. I weigh everything I eat so I think in my case it may have slightly miscalculated. I did once notice that although I hadn't lose much weight, my body fat…

I don't track macros too closely, but I have noticed that they are way out or even just not entered for a lot of the foods I log. So maybe like Kriss said you have to add them yourself if you're tracking?

It sounds like another variation on atkins/ radically low/ zero carb diets. You might lose weight but it's probably not healthy. Also pretty horrendous for the environment. I think if you are physically OK to eat a varied diet then that is the best way - to include things from as many food groups as possible.

Hi everyone, just joined the group also. I've been reading this thread and wow, some of you have had a real rollercoaster by the sound of it. Hugs to you guys who are struggling xx I am trying to lose some weight before starting TTC first time - hopefully in October I will come off the pill. I am in the obese BMI range…

Hi and welcome, that is an amazing amount of weight you've lost! Good luck with the toning up!

This is amazing and 55 pounds lost - what an achievement! Good luck with reaching your ultimate goal!

However, genetics can contribute to how many calories you shove in your pie hole. https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/resources/diseases/obesity/index.htm

Not usually. Only if I want to remember a recipe or exactly what meal I had.

Gonna be really annoying here but.... I dislike it on principle being called "beach body".