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For me it was a waste of time and money. I was starving all the time and the points system was way too much work. I prefer MFP+low carb. I *hated* the weekly weigh-in. I didn't like that it was mandatory. I never seemed to be losing fast enough for those ladies. 1 week I actually gained weight. The lady didn't say…

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bump :bigsmile:

I always try to stay under my calorie goal. However, there are some days where I'm hungrier and eating more just can't be avoided. Some days I'm less hungry. It all averages out in the end.

No advice from me here other than that you need to wrap your mind around the fact that controlling your weight is going to be a lifelong process. It sucks. I know. But we're all in the same boat. :angry: You will need to commit to weighing yourself regularly so the weight doesn't creep back on. I know this, because I"ve…

Why would you take offense? My comment was directed at the OP. :huh: Also, you've misquoted me. I never said 'and'. I said 'either...or both'. BIG difference. Before you get all :mad: over someone's post, please read it more carefully...but not too carefully. :tongue:

How much have you regained? According to your ticker, you lost 8 pounds? It's pretty easy to gain this back. Heck, I gained 3 pounds back over Christmas. Water weight can easily add 2 pounds. Don't beat yourself up. It's all part of the journey. Controlling your weight is a life-long battle, unfortunately. There are no…

:laugh: I am actually burning calories laughing at this thread. Oops there goes another 50 cal. :laugh:

You know what, we're all in this awful situation called being fat. It's nice to be able to cut through the serious stuff and have a chuckle now and then, eh? Who knows, laughing may even burn calories? :laugh:

LOL. How about I tell YOU what I was talking about rather than the other way around. Oh wait, I already did. :bigsmile:

I am not talking about 3rd world countries. I am talking about the OP who has enough food to eat and access to the internet! if u want peeple to teak you seriosly then learn to right good

+1 I don't take advice from people who can't write properly. It indicates to me either a lack of education, a lack of intelligence or both. As for your question, I value my privacy. I'm honest with myself; that's all that's necessary.

Be sure to check out the low carb forum as well. I'm eating 50-100 net carbs / day.

I wouldn't even look into surgery. If anything, I would consult a nutritionist. Maybe they have one at the clinic your doctor referred you to? Chances are you don't have a medical problem that's stopping you from losing weight, but it would be good to get this ruled out. Other than that, I would suggest opening your diary…

Can't you just go in a different weight class? Losing 10 pounds in nineteen days in unhealthy. Your health is more important than a competition.

Not only that, but have you ever tried to eat tuna from the can without mayonnaise? It's very dry and hard to choke down.

I was starving all the time and just couldn't keep to my points. And ate waaaaaay too many bananas. I got tired of constantly converting from calories to points. Too much work! I tried hard for a month and only lost a few pounds which I gained all back in a week. Was so happy to switch to MFP+low carb and lost weight much…

Dieting is working for me.

Fruit is healthy, but it sounds like you need more balance. Maybe you need more vegetables? Suggestions: Hard boiled eggs. Salads, esp with chicken or fish added Celery and peanut butter or cream cheese Veggies and dip

Well if it's happening less than once/month, it's not going to make any difference to your overall progress. I would suggest just make your best estimate and move on.

Not giving up no matter how hard it gets! :mad:

How hard it is! I've had success, but I've also regained 9 pounds since October. I'm so annoyed because it's not like I've been stuffing myself with pizza and candy. I'm still watching what I eat and doing low carb for the most part, yet the pounds have crept back. I'm realizing this is going to be a life long battle and…

You can start by adding 200-500 calories to what it gives you. From there, it'll be a case of trial and error. If you find yourself not losing after a couple weeks, then it's time to decrease your calories.

Come prepared. You don't have to drink water. Bring something fun like diet pop or somethign else that won't cost too many calories. Perhaps you can mix your drinks with diet gingerale?

My guess is they will come off when you lose weight. There is, however, a medical condition where you get man boobs even if you're not overweight. As for the guy that said estrogen causes man boobs, there is some truth to that. My husband's story: We were vegetarian and were eating alot of tofu and also drinking soy milk.…

You don't need to buy anything fancy. Eggs are good. Buy big bags of rice. In-season vegetables and fruit. If you eat beans, you can save money by buying dried beans and soaking them overnight before cooking. I calculated it once and buying dried beans saves about 50%.

:laugh: It's definately mother in law.

I wouldn't bother logging it, personally. However, I bet your dentist could be concerned about you chewing that much gum. Yes, it can be good for curbing your appetite, but it can really wear your teeth down.

I don't feel any pressure to be skinny.I need to lose weight for health reasons. If you get heavy enough that your back and knees hurt and you are huffing and puffing going up a flight of stairs and your doctor warns you about diabetes, then you'll get it. For me, it's not about vanity at all. BTW, I eat foods I love and I…

Had one before. Got such a sugar rush I felt sick.