fulltimelife Member

5'10

Weight fluctuates for numerous reasons. I weigh daily (works for me--if you are an emotional mess in anticipation of the number, don't bother but rarely), and it is very much possible to go up or down several pounds though the day and overnight. The point of importance is to note the trend over time. In general, if you are…

Oh goodness yes, I need this. Need to find my mojo again after a couple of not so good months. Thanks for putting these together kcthatsme!

I have hypothyroidism. Was diagnosed with it at age 15, and have been on meds for it ever since (now 40). Sometimes brand name Synthroid, sometimes generic. I've always lost weight by exercising--usually walking daily, and sometimes using light weights for strength. Watching calories, and reducing processed foods. When I…

43 lbs so far in 3 months and a bit. Started at 308, now at 265. Aiming for under 200. I am 5'10. I have calorie deficit calculated at 2 lbs per week. Currently allotted 1470 calories. I almost always meet but rarely exceed that amount. Earned calories are usually not eaten back, save for a few if needed. I exercise daily,…

I had two slices of toasted Ezekial sprouted grain bread, topped with half an avocado, cracked pepper, turmeric, and Redmond Real salt (262 calories). Knowing I was going into a physically busy day, I added a blueberry protein smoothy (1/4c berries, 1/2c unsweetened 1/2c plain almond milk, 1 tbs plain wheat grass…

I was diagnosed, and have been on meds for hypothyroidism since I was a teen. Now pushing 40, I look back on all the times I have gained and lost weight, and never once contributed it to my thyroid. Hypothyroidism participates in the challenge, but it does not restrict me from edging towards goals. I've allowed other…

It varies for me, but I sure do like my evening meal, and look forward to it most, so I often eat lighter in the day or sometimes not at all so I can eat in the evening. If this is the case, then I tend to eat an early dinner, followed by a snack later. It isn't hard to eat my allotted1400 calories, especially if the meal…

How do you feel with the amount of calories that MFP gives you at "sedentary" versus "lightly active"? Are you consistently 'lightly active' without trying? I keep myself at Sedentary. Down side is that my daily allotment is lower, but upside is that I'm not as worried about my overall daily activity. I absolutely want to…

Every single morning, before I get dressed. I have no problem with facing it, and I have no emotional attachment to it. I see it as one tool among many in my pursuit of a healthy body. It not only tells me the number, but it begins my day-- a ritual that is the springboard to other choices and behaviors that keep me on the…

I just log everything that I used. So if it is tuna salad, then I calculate how many calories are in the tuna, how much in the vegetables, how much in the mayo or yogurt, etc. I figure out the calories for the entire amount, then divide it by how many servings I got out of it. If a can of tuna is 120 cals, 1.5 cups…

Great idea, and so many people are interested. If there are still spots open, I would be grateful for an invite. I log in every day, and make a point to interact with people. Having a group challenge is just what I need to amp up my efforts a bit.

Don't say Eff it all! The fact that you are here and posing a question to us is indicative of your wanting to make changes to get healthier, and to remove some or all of what you had gained. Awesome! Get your profile set up, get MFP to help you figure out what you need calorie wise, make some friends on here for…

Get a Fitbit, sync it to MFP and let it figure out what your activity is worth calorie burn via steps taken. As others suggested, you could change your activity level to reflect a fairly active work day. On my end, I prefer to have MFP calculate my allotted calories as sedentary. Some days I'm super busy and active…

39, 5'10, about 100 lbs more to remove (down 40 ish currently). I use Fitbit Charge (not HR); feel free to add me over there (and here!). https://www.fitbit.com/user/3CS7F9 Logging everything helps. Keep up the good work!

Thanks. I'm not sure how I've gone this long. It hasn't been too hard on me (I don't know why?!), so I am rolling with it as long as I can. However, I flirted with it a couple of times, and felt like a warrior for bypassing it somehow- it felt like that much of a victory! Good for you on ten days. Knowing what it is like,…

For me, exactly this. Life-long. Currently two months without binge, but it lurks in my mental shadows. I feel its presence, and I keep ducking around the corner trying to stay ahead of it. Thanks for finding the textbook definition, think I will add it to my profile.

I sync my Fitbit Charge all day on my phone, tablet, and when I am at my computer. The battery loss isn't significant enough to worry about, and I am too lazy/ dont care enough to toggle on and off the sync. However choosing not to sync all the time would be easy enough fix. If I turn off bluetooth, it stops the sync. I…

I'm a fan of the "suck it up, buttercup" mentality. You do what you need to do to get it done. You find a way. Time passes either way, you either make excuses or take action. Lots of good options suggested. I log closely in time to the meal. I rarely go out to eat, so there is little guess work. I have measuring cups,…

I'm intrigued! Please add me in. Thanks for setting this up.

Well done!

You can't *gain* weight? Sounds like hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid)? I have hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) and tend to find a challenge in losing weight, or keeping it off. I too take a pill. Maybe we can swap pills? LOL. Joking aside, the problems with an over or under active thyroid won't be fixed with a…

Glad you are back on track and that logging is something that works for you. I know it is vital for me. My profile tagline is, "back at it..again". I have been on and off MFP since 2011. Each time I stopped logging it was if I stopped caring, and the pounds just crept back on. So I've gone back and forth, and this time…

Not sure how either of these will do with your schedule, but my favorite filling breakfasts include a bit of healthy fat. I toast a couple of slices of Ezekial sprouted grain bread, and add a lovely smashed avocado. Top with with some cracked pepper, turmeric, and sometimes Redmond Real salt. Sometimes a couple slices of…

Essentially, CI/CO, regardless of source. As already mentioned, you get more bang for your calories buck by eating as nutritiously as possible, but not everyone is there, and they still remove the pounds. The foods selected must work well for you- in terms of how you feel (some will have dietary restrictions for medical…

Calorie deficit, water release, or highly likely: You stopped exercising, and you lost some of the muscle you previously gained.

Do what you need to do regardless of who may be watching. This is about you, for you. But if it is that big of a deal for you, then time your workouts away from him. If he is interested in working out with you, and being helpful, then maybe try something you are comfortable with. Otherwise, it is ok to want to work out…

Hey Ricky. Lets see, I have removed 20+ lbs, and have another 100 lbs to go. Support is necessary (and fun!). Sending you a friend request :)

The 3100 calories is likely based on how many calories you have burned through the act of being alive, not just the steps. You will see what you have burned in steps if you have paired it with MFP. For example, my Fitbit tells me I have burned 3600 calories today, yet my steps burned 648 calories. Remember, everything our…

I've 100+ pounds to remove! I've lost and gained so many times that I aim to do things a bit different this time around. I have been on MFP since 2011, but until recently never had any 'friends' on here. I think interacting with people will help enrich the experience. It sure makes logging in more fun. :) I'm sending out…