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I’ve been mia as our baby granddaughter was born on February 9th. First grandchild! In heaven. Anyhow that’s resulted in a stall of weight loss and two pound gain. So up 5 still. Read some information on mindful eating. I like the concept. Can’t exercise much last couple days as my hip pain is significant. Did just upper…

By cheat days I mean days when I go over calories unwillingly or allow myself a free day. I have found trying to commit to not having splurges at least once a week does not work for me. However I’m realizing when I allow myself a cheat day I always go overboard because I tend to bake and have a large amount available. I’ve…

Back at it today. I’m thinking I may have to drop my calories by 100 a day to lose. It seems I have tried many times to lose at 1200 calories but because I go over a day or two a week I struggle to drop weight. I’m wondering if I drop to 900 plus 200 for exercise and factor in the cheat days I might be more consistent long…

Arrgghh! Is the scale not moving because of all the water I’m now drinking? I was over calories once last week and maybe 30-40 over another day. Calories set at 1189 with my workout. I’m 5”2.

Well I was a foodie this weekend but still down a pound from last week. In the past I would panic and reduce my calories to an unhealthy level but I’m going to resist that urge and stay with my plan. One of the reasons I came here was to try and reduce the panic I feel when I don’t lose fast enough and to lose the fear…

Well I did it and made it five days with no dessert. First time in probably a year. Kept it real low sugar all week, barely any. Tomorrow will be cheat day but will try and stay under calories. Might make half batch of cookies and freeze all except a few immediately. Coming to the forums made all the difference. So glad I…

Thank you Lanette! I am 51 and done menopause(recent labs say post menopause). My highest weight was 197 9 years ago. I’ve been obese since I was an infant until 2010 when I got serious and changed my eating. I’m thrilled at this weight technically however I store an extra five in my stomach and it looks awful. But if I…

Wow! Thank you so much for responding! Just what I needed! I realized one thing this morning after reviewing yesterday’s horrible food intake. I keep telling myself I can just have a little to eat instead of a meal and I will be fine for a few hours but that’s not true. So I go for empty calories, yesterday was popcorn,…

Because of the cat I was up too early and feel poopy. I must be cautious and stay on guard or I’ll overeat. Just finished cup of water and cup of organic yogurt and a serving of baby carrots and more sweetened iced coffee than normal. Did get workout done. 817 calories remaining. I’ve been at 1000 calories plus exercise so…

I did enjoy it, thank you! I’ve often found when I’m that hungry and allow myself extra calories I don’t gain as long as I don’t go over by much. It’s as if my body is saying, you really need extra calories.

Help me not eat! I’m home all day cleaning as our realtor is coming out to list our house. In addition, things are tense between the husband and I because of the pending move. We’re moving to take care of my parents. We will be buying a place with an in-law apartment. Only moving an hour east but we just finished a kitchen…

Today’s been frustrating. Sinuses are really hurting. Realtor is coming tonight so I’ve been busy mopping, cleaning, scrubbing, stressing. No fruits or veggies yet and only one water. Taking a breather now and I’ll go have some raw veggies for two servings and another glass of water. And I’ll log my popcorn and iced…

Thanks I didn’t cave except that I wanted carbs so bad i made popcorn with too much oil for supper! Pretty sure I was at or under calories.

Hi everyone, I’m new here and thought I’d join the 50’s club. I look forward to getting to know you all. Been a long time fitness pal user but never on here. Currently trying to get holiday weight off. Day 2. No ones gotten hurt yet but it’s early....

Help! The cravings for food are so bad. Day two of reboot and boy this is tough. I want sugar, chips, everything! I’m full from veggies, water, chicken salad so I’m not starving, just withdrawing. I can do this!

Morning! Goals for today are: 1. 4 cups water(one done already) 2. Exercise(done) 3. 4 veggies/fruits 4. Stay under calories 5. No sugar except in one iced coffee, homemade. 6. No low fiber carbs 7. I WILL NOT EAT SNACKS AVAILABLE AT WORK. This is a big issue for me when I’m at this location a couple days a week.

Day 1 of accountability. 1. Drink 4 glasses water(I’m terrible at this so goal is low)😃 2. Log all food😃 3. NO SUGAR BESIDES ICED COFFEE😃 4. 3 vegetables, 1 fruit😄(this was hard!) 5. Only whole grains and protein, no white stuff😃 6. Exercise😃 7. Log on here if struggling😃 8. Weigh myself for accurate starting…

My stomach has that hungry feel but I just ate a high protein meal so I know it is the carb/sugar craving/withdrawal. Had a tangerine and sweet peppers but still feeling it. Almost automatically walked into the pantry to grab crackers. Caught myself and said no only because I knew I was coming here for support. Thanks for…

What does be in the green mean?

Day 1 of accountability. 1. Drink 4 glasses water(I’m terrible at this so goal is low) 2. Log all food 3. NO SUGAR BESIDES ICED COFFEE 4. 3 vegetables, 1 fruit 5. Only whole grains and protein, no white stuff 6. Exercise 7. Log on here if struggling 8. Weigh myself for accurate starting point

Hello, I’m new to the forums. Long story short, I was an obese baby, toddler, teen and adult. At 42, in 2010 I got serious and over 8 years lost 77 pounds. I’ve put on about 5 pounds since thanksgiving and feel like poo because of a very poor diet. I had given up all foods I couldn’t control, except one which I’ll get to.…