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I recently posted after coming back from a trip. I’m sharing some of what I said below. I was scared during, but the honesty / accuracy / over estimating thing - I think that was the key. If you’re HONEST then the scales won’t be a surprise when you get home. ....... Just wanted to share recent experience. I don't know if…

Thank you!! I feel like people notice. It’s so hard isn’t it? I feel like I want people to notice I have lost weight in a way because it makes it feel real and not in my mind. But it’s scary, too. Makes me feel like ugh that means they notice how big I am/was too!!

Thank you so much! I don’t know if you’re in the US, but the dress is in a UK shop called ‘Seasalt’. I’m not sure if it’s just UK based? Silly as it may seem, it’s nice to have some external validation on something like this. It’s hard not to obsess on your current imperfections even as you look back on a decent amount of…

Everyone who posted - thank you! I’ve been kind to myself this weekend and I feel mentally in a better place. I also ate plenty (spot on or a little over) the last couple of days and some weight has come off! I suspect (possibly) I was eating a little too little but what’s for sure is that mentally I was being too…

Sassysmom looooool yes I was so into buffy when it was originally on!! I obsessively over watched it for a few years so haven’t for a while - perhaps it’s time for a rewatch!!

I don’t ever ‘eat back’ calories. I feel like I used to do that and I wasn’t really losing much - partially because every device seems to massively overestimate calories burned 🤔 I think I really struggle with being in the right frame of mind with this. I notice myself becoming too obsessive but I find it hard to control.…

Oh, and Dilvish, more water and more protein sounds like a helpful call as well, thank you!

Thank you very much, all. It’s really useful to get some perspective and each of you has said something useful. It’s good to be reminded that 25lbs is a lot. I think I have a tendency to be so self critical that I think “yeah but you’re still too heavy, like disgustingly so” rather than “this might be going a bit too fast,…

Thank you! So maybe allowing myself carbs at lunchtime for those couple of days when I’m starving but making sure I balance it with a reduction in calories for that evening’s meal? Anyone else experiencing THE HUNGER?

Not mega high protein, but high ratio of protein to carbs and cals for a quick and tasty lunch... http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10172638/warm-halloumi-potato-salad-with-mustard-dressing#latest

Hello! I'm not new to MFP but restarted at the beginning of the year and many of my MFP buddies from before are no longer active. It would be great to support and have support from others with similar goals. Basic things about me: * I have PCOS and this makes it really hard to lose weight. I try to eat in a fairly low GI…

I was a bit dubious, but I'm finding the recipes quite good. I particularly like the vegetable based mains and salads. Not massively into the sweeter items. I have a slight concern that the recipes aren't as protein-y as I would like. I've made the creamy polenta with mushrooms and crispy kale. I used 200g polenta (cooked…

I'm a vegetarian! :D

A guy I fancied in my first year of University, who had asked me out several times: "I love hanging out with you. I wish I could have your personality but your friend's appearance"... (in reference to my much, much skinnier friend) LIKE, oh! I'm so bummed for you, I wish you could "have" my personality but my friend's…

Girlviernes - definitely!! I reduce carbs a lot normally and they are also the go-to 'naughty' food that I crave/ eat when I'm being naughty!

365 - Thank you! I know people talk a lot on here about BMR and TDEE but I've pretty much ignored it because I couldn't get to the bottom of what it was all about! So potentially that's something worth looking at, thank you!

Eek thank you! It really helps to hear that other people have had similar experiences!! I'm going to be extra careful and cross my fingers for a few days!!

Hello! Crappy as that is for you, it sure is nice to hear someone who has experienced the same thing! I lost over 2 stone a couple of years ago and put it back on. Trying again! I have PCOS and my body seems to JUST WANT to be fat!!

Looks good! Are the trader joes beef style strip things made of seitan? We don't have them in the UK, but I have seitan!

Awesome! Well done :D x x

As everyone else says, ignore the doctor's scales. You have no way of knowing whether they are right or yours are. The important thing is the relative weightloss. If you've ever tried weighing yourself at different point during the day, you'll notice that the readings vary massively - weighing yourself at a different time…

"I've never met a fat vegetarian before" (from a friend of a friend in the pub) When you try not to think of yourself as a 'fat' person because you exercise and eat healthily and dress nicely, and somebody vocalises it in public, something snaps in your head. Suddenly, you believe with complete certainty that that's what…

I've only lost 18lbs and trying to lose quite a bit more, but... I have started to feel less scared by the idea of having my photograph taken by friends on a night out!

Hi Rosy! I find I do this, too! I think it's natural when you're using MFP. But I try to think of it as a positive. I do obsess about what my meals are going to be, but once I plan meals that will be within my daily limit, then enjoy eating them, knowing that there's nothing to feel guilty about - you need to eat a certain…

What a great achievement!! I have lost 18lb since I started out and have another 50 lb to go - looking forward to hitting the 20lb milestone!!

Hi everyone!! I have PCOS and I've been eating 1200 calories a day for a few months. I have started to lose weight. Prior to this, I was eating a sensible diet and exercising and did not lose weight. I think you have to eat significantly fewer calories than 'normal' women before you start losing weight. I also exercise a…