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I'm 5'8" and at my lowest weight in eons, thanks to an extremely active Siberian Husky puppy. I am in a size 6 - HOWEVER. I wanted to eat more once the initial early days of insane exercise (for the humans) started to ease a bit, and I have. I am still in a size 6 but it's not so loose anymore. A size 2 at my height would…

I agree that "diet" versions of old favorites can be pretty depressing. My MIL, forever counting points on Weight Watchers, is the queen of low fat/no salt/diet mayo/ersatz Ranch/baked chips/no fat sour cream dishes that don't interest me in the least. (It's questionable whether these so-called diet friendly foods interest…

Well, yes and no. It seems vegan and keto enthusiasts get the label of being very vocal converts. I quit drinking, and I quit eating meat, and I quit smoking... but I don't vocalize any of this to anyone (unless pointedly asked) because I figure who cares? It is interesting how people want others to do what they do. And…

I never had any problem with digestion after my gallbladder was removed. Deep fried foods went down just fine... I also relate to your hearing things like "Are you okay?" being at a lighter weight. Having recently dropped a bit of weight, I was getting the same comments. Rather irritating... I can almost feel the weight…

@Jthanmyfitnesspal Just from the puppy standpoint, we also became puppy owners at the end of June, and the demands to exercise her (Siberian Husky - so admittedly a very different breed from yours) plus general insane puppy care (sleep deprivation anyone?) had me dropping so much weight it was almost alarming. So I'm…

On chilly nights, it's hard to beat vegetarian chili over Fritos, topped with shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped green onion. It's truly a meal in a bowl and so delicious. Fresh fruit & chocolate to follow.

Well, I'll add just a couple things..not in the vein of "dream it, work hard, get it" because ... no. @AnnPT77 wrote the phrase "inappropriate positivity" a few pages back, and it reminded me of something that might be connected. Having recently suffered a devastating loss, I read up on grieving and mourning and how…

@kshama2001 I didn't want to hijack the thread, but it hasn't had much action. Yes!! Siberian Husky puppies are a crazy amount of work. We were clueless, decided to adopt from a neighbor fostering her who was quite anxious to find her a home. We took one look at her (now named Zinnia, like the flower, because she is bright…

Such an old thread, funny to read my old replies. My own update is that I'm 60 now and STILL have heat flashes, though less severe for sure. We rescued a Siberian Husky puppy at the end of June, huuuuuuuge life change for us (first time dog owners, always had cats, but the comparison of cats v. dogs is laughable) and we…

Yes, yes, yes. I know that in my own marriage, my husband is wired to FIX things. This is wonderful when something is broken, but no bueno when I just want to say something and be heard. It's the old unwanted advice paradigm. We've gone 'round this mulberry bush about 5000 times in 38 years, but knowledge is power. He's…

You've asked your wife how you can support her, and she gets mad. If it were me, that would tell me not to interfere. She can't have it both ways. Sometimes "support" is hand-holding, sometimes it is noticing a positive change, sometimes it's just being there as a steady, quiet, non-judging presence. The latter should be…

OP, I won't give anymore suggestions as you've already gotten good advice -- I just want to say I can relate to that discouragement when you feel like you've worked hard, for a long time. Remember: whether or not your weight shifted ideally for you, you're still better off having done the work. I tell myself this because I…

Why a calorie goal of 1200? That's punishingly low, unless you're tiny.

"Zero sugar" is a rather meaningless command. I would put that teaspoon of honey into my tea, doctor or no. But that's for you to decide. Sugar is in everything! (OK not technically everything.) It's going to be rough going to weed it 100% out of your diet, that's a lot to take on. And you're also navigating the site as a…

cookieandkate dot com and loveandlemons dot com both have wonderful salad recipes. Interesting things to put into salads: chickpeas, frozen corn, all kinds of nuts, flaked tuna, chicken nuggets, dried cranberries, capers, Parmesan cheese, crunchy chow mein noodles, crispy Fresh Gourmet fried onions, crushed tortilla chips,…

Packing a big salad for lunch will save on calories in, plus it's delicious, doesn't need to be heated, easy to transport. I agree with Lietchi that cutting back on restaurant foods is a great change to make. Plus, you can make your salads the night before work and pack the dressing on the side. If you're a meat eater, add…

Me too. Year 10. What the WHAT. Where did I get the idea that heat flashes were a "one & done" (one year) deal? OMGGGGGGGGGG OP, it's true: calorie counting is king. I just turned 60. I haven't given up bread, in fact, I slice those huge Safeway bagels into thirds and use a tablespoon of butter on 2/3. It's all recorded,…

@BZAH10 lol - and my son took it even another way: that tofu should only be reserved for special occasions! Just goes to show that many meanings can be found in Internet posts sometimes; however, I just don't think tofu and vodka are an apt comparison, especially in terms of nutrition.

What the what? I'm sorry, but no.

Best way to track what you're eating is with a food scale. They're cheap, you can keep it on your counter or quickly accessible in a cabinet. Set it to grams, and weigh your food. Double check the data base that the calories listed are correct -- because user input there can mean some wonky numbers. It goes a lot faster as…

I eat back all my exercise calories.

Prayer. Then exercise.

Calories in and out is just an energy balance - not really a "diet." You can eat anything while losing weight, maintaining weight, gaining weight, all due to CICO. OP, there aren't any carbs that are specifically off limits in a caloric deficit. Other folks have weighed in (pardon the pun) on more satiating carbs vs. the…

I love my Elevation Chocolate Mint protein bars. I have no shame in saying that I'll eat 2 a day - they're 270 calories a pop, so not negligible -- but they are a total treat (to me) and provide 40g protein. Another favorite snack is 1 ounce Bel Gioioso Parmesan cheese and 21g walnuts, which comes in at 247 calories and…

The fact that you're here asking about this, and not her, doesn't bode well. You can tell people things, show them studies and analyses, even horror stories -- and it may make no difference at all. I'm not sure that setting up a competition/contest between the two of you is wise, given your friend's proclivity to eat in an…

Please don't do any of this, OP. Setting up unhealthy relationships with food will only exacerbate a problem. There aren't "bad foods." There are only neuroses surrounding different foods. Foods in packages are not the devil. Guilt is overrated. Logging your food accurately is going to get you moving in the right…

Once you've had your meeting with the dietician, keeping track of everything on MyFitnessPal can serve as a sort of safety net -- reassurance that you are eating enough (or warning that you're overeating), macros are right there for you to see, so that you're not in fear of having too much salt. My husband has anxiety over…

Are you weighing your food? How do you calculate your daily/weekly intake? Regardless, those last 15 pounds take a loooong time. At least, if you want them to stay gone!

If it's Leslie Sansone walking workouts, they can be powered up or down as one desires. I always record my workouts as general aerobics, because I add a lot of jumping and jogging.

I agree with @sollyn23l2 that macros can be overhyped on these boards, especially when it comes to protein. I do fine on a minimum of 70g protein a day. I exercise 4-5 days a week (I am not currently trying to lose weight.) Point being: if I had to shoot for 173g protein a day (!!) I would go nuts. Relax a little on the…