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I lost 65 lbs., gained it all back, and more. What now?
Hello MFP community. It's been a while. I am reaching out today because I am not sure where to turn. A few years ago, I set out on a weight loss journey. I was 200 lbs. at 5'8'', the highest weight I had ever been, and one day I woke up and decided to do something about it. Over a year and a half I lost 65 lbs. through…
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What small changes made a BIG difference?
I was having a problem with being super hungry after work and when I got home from work. This would lead me to feel hangry and anxious about making dinner fast, as well as overeat at times. I recently started making an afternoon snack at 4pm a habit and have felt SO much better! I never planned to snack at this time,…
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Personal trainer says I gained 9 pounds of muscle in less than two months?
Attached are my data results since starting PT in early November, including lift sessions I've done with him and my measurements. I’ve gained over ten pounds in 1.5 months, not tracking calories diligently (my bad) and mostly eating over maintenance, but also lifting four times a week. My lifts have increased in weight a…
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Did I bulk/recomp? Do I look leaner even though I’m heavier?
I’ve lost over 60 lbs. total, coming down from 200 lbs. in 2017 to averaging 133 over the summer. I wanted to keep losing from 133 but was too hungry and burnt out and tried to cut, but couldn’t meet my deficit. I started seeing a personal trainer in November and have been working out hard six days a week, 4 days of…
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Do you give advice to those who are struggling?
I've lost 60 lbs. and gained a whole ton of knowledge and skills in fat loss/diet and nutrition/training (though of course there is more learning to do!). I have a coworker that has been very complimentary of my work on my fitness/weight loss. She is in her 50's, she was very thin a year ago due to stomach issues and not…
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Fat Loss Timelines
Do you find that having a timeline/time-based goals/deadline helps or hurts your rate of progress? I know for my initial goal I wanted to weigh 135 lbs. by November 29, 2018. I was 153 by that time, and didn't reach 135 lbs. until May 2019 which I still am today. Now I am wanting to be 125 by Summer 2020, but that is…
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Wanting to lose more weight but don't want loose skin...
I have lost 65 lbs. so far, from 200 lbs. to 135 lbs., over the course of a year and a half. I am 26 and 5'7.5''. I still have extra fat in my belly and lower back that I am trying to lose, maybe down to 125 or so (my frame is very small), however I feel I have stretchy skin that I don't want to worsen. The extra skin is…
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Tracking of Weekly Weight and Calories Tips?
So, I am trying to track my Monday moving averages, the differences in my weight from week to week, along with my weekly net calorie and/or total calorie intake so I can try to better pinpoint my maintenance calories and how my calorie intake impacts my weight. Do any data-minded people have any advice or does anyone care…
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Personal Trainers?
Hello everyone, so I have lost a lot of weight (65 lbs.) at a rate of about 0.5-1 pound a week on average from February 2018 to April 2019. I am 5'7.5'', small frame (not even close to medium), and am averaging 135 lbs. Since May I have come from averaging about 138 lbs. to 135 lbs. today, weight loss has almost stopped,…
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How was your adjustment into maintenance?
I just had a little practice in maintenance during a two week diet break that I am coming to the end of (tomorrow is my last day). I kind of let loose a little too much and went over calories most days and didn't log at times, however I think it was worth it so that I had the break and extra nutrition to build back up my…
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What healthy weekend activities do you do?
Just wanting to start a little discussion to spread ideas if anyone is interested. When I was overweight I loved going out to eat for date nights, I guess it was kind of a hobby of mine, but I have definitely cut back. Sometimes I miss it though! I know I still can but prefer not to too often when I don't know the calories…
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Anyone here with autoimmune arthritis?
How does it impact your physical health goals? I have been under rheumatologist supervision for my arthritis for several years now, been on plaquenil twice a day for a while. I used to have really bad hip arthritis, was crazy, I couldn't even stand up on it at one point but now it's all gone away. My doctor says some…
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What mental and emotional healthy habits do you practice?
My weight loss journey has shown me that my weight and physical health is the result of what habits I am doing over time. Now that I am more physically healthy, I see the need to get more emotionally and mentally healthy. I feel this may be feasible if I just make some new things a habit. I am not sure where to start but…
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Newly Commited to MFP! Looking for friendly peeps to enjoy the journey with :)
Hello! I am female, 25 years old, live alone with my cat, work an office job and go to school part time online for business. As of last week 2/21 I have committed myself to losing weight. I have always been a bit over weight, and last year I reached 200 lbs. (I am 5'8''), my highest ever weight. I started on 2/21 at 189…
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Why do you love your body? How do you show love and gratitude for it?
Just a little prompt to cultivate body positivity and self love of anyone feels like responding :smile:
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I changed my workout time from lunch break to before work and don't feel as strong?
I have been working out on my lunch break for over a year now. I recently had to switch up my work out time and now do my workout before work, starting at 6:30 to 7:30. I feel less enthusiastic and during my weight training my body just feels a bit stiff and I feel tired. My warm up is typically some jumping jacks,…
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My Success Story F/26/5'7" [200lbs > 135lbs = 65lbs] (20 months) Pics Inside
Since childhood, I have ranged from being slightly chubby to nearly obese. I was a very active child, however did not have the healthiest diet and had an unhealthy relationship to food in which I used food (mainly carbs and sugar) to cope with my emotions. In high school I got down to 135 lbs. following a vegan diet,…
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What body and health changes can I expect entering into maintennance?
I am 26, 133 lbs., down from 200 lbs. about 1.5 years ago. I have been restricting calories since February 2018 with some maintenance days sprinkled in, as well as a 3 month plateau from May 2019-July 2019. My goal is to be around 125 lbs. or whenever I feel comfortable before I start bulking, as I still have excess…
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Considering going 90% vegan for better skin?
I am 26 years old. I experimented with a vegan diet in high school and remember having excellent skin and vibrant energy. I got up to 200 lbs. and in February last year started counting calories, and am now 130 lbs. I did this through a high protein diet, not restricting carbs or anything, just eating meat with every meal,…
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Will my belly button ever look normal again?
I’ve lost 68 lbs. in about 20 months. I’m 26, 5’7”, and went from 200 pounds to 132 pounds. I feel I would be happy with my current figure if it weren’t for my saggy, droopy belly button, that I really dislike. If I lose more will it go in and up or just look worse? I would like a vertical belly button rather than…
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How can I stop comparing my body to other women's?
I am 26F and 5'7'', and have gone from 200 lbs. size 16 to 134 lbs. size 4. My goal is about 125 lbs. or so. However, after this major fat loss I am now left with more self consciousness, body awareness, and comparison/envy issues than I ever have felt before. I am constantly comparing my body to others. I went on a…
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What life lessons has losing weight taught you?
I wanna know! I think it will be healthy for us to think about what positive lessons being overweight and trying to lose weight has taught us. So, what has this journey taught you?
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Having trouble sticking to my deficit within 10 pounds of goal?
I am 26F, 5’7”, and 137.2 lbs. My highest weight was 200 lbs. and I started my journey in February 2018 at 190 lbs. I reached 137 lbs in April of this year and have been maintaining unintentionally. I am trying to still lose weight but I guess I’ve gotten a bit complacent and hungry and have been giving into cravings. I…
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What to do the day after a fast food binge? Plateauing for two months?
I am 26F, 5'7.5'', and 139 lbs. I have lost 61 lbs in the last two years at a rate of about 0.8 lbs. per week and still want to lose 10 more. For the last almost two months I have ranged from 135-140 lbs. and have basically maintained my weight, although I am still trying to lose but am having a hard time sticking to my…
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Does cortisol contribute to belly and midsection fat?
I have heard this. I hold my weight in my midsection and am wondering if reducing stress could help with losing this fat. I am only 10 pounds from goal or so but still have a lot of fat on my belly, sides, and back in general. I know I am high stress in general and being less stressed would benefit me anyway!
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Lifting versus Total Body Conditioning classes for last 10 pounds?
I am 26F, 5'7.5'', and 138 lbs. I have always been pretty active throughout my life (some track and field, running, weight lifting, yoga, fitness classes), but also overweight. In high school I reached about 135 lbs., but a several years after in 2017 shad made my way to 200 lbs. I have since lost 62 lbs. through CICO at a…
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Coworker told me I looked "pale" and to stop losing weight...
I am currently 26F, 5'7.5'', and 138 lbs., small frame. Highest weight: 200 lbs. (Jan. 2017) Start weight: 190 lbs. (Feb. 2018) Goal weight: 125-130 lbs. I've lost all the weight through calorie counting at a rate of about 0.8 lbs. per week. I've done strength training and some cardio throughout. Recently, I have begun to…
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Low Energy?
Hello there MFP friends. So I am 26 female, and have been on this weight loss journey with MFP for a little over a year now. I started in February 2018 at 190 lbs. My highest recorded weight was 200 lbs. in January 2017. Today, I am 138 lbs. (lowest was 135.4 lbs.). I have lost weight at a pretty consistent rate of a…
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What should I set my calorie goal to?
Hello! I am 26 years old, and 5'7.5''. My highest weight was 200 lbs. in January 2017, starting weight 190 lbs. in February 2018, and I am currently 143 lbs. I know I am in the healthy weight range technically, but I still have a lot of midsection fat I need to lose. I have been a bit loosely tracking calories for the past…
