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Thyroidectomy and weight loss
I have always struggled with my weight. In 2010 I was my heaviest. 330lbs. I am back up to just over 300lbs after 4 years of having my thyroid removed. The pandemic has not helped. During this stressful time I gained almost 40lbs. I am finally ready to change my eating habits again. In the past I have lost over 90lbs. It…
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New to group.
Recently I joined WW because my sister convinced me. I was at a low point after gaining 15 pounds. I had thyroid cancer and now I don't, but I have half a thyroid and my numbers aren't optimal for me. I literally went a year struggling with severe hunger and not being able to lose weight. So, when I found out I had cancer…
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Day 500 and losing UMGPH.
I have been diagnoses with parahyperparathyroidism. This basically means my body is taking too much calcium from my bones. It also causes depression, irritability and bone pain. I'm feeling it all. I'm glad they found this problem with blood work. Lately - I have wanted to give up. But, I don't. MFP is a habit now. It's a…
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My One Year Success
I have logged onto MFP for a year and logged all my food to the best of my ability. In one year I lost 17.4% of my total body weight or 53 lbs. This is a small success to some, but it's about NSV (non scale victories) also. I didn't give up this year. I kept my faith. I waited it out. I stayed patient. I let the process…
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Still at a deficit but gained weight? Water retention??
I'm up 5.4 lbs this last month. So, is it is what it is. I'm just curious whether it's weight gain from me over doing it over the holidays or it's just swelling and water retention from all the salty stuff. I have still stayed under my weekly calories for maintenance. I am on a 7,000c deficit a week. My deficit for the…
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Shame
For me, shame plays a huge role in failure. I'm ashamed I ate oreos with whole milk, or binged at a chinese buffet... etc. It's disappointment with ourselves that we "couldn't stick to it". So in turn shame causes these feelings of hopelessness. I beat myself up and give up. Why would I want to keep failing at something…
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Losing the "healthy" way.
It's such a broad topic because everyone has an opinion on the "healthy" way. Some people say to only eat 1200 calories and not eat back any exercise calories. Others say to eat back half of you exercise calories just in case.. then others tell you to eat back all the exercise calories if you have an accurate way of…
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High Fat diet
I'm eating over my fat every day but the fats that i'm consuming are not from mcdonalds nor red meat. Mainly the fats are coming from cheese and olive oil. Over all - i'm hitting my goal for fats (what MFP recommends) on a weekly basis as some days my fat levels stay lower if I keep away from cheese and olive oil. However,…
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Net calorie question.
Honestly - my body is in so much pain. My back really hurts and I probably need a really good stretching video as I have NO IDEA on how to stretch properly. Recommendations welcome on that. I have really been pushing myself and I don't want to push myself off the cliff of "giving up" I have been there too many times. I…
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Losing the weight - and the barriers we have created.
This is a little like a ramble... but here it goes: Losing the weight is also losing an identity the world has put on us. The way people speak to us. The way people respect us and the way we are treated. It's sad in this world that so many people judge others by the way we look. I don't think it's intentional.. but it is…
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Frozen fruit
Does anyone freeze their fruit. I have been freezing grapes and i'm thinking of doing it will all fruit. It's great to pack in my "lunch bag" and have for breakfast or snack ... or even a quick late night snack watching a favorite t.v. show. I had been struggling getting my fruit in - and I think this is my way to get it…
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Ginseng pills
The lady in the drug store said that they are much better than caffeine bc it does not attack the central nervous system. Thoughts????? All opinions welcome :)
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Coffee, coffee creamer and MORE COFFEE
So, I really want to cut down on sugar. However, splenda, which I love, gives me massive body pains and i'm off of that. The headaches have went away and I feel a lot better on the natural stuff. Yet, I believe the sugar intake is causing me not to lose as much weight as I would like to be. I'm over obese and am counting…
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I'm 140lbs over weight.
My BMR on two different calculator sites is 2000+ calories. I have only lost 1.8 lbs in over a month. I started exercising, weighing my food and log everything I eat. I refuse to give up. Should I be eating more or less... i'm not really sure. Should I be eating at my BMR or under it. Like I said, I have over 140lbs to…
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I always go over my sugar
Soooo... I am on day 50 of sticking with a 1500-1700 calorie a day diet. I weigh my food, track everything I put in my mouth to the best of my ability and eat fruits and veggies. My one get me going... is 6 Tablespoons of caramel machiatto creamer in the morning. It's delicious, I love it, and I can have it within my…
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Only lost 1.8 in 2 weeks.
What am I doing wrong? I only weigh myself every two weeks (so i'm not bent out of shape about the numbers on the scale) I'm also in this for life yet it's hard to get out of the "diet" mode as I have been dieting since i'm 12 years old. I'm about 120lbs over weight. My goal being a size 10 at 175lbs. Like I was at 19 when…
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What can I do to help myself?
I ate at maintenance yesterday. I didn't do it on purpose but I scarffed down an entire box of popcorn chips. I was soooo hungry yesterday. I'm saying okay.. it happnes, it wasn't a loss day but it wasn't a gain. It was essentially a cheat day. Well, today the hunger has carried over. I drank about 5 cups of water…
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throat soar, sick
So, I listened to my friends advice and took last night off from working out. My body was really achy and I felt relaxed and re-energized getting the day to rest. Today my whole throat is swollen up. I'm not sure if I should attempt to do a 30 minute walk video.. as I don't want my sickness to get worse. I also have to…
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I'm sold on getting FITBIT????
I want something that will count my calories burned for the day. I also do Leslie Sansone videos which are walking towards health. I wouldn't be doing much other than stairs, walking, and videos (walking with arm movements) for the next couple of months. I can only imagine joining a gym in the summer.. and having time to…
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Waaaay over protein
I seem to be eating double the amount of protein MFP recommends. I already tweaked it... to allow for less carbs and more protein.. but with the amount of chicken that I want to eat tonight it pulls me over by around 60-70. Last night I set up my food scale so my meat intake will not be guessed anymore. I will know exactly…
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Meal Replacement Bars
What is a good meal replacement bar that works for you? Right now I use the Met Rx one's because I get them on sale at the store. I was wondering which bars are best and why??
