CockneyLady2014 wrote: » Hello and your post is interesting. I started with Tesco eDiets in February 2010 and by Sept 2010 I had lost 2 stones (28lbs). Since then all I have managed to do is maintain. I accept congratulations for that but it is a much higher weight than I need to be. I should let you know I am 67yrs of age and that will play a much more important part of any regime than is you are much younger. I have done all the things you have written about. However I tend to think my poor body didn't know whether it was coming or going. I realised I need to give it some stability and let some of the weight go. I am back at the gym on a regular basis. I am planning on a regular basis and tracking every single day - good or bad. There is no easy way you have to find it within yourself to stick to it. You mention that you adjust your calories in line with FitBit. Perhaps it might be better if you chose, in your profile, something that most reflects you daily life. Then keep your calorie intake stable. I am 5'3" and I am on 1440 calories a day. So 1600 calories doesn't seem too far off beam. However how many are you having when FitBit calculates it for you? I hope all this helps.
ladyglamazon wrote: » Do you have one day a week that you can set aside for meal prep? This has been really helpful in keeping me on track. On sundays, I make little containers of cut up veggies, hardboil some eggs, make containers of salad and a big pot of vegetarian chili or black bean soup that I divide up and put in the freezer. That way, my food is done and there is no opportunity for me to veer off track. I find this is really helpful for those days when I get home late and am too tired to cook (and therefore more likely to make poor choices). Good luck!
999tigger wrote: » Hang in there, but the reason you arent losing is becaise the sum of your efforts means you arent in a sufficient calorie deficit. If you are struggling and you have lost no weight, then carry on the same path and you are likely to get the same result. Just how long have you been trying/ logging/ counting? Its probably you are eating more and burning less thna you think or you arent being paient enough. You talk anout veering off and that may be the reason. If you wnat a generic answer or dont understand what you ought to be doing then look athttp://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1 As you mention progress can be a great motivator. Here are some of my tips off the top of my head on consistency that mean I have been prety good at sticking to my plan: 1. understand why you are doing this= motivation= more likely to make things happen. 2. understand what to do = knowledge to make better decisions and appreiate whats going on, even slowdowns or binges. 3. Make a decent plan so its easy to follow what you have to do each day. 4. Weigh and log all your food the most importnat aspects of controlling what you consume. 5. Make sure the math is correct.If you do the above correctly then over time you will lose. So you have to be patient enough to hang on. If you are sabotaging yourself every few days, then you either fail to appreciate or face up to what you are doing at the time and the impact it has on your deficit. A ways that works for many is to prelog your food, so you know in advance whats expected. Also take it one day ata time and just focus on the next 24 hours. Finally commit, make a serious effor to be honest and try to stick to the plan. It comes down to do you wnat to lose weight badly enough v having that drink or extra food? DDont beat up on yourself so jus try and make more ood choices than bad and never give in. there are plenty of examples on these forums for people who have lost the amount of weight you have. Its a long journey so be prepared for it to take time. Keep things in perspective. Be your own biggest supporter and friend. Good luck
melduf wrote: » I'm 5'1'' and started at 198 lbs so I totallly get you! It's all about making small choices everyday. It won't show at first but it will add up and you'll see results! I log everyday so feel free to add me
