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06.11.20, 14:24 PM General Topics
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week two of eating healthy, working out 5 days a week (3rd week of not drinking) weight seems to be up. I need to just keep the faith, yes? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.11.20, 02:24 PM Flag
 

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Yup. Are you in your 40s? Keep it up! Also make sure that by eating healthy, you're not consuming more calories than usual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:26 PM Flag
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this. it is so easy to increase calorie intake and not even realize it. working out makes you hungrier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:27 PM Flag
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Also, even making healthy moves like swapping out a muffin or breakfast pastry for something like avocado toast can add calories to your morning routine if you're not watching portion sizes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:34 PM Flag
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54! oh my, but I want to age healthily, being overweight does not help with that goal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:29 PM Flag
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You'll get there! Don't let the scale discourage you - keep going! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:34 PM Flag
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Are you sore from the workouts? You could be retaining water. Keep it up! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:28 PM Flag
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Same. And yes, we just need to keep the faith! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:33 PM Flag
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I am you. My weight goes up and down by 4 lbs per day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:40 PM Flag
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If you only have like 10-15 lbs to lose, it will take months to see the change on a scale. Find non-scale victories instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:51 PM Flag
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+1. For me, I stopped drinking wine every night (3-4 glasses) and after a week I noticed my pants fitting more comfortably and my face looks slimmer, even though the scale hasn't moved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:55 PM Flag
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that much drinking would definitely increase bloating [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:04 PM Flag
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Seriously. I can't believe I did it. Started doing this early in the quarantine... would start earlyish in the evening and stay up til like 1 or 2... so I never really felt "drunk" - but so much damage done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:16 PM Flag
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Don't beat yourself up. Many of us could easily slip into a routine like that with the current circumstances. And if alcohol is not your thing, it could be an evening ritual of cookies or ice cream or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:26 PM Flag
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It's all the food intake. What are you eating and when? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:56 PM Flag
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OP: 54 y.o, 5'2, 149 as of today. Smoothing around 10AM (berries, natural pb, 1/2 cup almond milk) salad with protein, apple with cinnamon for a snack, dinner protein and veggies. Snacks popcorn and about 2 ounces of dark chocolate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:29 PM Flag
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Why are you having snacks? Useless calories. Just eat your meals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:03 PM Flag
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with what the OP is eating. Those snacks are small and if she didn't eat those, she would likely eat more at meal time OP, I am you almost exactly (52, 5'1, 143 pounds). And I eat very similar to the way you do (today I had 1/2 cup greek yogurt with a small apple chopped up and mixed in and 1/2 cup granola on top. Lunch was a fish taco bowl -- baked tilapia, black beans and rice -- 10 oz total. Dinner will be baked salmon and steamed vegetables). It is just really hard to lose weight once you hit menopause. I actually had a virtual meeting with a nutritionist today. I am going to do a food log for her and meet with her again in a week, so I will post then and let you know what she recommends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 08:59 PM Flag
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Drink lots of water / I bet you’ll be down 2 lbs by Monday morning [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:04 PM Flag
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hi op. I am 52. Even though I have always been eating very consciously and healthy, I was 134 (at 5'4 and pear shape it was a bit too much on bottom half) when this pandemic started. By always eating at home, walking 3 miles every day (suburbs) and a few barre videos, I am now 126 and probably in the best shape I've been in years. I do wish I could get rid of some cellulite, but that's Ok... just to say that you will get there. My typical day in food: I start every morning with a glass of warm water w half lemon squeezed in. I drink a liter and a half to 2 every day. breakfast is either oatmeal with some mixed berries and almond butter or one egg with a slice of cheese on a sprouted bread toast (Ezekiel). I will try to eat breakfast around 9:30 or later, so I feel full longer. Around 2:30 I'll have a little bit of tuna or turkey with some almonds or other nuts and a piece of fruit. Or I will make "savory" greek yogurt with mixed arugula, a bit of salt, olive oil, some nuts or other veggies. I try to have dinner around or before 7 - usually some chicken or seafood, sometimes a very small serving of whole wheat pasta or farro or quinoa with the protein. I use olive oil primarily and some grass butter. I will have a small piece of dark chocolate as a treat. Not into wine or alcohol, will maybe have a half glass once every few weeks (but that is just me). Keep up the good work :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:42 PM Flag
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try to not eat after dinner and eliminate the chocolate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 09:29 PM Flag
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Are you actually counting calories with an app like Lose It? I found that to be very eye opening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:33 PM Flag
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On days you don’t work out, make sure to get at least 10k steps. Also, lower the sodium so you don’t retain water. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:02 PM Flag
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Eating healthy is great for your overall health, but for me the only thing that works to lose weight is IF [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:04 PM Flag
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wow thanks all! I feel inspired to take it up a notch now instead of giving up which I could feel myself starting to do! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:47 PM Flag
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