@gage4ever -- walking away from something that's really not working for you is not giving up. Sometimes the best thing about beating your head against a wall is stopping. That said, DP I would miss you, but ultimately I want what's best for you, which is something only you can determine
29 Mar 22 by member: writingwyo
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Thanks, everyone. JC- I have calories memorized, too and so it has been hard to not tally them up in my head today to see if I am doing ok. But should calories really matter if I am doing ok? Am I not doing ok, regardless? It isn't that I want to leave. I love you guys. It is just so silly to stay on something that is specifically what I don't plan to do anymore. We'll see how it goes. I won't track and I won't weigh. Maybe I will remeasure monthly. IDK. Your comments mean so much to me, but again- I don't have time or desire to respond separately. Just know that I am talking to YOU!
29 Mar 22 by member: davidsprincess
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29 Mar 22 by member: wifey9707
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I would hate to see you go 😥 I get it that you are not wanting to log calories or weight. I myself have chosen to continue logging cause it gives me a sense of comfort that I'm maintaining some control. It doesn't prevent me from eating something if I REALLY want it. Selfishly, I enjoy reading your posts and "talking" to each other when you comment on mine. 💕 I wish you happiness, so you have to do what works for you. Please don't close out your account, totally.
29 Mar 22 by member: SherryeB
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You got this. Be good to yourself
29 Mar 22 by member: enthusiast72
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I think weighing yourself 3x a day is unhealthy I don’t even recommend doing it every day. I feel like it’s easy to get caught up with weight loss and overwhelm yourself. I understand your frustration this journey is not easy. I have been tracking my calories daily for over a year now. And am just recently in a place I’m happy with my body. I work out 4x a week and I don’t get on the scale much anymore. Only so often to gauge if I’m gaining. Perhaps you should set your goals simpler. Good luck
29 Mar 22 by member: mrswickedmtr
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I'm sorry but I think this is a cry for attention. I've seen it many times on social media where someone threatens to leave a group. If being here doesn't suit you then just leave.
29 Mar 22 by member: rline66
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rline66, you should say, "I'm sorry." You have zero idea to whom you are speaking. Your comments are unwelcome.
29 Mar 22 by member: melissatwa
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I agree. I'm tired of the yo you. in tops I learned to eat slower. I do not weigh 3 times a day but I will continue to weigh once a day. I am going to try keeping weigh in and tracking my exercising because I normally get 2.5 miles a day. I also can't eat veggies because I don't have most of my teeth. Can't eat apple or corn or carrots. even hard to eat lettuce.
29 Mar 22 by member: misled2
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As last ng as your working out, just eat healthy and eat until you feel full, but not stuffed. That's intuitive eating, so then you don't have to count your calories. Counting calories and always thinking about what you're going to eat can be stressful. I say if you need to take a break from social media for your psyche, you should. If your lifting weights, I wouldn't weigh often, because the weight isn't the most accurate when your lifting. You're better off taking measurements once a month and compare or doing body fat tests. Give intuitive eating a try
29 Mar 22 by member: RN16
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SherryeB- What would I do without knowing your daily activities and shopping for a perfect throw pillow? Your book club? New planters? Walks with your hubby?
29 Mar 22 by member: davidsprincess
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LOL Melissa- Thank you. Rline- I know what you mean- That's not me. I'm simply thinking out loud. Forming friendships on an app primarily for weight loss and calorie counting when I am no longer interested in counting calories makes it hard to stay but hard to leave.
29 Mar 22 by member: davidsprincess
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Rline, so what if it is? Does it change anything? Should someone suffer in silence? Not agreeing with you, but chill and maybe take your own advice.
29 Mar 22 by member: Katsolo
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RN16- My intuition is broken as I have always overeaten. But I am going to give it a whirl. Good night.
29 Mar 22 by member: davidsprincess
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29 Mar 22 by member: mightymurse
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29 Mar 22 by member: davidsprincess
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Here is my two cents: I just read a book by a noted scientist who says you lose weight if you eat less than you burn. I started recording what I ate, am eating just whatever I feel like eating, and now I have some data to use. As for Kenna, she has great advice, but she does track what she eats. I have a friend on here who has a schedule of what she eats, you know, toast for breakfast, sandwich for lunch, decent dinner but not fancy. Working to maintain. For those of us who don't have intuition, the science works. I have done it before, lost 20 plus pounds and keep it off, but I know I eat too much and lots of candy. Hang in there - you are aware and you will figure out a way to cut calories which according to science is the only way to lose weight. One time I was on a Girl Scout cookie diet, where I ate all my calories for 3 days in Thin Mints! I was sick but happy! Not even kidding. People who are normal weight just eat way less than people who are way overweight - some of them count calories, some just don't eat junk food, there is no magic secret. Lots of feelings involved in food, not just hunger. That is the bottom line for me. Good luck. You can always come back.
29 Mar 22 by member: abbadabba
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I enjoy reading your post. I barely post anymore but I’ve been getting emails about your post so I just wanted to remind you to stay encouraged. You can do this!
29 Mar 22 by member: twizzy55
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If you just want to use fatsecret as a counting calorie calculator without posting you can. Thats how i started. A little embarrassing but i started in 2015, Snezica was my first friend on the site and we are still friends to this day. She went from 190 to her goal weight of 125 and has pretty much maintained her weight. Mine has gone up and down over the years with various diets. I love food, my one vice. But I am determined to lose this weight and keep it off like i did years ago with weight watchers. I use fat secrete anf my net diary app with no friends or postings.
29 Mar 22 by member: Maine coon
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Huggs ❤️
It’s impossible to keep weighing, counting and lifting everything every single day the rest of your life. I stopped it months ago. Found my zen in this new thicc weight. Feel so liberated. If I’m extra puffy I’ll buckle down a few days but that’s it. I’m over the obsession and constant weigh ins.
30 Mar 22 by member: Lowkeylife
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