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I joined this group almost 3 1/2 years ago and I have learned many things about myself. And this is what I know: when I eat 1600 or fewer calories a day, I lose weight. It doesn't matter what I eat, it doesn't matter what time I eat it, it doesn't matter whether I exercise or not, it doesn't matter how much water I drink, it doesn't matter how much sleep I get. For me, a 79-year-old, inactive woman, this is what works. Yes, there are days when I show a gain, but if I stay on the path, the loss will come, every time.
Diet Calendar Entry for 03 August 2022:
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1594 kcal
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Fat: 79.22g | Prot: 95.22g | Carb: 132.01g.
Breakfast: Very cherry plum. Lunch: Lime Juice, Avocados, Bolthouse Farms Salsa Verde Avocado Yogurt Dressing, Tostitos Medium Salsa, Tomatoes, HEB Hickory Smoked Boneless Uncured Ham Steak, Radish, Blueberries, Bell Peppers, Lettuce. Dinner: Zucchini, Olive Oil, Onions , Cauliflower , Chicken Meat and Skin (Cornish Game Hens, Roasted, Cooked) . more...
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Diana, it varies from week to week but it's generally 25-30% protein, 35-40% carbs and 30-35% fats. I have limitations in what type of exercise I can do, but I swim when I can.
03 Aug 22 by member: shirfleur 1
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I also do CICO, I have no forbidden foods.
03 Aug 22 by member: shirfleur 1
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Debbie, I lost about 95 pounds. When Covid struck, I gained back about 20 pounds, but that's where I put the brakes on. I've maintained a 70-75 pound loss for two years, and I've learned a great deal about maintenance during that time. Now I'm ready to start losing again and finally reach my goal. And then I plan to be in maintenance for the rest of my life. I hope you can do the same.
03 Aug 22 by member: shirfleur 1
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03 Aug 22 by member: davidsprincess
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Good for you! I'm 73yrs with some physical limitations so use a walker and wheelchair. I'm trying to get into a regime of stretch yoga, strength bands and light weights.
03 Aug 22 by member: BlessedBeyondBelief49
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Just read your intro. I was born and raised in Louisiana and went to UL Lafayette (USL at the time)!
03 Aug 22 by member: BlessedBeyondBelief49
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BBB I grew up in Opelousas, attended USL 1961-63 the first time, 1986-89 the second time. Lived in Ville Platte for 23 years, have been in Houston since 1991. What about you?
03 Aug 22 by member: shirfleur 1
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I grew up in DeRidder and attended USL 1967-70.
03 Aug 22 by member: BlessedBeyondBelief49
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Well BBB, I guess that makes us neighbors. I remember we used to play football against DeRidder when I was in high school.
04 Aug 22 by member: shirfleur 1
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I eat 1600 calories a day and only exercise was walking the dogs twice a day. I lost over 100lbs. Upped my calorie intake to 1800 and lost but very slowly. Upped it again to 1900 and I maintain. I also eat whatever I fancy as long as I keep to my limit.
04 Aug 22 by member: jontyboy
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Wow!!! That's amazing!!! Do what works for you Shirfleur1.
04 Aug 22 by member: buenitabishop
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I agree with Buenita. If it works for you and you are happy with the results, then that is your WOE.
04 Aug 22 by member: sugarplum_
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Jontyboy, that's fantastic, congratulations! And that's exactly what I want to do.
04 Aug 22 by member: shirfleur 1
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Absolutely the same with me at 65 years old. Keeping the calories down is what works and at 1600 calories a day I can lose weight. I exercise a lot, but that doesn’t seem to make as much of a difference as keeping my calories down to 1600 a day. Although exercise does firm up those muscles and it’s good for the heart and brain.
04 Aug 22 by member: mdeis
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Amen, sister!
Same with me❣️
04 Aug 22 by member: 2melons
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