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[quote=Anonymous]First, I'm a fan of this forum. Most folks are kind and helpful to those of seeking to make changes with our diet and exercise. I've been lurking for a bit, but now could use some guidance.

I'm in my early 60s and my weight has shot up to the low 140s over the last 3-5 years. I'm 5' 4" and am clearly carrying the weight around my middle (my thighs have always been chunky;).

Two months ago, I started working with a trainer 3x/week on strength and flexibility. Some weeks it is 4/x. On the off days as well as some of the on days I put in 8-10K steps, probably hitting 12-15K steps 10-12 days/month.

My new diet: I'm consuming a zero sugar yogurt drink most mornings - usually late. Maybe some berries/nuts for lunch, sometimes avocado and a smoked fish on a Wasa slice. I don't eat lunch every day. Popcorn (no butter) for a snack, then protein for dinner - usually chicken or fish, rice or roasted potatoes, and a large green salad. Dessert might be some pieces of dark chocolate, sometimes chocolate Cheerios and milk. I've cut out all week day drinking, now maybe 1-2 drinks total over weekend.

And my weight has not budged a pound, even after dropping weekday alcohol.

We are empty nesters and DH gets home late for dinner - sometimes we eat as early as 7, sometimes not till 8. We go to bed 10ish and sleep till 6-7ish. Sleep is pretty good for this age.

Should I eat earlier than him, maybe just join for salad? I cannot stay up much later to increase the window.

I'm trying to consume ~1300 calories/day to lose, not maintain.

I've only done this one other time in my life and I was able to lose fairly easily then maintain, but the triple whammy of COVID, an injury, and menopause seems to be an insurmountable barrier in shedding what I've gained.

TIA.[/quote]

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