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Bookwoman101:

My top three things...

1. Another MFP friend told me to change my protein and carb intake because MFP automatically sets carbs way too high and proteins too low. I followed her example and set my protein to 40%, my carbs to 35%, and my fat to 25% to equal 100%. It has definitely helped because it allows me to become more conscious of my food choices throughout the day. To switch your setting, go to Goals and then Change Goals.

2, Although MFP congratulates you on being under your calorie goal, you should definitely look at the other nutritional info (carbs, protein, and last but not least, SODIUM!). I see a lot of people on here SWEAR on eating back their exercise calories, but then intake WAYYYY more carbs and sodium than necessary in a day because of this. Consider the types of foods you eat to reach your daily calorie goal. Otherwise you'll get nowhere and still be thinking, "BUT I'VE DONE EVERYTHING RIGHT...I'VE STAYED BELOW MY CALORIES AND I'VE EXERCISED."

3. Do MORE than just cardio. I think people, especially woman, are under the impression that all you need to do is cardio, cardio, cardio. You don't! Building your muscles doing strength training exercises are equally as important as any cardio workout.

Good luck!

diet45

Great Job!!! Keep going!!!