I think the trick is to add your food first and THEN your exercise. So you should always add your exercise but AFTER you log your food for the day because it will change your totals. That's what I do. I add my food then add my exercise to make sure that I am staying under/at my goals for the day. Because as you loose weight - exercise doesn't have the same value. When I first started my 60 minute kick boxing class would register in at about 1100 calories burned, but now it's only 903. So that will also make a huge difference. I can see what your trainer is saying, but also it's important to log your exercise correctly as well.
For instance, if you attend a 60 minute class - but don't sweat or give it your all - maybe only log in 45 minutes. Especially if time is taken to learn something new or breaks or long stretching at the end. (my class is 60 minutes + stretching so I add 60 minutes unless I didn't give it my all then I add 50-55 minutes)
So I always try to over estimate my food (although for the most part I measure and weigh everything) and under estimate my movements for the day. BUT find what works for you. But it's always nice to see your exercise for the day, I know that I personally LOVE to see the number go up and up for the calories burned. BUT I also only put it in at the end of the day after I log my food. Keep up the great work!!

Hey everyone! I'm Stacy. I need to lose 10 lbs this month for two reasons: my birthday is June 23rd & going to San Diego in July. My main plan is to up my exercise. If I spent more time exercising or being active than watching tv then I bet I would get out the 180s & 170s. My weight has been fluctuating between 176-180.

Feel free to add me! More friends are wanted for motivation & inspiration!

We all can do it!

I'm super excited for my first month-long challenge! I've started my lifestyle change FOR REAL on April 2nd. In April I dropped 10 pounds, and I hope to do the same in May!

Female, 26, 5'9
SW: 260
CW: 249.6

Hitting sub-240 in May would help me reach my first goal! Feel free to add me.

Hi All,

Surprised at myself for joining a group, considering how private I am! I joined MFP in 2012 (I think) and fell off the wagon because I restricted too much, really wanted a double cheeseburger and coffee doesn't taste the same with Splenda! I wasn't REALLY ready! I became insane and started eating once a day (fast food mostly) with some snacking (a bag sour gummi worms a day/every other day...kinda miss them ) and quit exercising. I knew I was gaining weight, but a pic of me put the bullet in my butt to get back on the right track. I was known for being thick and sexy! Anyway, I found my way back to MFP at the beginning of this year and so far, so good!

Age: 39 Height: 5'4
SW: 212
CW:181
1st GW: 175
2nd GW: 160
UGW: I'll know when I get there.

Hi!

I'm excited about this challenge. I'd love to lose 10 lbs in May. I am looking forward to all of the motivation and support we can give each other. Good luck, everyone!