@Sue2bthin The posts are all chronological. Another option to comment aside from the "quote" option described by jan110144 is to simply start your post with the ampersand symbol followed by the team mate you wish to connect with as I have done here. The team mate will then receive a notification that he/she was mentioned in a post.

Exercise: Yes, 60 min circuit/strength training class focus upper body and abs.
Calories: Yes, 70 to spare.
Tracked: Yes

On eating back exercise calories, I try to eat half back. But will allow some leaway if it's a special event. Like tonight I went to a hockey game with my family and was able to eat 4 sour candies and some popcorn along with the kids and not feel bad (all tracked of course).

I'm really happy I stumbled onto this challenge when I did. I was spiralling into a deep bingepurge cycle and this has snapped me back. Three days straight doesn't seem like much but it's a big deal for me.

Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
Exercise: yes, 60 min yoga

I try to stay at a small caloric deficit, so do eat back my calories if I’ve earned a lot.

I find that planning my meals the night before and then just adjusting quantities or changes throughout the day is super helpful in staying under my calorie goal.

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yep! Stair climber to warmup, then an hour of weights.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, way under...appetite was nonexistent today, but tomorrow I will be diligent about hitting my protein goal and eating my full calorie allottment.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep

Re: eating back exercise calories... It varies based on a couple things. When I am trying to build muscle (now) I focus on eating 100g of protein each day, which is hard for me. I don't like meat, and the proteins I really like come with a bunch of carbs and fat (read:extra calories). This normally leaves me with no calorie deficit at the end of the day. But then I take comfort in knowing that I will build muscle more quickly, and the added muscle will help boost my metabolism all day. When I am trying to lose fat I try to end my day about 200-300 cal short. If I start to feel like I don't have enough energy for a good workout, or my fat loss has plateaued, then I will eat back every exercise calorie. It usually gets me back on track.
And some days I only exercise so I can eat ice cream!

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes 35 elliptical
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes even with Baja Fresh! Love the chili lime shrimp salad.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes and used it to allot for my final 100 cals remaining. Enjoyed a dannon greek yogurt for dessert!

I'm getting better at tracking and using the data. I love the macros tool. I try to log as I'm planning a meal, or very least right after I've eaten. Afternoon and evening I check that to see what my meals should contain (usually Protein & fat). Since I'm trying to lose I do not eat back my exercise calories. I hope to some day!

Hi All, on Jan. 1st I decided that I needed a break from everything! So I took one. I’m still taking a break from a lot of my work, but the “diet break” needs to be over! Jan 1-3 will be pass days for me, and I’ll check in again later on the Jan. 4th thread. I could easily need more pass days this month, so I could be out of the winner’s circle, but I would love to have the accountability.