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I do a fair amount of lake swimming in the summer. My dad and I have been racing across since I was about 15. I finally beat him about 5 years ago. Granted, it took me until I was 41 and he was 66, but I'm counting it!! I used to lap swim in the pool as well, but the chlorine really messes with my face (rosacea), so I had…

An 11km row, followed by an upper body strength session. My whole body is jello.

Nope, skipped right over that part. Thanks for the catch. 116lbs if all exercise calories are also eaten, in addition to the 1600.

I grunt and make faces at the very end of a rowing machine sprint. It's involuntary and not very loud. I hope.

I was curious so I checked. 1600 calories would settle you at 116 lbs.

It's not an elegant solution, but I play with the MFP goal settings. Set your goal to maintenance, then lower/raise your current and goal weight until you hone in on the 1,600 calories (or whatever level you're curious about). Edit: For example, at 5'10" and sedentary, 1890 calories should have me settle at 175 lbs,…

Have you tested the idea by looking at what weight 1600 cals is maintenance for? I'm 5'10", 206lbs. Started at 248. I was considering getting to 185, then shifting to calories appropriate for maintenance at 175, and just coasting in.

Stonyfield Whole Milk Plain. For me: Add strawberries and sliced almonds. For my kids: Add bananas and vanilla.

Costco/Starbucks House Blend is cheap for Starbucks. It's whole bean. Grind it large, French press and hot water kettle. If I'm feeling sassy, I add milk and stevia. If not, black.

Did I use it right? :)

It's also pretty low fat. Maybe adding some would be satiating for you. You're an experiment of one. Try stuff out and see what sticks.

And if you're doing cardio, the goal gave you won't include those earned cals, so eat some of those too.

I'm fairly certain she thought she read a snarky tone in your first post. So she softened it for you.

It's a small thing. I now have several fitness and health apps on my phone, so I've moved them to their own page. Evidence of my new active lifestyle!

My husband and I did. This year so far, I've had two drinks. I used to average one per night. He hasn't had anything since Dec. 31, and used to average 2 to 3 a night. Our current plan (well, his plan, and I'm joining him) is to not drink until he hits his weight-loss halfway point. Then we'll continue not keeping alcohol…

1) Pre-plan your day to make sure you keep enough available for dinner and, if you like, snacks. I do it while watching TV the night before. 2) If you're hungry because you're saving cals for dinner, look at whether you're eating satiating foods. Many people are less hungry when incorporating protein, fat, and/or fiber. 3)…

There's a sprint (1k) indoor rowing event coming up and my coach tells me that members of her competitive masters team are shooting to hit at least a 2:00/500 meter pace. So, even though I'm not considering joining the team (yet), I'd like to know that I could. I hit 2:00.5 today. Surely I can shave off a half-second in…

I repeat meals and recipes frequently, so I'm hoping that when I hit maintenance, I'll recognize the proper portions of those foods. Then I'll only have to investigate new foods to be sure they'll fit my maintenance calories. I'll continue weighing in so that I'll catch it early if it's not working. Only time will tell.…

My grandmother used to say something similar. "Time to pull up our socks." Enjoyed your story. And the Star Ttek reference. :)

I dislike shopping so only as needed. My jeans are a little baggy but don't yet look clownish, so that can wait. I have just one t-shirt that doesn't look like a tent, so I'll pick up a couple of them this week. Edit: Not to be pedantic, but clothes aren't an "investment." They're just a cost.

40-50 minutes of cardio, 6 days a week. I'm just started to lift as well, and I imagine that'll add another 40 minutes, 3 of those days. If I weren't training for specific endurance events, I'd probably alternate cardio and strength, 45m to an hour, 6 days.

I need to put this on a cross-stitch and hang it over my scale.

Just make sure it's breathable. You wouldn't want to trap any more heat than necessary. Also, consider compression shorts that come with a drawstring. Mine are always sliding down, especially after I lost a few pounds. Very annoying.

I'm likely to hit goal this summer and my spouse will hit this fall. I'm thinking Christmas on the beach in Mexico. :)

Another beautiful day for running outside. I ran by the rib place again, successfully resisting the call of the meat smoker, and also by the Italian place that smells like garlic and pepperoni. I got back to the car, all pleased with myself, and found a text from the spouse: "Italian?"

If you're actually hungry, look at your macros. If I eat carbs without sufficient fat or protein, I just get hungrier after eating. If you're just snacky, look at redistributing your calories to save some for snacks, or find some permissible options to keep your mouth busy (no-cal flavored water, coffee, sugarfree gum,…

I'll just throw this out there: If you're having homemade dinners, you could also bring leftovers for lunch the next day. Zero extra work.

Agreed. I think every goal should include the assumption of reassessment. My current goal is to hit the top of a healthy body-fat percentage, and then to reassess. Maybe I'll be done, or maybe not. I won't know until I get closer. I don't want assume completion, only to feel disappointed that I have further to go than I…

I ventured into the free weight area at the gym today. I think I'll do it again. :)

10k on the rowing machine. Working up to 21k+ (a half-mary) in May.