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Thanks everyone! I decided to try going early in the morning, and it’s not nearly as crowded!

Thanks!! Not sure why, but it looks like part of my post got cut off. Any advice for pool sharing etiquette and not looking silly as the new kid at a busy pool?

I would say try upping your calories and track your numbers to see how your body responds. I'm 31 and 5'3" and I honestly thought 2400 was going to be too much for me. After being there for a week, I was still hungry. I decided to go up to maintenence for a while (somewhere between 2500-2660) and was convinced that I would…

Yay!! So exciting for you!! Keep reminding yourself that fast weight loss is not the same as fat loss. People who lose weight fast on crash diets and cardio are losing water, glycogen stores, fat, and muscle. Short term gain, long term loss... or maybe short term weight loss, long term weight gain? Some phrases get really…

Yes to protein!! And fats, too :) Carbs are burned pretty quickly by your body, so it's easy to crash and feel super hungry soon after eating a carbohydrate-based meal or snack. While it might feel healthier to eat a banana, a serving of cheese might help you feel better for the same number of calories. A few weeks ago, I…

Feel free to add me! Really glad you found this group. Over the past few weeks, I've come to find that people here are a positive, supportive bunch :)

Second @Jennbecca33 and @mymodernbabylon. My estimated TDEE is around 2650 (lower than your BodyMedia data) and I was eating at 2400 last week. Even though my exercise was lower than what we used to calculated my TDEE because of a cutback/recovery week, my weight stayed the same and I lost a 1/2 inch in each of my…

Those studies really are a generalization. If you talk to a lot of people who are trying to "diet", you'll find out that most eyeball portions and usually don't write anything down until the end of the day or even a day later... and that's if they're recording at all. Even with the dietitians, I think there's probably an…

Wanted to share a great resource on eating disorders and how important it is to breakdown common myths. The National Eating Disorder Association is running an awareness campaign called, "I Had No Idea!" and it's awesome. I've heard a lot of "I had no idea!" from people in my life when I've asked for help with my eating…

UPDATE: I hit a few tough spots this week, but pulled through without any major slips :) Had moments where I compulsively poured a little bit of milk out of a glass because it was slightly more than 1 cup or couldn't get myself to take a bowl of yogurt off the scale until it was exactly 113 grams and not 114 grams... but I…

Thanks @Makatees‌! My struggles have some of the same roots. I was adopted, and both my adoptive mother and biological mother have struggled with weight issues. I know biologically, I have the potential to put on a lot of weight, and I know my birthmother has had a difficult time losing weight even though I know she's…

Second what @heybales said. I would be careful about eating fruit when you have a sugar craving, but only because it might not fix the problem. I would suggest having fruit and something with protein and fat. The fruit will give you the sweetness you're craving, but the protein and fat will keep you from crashing. The…

It's because you care :) It's hard to see other people harming themselves when you know a safer way. As someone who struggled with disordered eating and still has to fight off the thought patterns, it's heartbreaking to watch so many people put themselves in danger of developing an eating disorder. You see the negative…

I talked to my husband last night so he's aware of what's going on. He kept assuring me that I look great, and I reminded him that my body likes to hide extra weight in my thighs and hips. His response? Big smile and, "Ooooh yeah!! Curveh!! Hot mama!" He's the best :) I asked him to keep me accountable for measuring my…

@kiragami‌ - There is! My husband and I polished off what was left in a carton of Turkey Hill All Natural Chocolate last night :)

@sjohnson7492‌ - Thank you. It really does mean a lot to know that I'm not alone (whatever the struggle may be) and that people care :) I'll be keeping you in my thoughts, too. - Michele

@Jennbecca33‌ - Thank you. So much. And your comment about me having a tendency to overthink things made me laugh. Yes and amen! LOL! :) You're right that it's probably the thing that spins me into trouble right around this time and leads to me needing to stop everything so I don't go down the wrong path again. This time,…

Thanks :) If I feel stuck with the scale and tape measure after 6-8 weeks, I'll reassess. By then my training will have changed significantly (from aerobic base training with a lot of low intensity work to spring training with a focus on strength and high intensity work), so I'll need to reassess my numbers anyway.

Looking back at my food diaries, I've averaged between 1850-2200 calories for a month while logging exercises and eating to net above my BMR. Mostly, I was hovering around the 1900-2100 calorie range. I lost 17.5 pounds from late December to mid January and have stayed between 137.5-140.5 with fluctuations for the past few…

Using the calculator you linked to, 20 minutes per mile (3 miles per hour), the numbers do line up with the estimates from My Fitness Pal. MFP actually underestimates a bit. 60 minutes of 3mph walking on MFP = 207 calories 60 minutes of 3mph walking on ExRun.net = 219 calories As far as speed goes, my fastest walking speed…

Working through the numbers, here's what I have, and I tried to aim on the low side: Daily activity = 210 minutes per week. I keep a baseline of 10,000 steps per day, even on my rest days. 10,000 steps is about 4.5 miles for me, according to my Garmin Vivosmart. My normal walking pace is about 20 minutes per mile, so…

Makes perfect sense! I think my last paragraph confused me, too ;) Overthinking. I set my net goal for a 10% cut for now based on my hunger levels (ridiculously hungry today before I even got my workouts in) and what I was seeing in my diary for my highest workout days. I'll keep an eye on the scale and measuring tape over…

I'm sorry, I feel like I'm being a total pain. I'm really trying to wrap my head around all of the numbers and I feel like I'm so close... and yet still not where I need to be with figuring this out.

@Jennbecca33‌ - When I plugged numbers into both pages, it looked like the only difference between the two calorie calculators on Scooby's website is that the "Calorie Calculator" one automatically uses the Harris-Benedict equation while the "Accurate Calorie Calculator" page lets you choose which equation and has space to…

Okay. The body fat estimate was based on measurements (with a tape measure), not calipers. Not sure how accurate that is at this point. I couldn't find the original calculator I used, so I tried a few different ones and I'm now getting estimates from 19% to 37% using the same measurements. So many numbers! My head is…

Question: Which one of Scooby's calculators should I use? I'm a little confused now :\ I was using this one before: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/ But @mymodernbabylon‌'s link was to this one: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ It looks like the second one is using the Harris-Benedict…

I know it sounds like a lot of stuff at first glance, but the Pilates and Yoga sessions are only 20-30 minutes; the ballet and strength training are on days when my walking distance is shorter. I know the walking distances might sound crazy, too, but I gradually worked up to where I am now starting in late December. At…

I love it :) Everything I have in my workouts is there because it's something I truly enjoy. I might feel like a total klutz doing my ballet work, but I like the challenge. I do have two rest days worked in: Sunday and Friday. Usually, I'll throw in Pilates or yoga on one of my rest days, but only if I want to. Doing a…

^^ I wouldn't say no to that ;)

Pepper spray, phone (hubs can see my location on Find my Friends), high visibility with reflective gear and lights, and my personal favorite... Being friendly. Sounds silly, but bystanders are far more likely to help if you've made eye contact, smiled, and said hello. You're no longer some random person, you're "That nice…