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Thank you for all of your comments. I'm curious about the "sweet spot". Is that just a super high HR? Like if my HR was too high Id have to slow down? If a "sweet spot" is just an ideal HR for burning calories - would that (without a monitor) just be working out as hard as I can?

Awesome! Congrats!

Thank you, this video was helpful. My nutritinist friend brings her scale to restaurants! I've been an incredibly avid cook for years and I've trained my eye pretty well. In fact, last night when using my traditional measures (cups, spoons, my hand) I weight everything after I scooped/chopped it and I was pretty darn close…

Thanks everyone - I guess it's not a plateau. I finally saw a loss yesterday and today. I'm not down to what I was 3 weeks ago, but I'm close. You all are so help. I love the MFP community!

Wow - that helped, thank you.

I'm averaging around 1300 calories... I may try that - although it terrifies me if I go above 1400. I do desperately want to see the scale drop again.

I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! I have about 8 new ones to post and more on the way! https://facebook.com/thefoodistachronicles

I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! I have about 8 new ones to post and more on the way! https://facebook.com/thefoodistachronicles

I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! I have about 8 new ones to post and more on the way! https://facebook.com/thefoodistachronicles

I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! I have about 8 new ones to post and more on the way! https://facebook.com/thefoodistachronicles

I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! I have about 8 new ones to post and more on the way! https://facebook.com/thefoodistachronicles

I meal prep, but I don't do just plain chicken and veggies - YUCK! Today I just finished a big yummy portion of Egg Rolls in a bowl! It's an egg roll without the fried wrapper! So yummy! I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! I have about…

I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! https://facebook.com/thefoodistachronicles

I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! https://facebook.com/thefoodistachronicles

I have a recipe blog and the newest 15 recipes are low carb/low fat/high protein recipes. I have step-by-step pictures too! https://facebook.com/thefoodistachronicles

I don't know very much about this because I'm still so new, but try the iifym calculators on www.iifym.com

I don't eat my workouts. I'm 215lbs, 34 years old, 5'4, Body Fat 45%, 9 weeks into my transformation 1425 Calories 48g Fat 125 Carbs 125 Protein I'm exercising 4x a week - nothing crazy though - most workouts are 30-45 minutes. I'm VERY out of shape.

Thanks everyone. I have in NO way even thought about quitting. I'm pulling through it. I'll up my water but I'm worried about lowering my calories and macros because my deficit is already pretty significant.

I use my fitbit to log my workouts. I'm doing: - Walking - Strength Training Videos with weights - T25 with my girlfriends 2x a week - Jillian Michael's 30day shred videos - Country Line Dancing lessons (2 hours) 2x a month

Wow thank you, @scraver2003 - What I'm gathering so far from you folks is that having a purpose other than weight-loss seems to be key. I go walking a few times a week and I've NEVER been able to run (well I could jog a little in PE when I was in high school) but I've been running for 15-30 second intervals. That's all I…

I've seen PiYo advertised before but don't know much about it. When I was going to the gym I was really into Turbo-Kick. I like dancing so that element helped with the workouts. I'll have to check it out.

I'm 34 years old. Currently 213lbs (lost 22 so far) I'm 5'4 I used to be VERY inactive - like embarassingly inactive. Goals: cardio 2x a week and strength training 2x I want to get down to 160lbs. I'm losing 1-2lbs a week but I'm not meeting my exercise goals.

I agree that I need to work on WHY I want to feel full. I get hungry at night, but I save some of my Protein CHO and Fats for those night time cravings. It's all psychological. I like the idea of the soup and steamed veggies - something that I can munch on to satiate my desire to fill up my tummy a bit but not push me over…

Thank you, that was very very helpful. You're totally right about fueling my body, not feeding my soul.

Yes, that was just this week because I'm single and just cook for myself, so I make a batch of food, weigh it and then portion it out for the week. The next week I eat something different.

I'm having that one today! I'll let you know how it is!

I love them. I bought a variety pack on Amazon! They taste like candy to me. I eat one daily!!!!

Oh - and I take a probiotic daily.

I like the Calorie King website.

You have all been so helpful. I really appreciate the time you've taken to respond to my question. I do weigh about 60% of my food, the other 1/2 I measure with cups and spoons. I'm sure there's quite a bit of variance. I'm finding it very hard to keep my fat low -- that's been the most difficult challenge. I'm always a…