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I wish 10000 would help but I walk that everyday at work.

I use the stationary recumbent bike in the winter type take the place of my road cycling. I found that road cycling Burns more calories. But all in all stationary biking does burn calories, just remember to set the resistance high enough to make it a good workout. Good luck.

U would lose the same amount of weight no matter what u eat but remember weight loss is just one part of the puzzle. If u continued to eat junk all day, your body will eventually run sluggish. You could end up with heart disease, liver disease, poor autoimmune response to name a few. Think of your body as a car that will…

I set my goals exactly like you. . I use sedentary and if I get hungry I'll eat about 30% of my exercise allowance. Not really a scientific equation, it's just what works for me. I've lost about 67 lbs this way in a little under 5.5 months I don't think that's excessive especially since that includes the initial water loss…

This is a very informative discussion. Thank u everyone.

I agree. It sounds like your daily activity plus strength training made the extra calories possible for you. Congratulations.

That's ok but what I am saying is the calories u are given for the exercise you do is over estimated. Therefore it is my belief that using these calories will interfere with your weight loss. If u don't believe me, set your activity level for the category u feel u belong in, then eat the additional calories that u are…

Did u mean to say 20,000 steps?

I walk over 10,000 steps everyday but I consider that my baseline. Fitbit wants to give me 980 calories. I would gain three pounds a week if I use those calories. Unless u are really burning a ton of calories why not just let those calories contribute to your weight lose?

I understand the way some machines are measuring your WATTS generated but Kcals burned is dependent on your fitness level and your muscle mass. The more muscle the more u burn. I know this because I perform METS testing. The only way that bike or treadmill would be accurate would be if it knew your real parameters. Not…

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Enjoy those food dreams. They are calorie free.

I really want to congratulate u, that is amazing.

I didn't take a week of overeating to get where u are. Try to remember 1-2 lbs a week is what u should consider to be good. I know it's hard but in a year that adds up to close to 100 lbs!

Use the bigger estimate. Don't take a chance on underestimating.

U are following the same path as my son, he did exactly what u are doing and now is a full mechanic. If I were u I would try to do at least a thirty minute walk,run or bike at least every other day. It's only thirty minutes. If u don't have the stamina yet start out doing what u can do even if it's 10 minutes and increase…

Hello, I am a 57 yo. Male with 140 pounds to lose and I started using MFP 2 months ago. I have to say if u are loyal to the app, it works miracles. I hope u reach your goal, so far I lost 35 pounds and haven't felt hungry once. If Every u need some encouragement, just write. Good luck. Jim

You look great. Truly inspirational. I will say one thing, you should continue to write. You have a natural talent and it should be shared. Good luck in your future. I like you hate shopping at those stores. I am still in the process of loosing weight but can proudly say I am well on my way thanks to stories like yours.…