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I've had it happen occasionally - and it doesn't show any HR info, either, when it logs the fake sleep. Are you seeing no HR info as well? Once or twice it's logged me as asleep in the middle of the day when I was sitting on the couch, but in those instances, my HR had dropped a lot so I wasn't too surprised by it. ~Lyssa

In that case, I'd give it 2 full weeks of being back on normal routine and see what your weight is doing. Are you near the start of your period or ovulating? Those can cause water retention, which could also contribute to the upward spike. ~Lyssa

I would go back to your usual routine for the week and see how things go. Eating different food than usual, being dehydrated, etc could be contributing here. How often do you weigh yourself? ~Lyssa

You lift anything heavy lately? I tweaked something in my shoulder lifting my bag improperly and I'm still working on getting everything to feel better. I occasionally had that same sort of pain. ~Lyssa

Which bike did you get? Does it have any digital display at all? ~Lyssa

Along with all of these suggestions - a cup of coffee or tea can be a really great way to relax and calm the mind. It's not as much of an issue for me in the warm months - I prefer to walk outside - but, in the winter, sitting down with a cup of half caf coffee or a cup of tea can be incredibly soothing. If I feel munchy,…

Nope!! Once I realized that seeing a PT would only be $65/visit for me, I made sure I got in and plan to keep going until I'm pain free. Best wishes <3 ~Lyssa

That sounds like me...I lifted my backpack wrong, tweaked my shoulder, work a desk job and upped my activity without properly stretching. And now, here I am!! This video shows the stretch I do for my pec - I really, really recommend seeing a PT if possible so they can help, as it'll be much easier to give advice if they…

Whenever you're low on calories, consider adding more fat to your diet. Things like avocado, full fat salad dressing, cooking with oil - easy, easy ways to up your calories. If you're looking for meal inspiration, check out skinnytaste.com and/or budgetbytes.com - lots of yummy there. ~Lyssa

Might be worth seeing a physical therapist - I have a tight spot in my back that's partially caused by a tight piriformis on the right along with a tight right pec. I'm sure there's other things contributing too. We're working on loosening up those muscles, and my overall pain has decreased a lot in the last couple months.…

If you know what shoes you have now, maybe look at runningwarehouse.com and see if there's something similar? If you know what type of shoe you need, you can sort by pronation type and look at the brands they suggest. They have an online gait analysis option too if you're not sure....…

If it was me, I would aim for 250 cals under goal for a few days. You might find you're not as hungry today, so you can eat fewer calories than your goal easily. I get the alcohol munchies, too, so I limit my alcohol consumption these days - it's just easier to not drink much! ~Lyssa

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Do you have a smartphone? iPhones have a leveling app built in, and I'm sure there's something in the Play Store for android. If you don't have a smartphone, then I agree on getting a level :) ~Lyssa

The general recommendation is to let the Fitbit handle step-based stuff, and then you can log other kinds of exercise in the Fitbit app. It should give better estimates than MFP. ~Lyssa

What yummy suggestions!!! I've found that getting skim/nonfat milk and skipping the whipped cream and other toppings (sprinkles, syrup drizzle, etc) has virtually no affect on the taste of the drink while knocking off a good 100+ calories. I generally make coffee at home and just add a bit of creamer, but I do enjoy a…

I don't bother, but 98% of what I'm making is eaten solely by me anyway. So it really doesn't matter if I ate 50 calories worth of stuff today, since I'll be eating it all over the course of several weeks. I wouldn't worry about it, unless you're doing things like licking a cookie dough bowl clean - that can easily be a…

I think you've gotten great advice about recovery....so here I am with a shoe suggestion! Perhaps some sturdier flip flops, like the ones here: http://www.chacos.com/US/en/womens-flip-flops/ I totally get being comfy, but that company makes higher quality/supportive stuff - my sister has arch issues and LOVES her Chacos.…

Also check out the website thredup.com! You might find some things you like there for less than new :) ~Lyssa

5-10 pounds to lose will come off slowly, in fits and starts and you WILL bounce up and down like that. Consistent downward weight is highly unlikely. I use a weight trend to keep an eye on my "true" weight. Happy Scale and Libra are apps; trendweight.com is a website. All of them will take your weight over the course of a…

Okay so...the first screenshot is showing your macro breakdown for the day; the second one is showing you when you consumed your protein. The first pie chart will always add up to 100%, and may not match up with your goal of 107g - it's just doing the math based off your current calorie/macro consumption up to that point.…

I actually find it suppresses my appetite for a little bit. That wears off after a week or two. Track your intake as accurately as possible. Give yourself 4 weeks of taking the medication to see how you feel. If the negative effects outweigh the positive, tell your doctor and ask about other options. You may have to try a…

I'm agreeing with everyone else, but do want to make one note: as long as you feel good (not light headed, groggy, etc) then eating the bulk of your calories at night is fine! ~Lyssa

Assuming you've been eating and drinking all day long...those things have weight and take time to get through your system. Weigh once per day at the most under the same conditions (ie: first thing in the morning after using the restroom) and use that data point for reference. There's no need for weighing multiple times per…

I was around 140 two years ago (also 5 feet tall) and lost 25 pounds that year. Us shorties need to be accurate with our food logs - get a food scale, weigh everything in grams and log it. You don't have to "eat right" (whatever that means) - you need to monitor your intake. Are you not losing at all? If so, then you're at…

Do you track sodium? If not, with a small deficit, keeping an eye on that might be helpful. There's nothing wrong with too much sodium (barring medical conditions, etc), but a high day can easily mask fat loss. Same with going higher on carbs. I'll agree with @VintageFeline - give it a full 8 weeks at 1650 and see if…

I just use small plastic containers I got from aldi - they're meant for freezer use, which does make a difference. If your containers aren't air-tight & meant for freezer use, you'll have issues with freezer burn. Raw meat gets portioned out and wrapped in plastic wrap or a plastic bag, then all stuffed in a freezer bag.…

If you go low-carb, that generally means you're compensating with more fat. It's not a bad thing as long as you're within your calories. Fat is important for health, anyway, so I wouldn't worry about being over :) ~Lyssa

I've gotten the Silk Coconut Milk yogurt alternative - yummy! Obviously not the same taste/texture (these were a little more liquidy) but not bad on the calories (120 cals for a single-serving container). They'll go on sale for $1/container periodically. I was at a natural food grocery store (Fresh Thyme) and saw they had…

I eat pretty frequently in general. Every 2-3 hours I'm having something most days. I usually have something light before I work out - a protein bar or something similar. If you go for longer stretches between your meals and it's affecting your workouts, definitely plan a pre-workout snack. It's totally fine if you prefer…