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Agreed. I (F/35/5"9/150lbs) log 400 calories for a 60 minute elliptical session at resistance level 14. My average heart rate tends to be around 155bpm. This is probably 100-150 calories under, but I'd rather err on the low side. This is the link I use to calculate "net calorie burn" (start with gross then enter that #…
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Thank you all for your advice. I really appreciate it!
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^^^this Also, any goals that you make a priority are goals you can achieve!
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I'm 5'9" and I plan to transition to maintenance when I hit around 145lbs. That will probably put me in a size 8/10?
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Don't sweat it! I can "lose/gain" 3-5lbs in a day regardless of my TOM. I just stay focused on the overall trend, which keeps going down. Also, I find that drinking extra water and reducing my sodium intake helps a lot to get back down after a rapid "gain".
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I'd use a heart rate monitor to figure out a close-ish estimate of calories burned. For example: I don't trust the "calories burned" according to my elliptical (700+ per hr). Instead I monitor my HR (140-170, ave about 155bpm) and use an online tool to calculate calories burned for the length of time and average HR (~600…
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Thanks for the input all!
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Thanks for the advice!
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Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I'm feeling much better today; went to the gym this am, packed a healthy lunch, and plan to stick to my calorie goals today. You guys are awesome!
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Thanks everyone!
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I do cardio for 30-60min 5-6 days a week (ave HR 150ish) before I eat breakfast. No issues so far...
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I weigh myself every day right before my morning shower. Just remember that it is normal to go up or down a few pounds between days. If those type of fluctuations will discourage you, you may want to weigh once every week or two... Focus on the overall trend more than the day to day number.
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Agreed! There are a lot of tasty flavored vodkas out there (e.g. Skyy Blood Orange, Absolut Apeach, etc. - Yum!) and most bars will have a few to choose from. I usually drink them with plain soda water and they have great taste with only 80cal (per 1fl oz vodka)! The citrus flavored ones tend to be less "sweet" tasting to…
