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It's a journey, not a destination. I often have to remind myself of that. Welcome to MFP!

I'd add a third category and make it the "Health Triad" - Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise. Each affects the other two & overall health/performance.

Interesting article: http://timbrucejiujitsu.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-many-calories-do-we-burn-in-bjj.html

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I like cwolfman's thoughts - just be consistent. And, I often have to remind myself - it's a journey, not a destination & enjoy the journey for itself. Best of luck!

I've heard some say (conventional wisdom?) - with consistency: 4 weeks to see it in yourself, 8 weeks for family to see it, and 12 weeks for friends. How true is that? Not sure - I'm 70ish days in, about -25 pounds. Some friends and family have noticed the change, and I have seen the scale & tape measurements change, but I…

I've been somewhat of a bored-eater - grazer. A few things have helped me. One - actually logging it & being disciplined about it (it's somewhat shocking what that adds up to). Two - getting a digital food scale. I was WAY under estimating how much I was eating (another shocker). Three - I've played around a few times with…

I'm 43, so not quite there but close. Age really doesn't have all that much to do with it - I sometimes feel/felt that I could "get away" with stuff when I was younger but that was really just an excuse for my weight gain. I started MFP about 70 days ago at 263, weighed 235 this morning. My $0.02 The Basics: Eating for…

Squats! One of the best exercises out there.

You can add your own recipes and select a serving size, so it becomes a "one click" kinda thing. And if you eat a lot of the same stuff, it stays right there in "recent foods." It takes a little bit of effort in the beginning, but became easier & routine (for me at least). Best of luck!

Interesting on the differences. I used to use a Garmin 405 with chest strap. Once I got the Fitbit, wore both to test & compare. Distance, Avg HR, Instanteous HR were all comparable, but the FitBit's calculation for expended calories was about 3.5 times as much as the Garmin. Not sure how each calculates it, but they…

Only had mine for a little over a week, but loving it so far. Have fun with it, experiment & see what it does, think it's a great tool & motivator too - but in the end, it's just another "estimator" and the real results are shown on the scale, with a tape measure, in the mirror, and how you feel.

Male, 43. Started at 263, goal to get to 200. Started with a very aggressive loss goal/pace - and was actually beating it, but was grumpy, miserable and a pain to be around. Made it about 3 1/2 weeks and then started binging at night and "beating myself" up for failing (at an unsustainable goal). Changed my goal/pace to a…

Matt, 43. About two months in to MFP. Started at 263, currently 240ish with a goal to get back to 200

The assisted pull-up machine is a good start. "Negative" pull-ups, jumping pull-ups, assisted pull-ups (either with a partner holding your feet or with a variety of "stretchy bands") are good too. Best of luck & with persistence, know you'll be knocking out pull-ups in no time!

MFP works - if you do! Welcome!

Just follow the process & be patient -> the results will follow!

Good call IMO. Welcome to MFP!

That's a lot in less than a month. Doable? - probably, but in the "cutting weight" mode and not a sustainable (for the long term) process. Best of luck, brother.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Just keep stepping :) Welcome back!

Yes. Particularly once I got a digital food scale and started measuring - I had been way underestimating how much I was eating. Set a realistic goal loss rate - overaggressive will likely result in "failure." Set smaller, intermediate goals - aim for achievable steps, not just reaching for the end/overall objective. Good…

I bought a Fitbit ChargeHR three days ago. I like it. I used to have a Garmin 405. On day 1, I wore both during a run & a walk to try to compare. Distance - about the same, Instantaneous HR - about the same when I checked (4-5 times during the run/walk), Avg HR for the work out, Calories burned - the Fitbit said about 3.5…

I bought a Fitbit ChargeHR three days ago. I like it. I used to have a Garmin 405. On day 1, I wore both during a run & a walk to try to compare. Distance - about the same, Instantaneous HR - about the same when I checked (4-5 times during the run/walk), Avg HR for the work out, Calories burned - the Fitbit said about 3.5…

I bought a Fitbit ChargeHR three days ago. I like it. I used to have a Garmin 405. On day 1, I wore both during a run & a walk to try to compare. Distance - about the same, Instantaneous HR - about the same when I checked (4-5 times during the run/walk), Avg HR for the work out, Calories burned - the Fitbit said about 3.5…

Retired Army. Congratulations & thank you for your commitment. Here's one article of many available on the "Interwebz." http://www.military.com/military-fitness/army-basic-training/getting-prepared-for-bootcamp My advice: work with your recruiter for a specific plan and then stick to it. You've got a few months and…

Welcome to MFP! You're in the right place. Logging everything & being honest with yourself is the first & crucial step. After that, it's Calories In, Calories Out. If CI<CO, you'll lose weight.

I'm with you, brother. 260 enroute to 200 (currently 241).

One slice, sure. Me, on the other hand (see below):

@shelby5711 - RE: your question elsewhere

Much easier said than done, but