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I do like to exercise daily as well. I don't want to just lose weight, I want to exercise daily to be healthy. I should probably buy a HRM to find out how much I burn during workouts because I'm pretty sure my stationary bike calories burned count lies.

1540 calories to lose 2lb a week.

So as I understand I should lose the 2lb a week without exercising assuming I eat the 1500 daily. Does this mean if I add exercise into the equation, I should lose more than the 2lb at times?

Okay I now understand that 3lb a week is way to aggressive. This is what I do daily. I eat between 1300 to 1500 calories and do 60 minutes on a stationary bike. I assume that this burns about 250 calories at least? Is it really that bad if I don't eat those burned calories back?

Haha I understand. My problem is I'm massively impatient. When I want to do something, I often try to achieve it as quick as possible. It's probably my OCD getting the better of me.

Thanks for informing me, I will stick to my goal of losing 2lb a week. Eating exercise calories back confuses me. Some say eat it back, some say don't.

No I don't want that look at all actually. I should keep my muscle if I aim to lose 2lb a week right?

What's the worst that can actually happen? I don't want to come across as arrogant. But I'm not overly concerned about losing muscle. I think it's inevitable that you lose both fat and muscle. You can always gain that muscle back once you're at your weight goal?

I know it's not a good idea long term, but I'd like to just test it until January. I'm a pretty dedicated and determined person.

Well to lose 2lb a week I have to eat 1500 calories a day. Currently I only eat 1200 to 1300. I don't feel horrible. I'm rarely hungry.

So you don't think I should just try it until January? I'm currently on course to lose 2lb a week, I'm not convinced that aiming to lose a pound more will do much damage.

I think I could do it. I may trial it until January.

Correct me then ;)

Does the chest strap come with the watch or do you buy it separately?

Yeah I'm pretty confused as to whether I buy the FT7 or a heart rate sensor? Do they combine?

I have considered those type of workouts but figured it would be to much noise for my neighbour.

Thanks for the advice. I realise weight loss happens in the kitchen as others have put it, but I like working out daily, it makes me feel better.

I do use the MFP database to track my calories.

No but I basically eat the same thing daily. I know how much calories I consume. I just hope the food packaging is accurate.

Thanks for replying. The reason I'm under eating isn't because I'm trying to starve myself, it's just I don't feel that hungry most of the times. I will definitely eat the full 1500 but I'd struggle to eat back calories burned from exercise.

Thanks for replying. I'm considering switching to weight lifting instead of cardio. That will burn less calories and keep my deficit a little healthier?

Thanks for informing me. What's the best/accurate food scale?

Okay I will probably come across as stupid, but why is weighing very important? Does the food packaging lie?

I know, but I don't feel particularly bad despite eating under.

Okay so even if I didn't exercise, I'd still lose weight because of the deficit that I've created? I think I understand it now.

I want to lose 56lbs in a year. MFP recommends 1500 calories a day, but I'm only actually eating 1266, I also workout 90 mins everyday. I thought I'd feel hungry, but I feel fine.

I'm aiming to lose 28lbs by January. If I achieve it, I will review from there :)

Thanks for answering. I'm aiming to lose 2lbs a week.

How do I do that?

My family wonder this to, but no I don't get tired of it. I see eating as a chore really. I wish I could show you guys exactly what I eat.