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Every 8 pounds is a 1 gallon jug of water at the supermarket. Imagine those each tied to your belt by a string bouncing around all day. I want them gone!

in When did 10 pounds make a big difference? Comment by jarablue January 2016

I am calculating the walking calories burned via the Map my Walk app. It is linked here and whatever map my walk decides, it updates on MFP. I hope MMW is accurate.

in After the initial 2 to 3 month weight loss, how to keep it coming off? Comment by jarablue January 2016

Reaching your goal must be pretty rewarding in itself but I wonder, like you guys have stated, what the long term mental issues that come from an almost OCD calorie counting nature like I have will be like after reaching the goal weight? Right now I am pretty obsessed with watching my calories and trying to exercise.…

in Did maintenance (reaching your goal) meet your expectations? Comment by jarablue January 2016

Ah what the hell. Can't succeed if you don't fail right? Age: 40 Height: 6'1 From: MA in the USA Weight today 1/5/15: 278.4 Fitness level: Brisk walking 1 hour daily x 5 weekdays. Goal for Jan: To be at or under 268.4 Long term goal: 180 pounds by March 23rd of 2017. MFP is such a eye opener to the whole weight loss…

in Lose 8-10 pounds by the end of Jan 2016 Comment by jarablue January 2016

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in Celebrities who died before their time - Who would you bring back? Comment by jarablue January 2016

I was mistaken about diet and fitness in general. I always thought you really needed to kill yourself to lose weight. Reading online and here and the trove of info available now, it makes losing weight a bit more sustainable. At least not being under the impression that you need to eat 800 calories a day. Thanks again.…

in Calories, too little for my height and weight? Comment by jarablue December 2015

Well I thought that MFP putting me at 1800 and then me choosing 1500 wouldn't be so bad. I mean I don't mind eating 300 extra calories at all. Believe me I don't. Just now thinking to fill those 300 extra with protein? Thanks for the help everyone. I really appreciate it!

in Calories, too little for my height and weight? Comment by jarablue December 2015

Well, my end goal is 180-185 pounds. My temporary goal is 280. I am trying to hit mini goals along the way to try and keep my motivation going. The next goal I'd like to hit is 260 then probably 20 every step down to 180. Does that seem rational? Or should I be more aggressive? vespiquenn, Would eating 1500 be ok then? If…

in Calories, too little for my height and weight? Comment by jarablue December 2015

Thanks everyone for the help. The thing is I have high blood pressure so I don't want to overdo it. I used to lift when I was younger then took up residence in cheezit-ville since 24-40. Now I want to just get back to who I was and am trying to dedicate myself. Are there any weight lifting routines for people with high…

in 40 years old 6'1 288 pounds. Cardio to a point then weight lift? Help! Comment by jarablue December 2015

When you say "Eat less than you burn." Do you mean I should eat 1500 calories and burn 1600? Wouldn't that give me -100 calories for the day and be really bad since I would be starving myself? Right now I am giving myself a 1500 calorie a day limit and am a bit under that food wise. I have been power walking for 1 hour.…

in How does my body process calories when lacking sleep? Comment by jarablue December 2015

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