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Cardio 3x/week including at least 1 day swimming. I walk a lot of steps but need to get heart rate up. Also yoga 3x/week

I just log about 60% of the exercise I actually do and eat the calories if I am hungry. Rough estimate that mfp overestimates exercise calories.

Started two weeks ago at 155 and today am 153.6. Slow and steady and I had a week of vacation in between. I think I’ve finally figured out weight loss for me - portion control. It sounds so simple but I love food so it’s hard to say no to the extra bite. My new mantra is “it’ll be there tomorrow if you still want it”.…

A week of vacation led to no weight lost or gained, which I consider a win! Back on the elliptical! Still have 6 pounds to go...

We walk our dogs twice a day rain or shine. It has to become a habit I think - we’ve been doing it for 15 years now. When the kids were little we would have them join us. In order to get used to it, I recommend starting by doing it once a day at whatever time is best for you and then when you have that habit down, add in…

I’m in for 6 lbs by 2/14. Have two vacations scheduled in there so will try to incorporate more walks and fewer umbrella drinks. CW: 155 GW: 149 Ultimate GW: 142

We sauté in a little olive oil with salt and pepper at high heat. This blackens the vegetables a little bit, usually broccoli brussels sprouts, green beans or asparagus. At the end we add about a tablespoon of water and steam the vegetables. They’re delicious this way

I use 1 cup soy milk, a banana, a peach, spinach, a tablespoon of chia seeds and a scoop of the whey protein from Whole Foods. It is about 375 calories but keeps me full until lunch and is full of real food.

You didn't say how tall you are but maybe 135 isn't right for you. I know for me 135 is too skinny - I'm 5'7". I can get there but can't sustain and frankly I'm always hungry.

To get into pants this summer that I haven't worn for 3 years. Maybe 4 pounds to go!

I bring 2 oz of baguette, sliced thinly, half an avocado to spread on top and 2 oz of cheddar cheese to put on that with some salt and pepper. Some sort of fruit and a small treat. Fills me up.

I had a mini goal three weeks ago of being below 150 and then I slacked off until this week and today- 149.8! So I'm super pleased and my next mini goal is to get to 147. GW is 145, so these last few pounds are tough. Also, doing a 2k on the erg in less than 9:00.

Walk 8-15k steps per day and fit in an elliptical workout and some weights at lunch 2x weekly. Row 3 times per week in the evenings.

If you log your weight, my experience is that calories will adjust down to a floor.

I have coffee with half and half (my indulgence) and I alternate between (i) a fried egg on English muffin with avocado and (II) oatmeal with dried apples and cranberries. Both about 300 cal and both keep me full until lunch.

We are vegetarian and use a lot of curry - curried chick peas, curried lentils, curry with vegetables, etc. We also eat beans and rice and lots of sweet potatoes and squash. Stuffed peppers are good, as are salads. I use very little pasta, although make tortellini soup on a regular basis, which includes a lot of spinach…

I eat at maintenance on the weekends also. And I plan most meals at home rather than going out. Saves money too!

I am so sorry you are going through this - we had a similar aituation with our oldest - a boy - and it was so difficult. We did find that going to a nutritionist helped because it wasn't us telling him he wasn't eating enough. He thought what he was doing was healthy. Here are some things that helped us get through it: 1.…

We get up early to walk dogs in the morning- it is exercise and has the extra benefit of being really invigorating! Also walk dogs at night and either workout at lunch or in the evenings, though not every day during the week. Dieting at work is easy though - just a matter of limiting calories.

I log while I am working out, which works well and also gives me motivation to keep working out! I agree with everyone - keep eating what you like, as long as you stay within your calorie goal for weight loss. I find that understanding portion sizes is critical. I don't weigh many foods, but did at the beginning to get an…

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Good for you! I'm down 11 pounds doing basically the same thing, without so much exercise - 3x/week is all typically, plus walking every day. In jest, we call it the miracle diet - eat less, weigh less. But it really is a lifestyle change. Congrats!

Below 150 by the end of the week. Started at 162 and am at 151 now. So close!

I went through the same analysis - desk job, 10,000 steps per day and decided to just leave it at sedentary and not beat myself up for going over a little. I do log a lot of my exercise though, just not all the steps.

I find it motivates me to do better but I don't think it is accurate. It's all based on how much over/under you are on calorie goal.

Getting back to pre-kid weight. My kids are now 18 and 16 so apparently I wasn't in a rush. Lol. My kids are super fit and I want to be able to keep up with them hiking this summer!!

I'm 5'8 (almost) and goal weight is 145. Started at 163. Down to 153 so far. My clothes fit better already and I don't have a huge amount of muscle, so below 150 is better for me.

I was just trying to figure out if 9000-10000 steps per day but a desk job is sedentary or lightly active? Any suggestions?