kkress92 Member

Just going to leave this here... Watch your thoughts, for they will become actions. Watch your actions, for they'll become... habits. Watch your habits for they will forge your character. Watch your character, for it will make your destiny. Margaret Thatcher

Depending on the rate of weight loss you chose, MFP has built a calorie deficit into your daily goal. For a 1 lb. per week loss, the deficit is 500 cal per day, for half a pound per week loss, 250 cal. This means if you just go a little bit over, once in a while, it likely won't affect your weight loss too much, you'll…

There is another thread about this, (sorry I don't know how to post a link) it's got some good insights. You can search for it, it's called "dieting in Disney" Enjoy your vacation! :smile:

On the iPhone version, every day I get an "add yesterday's breakfast " option so I can, with one swipe add the same thing in the same amount quickly, but I don't think that you can do that for multiple days at a time. I wish this option were also given for other meals/snacks. App makers: perhaps this feature could be added…

I find that the simple act of logging has really helped me to say no to empty calories. I only have a limited amount to "spend" for the day and I don't want to waste them on things that will not fill me up. That being said, I do budget for a small amount of treats per day as that is how I plan to eat forever. ;)

So my question is--would it help things if I change my goal to losing 1/2 lb per week instead of one? Will that extra 250 calories really help me not overeat during the rough hormonal times? The only way to really know for sure is to give it a try. I personally am down to the last 15 lbs. to go and have switched to 0.5 lbs…

Ah, found it! Thanks so much! :smiley:

Not using a pc....

I don't seem to have an 'edit recipe' button....

It's my understanding that freezing food can actually help preserve the nutrients. Personally, I think frozen meals are a great way to conveniently control portions and calories. No need to worry :wink:

Read the "getting started" posts at the top of the weight loss section. They will help you understand how to properly log your intake- it's really easy to accidentally log incorrectly. Also, play around with your macros and find out what keeps you satiated. For me, getting enough protein makes eating at a deficit FAR…

I know for many walkers/runners, abnormal aches and tiredness in the legs can be a sign that the cushioning in your shoes has worn out. When was the last time you replaced your shoes?

Mwahahahahahaha! Come to the dark side! *said in Darth Vader voice*

Please seek medical attention. This may be diet related or may be something else altogether. Those symptoms are very serious. Wishing you well.

My skin is dry every winter. (Fellow Canuck over here) Something else I have noticed is that the quality of the water used for washing can have a profound effect on the dryness of my skin. We were recently away on vacation in a place with very "hard" water and my hands were unbelievably dry. Once back at home, (we have a…

Thanks for the info, but my question was more towards surveying others as to which body parts they measure and track. Ex. Waist only, everything from the neck down, or something in between

I'd like to add a question. Which body parts do you measure?

Here's something that helped me: Once I started logging my food, I noticed a trend in my macros. I was consistently only getting about half of the recommended amount of protein. Once I upped my protein, I started being way more satisfied with fewer calories. Others have stated that fats or carbs help them to feel fuller…

What if you just ate at a very small deficit? Like around 100 calories less than maintenance?

This article suggests that for optimal recomposition, men should be in the 10-12% bf range and women in the 19-24% range. http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/initial-body-fat-and-body-composition-changes.html/

I don't log them, I think it would drive me crazy and cause me to stop logging altogether. That being said, I am cognizant of what I don't track and set my calorie goal with a ~150 calorie buffer. Just because I don't count them doesn't mean I think they don't count ;)

It is my impression that having an open diary for accountability purposes is less about food choices and more about accurate logging, i.e. Choosing the right database entries and weighing all your food. Many posters successfully incorporate foods often (mis)labeled as "bad" so I'm thinking there shouldn't be too much…

Echo the above, and add that restaurant food is often waaaay higher in sodium than homemade, plus air travel can cause water retention, so not to worry too much if the scale jumps a bit. It will all settle out. It's unlikely that you've undone all your hard work. ;) Just get back on track and you'll be fine

Got back yesterday, and nervously got on the scale this am.... only up 3 lbs.! I tried to make "smart" choices for breakfast and lunch, and then allowed myself to indulge at dinner. I'm guessing that I mostly ate at maintenance each day and that the extra weight is merely water from the extra carbs/salt/air travel, so yay!…

In addition to reading the getting started stickied posts, read the maintenance stickies, don't wait till you get to your goal weight. They will help you plan ahead and understand how to glide into maintaining what you have worked so hard for! Cheers!

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I am almost exactly the same height as you, also female and lightly active, and I lose around a pound per week eating at 1450. Just be patient, stick with it and you will get there, but there WILL be fluctuations along the way. You can use a trending app or just weigh less frequently if the fluctuations drive you bonkers.…