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  • Let me preface my response with this: I would like to lose 10-15 pounds but I’m currently on MFP because I’m working on building healthier eating habits that I can sustain long term. Specifically right now I am working on hitting a protein goal and trying to keep sugar and fat in check. In the last 4 weeks I have been…
  • Interesting! It makes sense that the calories for exercise would be more accurate. Thanks for sharing your method!
  • You can list your own clothes and sell them on Poshmark.com! Take photos and set the price and people can put in offers etc. The nice part is they won’t all sell at once so you would still have your smaller clothes so if they do fit again down the road you can decide if you want to keep them and wear them and then take…
  • My guesses are more protein and foam roll! Consider adding yoga to your routine too. I’ll echo what others said about being in a deficit and staying hydrated etc. You may also need to look at the quality of the foods you eat. You can eat at a deficit and still get lots of nutrients to keep your body nourished to recover…
  • I agree about weighing first thing in the morning. I also agree about expecting fluctuations. Don’t be discouraged if you feel you ate your best the last two days and see your weight go up. Weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. I look for an overall downward trend over the month.
  • As autumnblade75 said, you should do both. Cardio is good for your health and for burning calories, but strength training will help keep your current muscle and add a little which will help you to burn more calories overall just by existing. I know that when my husband starting doing CrossFit, he lost pounds and inches…
  • Thanks all who replied so far! I only want to lose 10 lbs and really just focus on eating healthier and better fueling my body for performance. I plan to follow MFP’s calorie recommendations. I already have my Garmin set up to adjust calories based on my activity level. I was thinking I might adjust the MFP ratio so that…
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