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To give you an idea, I am 5'1", 29, 164lbs. MFP sets me at 1200cals. I reset that to 1400cals. I also workout 60mins a day and eat back half my calories..

Why are you eating so low? The minimum for a woman is 1200cals.

My goal is to find someone that SHARES this lifestyle with me. And will make good choices with me when we are together. My favorite is a picnic lunch when the weather is nice in a park as a date. I can plan and control the food this way. I understand the issues with the drinking on an evening out and wanting to meet…

No. 300calories is 300calories. It does not matter where it comes from. If you are 300 over you maintenance you will gain. If you are 300 under you will lose. That is it. Finding the foods that make you feel satisfied and a calorie intake that allows weight loss and not feeling hungry 24/7 is the goal for a healthy weight…

Take pictures and measurements. These show more than a scale. I am 5'1", 164lbs and have a desk job with working out 60mins a day (strength and cardio split). I eat 1400cals per day and average 2lbs/week at the moment for loss(obviously this is NOT what everyone will experience and mine will slow within the next few weeks…

When I got back on the wagon to lose the weight I regained, I started with walking on my treadmill. 15-20mins, slowly. I wasn't doing it to lose weight, because I knew my calorie deficit was doing that for me already. I was doing it to get my butt off the couch and get active again. I wasn't proud of what I had let myself…

I have a treadmill and love it. Because of my short legs, I actually find ellipticals hard on my knees because I have to stand on them in an odd stance that hurts. I would suggest trying out both in a fitness store, or go to a gym for a week and see.

What are your stats? Are you using what MFP sets you at or using a TDEE calculator? How long have you been "trying"? Do you weigh all your foods especially with a digital scale? When did you start your workout and what kind?

That's fantastic, keep pushing!!! :)

I am completely home based for a vast amount of reasons. I have a treadmill for my cardio and the odd kickboxing workout, and I have hand weights and do an assortment of workout videos that focus on strength training. I love having everything available right in my living room. My next goal is to invest in a heavier weight…

I do lower body MWF, upper TT and cardio 6x/week with Sunday as my rest. It's in what your goals, schedule and time frame is

MFP is set up for you to eatback exercise calories even though most only eat back 50% since MFP over estimates the burn. Is it TOM? This can effect your loss on a scale. Also, weight loss is not linear. Therefore you may not see a loss every week. Have you taken measurements? These can show a change in your body even when…

Agreed. No matter your work schedule or life, if you want it to happen, you will. That motivation and effort is solely on you and not to be blamed on circumstances. There are people on her with medical issues that cause them to struggle with weight loss and they still make it work.

A rest day doesn't have to be full rest. I use Sundays to go for a long walk or do yoga. It's relaxing and helps keep me active, but it also allows my muscles some recovery from my strength training during the week. I'm not a professional so I can't say whether it's imperative to take a rest day, I just now it's something…

It's what you prefer. I like my treadmill as it's pointed to my tv on purpose! Biking? I prefer outside and biking on the dirt roads. I actually enjoy a recumbent bike if I am biking indoors. It's completely preference based and what your goals are

I have the Fitbit Blaze. It took me a month to trust the calorie burn estimates. I also think it took a month for it to set itself to my actual base HR and learn what is normal active and what isn't. I now rely on my Fitbit totally for my calorie burn while taking a 10-15% margin of error. I have been successful in the…

I don't think you are doing anything wrong in your process right now. As you get closer to your goal you will lose less weight on a weekly basis. The loss will still happen, but the deficit is no longer as great, and you want to lose slower since its fat you want to lose and not lean muscle. Switching to TDEE may be an…

Remember with PCOS that your weight loss will already be a slower process. You may see a rate of loss similar to someone who is within 5lbs of their goal. Less than .5lbs per week. I am 166lbs and 5'1". I have my calories manually set for 1400/day, I have a HR fitbit linked so I never log my exercise, and I am set to…

Oh I like this idea... I will have to use this once I get closer to my goal and have to start tightening up my counting more!!!

I drink tea char I enjoy the taste and it keeps me from snacking. As for ACV... works great in pulled pork...

I am 5'1" and 166lbs. I eat 1400cals a day and lose 2lbs per week approx. And I am NOT trying to grow a human in my uterus! I would work very closely with a doctor and nutritionist when dealing with a weight loss during pregnancy. If your child is not getting what he/she needs, you run the risk of miscarriage or early…

Not everyone on here believes in "cheat days". There are many ways you can handle indulging and still have it actually fit your goals. 1. Fit that treat into your 1700cals that day 2. eat maintenance the day you want that treat 3. Bank your calories for that day 4. Eat back 25% instead of 50% of exercise calories for 3…

I agree that you need to look at your week as a whole. Not just one day. One day wont derail you. I don't fast at all, I have a play date with a friend. She is bringing her three kids over and all 6 kids are going to make homemade mini pizzas and eat chips and play. And YES I plan to have pizza too and a glass of wine.…

I agree with you. I could find a reason or 2 each week to "let loose". I also know I am harder to get back on the wagon. Finding a balance for yourself is so important and making this something that you can successfully achieve maintenance with.

I don't log it. But I also have my daily calorie goal set for a "margin of error" on my part. Since I am not close to goal, this works well for me. Once I get within that last 10lbs? I may need to change this.

Also, keep in mind, if you choose to eat more and salty foods the day before weigh in, you may have water retention from the increase of salt and not see your result on the scale. (This has happened to me since my weigh in is Sunday Mornings.... not the smartest choice )

A lot of people on a weekly basis "save calories" for the weekend. So if you eat at 1500/day, you could for the week eat 1300 and then those 800 you have left could be used on the weekend to help stay at a deficit. Or you could, as you said, decide on maintenance, and for 3 days eat that. If you were in a deficit the rest…

I don't think you can change it with out it effecting your past days. I started a 1300 and moved up to 1400 recently, and it auto adjusted the past diary entries. If you just don't look back, it wont bother you as much. I know if I pull a report and it shows the I "under ate" those weeks, I already know its because of my…

I'm 5'1" and currently 166lbs. Desk job. 3 kids and work out. I have my calories set to 1400 and eat back half my exercise calories. I lose approx 1.5-2lbs per week. I don't think increasing your calories will stop weight loss. It may slow it, but make it more sustainable

I love using this as a form of exercise. An idea to add in if you want more options.. use a flutter board!! They are great! I use one to work either my legs (holding it out in front of me to cause resistance and not use my upper body at all) and to work my arms and shoulders (Put it between my knees so I can't kick)