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  • Not sure if someone has mentioned this, but you can see how far over/under your calorie deficit you are for a week rather than just daily, at least in the app version of MFP. In the diary, if you go to Nutrition button (alternate shortcut is to tap your daily calories at the top), then click on Calories and then Day View,…
    in Shorting exercise calories on intense cardio days Comment by Dunegirl15 November 2020
  • Agree with this 100%. For me, logging is freedom*. When I didn’t log, I had a lot more self-judgment about “good/bad” foods and felt like certain foods had to be eliminated. With logging, I see the whole picture. I don’t worry about whatever I’m eating because I’ve planned, it fits my goals, and I can just enjoy it without…
    in Why counting calories indefinitely perceived as bad thing? Comment by Dunegirl15 November 2020
  • Things I wish I knew at the beginning (aka things I had to learn the hard way): 1) Think about maintenance from the start. If you can’t see yourself doing it over the long run, it’s probably not a workable plan. 2) There are no bonus points for misery. Find a livable calorie deficit rather than trying to lose everything…
    in What's your best tips? Comment by Dunegirl15 October 2020
  • Ice water and Ice cream. Hey, if my nightly portion keeps me from eating the entire contents of my pantry, I’m labeling it as a healthy-ish snack.
    in A-Z Healthy Snacks/Foods Comment by Dunegirl15 May 2020
  • I also live in Michigan (Oakland County), and was just completely frustrated yesterday by the number of people I saw out not taking precautions despite the recommendations and store signage. Although customers in my local grocery store mostly wore masks and many people do seem to be trying, I saw many others going about…
    in Coronavirus prep Comment by Dunegirl15 May 2020
  • I like the Heather Robertson workouts on YouTube. Lots of different videos with varying use of weights, body weight, HIIT, high and low impact, etc., so you can choose based on your needs.
    in Youtube Workouts? Comment by Dunegirl15 April 2020
  • The first few weeks were shaky, but things improved once I created an at-home schedule for me and my 3 year old. I am better with daily structure even if it is artificial. A. I moved my calorie goal to maintenance for now. The extra calories help when I’m stressed about work at the hospital and keep me from flying off the…
    in COVID - 19 ... Our New Reality Comment by Dunegirl15 April 2020
  • I know this thread was from a few weeks back, but I’m resurrecting it b/c the concept has helped keep me sane during the recent Coronavirus upheaval (thanks OP). For the past 1-2 years, I’d been steadily riding in “preferred” land. But with home and work changes (hospital-based healthcare worker), I’ve been holding on for…
    in Minimum, Basic, and Preferred Habits Comment by Dunegirl15 March 2020
  • Personally, I’ve lost consistently over the past 10 months eating 2000+ calories daily (total includes my routine calorie allotment plus eating back exercise calories). I’m female, 5’3, 34, 140s, with fairly active part time job and 3-4 sessions of personally enjoyable workouts (walking, biking, etc). For me, it’s been a…
    in Need Advice Comment by Dunegirl15 February 2020
  • I bought a home stationary bike after having my first child in 2016 because time to go to the gym became nonexistent. It’s by the brand Sunny and I think it was around $300-500. It’s not quite as nice as the ones at the gym, but it’s definitely gotten the job done. I use my bike regularly, particularly during the cold…
    in Spin at home? Comment by Dunegirl15 January 2020
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