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I go after I get home from work (4-4:30pm). In the summer, when I typically start work later and work later into the evening, I'll go in the morning before work, but right now I already have to get up at 5:30 in the morning for work; there's no way I'm going to get up at 4:30 to fit a workout in. Also, I hate blow drying…

Hugs. I can't imagine the stress that you are under, but I have suffered from depression on and off through the years, and I know how it can affect studies and motivation and just make everything seem that much harder, and at times impossible. I also know what it's like to not be happy with your body, and how that can…

My .02. One, you're not eating enough. Men generally shouldn't eat under 1500 unless they're under a doctor's supervision. Two, if you're accurately measuring your food intake (food scale, tracking everything you put in your mouth--even that 1 potato chip you snagged out of your friend's bag), I would contribute being…

Depends. Definitely easier to float when you're heavier; definitely easier to actually swim (i.e., move through water without floundering) when you're smaller and more streamlined. Or so I've found.

I don't worry about mine. If anything I have low blood pressure, and while I might notice additional bloating if I went low sodium for awhile and then increased it, what I haven't experienced doesn't bother me. Besides, it's hard enough for me to hit the fiber and protein recommendations without worrying about sodium too.

Cut out the bread and substitute it with some fruit and you could save yourself 100+ calories (depending on the fruit). That way you could eat breakfast earlier and a small lunch later to hopefully keep you from being hungry before dinner, all for the same calories. I like to eat most of my calories at night, so I have a…

For those saying MFP should set their ad preferences to ban food ads, remember that there are people who use this site for gaining weight and bulking as well as for losing weight, and that if they disallow "food" ads that would not only eliminate delicious burgers, but also delicious salads.

Go to a running store if at all possible, but be prepared to spend some $$$ for a good pair of shoes. IMO, it's totally worth it though. Also, I'd suggest going in the afternoon/evening, especially if that's when you'll be running, as feet tend to swell during the day and during exercise and time of day will affect the…

I used to blame my weight on a slow metabolism and not having enough muscle to burn calories at rest. Turns out, the difference between slow metabolisms and fast metabolisms (barring any medical metabolic conditions) is actually really small. Like +/- 100 calories per day small. But my "fast metabolism" friend from high…

^^^This. And if you have trouble with banking calories (i.e., keeping track of the maths is difficult), set yourself a more aggressive weight loss goal during the week (1-2 pounds per week during the week) and a less aggressive goal (.5 pounds or even maintenance) on weekends. 5 days of weight loss will trump 2 days of…

I suffer from SAD as well. Do you take vitamin D supplements? In the winter, I go from taking 3000 IU to 7000 IU daily. You should have your doctor check your D levels so you know what to take. I've found that unlike "regular" depression (if there is such a thing), depression that is caused by nutrient or vitamin…

In my opinion, you can't count it as a plateau unless you are sticking strictly to your deficit and still not losing weight for 3+ weeks. One suggestion I would have is pre-logging meals, including snacks. I find it easier to not mindlessly snack when I've already entered all (or at least most) of my food for the day and…

I find this highly dubious, but if this is true then the logical solution would be to eat more than 1200 calories/day. Even though I doubt it is true, unless you're extremely short you should still be able to lose at 1300-1400/day so upping your calories won't halt your progress. CICO always holds true in the end, but the…

There is also a C25K subreddit you could check out.

Finished Week 1 Day 2 yesterday. Starting a running program (outside) in January in Minnesota isn't the easiest, but if I don't start now I never will.

Only 5'4" and looking to lose 30+. Hit my high weight of 174 over the holidays but am down to 170 now and would like to lose 25 pounds by June 16th (a friend's wedding) and another 10-20 by February 2019 (my wedding). Currently my calorie goal is 1200/day but I'm planning to increase that next month after the Dietbet I…

No, it doesn't (sadly). If you're spending most of your day at a desk, even if you're typing at that desk, your lifestyle is most likely sedentary and you wouldn't count any of those typing calories, as they are already accounted for as part of your lifestyle.

Jan 20 (Day 1) - 6.05 hours Jan 21 (Day 2) - 7.43 hours Jan 22 (Day 3) - 8.26 hours Jan 23 (Day 4) - 9.76 hours Jan 24 (Day 5) - 10.26 hours 616/1200 min (goal of 20 hours due to late start)

I'm going to start this tonight. I've done part of it before but never finished because life got crazy. It'll be a little tricky because of the snow here, but I've go grippy things I can put on my shoes.

One thing I like to do when I find myself in the red is to look at my maintenance calories and see if I'm above that. If I'm not, it means I won't gain from my cheat. Only if I'm over that would I consider skipping a smoothie the next day.

Also TOM can make a big difference. A lot of women retain water weight leading up to and during their TOM.

I clean a lot more, and less efficiently. Fold some laundry, put it away in small amounts rather than bringing a whole basket of clean into the bedroom. Do some dishes, then back to the laundry room. Back to the kitchen to clean the stovetop, tidy up the living room, finish the laundry, start cleaning the bathroom, take…

Twelve year olds can be stronger than people in their 30s, assuming the twelve year old was in demanding sports like gymnastics and the person in their thirties was sedentary and didn't lift. I'm in my twenties and my mother in her late fifties, but her arms are still mich stronger than mine while my legs are stronger than…

I totally understand your confusion. Cutting calories lets you burn fat and you can see that on the scale. Exercise can up your calorie burn and will help with overall fitness, but new exercise almost always leads to water retention for a few days. Keep it up, and in a couple days you're likely to see a whoosh as your…

Agree with the previous answers, but will add my own opinion by saying anything goes as long as it fits into your deficit. Obviously a diet consisting purely of candy and soda isn't healthy long-term, but you'd still lose weight if you stayed at a deficit with it. Chicken and fries sounds delicious, enjoy it however you…

Jan 20 (Day 1) - 6.05 hours Jan 21 (Day 2) - 7.43 hours Jan 22 (Day 3) - 8.26 hours Jan 23 (Day 4) - 9.76 hours 586/1200 min (goal of 20 hours due to late start)

I think it depends on how much weight we're talking about. 10-20 vanity pounds? I probably wouldn't bring it up. But if it's enough weight that it is damaging their health or making it difficult to do activities that you used to enjoy together (hiking, playing with the kids, etc.) then I think its okay to talk about…

Jan 20 (Day 1) - 6.05 hours Jan 21 (Day 2) - 7.43 hours Jan 22 (Day 3) - 8.26 hours 496/1200 min (goal of 20 hours due to late start)

Ditto everyone who brought up dried beans and lentils. Canned or frozen veggies over fresh, bulk rice, always shop the sales section and look for coupons. Chicken thighs are cheaper than breasts, and although they may be considered less healthy by some, they fit my budget better. Lots of eggs. Go to several different…

Thanks for all the tips. Scan but verify sounds like a good way to go.