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@pinuplove @AnnPT77 @zeejane03 @quiksylver296 While I have an abundance of wisdom here... I've been toying with the idea of changing from sedentary + eating back exercise cals to lightly active (maybe even active?) and not eating back exercise cals. I am NOT a math person- so trying to work everything out to see if it…

Good idea! Thank you, that does make me feel better!

@MikePTY how dare you suggest I actually use logic and reasoning to determine my thoughts... :lol:

That's awesome- I can't wait to be where you are! I've been at this a year and still catch myself slipping on weighing things- the other day I realized I had been using the banana weight with peel included... :smirk: . I have even started tracking my sugar free gum as I realized I was eating about 20-25 cals per day in…

Thank guys. @quiksylver296 I'm at the tail end right now actually. Have been using Libra for a while and do typically see a small increase right before (around the 10th or so) which didn't happen this month. I guess it just decided to show later than usual for some reason. Also, thanks for the article. Was a good read.…

Libra for reference

Thanks @MikePTY . I use Libra! It's currently got me at + .5lbs total for March and trending up but I've noticed it can be very sensitive to fluctuations.

a lot younger

I eat out for lunch every day. I hate going to the break room at my office as it's always so crowded and I'm not a super social person. Also, were not allowed to eat meals at our desks. I will go to the deli section of a grocery store and get a wrap or light sandwich or go to somewhere fast food for a wrap or salad. I keep…

Original starting weight -208 March starting weight -165.0 March goal -160.0 Ultimate goal -undecided 140ish 1st -165 8th -165 :( 15th - 163.6 :) 22nd - 31st - Total loss for March: -1.4lbs

Just checked and the ones I downloaded were from Carli Fierce. I don't think it will let me leave a website but just google Carli Fierce C25K and she has them on her site for free.

Hi All! I did the first run last Friday the 8th and it went really well! Over the weekend I got a sinus infection which turned into an ear infection and it is kicking my *kitten*!! Will try to start back up later this week. I downloaded some podcasts I found online instead of going the app route...I couldn't find one that…

Thank you!! I'll go ahead and join in there as well. Good luck!

@swebb4209 Hi! Did you end up starting? I've been debating doing this for a while but I think I want to get started on it tonight. Which app did you end up going up with?

Original starting weight -208 March starting weight -165.0 March goal -160.0 Ultimate goal -undecided 140ish 1st -165 8th -165 :( 15th - 22nd - 31st - Total loss for March - 0

OoooOoohh where did you pick them up (or order them?)

Love this!! Congrats on your successes!

I do this and it helps big time! You can track it using the Nutrition tab in your Diary. It's only available in the app from what I've seen.

Incredible! I'm 5'5'' as well and also in the mid 160's and it's crazy how completely different our bodies are. I started at 208 so have lost a bit as well but gone about it in a different way (light weight training -but most exercise is from group fitness classes). Kind of makes me wonder where I'd be right now if I had…

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MFP is designed for you to eat back your exercise calories. If you're worried about overestimating the burn, start by eating back 1/2 for 3-4 weeks and see what that gets you. I have been using the calorie burn estimations given by MFP and usually eat back 1/2 to all and have had no issues with losing weight as planned.

Joining in a few days behind! Original starting weight -208 March starting weight -165.0 March goal -160.0 Ultimate goal -undecided 1st -165 8th - 15th - 22nd - 29th - Total loss for March -

what she said ^

Checked your diary- When you're measuring peanut butter, cottage cheese, and other items with cups/spoons it is not going to give you accurate measurements. You can (and I was) be consuming hundreds more calories than you realize by doing this. Everything should be weighed -even packaged items that you would not think to…

YUM!

Hi there! Do you mind making your diary public? This will allow us to get a better idea of what's going on!

Random Thought: Why do people turn down the radio in the car when getting close to destination or looking for an upcoming turn- like it will help them see better?

The key for me was to find something I enjoyed. I used to dread going to the gym- but now that I've found an activity I really like- I look forward to it! For me, that was joining several group fitness classes like kettlebell and "boot camp". I've made friends there and look forward to seeing them- also they will check in…

Banana! :)

Honestly, I slow down a lot in the summer and it's tough for me to keep my energy up. I don't tolerate heat well and it gets HOT where I live. It really takes a lot out of you! If anything I become more of a hermit in the summer than winter but I'm probably the exception...