dawnkirkwood18 Member

I have a Schwinn 470 which is wonderful.

I have had success lately telling people I am here to log my food and take control of my health- not flirt or anything else. Once I say that I never hear from them again. It is a shame and leads me to not want to accept anyone because frankly I don’t feel like spending the time to vet folks.

As a reminder BMR is what your body burns in a coma- TDEE is what you burn daily based on your activity and is higher than bmr. Your Applewatch May be off- one day isn’t going to tell you- track the data and look at trends. Did you set the info in my health correctly? Set your stride? Etc.

Several years worth of work, rebound and rededication. The key was never giving up and working with the tools and knowledge found here and elsewhere. I have about 30 more pounds to go but am at the lowest weight in 30 years (since I was a teenager). This community has helped so much.

I agree with @janejellyroll above. That said- I can fit most anything in my calories with planning and moderation. When I was traveling for work (preCovid) I would either take or stop and buy my usual protein shakes (daily breakfast) and snacks/lunches- cucumbers, carrots, celery, cheese sticks, yogurt, salad, etc. from a…

Doesn’t matter one way or the other to me as long as he doesn’t expect to work out with me 🤣🤣. All jokes aside we tried that for awhile and it didn’t work for me. I need significant cardio time and strength time for my goals and sanity- he does no cardio so he was always waiting for me to finish, etc. Gym time is my time…

Online it says 100g is 11 calories. 1tsp is estimated at 4.7g. There are approximately 24 tsp in a half cup. That at least gives you something to guesstimate off of.

I managed to buy a used Nike Apple Watch Series 3 when my Fitbit Blaze broke for the same price of a new Fitbit Versa or Blaze and cannot imagine going back now.

I am 5’7” and had almost the same starting weight as you at the end of January (210) - averaged 1200-1400 calories a day plus exercise calories until I hit a 6 week plateau at 175ish in May-June. I didn’t start losing again until about a week after I bumped to 1500-1600 calories a day - at which point it started again and…

I supinate as well and went to a local running shop that fits you and analyzes your gait. I ended up with a pair of Altras and a pair of Brooks and rotate them- at 30-40 miles a week and rotating pairs I replace about every 5 - 6 months.

I don’t know if it is because of weighing less or the fact that I work out and strive for gains in endurance (during cardio) but now at 165-170 (down from 210 in January) I have much more endurance. I can easily walk or hike 10+ miles and then do more- I don’t drop after exercise and need to relax- it energizes me to do…

I still have trouble seeing the changes other than in pictures and I constantly try on sizes too big for me. Another interesting phenomenon for me is I feel like I have imposter syndrome- I don’t belong to either the fit and slender ground or the plus size and inactive group. It is funny actually- I try to work on it daily.

I can’t help much- I will tell you that I use a heart rate monitor and a 16.5 mile ride in 45 min in a flat terrain burns me about 389-400 ish calories according to it. I am 5’7” and 170lb female. I usually assume my calorie burn estimate is about 15-20% high so I am careful not to eat back more that 50-70% or exercise…

You might consider hockey or lacrosse stick wrap or even athletic tape.

My mother lives with us because of health issues- I have been heavy my entire life and she has not. I am at my lowest adult weight currently and have been working hard to get there. I have about 30-40 more to go. She has recently hit her highest weight and largest size- still nowhere near where I was at my heaviest, but…

I actually started out by weighing myself several times a day- not for any other reason than to learn. I read the wonderful posts on here about how much weight can fluctuate in a day, etc. based upon what you eat, your monthly cycle, your exercise regime, etc. it was very eye opening for me and I actually no longer feel…

I love the ready for you 100 calorie packs of almonds but my area grocery chains were all out for weeks so I bought snack bags and a bulk bag and used my scale and portioned them out myself. I admit while it saved me money it was a depressing reminder that only 11-14 almonds are 100 calories. I also had to fight the urge…

The seamstress definition is a 10 inch differential or greater between the waist measurement and hip measurement.

I usually travel for work and I eat out a lot- sometimes with clients and sometimes just alone. That said I am very careful and volume eat salads, no dressing/cheese/croutons, and order a small steak or chicken breast with it for dinner. (NOT a fish fan unfortunately) I also take food with me when I drive regionally or hit…

I am the same- no big drop- I really only lose weight about 2 weeks a month- has been a consistent issue for seven months now. It used to freak me out but now I know to expect it and just keep going.

I am not a big morning eater but do need something so I do cold coffee with protein powder in it as a breakfast- holds me from 6 am until 1 pm or so for lunch usually

Joe- my first thought is work with your doctor and see if he can refer you to a physiotherapist, etc. who can help design a program for you specifically based upon your health status, goals, etc. If that isn’t an option or may not be for awhile maybe try something less impactful than walking- my mother has health issues…

Premier protein Vanilla powder and iced coffee every morning.

If you have Facebook search it for your town’s (or neighboring town’s) Buy Nothing group- it is a movement to allow swap and gifting amongst members- people post “wishes” and offerings daily. Clothes- kids and adult- go regularly. Similar postings on our town community boards and other groups. I also frequented thrift…

I am 5’7”. My first goal was 175 which I have finally made. My next one is 155 which is the lowest adult weight I can remember even seeing- though very briefly. After that I will see- I suspect it will depend more on my visual appearance/body composition to me than the scale number.

I agree with all of the above. It is a personal choice. I enjoy the elliptical, really liked it at the gym and was lucky enough to score a great deal on one just at the beginning of the pandemic stay at home orders so I could continue at home. I was lucky as I managed to grab a great deal on a high quality one that I would…

Amazing job!! Congratulations!!

I drink coffee with two scoops of premier protein vanilla every morning as my breakfast.

Evening everyone- I am 44, 5’7” . I started in earnest in MFP in January at 209. Currently 178. Goal is 150. Just saw this thread as I am starting to explore the boards more and wanted to say hi!

I second the body glide or other antichafing items for prevention. If you get any bumps there is a product called boil ease that is part numbing agent and drawing salve that always helped me.