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I appreciate this thread because I am almost at my goal and find myself bouncing up and down 1-2 pounds every few days. I guess the range idea is more important than a specific weight.

Try 'carpentry, general' under exercise. It appears to be pretty accurate.

Don't rely on MFP's calculations for this stuff as they are generally geared in the national generic public range of these things and is not reflective in my experience of people who are very active. What you need to do is get someone to measure your fat percentage using calipers or some other physical method; your gym…

I agree, plus, just say No! to all sodas and sweet drinks. Water is the stuff of life.

I use two different weight lifting routines at different times. One is a 12 week gain 40 lbs of 1 Rep Max heavy lift on Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Shoulder. The other is a 12 week high rep lower lift weight using the same movements. I alternate them because it is unrealistic to think you can gain 40 lbs of 1RM…

The barbell row is one that I would not recommend for anyone unless you are already extremely well conditioned and can handle the movements comfortably. The position required for any bent-back lifting can put your back into peril with just a slightly wrong movement. There are so many other good workouts for back that I…

How about planks as just one more "plank" in your "platform?" The more different things you do to keep your muscles confused and working harder, the stronger they get, right?

It's easy. Entitlement and Self-Importance. These are the two diseases that probably 80% of this country are infected with. Just watch the traffic, reality TV and social networking sites and you'll see what I mean. "I'm more important than you are and I deserve it!" mentality usually beats the "Excuse me Sir, Thank you…

To add to what Kim said, while cardio can boost your metabolism for a while, real strength training will keep you burning calories for up to 24 hours after a workout (many studies have shown this including some scholarly work). What happens when you strain your body (however slightly) when lifting weights is all those…

I tried this program as prescribed for about 6 weeks and found it to be completely unrealistic. There is no way a person can add 5 pounds per session for 14 weeks unless you start unrealistically low. Complete disclosure here, I am almost 50 and found it impossible to keep loading weight at that rate and other body…

I am using the Body Media one since Christmas and love it. I agree with others that the Body Media website food logging is not very good, so I am sticking with MFP for food logging and letting Body Media sync my exercise with MFP. This seems to be working great. I am not sure about how accurate it is for my bike riding and…

Rub in some nice BBQ seasoning rub, then put on the grill, preferably away from direct heat and cook til done, smoking if you know how. Delish!

OK, I am trying your suggestion. I have set my net calories daily to 2200 with a 40/30/30 goal and not recording the calories for my exercise. Today is turning out to be a pretty good indicator. I have been sated all day and am looking at 200 calories left over.

NP, it is hard to tell with no personal photo. The way my current MFP routine is set up is that I have a starting of 1620 net calories per day and at least 5 days per week I get an MFP-calculated 550-600 extra exercise calories per day. I want to lose my middle fat and my overall is about 23% and I want to get that down,…

I agree with some others that there is absolutely no way anyone can say with final authority that any one prescription or theory is going to work with EVERY person. Let's just assume this 1500/500 low carb high fat person is actually losing weight vs normal carb low fat and this is working for her, but not necessarily a…

BTW, I'm male (yes I know my picture doesn't help....) and yes I plan to do that ton of work and lot of nutrition. I liked that story about Staci, but it sounded a little like a sales pitch, although I didn't stick around to see.

Wow I read some of those threads and there is some good info in there. I agree with you now that I should start accurately tracking my intake. Right now I plan to maintain through the end of the year, and hit it hard early in January after the holidays. I am not obese but do need to lose my middle fat. I want to get much…

When I first started this current program I was using a food scale and measuring cups pretty regularly. Now I feel I can estimate it pretty well and I am so motivated I don't even try to cheat. If anything I aim 'heavy' on my food estimates to avoid fooling myself into thinking I am eating less. One note. I am absolutely…

49 5' 10" 185 40 mins day/5 days bike commute to work 45 mins day/5 days strength training 2 days rest I do post every day but not as regularly on weekends. I absolutely watch how much I eat and try to eat at a deficit of what MFP is suggesting. Since I restarted my routine 4 months ago with workouts and eating habits, at…

I believe I am hearing all of you so far saying keep with general calorie deficit and don't obsess over what foods to avoid. Am I reading that right?

"low carb and high fat"? The latter seems non intuitive. My opinion until now has been to minimize carbs as much as possible, and concentrate on higher protein while not worrying too much about fat, but I have not thought about raising fat.

Ditto

As an experienced back country backpacker, I can say, whatever you do, get in shape. Walking, running, increasing your times and speeds and crucially, add some leg, back, shoulders and core strength training. Backpacking in the mountains is probably the most taxing work you can ever do, so any preparation will save you…

Hillsboro!

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I'm game. Similar goal for weight loss, and same age!

4 days - 45 mins each day strength training on a weight lifter's progression chart 5 days - bike 40 mins at +/- 12-14MPH on paved hilly terrain A rest day from weight lifting in the middle of the week seems to keep me well rested for my heavy lifting Weekends are complete rest days, and my middle-aged body needs it. I…

OK, you guys have convinced me too. I've been working out 3-4 days a week with a weight-lifting progression chart that works through all of the muscle groups and riding my bike commuting to work 6 miles a day each work day. After 3 months of this and trying to keep my calories under 2200, I still haven't lost my middle-age…

Beans and rice make a complete complex protein and has the added benefit of high fiber. Lots of ways to cook beans and rice in the same meal, not necessarily together. Be creative. Beware of protein powders or bars as they can really pound in the protein and give your kidneys and liver a workout they don't need. Get your…

I have the same question. At first I was logging 125 for my 30 mins, but at week 4 I upped it to 200 because the weight was getting more realistic but I really have no idea what I may be burning during 30 mins of strength training.