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You realize you don't have to hit that button at the end of each day, right? Even if you do, you can still go back in later and change things if you need to as well. The only purpose for the button is to give you the message. If you don't want to see the message, don't hit the button.

Only problem with measuring (oil at start - oil at end) / number of servings is it doesn't take into account any fat that melts off the meat as you fry it. This fat will increase the volume of liquid left, making it look like less oil was absorbed. It's probably fairly close for chicken or fish, since they tend to be…

Key is moderation and healthy. Go for it - I would just mix less of it with other, lower calorie foods to lower the overall calories, while still keeping the health benefits. I love acai myself (sorry - don't have a keyboard that does the special characters easily), but always use it as a mix in - not the main course. I…

Way to go...it's a big step, but well worth it! Starting is definitely one of the hardest parts. I wasn't a smoker myself, but I've helped several friends stop, so I know how difficult it is. You might want to check - most states have a hotline for smokers that want to quit. It can be a great resource when you are feeling…

Finally able to bike to work today. Hard when you have a bad cold for a couple days, then get a bad wind through. Chilly today (29 degrees when I started, only supposed to see 54 degrees for a high), but got a little over 7 miles this morning - should get 8-9 more this afternoon.

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1. Log it anyway. If you don't want to go weigh it, approximate it after dinner. After you do that for a little while, you'll get better at estimating, and you'll have a better idea of how many extra calories you are taking in at dinner. I actually took dry and wet measures and measured out single servings of most of the…

I'll try to ignore the anal gadgets crowd *puts his back to the wall*. I use RunKeeper and MFP on my Droid, and they are a great combination. Now if I can only rearrange my budget enough to get one of the Polar HRMs that can directly sync to RunKeeper I'll be set.

Being obese and your physical activity levels/abilities are two completely separate things. You can be 5'10, 150lbs with a 30" waist and not be considered obese, but be a complete couch potato, or you can have your measurements and be considered obese while still being active. I don't necessarily think your weight is an…

What's wrong with exercising twice a day, and why do you have to eat all the calories back? I know - MFP already accounts for your needed deficit in what it calculates, so you are supposed to eat those calories back (and I usually do). However, if you are not hungry, don't force yourself to eat those calories - or at least…

I'm in. I have been getting over this just in my regular commute biking, so I will shoot for a total of 200 miles. Going to go see about setting up the ticker now.

Since we are so light on signups, I will save this and repost it closer to the start of the year.

I'll put you down, and I'll put up a tracking post just before the new year.

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As far as I can find, it IS true, with a couple (BIG) caveats. - Temporary weight gain/loss from things like water retention/elimination. For example, if you don't drink enough water, or if you consume too much sugar or sodium (or it is that time of the month for the ladies), your body will hold on to more water to balance…

I'm starting to get that way too, but it is a natural part of the process. Just keep focusing on the goal, and talk yourself out of your rationalizations. Remember, the new you is motivated (even if he is hiding right now), and won't really be happy in the long run if you give up on your goal, or raise it because it is…

Pain can be a good indicator either way. If it is just sore, but you still have full range of motion without sharp pains, then go ahead and do the workout - your muscles are just trying to adjust to the change. If you don't have full range of motion, or you have sharp pains while testing the range of motion - don't do the…

Only calorie deficit - but you can get that deficit from either eating less, exercising more, or both.

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Definitely nothing wrong with doing multiple programs together, but you have to have the motivation to stick with them. The more programs, obviously, the larger time commitment it is going to take. An option a lot of people take is to mix the programs so they have more variety. They might only do one program each day, but…

If you really don't want to give it up, don't. Otherwise you'll feel deprived, and be more likely to give up. However, having said that, a couple suggestions: - Cut back instead of quitting. Instead of 2-3 a day, try 1-2 and see how that goes. If that goes well, you can always cut back more later. - Try the diet sodas.…

Eat whatever way you can maintain. 1200 is too low for many/most people - they feel hungry all the time and are more likely to give in or binge. You'll get plenty of discussion over it, but as long as you maintain a calorie deficit and feel fine, you will generally lose the weight. Don't stress over the (lack of) weight…

This happens occasionally for me, but I still log everything I eat. I don't do it so I can get mad at myself later, but so that I have a better idea how much more ground I will have to make up. In addition, I have found that even if I am not counting my calories that day, tracking the food tends to keep me from eating as…

There have been other threads on alcohol, but the general consensus seems to be: - Alcohol makes it harder to lose weight because it is mostly empty calories, and because the more you drink, the more likely you are to binge eat, or lose track of how much you are really consuming in calories - You can lose weight while…

My way is the right way...for me. I do gladly share it with others, but try to add a caveat that I could be wrong, or to experiment and see what works for you. I think we are seeing opposition from 3 primary types of people: 1. Those who (probably subconsciously) feel a disagreement with their way of life is an attack on…

As a foodie myself, I have found one benefit to getting my weight under control. I still cook the same amount of food (even if I have modified the recipe to make it healthier), so since I am eating smaller portions, I have more leftovers and can enjoy it more times before it is all gone.

Agree - I've dropped roughly 1000 daily calories from what I was eating before I started tracking. It's amazing just how fast they add up when you aren't worrying about what you are eating. I miss my college days where I had a metabolism so fast that I had to eat 3000-4000 calories a day just to maintain...*sigh* those…

Your plan sounds pretty good to me. The only major thing I can think to recommend would be to see if you can find someplace to test your BMR, instead of using the rough estimate MFP gives. Using an HRM to get an accurate count of calories burned while exercising can also help, as would using a food scale to weigh…

A couple additional things I do that work well is various types of bean recipes, stews, and wrapped foods. - Kidney and navy beans with salsa (can add sour cream or guacamole if you want more calories) - 7 bean mix (your pick of beans and/or lentils) with bacon or ham - Black and white beans with cheese - Various meat…

Thanks for the help! I had most of those on my list at home, but a couple I definitely did not.