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Thank you!! I am trying to stay focused... what I need to do now is stop looking at the scale. It is coming off in drips...but at least it is coming off. I don't have too far to go so I know I have to focus on the mirror and clothing. It is hard though when we are so used to a number being a measure of whether or not we…

AMAZING Job!!! you give me hope as we are close in height and build. I am about 15 lbs away from goal...any tips??:sad:

And that is probably going to be how I progress as well. Thanks!

I am doing HIIT AFTER lifting...as the workouts right now are only about 35 min. I do 15 min HIIT. When there is no time, there is no time...until then...been lifting heavy for 8+ years, I know I need a bit of additional cardio at this time :)

Day by day... For now I will stick with what I am doing. I am really only doing the cardio to feel good and fill time. My training is intense enough. Been feeling it good. When the program gets lengthier etc. won't feel the need to fill the time.

I am doing cardio too...

ok, will do!! and as for Spiking... It is 3 days at your BMR and supposed to be 3 days at 500 below and 2xBMR spike day... but since cals are already pretty low I do about BMR everyday (mine is about 1380). On bigger burn days you would hit BMR on lesser burns or rest days I hit below BMR, but come Spike Day...you forget…

Yes I follow Russ Branjord's book and he has a whole plan that goes with it. http://spike84.com/store/ The plan is great and fits my lifestyle. I don't have a ton to lose so it is not falling off yet but it is coming off slowly. check it out. I recommend it.

Thank you!! I will try for a week or so and if I feel it is too much first thing I'd cut back on is the post weights 15 min HIIT.... then go from there. You are finding good results though?

I know...I am thinking that too. What do you suggest?

Except with Weight Watchers...fruit is unlimited....blows my mind. Moderation is key.

You could also have a look at the "Spike Diet". There is a thread that explains the basic principles and calculations here:http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/490371-bmr-calculator-for-calorie-goals Basically you are eating at a lower calorie range for 6 days and on the 7th you have a "Spike Day" where you consume…

Thanks!!

um, did you read the manual? www.polar.fi/e_manuals/FT7/Polar_FT7_user_manual_English/Polar_FT7_user_manual_EN.pdf

Have to bump to go back and read over and over to get this into my thick -brainwashed -cardio bunny -scale obsessed head :)

I am less than half your weight, almost a foot shorter than you (granted I am female) but I think you are eating WAY too little or not logging EVERYTHING. Gosh I couldn't survive on this!!! And with your workouts... Gotta get your protein in there...increase portions of meat and cottage cheese etc. Eat fruit and veggies,…

So today did leg weight training and yoga. Was DEFINITELY underestimating my cal burn... for weights it was 263 cal (vs the 175 I had) and 368 cals for the yoga (which I had 234)...now to hold food steady for a bit and then begin to slowly increase and see where I am at.

Thanks everyone. I will hide the scale, keep talking to my psych and try to not focus so much on the little things...I have to look at the big picture. Keep supporting...I love it!

I am trying t do that now. I am actually tempted to sell my scale (or freakin' give it away) if anyone wants it. It is just there to make me crazy!!

And I see someone for that too...I don't have an ED, I have Disordered Eating. I know that. I fight with myself everyday to overcome this craziness. My husband is so supportive and patient but I know he must be screaming inside. That is part of the reason I need to not cut stuff out and be normal. No Atkins, Ketosis…

Easier said then done. I know. I am trying.

Easier said then done. I know. I am trying.

and BTW Sidesteal... you just look so incredible. AMAZING work.

But if I were to get on a scale...most likely the number will go up due to water/more food, whatever...then I freak and back to square one. Gosh I am so complicated. Sorry

LOL... I am eating between 1600-1700 WITH workouts...like I said though, only doing weights now no cardio so I am netting from 1350-1500 or so. Could be it is still to low....thats where I am just lost. I am so afraid to raise more. One person says the cals are too much, one person says too little. Well, I am generally not…

Amazing! Well done!

And I WISH exercise suppressed my appetite!! No such luck...

Ok, point was I will sometimes go and check the diets of those that lost loads and they are OFTEN eating junk fast food and / or WAY under cals . Just makes me go "hummmm". Anyway, for some of the helpful posts, yes I workout daily weights and cardio, Bikram Hot yoga. Right now I am doing Jamie Easons LiveFit Trainer and I…

So really still haven't moved scale wise. Focusing on weight training now so the scale will not be my main measurement. Question...what calorie level should I be netting to lose fat?? I have been consuming 1500-1700 calories (net 1200-1400) and sometimes more on Saturday's for the last while and not much change.I adjusted…

And honestly I WISH I could eat ice cream...tell me how I can look at it even and not gain a pound and I'll come to where ever you live, see your little cutie and eat ice cream with you GLADLY!!