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Why not try both - do the walking a few days a week. Do the cardio a few days of week.

I think the reason it looks silly to me is instead of staying constantly moving and heart rate up in the prime zone for weight loss they are stopping every few minutes to jot something down or looking for somewhere to put their notebook or where did their pencil go......your completely right though - they are probably the…

That is funny about the amount.... I had one male trainer give me that many in my plan. Went and saw another trainer a couple months later - gave me different exercises but same amount.

That is too bad to hear. Guess I should just quit now then huh..... Whatever - I'm losing weight, eating thousands less calories, finally feeling full and satisfied with the food I eat, and working out. I think I'll be fine.

You can track exercises (dumbbells, kettle bells, situps, etc) on MapMyFitness?

The trainers at my gym have me on a 15 exercise plan from what he wrote down (and did the other week). It's all done with good form but quick so the heart rate stays up and I am breathing super heavy and sweating like crazy. It's a lot to remember when your there and people are everywhere, music jamming, some stuff isn't…

Are there any of these apps you mention that sync at the end with MFP? Secondly - thanks for the awesome feedback and overwhelming replies.

Sorry I am not you. I have lived on this earth 33 years and have tried cooking in advance, prepping in advance, and freezing meals to eat all week - doesn't work for me. It sends me right to failures front door for a quick (fresh) meal. Almost 8 pounds down this week - woo hoo. That is instant motivation.

Almost 8 pounds down this week - woo hoo. That is instant motivation.

"I won't prepare stuff ahead of time and make it each night because I don't eat leftovers"

Awesome - thanks for giving support and not advice. It's so helpful and keeps me going - thank you!!!

I hear everyone - thanks for the advice. If I am hungry I will eat more for sure - I will not starve myself!!! For breakfast today these 4 breakfast bisquits, breakfast shake - full and satisfied. Lunch - big container of soup and a fruit bar - awesome and full. Dinner - salad with croutons and yogurt ranch dressing -…

Thanks for all the awesome positive advice and feedback - motivates me - appreciate it.

Please do - thanks.

I mean what I am eating each day right now is keeping my 100% full and satisfied. I am eating five times a day and logging everything. Yes it's under the 2000+ calories MFP says to eat but should I really be eating more if I am not hungry?

What I asked for was a pat on the back (wish me luck). Never asked for advice (on this post at least - ha ha). Thanks to the supporters and people in similar positions - let's do this thing together!!!!!! I actually have taken everyone's advice on the thread so far - lets see: 1.) Don't do the same thing you've done 15…

And yes I do know a little about nutrition and exercise - I graduated with a Bachelors of Nutrition Science from Kaplan University in 2004. I was hoping to find work as a nutritionist in the local hospital but it never came to be. Ended up working for a family friend instead in an unrelated field. I also was the wrestling…

If your going to be negative please just keep it to yourself. Thanks. Only positive posts here - don't want to bring this whole thing crashing down with negativity before it even begins. This post went from being nice and keep it up to debby downers bringing me down - boo to you! Duh - I know veggies and fruit count and…

Well since I just started yesterday of course there won't be much diary info. I just started this whole thing Monday. I know you need to log fruits and veggies but I am just saying when I lost 40 pounds last time it was on Weight Watchers where I was eating 1500-1600 calories and you did not log any fruits and veggies. Not…

Yeah - who knows what to do about calorie counts. All the calculators say I should be eating 2300 to lose weight. I have never lost weight eating that much. I changed it down to 1980 - still no weight loss. When I was losing a lot of weight and so successful way back when I was eating 1500 calories + as much fruit and…

What do I struggle with - hmmmm. I struggle with everything. I tell myself to workout for 2-3 minutes in AM to get metabolism going - I get out of it somehow (the news, the weather, snooze button). Then I tell myself all day to workout when I get off work and what happens - I skip it. I tell myself I will do it tomorrow -…

Regardless I a have gone from 4000-5000 calories a day (maybe more) to more like 2000-2500 -- that should result in weight loss. It's a calorie deficit - a big one.

Yeah - it's hard to use a scale when your eating out. Just can't do it. You guys really take a scale to restaurants and weigh your food? As far as other stuff I try to be accurate - I have a scale to verify serving sizes when I am portioning out meals or cooking. My calories are pretty accurate actually. Most food I eat…

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Was not looking for "well then give up now answers" and other negative feedback. Was hoping for an example workout that I could follow tonight! No time to take it slow.

I hate walking (inside or inside), jogging, elypticals, etc - it's sooo boring and I can't stick with it. I like to hike but can only do that when it's warm (not right now). No swimming near me. I have a gym membership which I never use. I know circuit training is great since it's high intensity (better than cardio I…

Some people prefer more guidance than "just eat less". I had the book - loved the read - was going to get started - lost the book. Ugggh.

MG - the reason you drink is to catch a buzz. If I didn't catch a buzz I wouldn't drink at all. Do people really like the taste of booze - isn't that why you do a shot really quick - you don't sip it. I know some people sip scotch or whiskey - I could never ever do that. Gross and too much bite/kick. I read this about diet…

Here are the ones someone suggested: VANILLA VODKA + DIET GINGER ALE WHITE WINE + CLUB SODA (spritzer) GIN AND DIET TONIC WITH LIME JUICE RUM + CLUB SODA + LIME + MINT (mojito) TEQUILA, TRIPLE SEC, CLUB SODA, and LIME - skinny marg MINUTE MAID TANGERINE LITE + CHAMPAGNE (mimosa) VODKA + DIET GINGER ALE + LIME (Moscow mule)

That is the issue - it doesn't really fit anywhere in my schedule. I will find a spot. Testing out early mornings next week. Then testing out lunches the next week. I like the idea of getting off an hour early to workout too!!!