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If you've set your goal to gain, the the MFP number being given to you should be accurate for your general daily intake. If you're not already working with a doctor/nurtitionist/therapist I would suggest reaching out to one so that you have some professional monitoring and support during the process of getting back to…

If you're tracking your food intake and your exercise using just the MFP numbers, make sure you eat back your exercise calories. The MFP number already includes a deficit, so if you eat your alloted calories and then burn some more through exercise, you're now in an even larger deficit which could stall a healthy weight…

Something fills us up and can be low cal depending on our add ins - we like to make a big pot of rice, and some weeks some beans - and then one or two nights a week we'll make a meat to add in, and then maybe some veggie add ins. For example, last night we made some whole grain rice, mixed in some black beans, and grilled…

It became controversial because you did word it in a pretty negative way. Saying something like, "A girl I know lost 100 lbs by focusing almost 100% of her time on exercise and eating, going so far as to drink her protein shakes in her car at work functions instead of eating the food there. I'm happy that she found…

Also look up Hal Higdon and his training plans. He has plans laid out starting with working up to 5k distances and up to marathons, including programs tailored for walkers. Maybe start with a walking routine, then if you find your fitness level is above that move to the novice 5k run plan. If that's too challenging, you…

I'm a touch over 5'5'' SW- 199 CW- 186 GW - 165 UGW - 150

This. Plus - think of it this way, when you log everything accurately you're truly holding yourself accountable, and when you feel guilty about having to log something it can help encourage you the next time. (IE - Do I really need 2 brownies this time?) I know it helps me because if I maintain or see a small loss (or only…

I'm sorry that you're in pain and not able to do what you ideally want to do - but did you reply in the right place? a very strange response to "should I use sedentary or lightly active" in my settings. (just in case you were wanting this to go somewhere else) It's good to see that you've been able to adapt and do your…

You can try keeping some overnight oats in your fridge ready to go for a quick snack - you can use quick, regular, steel cut etc. oats, ad din any thing you want (fruit, granola, peanut butter, chia seeds, chocolate, etc) with milk (or water - I prefer milk) and let sit in the fridge overnight. You can eat them cold or…

Without seeing your diary or knowing any diet restrictions - it's hard to say. for me personally, 800 calories would be way to low for me to also exercise and still be a hospitable human being. Try some higher calorie but healthy snacks - I like a piece of toast with peanut butter and sliced up banana, low fat chocolate…

I weigh myself most mornings after I've used the restroom, right before I get in the shower (naked). If I was someone who would alter their diet drastically with every tiny fluctuation I wouldn't do this - but I like seeing how certain things may effect my body on a day to day basis. I only record my weights on Wednesday…

I'm so sorry you're not getting the support you need at home - and I hope you can find it here! Feel free to add me if you need another compadre :)

Unless your under the care of a doctor or other medical professionals, don't do it. The body is pretty amazing and will begin cleansing itself once you start properly eating and hydrating with water. Sugar free juice is still not that great unless you're sticking to all natural and organic juices, caffeinated coffee can be…

Depending on how much you retain water and what time you weighed yourself, your weight can dramatically fluctuate. As a test to this, I weighed my self multiple times in one day after various activities just to see. After I eat a meal or drink some water, i can be up to 5 lbs heavier. After exercise, depending on how much…