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First of all you can't trust a random scale and you also have to pay attention to the time of day. I guess it depends on the shoes but they weigh something and if the scale doesn't reflect this then it may not be very accurate. Weight can fluctuate 3-4 pounds over the course of a day and it's just water. I always weigh…

Interesting idea, what do you use for protein? I like meat and lean meats very filling with not a lot of calories so I tend to eat a lot of fish, chicken breast and 93% lean ground turkey. For a week are you just going low on protein or doing other things. It does seem like there is some advantage to just throwing your…

Thanks, That shake doesn't sound good but I'll give it a try :smile: The dairy thing sounds hard but you are right it is only a week so maybe that's worth a try as well. I have been doing the "bursting" type stuff twice a week for past few months.

Thanks, no more oatmeal or awhile. I do workout with a trainer twice a week and he always comes up with new stuff. I'm going to do more of that on the other days which for me tend to be cycling, stair climber, treadmill or elliptical.

This is great advice and thanks for putting it up. I have been through a few phases of this successfully with regard to portion size, food choice, exercise time/intensity and type. MFP will auto calculate the calorie changes for you as you lose which is awesome. Working out harder is an easy way for me to try and bust…

Good advice, patience has never been my strong suit. I am in it for the long haul though and I think you are right. I guess it's another topic but skin catching up on weight loss is another issue of concern, especially under the chin for me... At 43 after 90 lbs lost it doesn't just snap back...

I have a cup of oatmeal almost every day for breakfast. Maybe should try something different. i use a New Balance HRM with chest strap for counting calorie burn and it seems good, it's usually less than the machines at the gym and it factors in age, weight, sex, activity level, etc. so I think it is reasonably accurate. I…

What do you mean by calorie cycling? How frequent and how much?

MFP has net calorie goal of 1,370. I had been consuming 1,600 to 1,800 with the occasional day when I'd go over 2,000. Been trying to burn 600-800 calories at least 5 times per week and when I have time I have days where I can burn 1,000 to 1,500. Diary is open if anyone is interested. Over past few days tried adding some…

I think moderation is a key. I completely cut out all sodas (diet or otherwise) and it really jumpstarted my weight loss for the first month. I try to drink a lot of water but I need other alternatives and I try not to drink calories. I drink a glass or two of either Crystal Light lemonade or unsweetened iced tea per day…

I have a New Balance Duo Sport that works pretty well for me. It has a chest strap that is comfortable and I haven't had any issues with it. The watch also has the ability to determine your heart rate by touching the bezel which is useful if you want to check your heart rate when you aren't wearing the chest strap but I'm…

I believe that it is more about body fat % than weight. Too much body fat can have health risks but if you have more muscle then you can weigh more and that's a fact. I also have found that it is much easier to set smaller more reasonable goals that you can work towards and hit, feel good and then set a new goal. I find…

I'm by no means an expert and I feel I'm doing pretty well just doing the Net Calories thing which is pretty easy if you work out and more difficult if you don't (in my humble opinion). That being said I do wonder about the insulin issue that is raised in so many of these low carb diets (there are several that are more…

I've had one for about a month and am using it twice a day (morning and evening). I actually never time it but I go as long as I can until it starts to really burn. In one month I can absolutely see a difference in my arms and shoulders with regard to muscle tone and I'm going to keep doing it. I get that it's a funny…

I got one for Christmas and have been using it daily. I started my diet on May 2, 2011 and so far have lost 56 lbs, about halfway for where I want to go. At first I lost several inches around my waist but since have seen little change in my waist even though weight loss has been pretty consistent. What I can say about the…