justagirl2013 Member

Uh well considering it's 10pm and I haven't ate diner yet, I hope there is no "right" time. I routinely eat this late, and I was loosing weight :)

Read this :) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/512956-tdee-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-not-eat-below-your-bmr It will give you the formula for figuring out how many you will eat :)

I just started re-training for the 5k, it's in November, so I have plenty of time to train. But nope, other than the fact I'd like to run a half-marathon by the end of next year (2013) no plans really. When I joined, my plan was to lose weight. I wanted to lose 80 pounds. I figured 1.5 pounds per week, and in a year I'd be…

I do eat a lot different/healthier since I started MFP. I'm not overly impressed with my results, but there are some days that I slacked also...Those count against me. I'll remove cardio, but I'd like to keep the c25k. I see many here that do no cardio at all? I really want to run a 5k and at least a half. I'm not sure I'd…

Did y'all just notice that light? Yup, light-bulb turned on ;) Yes, I stand on my toes and when my daughter has practice I stand up on the steps like that all the time! ROM= range of motion, correct? The machine i use is standing, I hate that it hurts my shoulders so. I tried doing sitting calf raises on the leg press…

My preacher curl is horrible. I just had to de-load (see I learned a new word in my research today!) because it wasn't getting any better and I needed to change it. My quads/hams are good. I swear my thighs are like tree trunks. I hate them very much so, and I keep hoping they will trim down. I think they are like 26in, it…

True!

I've probably used free weights a total of 3 minutes my whole life. 1) When someone showed me how to use the plan squat rack, 2) when I picked up a plate someone left by one of the machines, LOL. Okay, so that's not something to laugh at, it's pathetic! Yes, I'm not seeing any changes in upper body. In fact, the…

Did you use the formula that's in this thread? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/512956-tdee-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-not-eat-below-your-bmr That will give you the BMR to use :)

Dang girl!!! Someone had the calf raise machine set at 300lbs yesterday. I thought lord, someone can really do that? WTG! My response may not apply. I'm too chicken *kitten* to do free weights, so I do the machines. These are my stats from a bit ago. I did not take pictures of the weights when I went yesterday (iPod died…

I try to be very safe on the machines, because I know that even though they are to be safer, nothing is foolproof! I saw a lady yesterday doing those hip abductor/adduction and she was going crazy. I mean 20 pounds and must have done hundreds of them. I don't quite understand what the gain would be from that? Other than…

You have very similar stats to mine now! Well I'm 28, but the measurements and weight :) Welcome, I'm going to send you a friend request :)

Well I may have figured out the cause of my lack of energy. I woke up about 1am with the worst body aches, sore throat and a nice low grade fever (101.3). I can only take Tylenol and only 4 per day, so I'm toughing it out, but I may end up going in to see the doctor. I've tried to keep my eating up today (and drank a…

Thank you Kiki, I will go read that right now. Yes, I read the stickies (I'm a huge reader, so I read them all LOL). I was just searching my diary to see if anything changed otherwise. I do notice that I am eating a lot more protein and less carbs than before. There are so many various factors that play into effect here,…

My work outs this week suck :( Sunday - w1d3 c25k, 20 min elliptical, full circuit of all machine weights in gym including situps, squat thingy and that thing where you brace your arms and lift your lower body?? Monday- nothing Tuesday- c25k w2d1, 20 min elliptical Wednesday- 45 min walk with DD & Dogs, 50 jumping jacks…

This makes me laugh in a way. I made my 8 year old a chocolate malt last night. Well little did she know I dumped a scoop of protein powder in there. She's always been a small eater and I figure between the protein and the ovaltine it was a nice boost to her "malt" She said it was best ever and asked me to make it again.

This is great! I just bought Asparagus at Kroger for $0.99 a BUNCH, yes, a bunch not a pound. I bought 4 bunchs or 11 pounds worth. I ate a whole bunch last night, love it!

The one I have on my iPod is 5k Runner by Heavy Duty Apps. It has the highest ratings/downloads when I downloaded it. I want to run because I am going to sign up for this marathon: The Color Run. I have friends who have done and it's a complete blast! I also have always liked the thought of running, and it's a great…

I'm not an expert, only from what I'm reading, but I'm sure someone will let me know if I'm wrong. Instead of eating a varied number, why don't you just eat the same number every day? IE your TDEE is 2730 a 15% cut would be 2,320 a 20% cut would be 2,184 If you are eating 2,320 cals and you burn over 790 then you would eat…

For all those having BM issues, Miralax. I have a medical condition that requires me to take it, and it will keep you regular and help it move out. IT may take a few days to work, but after that you will be regular. I buy mine at CVS pharmacy, but I think you can get it anywhere?

Can I ask where you get the 500 number to subtract from? I'm not an expert, but you should NOT eat below your BMR. Since your TDEE is 1999 (round it to 2000) you take either a cut of 15 or 20% to have a loss. You eat 1999 if you want to maintain. Since you want to lose, you will either eat 1700 (15%) or 1600 (20%). I do…

I will say with no doubt, that this is hard. However, it is getting easier. Sure, I crave the stuff, but I threw it out. Last night I pre-planned my dinner, but when I saw how much sodium I consumed, I reworked it. To me, it's not worth it stressing over the small stuff. This is a lifestyle change, but you need to keep…

Sunbeam- Keep at it! The good thing b/c we have been friends is we saw the past and are going to fix our future together. You can do this, just stay strong!!! Now, my question is I thought that eating at a cut I wouldn't have to eat back exercise cals? IE MFP says I typically burn about 500 cals on my workout nights (3x…

I can't edit, but I did my measurements before I started eating higher cals. I also redid my BF and I dropped approx 5% in that 3 weeks.

What about prepacking snacks? IE nuts, dried fruit (sparingly on those), some protein bars.

Wow! Amazing :) Thank you for sharing your story!

Ok, I just did measurements and in 3 weeks on my previous cals (900-1200 net) and I lost 2 inches from hips and waist. Really, the scale is nice, but inches are very acceptable! I'm really much more happier reading good results.

I haven't even worn them yet since I was surprised I was able to fit into the dress. I'm really hoping that I still fit (I have 46 days). I'm hoping to not wear them, but I bought them just in case! I hope you can get rid of yours soon!!! Thanks so much for the reassurance!

I'm eating at cut (20%) right now. I'm not sure that it was necessary to go full TDEE, so I'll try this. If it doesn't work, I can always go up and then go back down? Thanks. I just had a momentary heart attack. I'm still panicking over making this decision so close to my friend's wedding but that's what spanx is for right?

We are both doing this so it will be a little hard but we can rely upon each other :) You can do it, I know you can :)