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  • My biggest weakness vis a vis weight loss is snacking at the office. The lure of the vending machine usually gets to me twice daily. When I do have success (which is rare) it is when I log in the calories BEFORE I make the trip downstairs. Then I mentally compute how much exercise time will be necessary to burn off the…
    in What are the small things you do.. Comment by jhm57 May 2012
  • I've tried a lot of variations and found what works best for me is to get on the scale every other day.
    in How often do you weigh? Comment by jhm57 May 2012
  • I agree it's an issue. For me, Ihave difficulty "eating back" calories on workout days. My daily goal is 2020 calories. A cardio workout usually burns 700-750 calories. I endorse the idea that you should eat these back, but it's very difficult to do. What I try to do is spread these calories over two days. I'm not sure if…
    in I don't understand........ Comment by jhm57 May 2012
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    in **READ THIS** Figuring out your calorie goals Comment by jhm57 April 2012
  • My binge problem is connected to the vending machines at work. When I go to them it's usually a three candy bar visit. What I try to do is log the snacks immediately into MFP and then think of two things: 1) how fast I consumed the "empty" calories, and 2) how long it will take to burn them off through exercise. Sometimes…
    in How do you feel AFTER a binge Comment by jhm57 April 2012
  • I alternate cardio and strength training days on the advice of some personal trainers, but on strength training days I still do 18-24 minutes of cardio to warm up. Cardio days are usually 48-60 minutes.
    in Which exercise do you do first? Cardio or strength training? Comment by jhm57 April 2012
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