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I don't know about LA, I go to 24 hour in Dallas.

I am in! My boyfriend already took my measuring tape and the batteries out of the scale from me. He has threatened to never give them back!!

DO IT! They are so much fun. They are way easier than you think! I am better at Zumba than I am in Step class!

I am hypoglycemic and have the same issues. I wouldn't get too upset as you only had 2 unhealthy meals. . Pack everything you need for a day and never leave it to chance what you will be eating for the day. Exercise has actually helped my low blood sugar spells from happening. And, you know what? I like to eat so I do.…

Honestly? I don't think cutting anything out of your diet is necessary unless you have been told by your doctor that you are insulin resistant or some other issue with your health. I know that changing your diet is hard. But what I think is even harder is jumping the gun and not giving the basics a proper chance to work. I…

Haha! I was thinking the same thing. It def sounds like PMS and spending too much time on the boards.

Yep! When I went from 160lbs down to a little under 100lbs (I am 4'11") several years ago I went from a size 6 1/2 shoe to 5 1/2 shoe. It all depends where you gain weight. If for some reason like me you gained in your feet then you will lose in your feet!

I am addicted to diet coke. I quit drinking it as much as I used to (4-5 cans a day). They say that it can trigger you to eat sweets, but I don't have that problem so I still drink them. I try to cut down on a lot of processed unhealthy stuff but I don't want to get rid of all of it.

I do and sometimes they are off on MFP and sometimes its within 10 or so calories. I always go by my HRM (Polar FT4) unless it acts wonky during my workouts.

I am all in favor of the calories in vs. calories out approach, but you have taken this to a whole other level. I totally understand not having a kitchen avail to cook but there are alot HEALTHIER choices with fast food. eating Pizza, chili dogs, donuts etc. like you probably would before really isn't sustainable for long…

@TiffyChick: That makes sense about the cardio. Maybe I will change my cardio days to HIIT instead and keep up with the NRLFW. @Yanicka1: I thought I needed to but I was scared to up too much and run into the same problem. You are at my goal weight right now so you give me hope!! Good call about he anemia, but I actually…

What about workouts? Should I do more or less or stay the same. I am new to this whole working out on a regular basis thing and feel kinda lost. I like NROLFW, but I like cardio too. One of my friends said it may be a good idea to have a goal like training for something. There is a marathon in February that I could do a…

I will try 1700 then for a week and see if it helps with my energy level. Thanks!!

I eat 100 to 120 grams per day which is my 30% goal. I have physical stomach problems eating more than that per day on 1600 calories. If I had to up my calories I would increase, but my body seems to like the 40/30/30 balance. I think my level is right since it is usually recommended to have .8g to 1 gram per lb of lean…

I thought about this so I kept my calories the same while I took the 2 week break from my work outs. I had no loss/ but way more energy by still eating 1600 calories sedentary. I am talking I was falling asleep during dinner and I am super tired all day at work once I started working again.

The 1600 is based off lightly active TDEE with a 15% cut. Do you think I should up it?

I also wanted to add that I had my thyroid checked 2 weeks ago and it was completely normal.

Thanks! I think I am not at the right activity level. But I do not feel confident enough to pick it, lol! For the 1600 calorie goal it was based on lightly active. I really am a bad house keeper so there isn't much else I can add to my activity level other than I have a 3 level house so I go up and down the stairs alot. (1…

Try this group. They should be able to help! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less

I agree. Almond butter is gross to me. It tastes like oil and the dark park of the almond that get caught in your teeth. Not a fan.

Just checked my book and it says the rest is 60 all through stage 1.

Try this one: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/03/baked-parmesan-kale-chips.html

Awesome ideas guys!! I see I am not the only skinnytaste.com fan out there :smile: I love all these ideas and cannot wait to try them out this week! Thank you for the tip about the roasted beets and the idea about the radishes, I have SO MANY!!! LOL

This sounds yummy too!!

This sounds yummy!

^^This. Read all the stickies

Yay friends!!!

My friend sent me this link to try. Don't know if it works but doesn't sound crazy either. http://gizmodo.com/5902699/banish-shin-splints-forever-with-one-magical-exercise

That is a good question. I would to know which number to go with too! I ended up going with an average (I can't remember where I got it from! lol) of all of them and came up with 1600 for me. not sure if that is right. But I totally understand the overload of info!! Good luck!

Please take BMI with a grain of salt hun! BMI does not account for alot of things and one of them is muscle! If you want a better way of knowing if you are healthy then have your body fat tested!! If you feel good then please don't let a number and some chart that was made by insurance companies years ago mess with your…