RandomMiranda

Every morning. I expect fluctuations, even as much as 4lbs, so they don't effect me much, and it makes me more aware of how different things effect my body. Plus, if I wait a full week or more and then don't have any loss it is really discouraging.

You will surprise yourself. The atmosphere of a race gets your adrenaline going, and the crowd can really push you to go faster and longer than you thought you could. My first 5k it was cold and raining and it was my longest run ever (I think I had done 3 miles previously), but I ran the whole thing. Now I've done 5 or 6…

Is that 2300 before or after exercise? If it is before it does seem high. Also, what are your activity levels and goals set to? I'm 5'8", 160, lightly active and with a 1lb/week weight loss goal it sets my daily calories to 1530, which is just over my BMR. When I first started I was at 1200 calories/day, then upped to 1400…

My wedding is in 50 days! Wow, that's crazy to see on my knot.com ticker. I was trying to get healthy and fit long before I met my fiance, so the wedding day isn't a goal date per se, but having toned arms and back in my strapless dress sure will feel amazing.

My mom had very similar issues. Her menses was erratic, and when it did come it was very heavy and lasted a long time. For her it was related to thyroid issues. I don't know everything they did to try to fix it, but I know there was a lot of hormone therapy involved. Ultimately she had a laser hysterectomy like thing. I…

My local grocery store FINALLY started carrying chobani, but they almost never have my favorite flavors (mango and peach). I use the plain or vanilla with fruit, in mashed sweet potatos, and in my overnight oats. I never liked yogurt (and still don't care for it on its own except peach, mango or lemon flavored), but I'm at…

I'm 29 also, and although I don't work at a daycare I used to be a nanny and still do a ton of babysitting while I'm in grad school. Kids can be a great workout :) Not quite enough to meet big goals, but at least we're not sedentary. Friend request coming your way.

Welcome to MFP. I hope you find lots of support and success. Since you asked for advice, you might change up your diet some. If you eat the same thing every day your body gets very efficient at processing it and you will burn fewer calories. Since you seem to have been at a weight loss plateau for a while it might help to…

I've lost weight, sure, but the bigger deal for me is my mental change. I no longer think of myself as a heavy person, nor do I assume that when other people see me the first thing they notice is my weight. It took me a few years to get here, but I know that if someone described me to a stranger "heavy" would not be part…

Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 592 burned (Extreme Shed and Shred dvd) Tues: 559 burned (Banish Fat Boost Metabolism dvd) Wed: 412 burned (Extreme Shed and Shred dvd level 2) Thur: calories burned (how they were burned) Fri: calories burned (how they were burned) Sat: calories burned (how they were burned) Sun: calories burned…

What he said. Having a HRM has made me workout harder and not stress about how accurate MFP is or isn't. Monitors aren't perfect but definitely the most accurate i have access to.

I'm with you. I keep losing in my chest, but the hips don't budge. I haven't been less than a 12 since 7th grade. I hoped to get to a 10 or even an 8 once I reach my goal weight, but that's only 5lbs away and not looking likely. It makes buying dresses hard because I'm a medium or even small up top but a large or x-L on…

I echo the Jillian Michaels recommendations. She does things in circuits, so you aren't doing the same thing over and over. I have 4 or 5 of her videos so I don't have the sequences memorized and there is something of a surprise while doing the workout that keeps me engaged. In Banish Fat Boost Metabolism you can choose to…

I agree with everyone else on here. Try to think of your target weight as range so when you fluctuate +/- 3-5 pounds you don't get freaked out. Pay attention to trends and if it is going up week after week then revisit your settings.

I know exactly what school can do to you. I put on most of my weight in college and seminary, and now I'm trying to stay healthy through my PhD program. Friend request coming at you :)

I'm not a nutritionist, but I've done my best to try to educate myself. What I've gathered is that at the beginning of weight loss you can have a pretty sizable deficit (eating 1400 net calories, for example) to drop the initial pounds more quickly, but after a while your metabolism will adjust to those levels and slow…

Ripped in 30 is her newer one that is the same concept, but with four levels. It is also worth the 10 bucks, and you can have a little more variety if that helps motivate you. I do lots of different videos because I get bored.

finished the whole Banish Fat Boost Metabolism dvd. I'll often stop with 2 or 3 circuits remaining.

Yes, eat it cold. I'm not sure what heating it would do to the yogurt, but it doesn't sound good. I like mine with greek yogurt and either peanut butter or pumpkin, no milk. It's nice and thick and filling.

Try changing up your workout. If you do the elliptical all the time your body becomes more efficient at that motion and learns to burn fewer calories while doing it. Try weights, running, biking, boxing - anything to change it up.

I log mine. I could easily eat 300-500 calories a day of just fruits and veggies and if I didn't log it I would be way over. Weight Watchers doesn't factor calories into their points equation, and its true that most people don't eat enough fruit and veggies, but if you are getting the recommended daily amount those…

If your veg some good protein sources are greek yogurt, nuts, chia seeds, some cereals have protein (kashi I think), or add a protein shake. Honestly, walking the dog isn't going to do it, unless its several miles a day. Maybe you could walk the dog as your warm up then go for a longer walk and even work up to jogging. The…

No, but my fiance really wishes I would when I run a particular trail. I've never had any problems, but it's probably not a bad idea.

This is my current favorite. I wake up excited to eat it after my workout. Overnight oats: 1/2 cup dry oats, 1/2 cup greek yogurt (I like vanilla), 1tbs peanut butter. I mix it all together and put it in the fridge overnight. Quick and delicious in the morning, very filling, protein and whole grains and some good fats.…

I created an exercise for it, but vigorous aerobics is probably accurate. Once your heart rate is up, you burn around 100 calories/10 minutes, but if you are doing the circuits that are less aerobic you might burn less. Ultimately a heart rate monitor is the way to go. On the dvd you can choose to only do certain circuits…

Morning. I can get a decent workout in PM, but if often something will come up and I won't have a chance to workout after dinner. Plus I prefer an empty stomach. If I know for sure I have a block in the afternoon when I will workout I'll do that instead of getting up early.

I'm 5'8" and a pear shape, meaning it is really difficult for me to lose pounds or inches in my hips and thighs. My goal is 155, and I chose it because it is realistic for my height, within a healthy BMI, and 5lbs less than I've ever gotten down to before. I seem to hit 160 and either bounch back up or plateau (I've been…

Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 592 burned (Extreme Shed and Shred dvd) Tues: 559 burned (Banish Fat Boost Metabolism dvd) Wed: calories burned (how they were burned) Thur: calories burned (how they were burned) Fri: calories burned (how they were burned) Sat: calories burned (how they were burned) Sun: calories burned (how they…

I've never tried a challenge before. I'll give this a try. Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 592 burned (Extreme Shed and Shred dvd) Tues: calories burned (how they were burned) Wed: calories burned (how they were burned) Thur: calories burned (how they were burned) Fri: calories burned (how they were burned) Sat: calories burned…

I'm not an expert or a doctor, but I have heard many times that protein is important after the workout. Your body needs it for recovery and rebuilding muscle. Other than that, if it works for you then do it. Sounds like a really nutritious breakfast and good fuel for your body whether before or after your workout.