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How far over? Just a little or a lot? My goal on MFP is set to 1800, but I dont count any exercise back so I am happy as long as I am below my current maintance (eat this and stay the same) so anywhere below 2300 is fine by me

I am sat at my desk, and have been for about half an hour Fitbit says Heartrate about 60; Matches finger and clock, dont see why this would differ first thing in the morning I am fairly happy it is accurate.

Wow, I am just winging it.....lol unless you count move more eat less as a plan!!

Slow and steady wins the race, 3lb is still 3lb keep going and see what happens. We have all a long way to go and 2 weeks is just the start

I think lots of people will be with you, remember though this is a marathon and not a sprint. There will be ups and downs. Go with the positive start, but remember you will have set backs it is dealing with those that you really have to conquer, lets get there

It is simple, and it works, thats not to say it is easy, just simple!! Where are you looking to get to on this journey?

Hey agallon..... What's your plan for this year?

Hi Ivon, welcome, I have no idea what INTJ is, but I have similar goals to lose about 40-50kg.... Not sure we can get there in 1 year, but we can get a good way down the line.

Nicole, small steps and simple choices. Nothing is bad for you in moderation. When you get going you can decide if you want that cake/chocolate bar and choose if you actually want it.

Hey Alex, I am hoping to get back into running, not sure I'll be doing 10 mile by oct, but we can all get there. Where are you staring from? The laid back couch or are you running already? I'm just starting by walking atm

Lots of support around here. Where are you trying to get to?

Hey Keeley, welcome to the club..... It is just like walking, one step at a time (says me, who is back here again myself!!)

I know what you mean, but it is not as hard or as difficult as you believe. Just make one good choice, then repeat. Swap soda for water today, take the stairs instead of the lift. If you make a 5 good choices today that is five things done better than yesterday. If you choose a chocolate or a soda, enjoy it, savour it.…

I know this sounds a bit flippant, but look on the bright side, you have not put on! I am surprised with a little one still feeding you even have time to think about mfp and tracking, well done you.

I used to think that everybody was making a fuss about the terminology, "cheat" days, what difference does it make. Now however I am far more aware that it is not "cheating" day, it is a choice. I am also becoming more aware of it not being a "treat" day, uses food a reward to make me feel better is how I got to 294lb in…

I have switched to daily and use trendweight.com At first the swings used to freak me out, but seeing the numbers after a few beers or a meal out starts to make sense of what is "real" and what is water retention. Also remember that seeing a high number in the morning also encourages me to keep focused that day!

What are your goals? CICO is for weight loss, Exercise is for health. You have already made the change of drinking water and not soda, are there any other changes that you can easily make? Tracking and aiming for a realistic goal can really help motivate. This is not about losing 50, 100 or 150lbs, it is about losing the…

Fatties in our 40's, fitties in our 50's........

Interesting thread, I have not suffered the issues here and have just received the first comment from a co-worker that noticed I had lost weight. (Only 20lb down) Wonder if when I lose the next twenty these comments will turn from a good thing and a boost to motivation to a negative comment that is demotivating.....?

OP how did you make the fantastic loses the year before last? It seemed to work for you. I'd do the same again. I am in the same boat, lost 70lb and put on 50lb. So I am here again, just that this time I am focusing on the maintenance stage and planning for that. In my head I am kidding myself I know how to lose weight,…

I am here again for the second time around. First time a few years ago I lost about 70lb just by CICO and exercise. Then for some weird reason stopped and put about 50lb back on. Wish I knew why. Back again and again CICO and adding some exercise to feel better and again it is working very nicely. I am losing at a nice…

Also the pub grub might have had more sodium in it than you are used to. Drink water and see what happens.

If calorie deficit is the answer, then why does it matter how much carbs, protein, fat? It depends on what question you are asking. For me CICO is the answer, but I am focused on losing weight, for others asking different questions then the macros and their balance will matter.

by the by, is 1lb a week a bad thing?

Silly question, as you have lost have you reset your goal calories?

I know exactly where you are coming from in not wanting to eat them back. I have been logging exercise and food for the last 8 weeks, not long, but bear with me. Looking at my MFP goal and my net calories you can work out my total deficit (The 500 from my stats 1lb a week plus the extra by not eating the exercise back).…

Smile to yourself: Then think about why they are acting this way. We all have our own issues, but you are a good way along in dealing with yours!

If your daily goal is set to lose 1lb that is 500 cal deficit. So that still has 300 under for the day. No problems at all. I try not to make up for bad food choices by "punishing" myself with extra exercise. If you want to go do some exercise however that is a different question.

I am back logging again after losing focus for a couple of years. This time I have realised that there is a difference with food being healthy and food being low calorie. I love nuts as a snack, but it has taken 2 months to separate "healthy" from "low calorie"

Have you changed your goal to reflect the new you. I readjust my calorie goal for every 7lb I lose (Half a stone for us Brits)