smithed812

I started with the bar! Just started stronglifts and that's what Mehdi recommends in the program. No shame here :)

Doesn't matter. Sometimes I eat all day long here and there, and sometimes I eat twice. Do whatever you like!

Sounds good, especially the plan to reevaluate in a month's time. A lot of this is trial and error. Good luck!

For what it's worth, I also work a similar full-time job on my feet, and I also wear a bodymedia armband. Even MFP's very active setting underestimates my daily calorie burn. To maintain, MFP would have me eat 2100 calories before exercise, but my average daily burn is typically around 2700 (and that is just on a day I…

HOTTIE!!!

Those are awesome results! It definitely looks like you've lost a lot more than 4 pounds. Just more proof that the scale doesn't tell the whole story. Congrats on completing the program!

When I have actual binge days (usually an emotional eating kind of episode) where I feel out of control I usually max out around 4500-5000 calories. After that I feel like I'm going to explode. I normally eat 2000-2500 which is plenty to keep me satisfied.

Years ago the Charlotte Observer printed an article about how to lose weight eating at McDonalds. They quoted the nutritionist as saying you should get a salad with grilled children as a healthier option. Oh how I wish I'd clipped it.

I'm really lazy and like to throw some chicken in the crockpot on high for 4 hours with a little water in it, maybe some salt and pepper or Montreal chicken seasoning if I'm feeling sassy. It will fall apart. I use the shredded chicken to eat with rice and veggies, on top of salads, for pizza, tacos, whatever. Very…

Blackfish :frown:

JUST joined a gym yesterday and gonna start Stronglifts 5x5 today or tomorrow. I would love some lifting pals for motivation :)

This. I'm 5'3.5"ish and girls my height use the same reasoning. I eat well over 2000 a day typically and lose. I *am* very active though. I'd still recommend you try NETTING at least 1200 calories, if not 1400.

How much fiber does it have? They often deduct fiber grams from carbs, which deducts from the overall calories (Quest bars do this, for example)

Also bumping for reference!

Really appreciate this post. I have always *wanted* to lift, but have always been too nervous. I've been researching SL 5x5 and found a gym to join... The next step is going to be the hardest but I'll just keep this post in the back of my mind :)

I have a 24oz bottle with a straw. The straw really does help. Just keep it with you at all times and give it your best shot. Some days I get 8 cups, sometimes 3, sometimes 20. Depends on how much of a priority I make it, haha.

Setting a goal of 50 miles this month. It's very doable for me but I struggle with consistency.

I usually "gain" 3-4 lbs literally overnight, haha.

Morningstar Farms garlic quinoa veggie burger on a wheat bun, and some coconut key lime ice cream.

+1

I love mine! I realized I had been undereating forever which is why I've had so many binge issues. I've had mine since June or July 2013 and have had the most success in losing weight and keeping it off since then. It's a very eye-opening gadget.

^^ I agree with Starfish. You are probably burning more cals than you realize. If I had mine set to sedentary I would have really dramatic adjustments even if I didn't move all day. I'm 5'4", 138 lbs, and my average daily burn is pretty close to 3000 (although I do work on my feet a lot). Shocking information, but it made…

Keep em coming! :drinker:

WHERE ARE THE GIF LORDS

I'm always down for new pals. I really like pals who eat as much as I do (over 2000 cals... to lose). :flowerforyou:

Wow, amazing progress in just 30 days... Keep it up!!

It's delicious. It's my first Jeni's and I was skeptical about spending that much for a pint of ice cream but it's definitely worth it. You can taste the whiskey and it's got big ol' pecan halves. A+, 10/10.

Day 1: 1/2 cup Haagen Dazs Caramelized Banana Chip Gelato + 1/2 cup Front Porch Chocolate Rocker Day 2: 1 cup Blue Bell Kentucky Delight Day 3: 1/2 cup Blue Bell Kentucky Delight (mmm pie crust pieces) Day 4: 1 cup Ben & Jerry's Hazed and Confused Core Day 5: 3/4 cup Sam's Choice Coffee & Donuts Day 6: 1/2 cup Ben &…

More calories. You're starving yourself.

grilled cheese with maple bacon + beer mustard spring mix, seasoned chicken, bacon, pecans, cranberries + maple balsamic vinaigrette chicken, black beans, rice, sour cream, mini corn cob chicken fried rice