E1rlindsay Member

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Oops, the reports are under "reports" not "tools, lol...

I wish MFP had a visual chart like you described. I think that would really help in terms of putting things into perspective. Like I remember my starting weight but I don't remember what my starting measurements were. I know that I've lost an inch or two but I can't recall how much. It would be nice to visualize that over…

You can't be serious! If you're really netting that low of a calorie amount, you're going to get sick....i don't know how you even have the physical strength to muscle through all those work outs existing on NEGATIVE calories.

bump, thanks!

I did Atkins for a couple weeks...lost a good amount of weight, but by the end of week 2 i was really sick...now i just eat LESS carbs, but still get a fair amount in daily.

I just finished day 5 (on level 1) and am shocked at how quickly my endurance is improving! day 1 and 2 i pretty much wanted to die, but now i actually look forward to it! Also, when i first started i was the world's worst jumping jack doer...i would end up in the closet or into a wall, i just couldn't stay in place...now…

When i fall into a weight loss slump, and start to think "what's the point???" i remember this idea...I'm eating healthier...exercising...and i'm NEVER going back to eating junk and vegging out, because I was only getting bigger and more unhappier...that's the point! :)

ok, new side-questions....any ideas on other cardio-fat-burning-calorie busting exercise that i can do to lessen the load on my legs, on my "off" days?? I know i need to do more weight training, but i always feel like i'm wasting time if i don't do some cardio with it :)

that's a good tip...i do tend to be at the gym after work, when my legs are already tired from standing all day ( i literally stand ALL day) and also probably not as properly nourished as i could be. I have tomorrow off, so maybe I'll go to the gym after a light, protein-packed breakfast and try the (2) 10 minute runs…

I already run pretty slow, lol...i think if i slowed the treadmill down any more i might fall off! My first 5k of the season isn't until may, so i have some time. I think maybe i'll just take it back a notch, so i don't have that as an excuse anymore! :) I completed the program last spring and ran (2) 5ks, so i KNOW i can…

maybe try tracking your sugar and sodium for a week or two? when I started tracking my sugar intake, i was horrified to see how much sugar i was taking in! that can make a big difference for me. I just started zig-zagging my calories, which seemed to help break up a 3-4 week plateau...most days i eat a smaller amount of…

Yeah, Bob also recommended walking backwards on the treadmill...i think i'll save that to try when no one is around, since i'll undoubtedly fall off the treadmill! :)

I'm starting the Zig-zag calorie method to see if that shakes things up for me...as well as adding some more variety to my workouts. I know how you feel...i eat great, exercise hard, and don't indulge in the things I used to. I haven't had a cookie or a donut or fast food (excluding subway) in like 3 months! that's epic…

okay, nevermind, i was looking at the "extreme fat loss"...i see under the "fat loss" section it varies anywhere from 1512-2300! so i'm guessing that's calories in TOTAL, not net, after subtracting exercise....is that right??

Sorry, i'm attempting to start zig-zagging to help break a month long plateau...so i DON'T eat back the exercise calories?? I tried the calculator on freedieting.com and it didn't seem to make a difference how much or how intense my exercise, my calorie recommendation always seemed the same. If i shoot for 1512, as…

OMG, i just googled diabetic necrosis and i am officially off sugar! Whenever i want something sugary or junky, i just remembered how badly i huffed and puffed on the treadmill...craving gone!

wow, this website was super informative and helpful...thanks!

From everything I've read (last summer and again, starting "new" again with MFP), MFP already builds a deficit into your daily calories. So let's say it wants you to eat 1200 calories a day, which wield yield a loss on it's own...if you burn, say, 500 calories at the gym and DON'T eat them back, then you're only taking in…

I did weight watchers for about 12 weeks and lost about 14 pounds...not bad, for me, actually! But, i didn't want to keep paying for it, when this site is free. I used MFP last summer with good success, so now I'm back. I like the accountability of tracking every calorie, fat gram, sodium milligram, protein, carb and…

i like to get the roast beef, with all the veggies i can image and olive oil blend, 6 inch on wheat...it gets me about 350 calories, 10 grams of fat (higher, but healthy olive oil fat) and about 720 mg of sodium, 44 carbs; not GREAT in sodium and carbs, but better than a burger and fries!

and steer clear of the tuna at subway! it's made with full fat mayo :) but you can go with pretty much any other meat choice

I also track sodium and sugar...too much of either of those will stall my weight loss; I'll still indulge in certain foods that aren't exactly "diet friendly." I just determine if it's worth working out for longer in the gym...usually it's not, though. I haven't had what would be defined as "classic fast food" in like 2-3…

PKiddy- i haven't tried them, but i saw that they make Omega oil in gummies now...maybe those would work better for you? the ones i take are GIANT but taste like orange juice and not fish :)

I take a Vitamin B-complex, because it's said to help convert food into energy; I take a calcium supplement, one at breakfast, one at dinner, because it's good for my bones and is said to promote weight loss. I also take a fish oil supplement, good for the heart, skin, etc. AND i'm taking a glucosamine/chondritin…

I am also on week 2...i did this program last summer, completed it and ran two 5ks! Then i fell off the wagon this fall, gained a bunch of weight back and am now starting over! My goal is (5) 5ks this summer!

Well, i'm only 5'5", but my goal is anywhere between 135-150....just starting out on this site, for the 2nd time; i've been doing weight watchers for about a month and a half, and have lost about 13 pounds. Switching to MFP to save some money and track a little better; Currently around 200 lbs, and looking to drop 60 more!

You look great! I want your collarbones, lol! :)