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<sigh> sometimes I hate technology... I just finished a very long reply... just to delete it inadvertently by hitting the wrong section of my iOS screen just before posting.... ugh. So here's take two ;) I hope it is a good as my fist post LOL Ok here is take three... I’m not sure why it isn’t saving properly. I will…

Welcome - As GLinda said, there is great information in the most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads threads. Another suggestion is to connect with others so you have "friends" on here - helps some people stay accountable, or helps some just get through the challenging parts of life while keeping connected to a…

I've said this before, but I'll say it again here: The very best advice has been set aside for new members and really is great - take a look through this thread for GREAT advice: most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads And if you want to read just one to get oriended - I'd highly recommend SideSteel's…

The very best advice has already been set aside for you to find easily under the thread most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads And if you are only going to read one - I'd suggest Sidesteel's: a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

I think a few people struggle with the concept of a "cheat" day / meal / whatever because once you get engaged with MFP you really begin to do the calories-in-vs-calories-out balance and simply recognize that if you track everything, you can do what you like. Your pace of success is up to you and depends on how you want to…

Hello world :) , I'm looking for a few more active friends on MFP. I've been here for about 4 years and learned a TON in my first 6 months that helped me meet my goal weight, but like most folks, life happens and I've been up and down, but generally stay within a 10 Lb range. I'm on my way back down to my goal weight and…

well... One easy way: If you see someone you think you would like to add, click on their name or photo beside a post.... then click again on their photo or name when the pop-up appears and you will see their profile page - from there you can click on the "Add as friend" button... Feel free to add me if you like :)

Hi Natalie. You can do this. It really is great that you've decided to make a change, and you have landed on a great site. I'll warn you that if this year is typical of previous years - there are about to be a lot of new people in the forums... which is great that people want to make a change; however, with the very best…

If you will forgive the literal interpretation: you are looking for a place to start... I'd say start where you are. There isn't any magic to getting this thing going for yourself, but you do need to know you want to do this for you. Know that you can do this thing - You can make you into a better you - Many many have done…

Click on a person's picture or name on a thread, then click on the picture or name again in the pop-up that shows up and you will see their profile page - you can click "Add as Friend" there.

Lots of options. Partly depends on you - what you like and what you will be able to keep doing. There isn't really any *need* to buy much "equipment" unless you like that sort of thing. There are many HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) type workouts that use minimal equipment and are excellent ways to improve your…

Congratulations on recognizing the positives today! There is a fair bit of support for the idea that much of our health and weight issues/successes/failures can stem from self image and self-talk. Much of our motivation and actions are impacted by our view of the world and our belief in an ability to have an impact on what…

Hi Abby, Feel free to add me if you wish. I've been on here a long time and generally have had success in meeting my personal health goals - I do go up and down through a year (and am currently looking to go down a few). I will do what I can to help you along and get you oriented to what all the jargon people throw around…

Feel free add me if you like.

I have periods like this - when I can't seem to get motivated or care, but always seem to get re-connected. Partly as a result of tight clothes irritating me or something I want to do that requires me to be in better shape. It's why I have signed up for Tough Mudder events in the past couple of years. It sets a goal for…

Great to hear you are getting started! If You have any questions regarding MFP, I'm happy to help - Just message me or send a friend request. I've been here a fair while (I guess 4 years) - I go up and down a few pounds throughout a year and use MFP to build my discipline during my losing stages. I'm happy to help anyone…

In general, (IMO) you will likely be better off if you don't. If you are lifting fairly heavy when you lift (and not doing callisthenics with 1Lb weights ;) ) , yes... you will be burning off *some* energy that is in the form of Glycogen that will need to be replenished, but you are not actually burning off a lot of…

So at the risk of fanning flames ;) The idea of "netting too low" isn't something MFP "made up". But it is poor language in my opinion. However it isn't that complicated. And, as I suspect you understand - you are *not* doing it. Let's take a fairly extreme example to make the point and why this isn't just a make believe…

Meh... I personally wouldn't stress it much... Yes it might be marginally *better* to be more consistent day-to-day, but truly it isn't going to be a problem for you unless you really go over the top. You know what I mean - a 3000 cal over-the-top day or two and then a few days of eating at 0 net.... otherwise, personally,…

True - If you do resistance training it is very very unlikely you will add *much* bulk even if you were in a calorie surplus - and you are correct in understanding that you are not going to build muscle mass and lose fat at the same time Not correct at all.... It is that simple. Not easy, but simple. There is no need for…

OwlHouse pretty much nailed it. The idea is that MFP creates a calorie goal for you that creates the necessary deficit for you to lose at the pace you entered assuming you will not exercise. If you do, it suggest you want to eat those calories back so the deficit is stable... if you didn't, the deficit would be larger and…

Jat... It looks like, based on your original post and progress on weight loss, you are ab-so-lute-ly fine. You don't seem to be losing way too fast... a little slower may be ok, but I suspect that your overall assessment is correct. You do understand the numbers... Given the pace of your weight loss... I suspect that you…

Calorie burn due to exercise does vary from person to person - basically as a result of the muscle you are putting to work... Machines are trying to estimate, but height and weight and age don't really speak to the amount of muscle you actually are putting to work - just an estimate of that... I have used a Heart Rate…

And as a side note: To come to a fitness site that strongly advocates Calorie counting and say it is meaningless in your blog obviously isn't likely to attract many blog followers... in the end, that is why I responded - It didn't seem to likely that you were actually trying to get followers on your site...if you had just…

Well Blogger... I'm not to keen to debate physics with you. I'm certainly not a physicist (as a few friends with PHDs in Physics will quickly attest.) However, I don't believe that is necessary. My issue is not with the potential erroneous assumptions that may be in the CICO model. Certainly as our understanding of…

This feels much like a troll... But to take the bait... Your post is, in my opinion, unhelpful and misguided. While I don't pretend to be an expert on how any given Calorie determination is measured and assessed, anyone who has spent 2 weeks or more on MFP will know: -That the entire process of estimating how many calories…

A few brief comments from a different point of view: and you may know this, but if it is helpful: For many of us binging on certain foods isn't at all about the food itself, but our using the food as a response mechanism. "Stress Eating", "Emotional eating"... whatever term you want... While a good mental discipline is…

As mentioned Total Daily Energy Expenditure is an attempt to ESTIMATE the energy you use (usually measured in number of calories) breathing, walking, pumping blood, etc., etc., It is the number that, theoretically, if you eat that in a day, then your calories burned in the day would match your calories taken in and you…

You might also consider changing up your workout if you don't regularly do it. Our bodies can get pretty efficient at doing something and it is possible that you may find your time spent exercising can be more effective if you change up your routine from something you've built all the right muscles for.

SOoo.... to avoid jumping to conclusions that you are about to collapse from poor nutrition.... you *may* not be estimating everything perfectly... can you provide a few more details? You say you have been here since march and have lost 53 pounds... Has it been generally consistent? A bit faster at the start, but generally…