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There are a bunch of us around checkout the roadmap group http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/7965-in-place-of-a-road-map if you friend Helloitsdan you will be able to see his weekly/monthly meet and greet for new roadmapers. Also another group http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less If you…

From your photo I would say that it is! you need to add muscle not lose weight

You do not need to lose any more weight. You are dangerously underweight as it is. You need to gain muscle mas to reduce the fat percentage. You need to speak with your practitioner and dietitian evaluate your goals and set a plan.

I did the 12-1400 cal a day thing and all it did was make me a major ripp your face off for no reason Grinch. No loss on the scale. I do around 17-1800 cals a day now - My TDEE via my fitbit is 19-2000k. and I'm down 22 lbs since July. It has not been fast but it has been steady. I only have about 8 pounds to go.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 lots of good info here. Take the time to take your measurements and checkout your BF% to use in the calculator - it makes a big difference to your daily calorie target.. It will also allow you to see your LBM which you need to set your…

^^^^this^^^^^ another good link to reinforce what you just discovered! Be sure to figure your BF% as it helps with a more accurate calorie target. From the sound of your exercise program and crazy work schedule you are probably moderately active.. with only a few pounds to lose your cut from TDEE should only be between…

HI, More than likely it is water retention. Restarting workouts can cause water retention in muscles as they adjust to the new activity level. How is your sodium intake? Salty foods cause water retention too. Need to drink a lot of water to flush it out. Have you taken a dump lately? What you eat and drink has weight - if…

Remember that MFP has your deficit built in before exercise. There is no weight loss need to jump into strenuous workouts to start to lose the pounds. It can be done with out it. How ever you will feel better if you begin to add in gentle motion. Think of gentle stretching, yoga or tai chi chen. Things that can be done…

Have you considered tai chi? It consists of slow fluid motions that are meant to improve flexibility, strength, balance and health. it can be done standing or seated.

Hi Mable. How is it going! Have you figured out how to use the logs and stuff? Let me know if you need any help.

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^^^^^this^^^^^ It could be nothing or it could be something very serious - only your doctor can tell. Go get checked out.

how do you measure your calorie burn - if your using the MFP exercise charts you are probably over calling your actual burn. Look at other online sites and compare or get a good HRM. Or only eat back a portion of what MFP gives you.

^^^^^This^^^^^ Very early in a "life time" relationship for this to appear. It may be a sign of things to come - If you are committed then take the time before you take the plunge to really get to know the person you are planning on joining your self with for life. It may save you from a lot of heartache in the future.

Take a look at the roadmap - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 It walks you through the process - be sure to include your BF% in the calculations -it is one reason for the range of variation between calculators. Also be sure to choose the correct activity level. ETA:…

A few things you can do to increase calories without increasing the volume of food you eat Increase your intake of healthy fats - olive oil for cooking and salad dressing, avocado, fish oil/omega 3's. Use full fat versions of the dairy you currently eat. Increase your use of nuts and nut butters Increase your protein…

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When you set up your account how did you set your activity level - it should be active rather than sedentary as a lot of MFP useres seem to do. It will adjust your base calorie intake to compensate for you daily life. Then you only log your planned exercise/workouts.

Be sure you are looking at power cages not squat racks there is a big difference. This is a squat rack http://www.amazon.com/Powerline-PSS60X-PowerLine-Squat-Rack/dp/B000VLKOB8/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1357515776&sr=1-1&keywords=squat+rack This is what you want - a power cage or power rack…

As you get closer to a normal BMI you might want to drop the cut dowm to 10% rather than 20% and when you are within 5 lb og goal drop the cut to 5%. Also remember that you will need to recalculate your TDEE for every 10 lbs lost. One other thing that is important is to look at the settings for your macros - you want to be…

not enough info to even speculate Height, weight, age, sex, measurements - neck, waist ,abdomen, hips, thigh, wrist, forearm, calf bicep, calorie intake?

Congrats on lessons learned and applied! One question - why wait to begin lifting? Start now your bones will thank you! If I can do it at 60 you can do it at 54! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women…

Could be a few things - Starting up a new strenuous workout stress the muscles and as they repair they hold water as part of the process. This will pass in time. Be sure your getting 30-40% of your cals as protein - it will help with muscle repair. How are your sodium levels? high sodium causes water retention. If you had…

Mine is in the back of the closet - I follow my measurements - works much better for me!

You have not mentioned your personal stats so I can't see if you 1300 calorie target is realistic but it is low to be sustainable for life. check out this link to see how to set yourself up with a target you can maintain for life. You mention that you can lose but not maintain - too low a a target can be a big part of…

So sorry for your loss. Please do not heap extra pressure on yourself - give yourself permission and time to grieve. This process will be different for every one. It takes Time but you will get there. Baby steps - find some sun shine - sit and soak it up, listen to the birds, find the early flower. Get out in the fresh…

A four day fast for an 18 year old is not a good idea! Your body has not finished growing yet and need good nutrition.

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You just hopped back on the workout routine again - your muscles are retaining water as they try to recover from the shock! I'm sure you did not eat an extra 60000 calories this week! Also is it close to TOM? --- water retention Or how is your sodium levels this week?