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Thanks, Flax. (I keep reading your name as Flex, hah.) I appreciate all the time you've put in to help here. I will return to measuring. I can't do anything if my chest strap is lying to me about what I am burning - that is my only way I currently have of knowing if I am burning anything at all or not. I am trying to do…
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And this is helpful, HOW? Seriously, why do people feel the need to do this? I am not pulling numbers out of my butt or lying about what I am doing - I am being 100% honest or I wouldn't have come here with my denial. Please, PLEASE just don't bother if you want to make me feel like an idiot.
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I think my thread has proved that it DOESN'T work the same for everyone.
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Years?! I am so sorry. That's so strange - everyone makes it seem so easy. Cut your calories! Workout more! Every body is different. I wish there was one formula for us all. I hope we do eventually reach that day when all our hard work suddenly profits.
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Oh, nevermind - i thought my account was different because I logged in through FB. I dunno. No matter. I gave an example.
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1. Do you log every single day, without fail? No. I used to, but fell off that bandwagon. Since my days are pretty much identical during the work week, they are close enough. Mostly I discovered that being OCD about it was making me feel worse. 2. What foods and portions do you eat in your cheat meal? (There is no off…
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If I burned more than I took in, then I would be working out for hours :(
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No, actually, she was trying to make me feel like I was doing it wrong and stupid because of it. But thanks, and I'll be sure to NOT share any of my winnings with you.
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I'm confused about the BMR then - so what am I actually supposed to be eating? I have never lost weight before, I have never been this heavy in my life.
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I would agree with the measuring, except it's been like two weeks. It still should have made a difference at some point.
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I'm 5'2". I did the BMR calculation and it says I should eat 1333 calories a day. I am still at a deficit with my workouts.
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Lifting weights AND cardio, like I said. I circuit train.
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I agree, I don't want a thyroid issue! At least then I would know what the heck is going on, but not at that cost. I checked my BMR. I should be at 1333 calories a day. I should still be at a deficit with the amount of calories I burn working out. Gahhhhhh.
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I don't weigh anymore, I've gotten pretty good at knowing by looking since I was weighing at the beginning. I thought that might be my problem, that I was underestimating portion sizes, but I really don't. I tend to be generous with protein since it keeps me happier and full, but I don't eat a whole steak or anything.
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I actually tried that, thinking my scale was busted. No dice - the scale in my workout facility at work says the same. Doh.
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I had my thyroid tested about two years ago and it was perfect, but I am planning on going to see my doctor again just to double check. I appreciate all of your help.
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My diary isn't linked here. I can post what I ate yesterday, if it helps - almost every day is the same for me. I am 5'2", 205 (ish). My cheat day is one meal on Wednesday with my mom where I get to have french fries, my biggest weakness. I can give it up, but I try to eat as clean as possible on that day so that the…
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I DO have a chest strap. Really, do you have to talk to me like that? I am here for help, not to be belittled. If you don't want to offer me actual help, that's fine - just don't.
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My account here and the one I use on my phone are not the same so opening it up won't give you anything. Sorry :/
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I am OCD about my caloric intake. I DO measure, I DO count everything that goes in my mouth. Sorry, but it is not "end of story." If I need to be eating back my calories, then I can do that. I was under the impression I needed to be KEEPING that deficit, not counteracting it entirely. Everything that I have read (and I…
