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I hope to resume running soon. I had a bad fall in March and I just haven't been able to rebuild my confidence.

smor27, I like that advice. I just started yesterday. I just have to get in some fruits on the high carb days to help process the protein. I've been able to lose weight on reduced carb plans before, but I usually stop because I have a hard time with the increased protein, but I'll pay close attention this time and…

I started yesterday. I don't plan to change my macros. I set them for my low carb days and just know that I'll be "in the red" on the high carb days. I set my calories for the high carb day and just know that I want to be "under goal" on the LC days. I'm not going to stress it though. Considering I was consuming 200+ grams…

Right now I'm just combining a lean protein with some sort of green veggie for lunches and dinners on LC days. On HC days, I plan to add a serving of pasta, rice or bread. I'll see how this goes and tweak in about 2 weeks.

I started yesterday and am just winging it based on info I'm seeing on the internet. I'm starting with the alternating days (LC/HC, so forth with one "fun day" per week). I've decided to try it because when I've done other lifestyle plans, my body seems to adapt after about 2 weeks and I don't see any additional weight…

It has helped me with acid reflux and also water retention. I take 1 tsp in 8 oz warm water in the morning. Recently after long flight from overseas, I had swelling in my feet and legs. I drank more water but it only helped temporarily and the swelling would return at the end of the day. I took the apple cider vinegar one…

I started MFP in March 2012. I lost 21 lbs on the plan from March to December. I had ups and downs along the way. I love MFP because it really opened my eyes to the junk I was eating that I thought was healthy. The downside to me for MFP is that I began to put too much focus on weighing foods and counting calories. I don't…

I've tried both ways and I would have to say that is easier for me to be consistent when I don't count calories. I've done a raw food plan and lost 12 lbs which I never regained even after switching to other plans. I also lost 16 lbs on the 17 day diet plan, which rotates 17 day cycles until the desired weight loss is…

my scale died. well, it's malfunctioning .... says I weigh between 86 lbs and 204 lbs. replaced the battery... still not working. I too was a scale addict. Now that's it's been broken, I haven't weighed since December 17. I was irritable for a few days (from scale withdrawal, seriously) and now I feel so free. Just pray…

S90 Chest/Back

I love Tabata Inferno. As you said, it is one of those "so bad but so good" feelings. Finishing it is a great confidence booster as well.

I had the most energetic workout in a long time after I ate 2 poptarts. They are good for that if nothing else. And they taste good.

Just to tell you how important inches are versus pounds. The pants size and dress size I'm in now is the same size I wore when I was 15-20 lbs lighter years ago. But the clothes fit better. Increased lean body mass percentage is much more important than the number on the scale. I'm only halfway to my goal weight and people…

I love the way I feel after I've had the all-in-one shake. I use it as a breakfast smoothie. I've tried the chocolate, vanilla chai and berry. The chocolate is the only one I don't like. I will definitely spring for the large container of vanilla chai or berry. It is pricey, but my body reacts well to it.

I'm in the middle. I don't run but have considered it. But my legs don't like it at all. They burn and feel like lead pipes as soon as I start running. It took forever to even get my breathing under control. I can do quick bursts and then I'm done. I don't think there is any particular exercise you have to do. Just…

I'm in. I think I will be doing every other day though so it will fit into my current workout routine. I will start on Monday. Thanks for sharing this information and offering the challenge. I'll have to check out the video because I don't know what Pilates scoops and flutter kicks are. Right now I have a uneven,…

I will be ecstatic when I can say that. I haven't seen that level in at least 5 years.

My preference is strength training first, then cardio on days that I do both. I start out getting my heart rate up with some brisk walking and/or jumping jacks, but not enough minutes to consider it a "cardio session". I do feel more tired when it's time to do the cardio after weights, but I don't care because I really…

^^This^^. I love zucchini in place of pasta in most of my tomato-based dishes. I saute it in a little olive oil and garlice, then add some tomato sauce and a little cheese. Simple and delicious. I have a sweet tooth, so I try to save my carbs for my frozen yogurt and other sweet treats. I don't fret about fruit and veggie…

I weigh daily, first thing in the morning. It's not a bad habit unless you start stressing over the fluctuations. I'm a numbers geek so I can't resist tracking it daily and looking for trends. My body is actually pretty predictable based on my eating habits, sodium intake, level of exercise, intensity of strength training,…

This is my 2nd go-round with it. I lost 18 lbs and 12 inches a year ago after only doing Cycle 1 and 2. I was siderailed by a car accident and surgery for about 3 months. I didn't gain any of the weight back then. I managed to gain the weight back over a 4 month period of overeating and no exercise. So I think it can work…

I don't track it that closely. I have certain "checkpoints" during the day that I try to make sure I've had a certain amount of food within. Like I prefer to have had breakfast and an AM snack by noon since I eat at about 7AM each morning. I eat my lunch by 2pm. I am more flexible with the PM Snack and Dinner. Eating on a…

I had a net loss of 1.4 lbs this week (I lost a total of 3 but bounced back up some). I'm happy with the progress. I'm averaging 1.5 lbs or so per week. I hope I can keep this up without plateauing for awhile.

5'2", 153, net approximately 1000 on average. Goal is to net 1200 but I usually miss it by a few calories. I figure with the ever-present possibility of overestimated calorie burns and underestimated food calories, I probably am OK.

For me personally, low carbs works better than low fat. Not low carb in the Atkins phase 1 sense. I'm at around 100-120 g carbs daily right now and my middle section is shrinking several inches each week. Each person is different. I don't think there is a bad macro out there, it is just finding the right ratio for your…

It tastes good. I don't like the taste or texture of milk. I'm lactose intolerant. It is low cal. It mixes well with protein powder. It's fortified with calcium and other minerals. I switched from soy to almond because of the hormonal side effects from soy. My family pediatrician had seen several cases of unusually…

I generally only buy chicken, turkey and sometimes fish at the grocery store. I do love a nice ribeye, ribs and pork chops, but I typically only eat them in restaurants as a treat. I don't think there's anything inherently wrong with red meat, I just don't do so well when I consume beef, specifically, on a regular basis.…

^^This!!^^ And okra, rutabaga and oyster (especially fried - BLECK!!!).

Not sure. When I eat cleaner, I tend to eat less calories automatically. I find it hard to consume a lot of calories when I focus on eating lean protein, small amts of fruit and plenty of veggies. So is it the clean eating that it is the root of it all or the "less calories side effect"?

Great job and very encouraging. I started the 17 Day Plan on 9/1. Cycle 1 is pretty much like what you described for your eating plan (high protein, low carb) plus some probiotics and a little fruit. And lots of water. I have lost 8 lbs in 12 days. It is amazing what controlling the carbs and sugars does for me. I'm not as…