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For example when I ran the other day this was the outcome. 40 min treadmill running at 6.0. 322 cals burned per HRM. Now you run outside you said which is much more difficult. They are expensive though so I totally understand that. You are doing great though!

I got a HRM and what I have noticed is the calorie count was way off. I'm sorry you are struggling! You are taller than me and pretty much my same weight. It can be very frustrating! I have noticed working on lowering sugar and carbs and upping protein is helping a bit.

If it works for you that's great. It didn't work at all for me!

Height? Weight? Sorry I don't know kgs! Weight goal? Calories? Also how are you gauging the calorie burn during workouts?

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That's awesome!! How encouraging!

Ok thank you! I was just curious how accurate those things are.

Thanks heybales. :)

You mean that's how I have MFP set?

You are adorable! Sorry if you don't like that word but it's true!

LOL! Yes I feel torn a lot with my goals. I also don't have enough patience to stick with anything too long. :)

Sounds Great! Here's all my info 32 Years old 2 kids SAHM 5'3 Heaviest 170 CW- 135 GW-120 or 125 BF% 24 Eating 1800 calories a day Working out 6 times a week.

Yeah I have no idea what that meant and I have to admit it kind of annoyed me.

I am unwilling to do anything that will damage my health. Both long and short term. What "preconceived" ideas?

Wow ! Crazy! I am 5'3 and 135 trying to get down to 125. I had no idea there were so many others in my boat :) feel free to add!

Thank you! Do you think my calories should still be 1800? Also what is the difference between recovery zone and aerobic zone and tempo zone? I have to admit I have no idea! Thank you so much for your help!

I eat! Feel free to add me.

Thanks for the advice. Yes I eat pretty clean. Not 100% and could do better. My diary is open. :) I'm working on lowering sugar and carbs now. Not easy.

I do cardio because I like feeling like I'm doing something good for my heart. The main focus of everything is fat loss though. I usually do workout once on weekends. Just cardio. A 45-60 min run. I just wanna lose weight. Toning would be great but right now the scale is making me insane.

Thank you very much for your advice and help! So what kind of cardio would you suggest for both lifting and non lifting days? Thanks again. Your spreadsheet has been very helpful! And I appreciate the advice.

I've only taken measurements twice. Once in March and again about a month ago. I went u a half an inch or so in some spots. Down a half an inch or so in others. No real change there. In March I was 131. Pants feel tighter :-/ [/quote] so you've only gone up since you started with MFP? [/quote] Yes I include workout…

No I am not including lifting in my HRM calories burned. I am only including cardio. The cardio is about 4.5 hours a week and about 1500 calories burned. Define "heavy" lifting please. I lift as heavy as I can. Mind you it's not very heavy. Squats with 40lb barbell. Chest press with same 40lb barbell. That kind of thing.…

Thanks to all who replied :)

I've only taken measurements twice. Once in March and again about a month ago. I went u a half an inch or so in some spots. Down a half an inch or so in others. No real change there. In March I was 131. Pants feel tighter :-/

I have used both Scooby and Haybales spreadsheet. I did eat 1900 calories for two months with no result. No loss at all.

I DO make sure to net above my BMR. :) We are twins.

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Maybe you shouldn't respect or value those people... They aren't being very respectful of you! They are criticizing you eating high fiber oatmeal? Or not eating crap? That's insane!! You shouldn't have to justify or defend making healthy life choices. It's your body. They won't be the ones dealing with health problems if…

32 years old SAHM CW 135. STUCK LIKE IT'S MY JOB. GW 125. Height 5'3 BF 22%