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I agree that 40-50% is probably higher than you need. If you find you need more protein, there are lots of food options, as mentioned, that you can use. If you still want to supplement with protein powder, the two that I really like are Trutein and BSN Syntha Six. I don't typically hit my protein goals without a supplement…

This. I have also worked out just to create a deficit enough to have some milk (dairy, soy, almond, whatever) and Syntha Six Vanilla Ice Cream. For days when I don't have enough calories but need protein, I go with Trutein. I have Cinnabun which is really good. Hoping to try Chocolate Peanut Butter too.

I have two favorites: Trutein Cinnabun - I like that it's low calorie and it's a blend. I also like that it's not proprietary so they'll tell you exactly what's in it. BSN Syntha Six Vanilla Ice Cream - This is my favorite tasting and great quality but it's higher calorie so I use it less frequently. I'm planning to stick…

I can't speak to having/maintaining abs since I'm not there yet. As for calorie goal setting, this is the most accurate calculator for me: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ Keep in mind that anything like this is really just an estimate and you have to start at a point and add/subtract from there to find what…

Instead of diet versions of things, I try to just eat low calorie foods that are naturally low calorie. I'd rather not replace calories with chemicals. Anything that naturally would have more calories/fat/sugar and is advertised as diet/lowfat/sugar free is usually full of chemicals and extremely processed to get it the…

Also...I've replaced the battery in my HRM once and it was after at least 2yrs. I have to charge the Fitbit at least once a week. So that's a huge drawback for me since I don't want to have to charge one more thing.

If you're mostly walking as your activity, Fitbit might work well for you, though I have heard many reports of it overestimating calories burned. Although my walking varies each day, I don't walk purposely for fitness - I'd rather run or lift or do something of a higher intensity. I have both a Fitbit (for about 3 months…

Most of the entries are entered by random users so use them with caution. For donuts, I usually use the Dunkin Donuts site and verify the calories against theirs. Now I'm off to enjoy my toasted coconut donut...

I'll also second the suggestion to cut out the processed foods and supplements and replace with whole foods.

Personally, I'd add back in the lifting (along with some of the other suggestions if you want). I've never found my results to be satisfactory when I'm doing all or nearly all cardio. For instance: I hit 118lbs (2 below my usual goal weight) and didn't like how I looked, how my clothes fit, etc. I started focusing more on…

I guess I'm more academically/domestically nerdy than other types of nerdy. I've been on MFP for a little over 2yrs. I hit my goal weight a year ago, hurt my back and ended up almost back at square one. I just did a DietBet (and won!) and have around 10 more pounds to lost to be back at my goal weight so I'm back to…

I'm not a huge fan of her blog...she uses artificial sweeteners in so many recipes that I finally stopped following. I love to cook/bake as well and REALLY love cookies. Now I make them and give them away. I keep a cookie or two and share the rest. I don't believe in substituting a recipe beyond recognition for the sake of…

I'm not much of a fan of previously frozen cake. If I were you, I'd do one of the following: Make cupcakes, eat a couple, drop the rest off at work or a friend's. Get a smaller cake pan, divide up the mix and make a portion of the cake. If it calls for 2 eggs, easiest is to divide in half. If your cake pan is larger than a…

I'm in the same situation. I'm finally starting to get back on track but only the last couple days. For me, I'm setting goals and even if I don't make them this week, hopefully I'll be closer next week and the week after that. For calories, I'm trying to go back down in small steps so I'm not sabotaging myself and for…

The biggest thing I learned is that you cannot rely on the coaches to correct your form. I went to 3 classes (after the intro) and in the third, was encouraged to add weight to the bar for deadlift (by the end of the WOD I was at 115lbs). I've never done this sort of lifting so I listened to the coach and ended up…

I agree with SideSteal. Figure out what works best for you and stick with that. For me, I eat half my breakfast before and half after if I work out in the morning. If I eat nothing, I get shaky and dizzy. If I eat my whole breakfast, I get nauseous. If eating at 7 and working out at 8 works for your body and your schedule,…

Personally, I try to stay away from anything advertised as low/no fat because they usually up the sugar or chemicals to compensate. I try to stick to natural foods and keep an eye on my portions for carbs (sugar, flour, rice, potatoes, etc) because they tend to be calorie goal killers. I mostly stick to real meat, real…

Get one with quality ingredients and use portion control. You can make your own too but whenever I do it, it's so good that I have much more trouble with portion control. Instead, I usually get a pint of Ben & Jerry's (usually their Froyo or Greek Frozen Yogurt...just because I like them the best, not because it's somehow…

I do intervals. I go up to about 185 (sometimes 190 if I feel ok), then drop down to the 150s and repeat.

I did a baseline before I started cutting down my calories. I was around 3,000. I'm 5'2. How I wasn't far more overweight, I have no idea.

It really comes down to what you want and what you'll actually use. I got the FT7. All I care about is being able to monitor my HR while I work out and knowing my calorie count at the end. I probably should've saved a few dollars and gotten the FT4.

Not that wikipedia is the most legit source, but they say it's the same.

What timing...I was just looking this up this morning. I'm in! Sites I've seen say you can get in to the challenge anytime by doing all the missed days. What day are you on? In other challenges, I've started a group and each day someone posts a thread with the date and day we're on, then people can check into it when…

Just posting to follow this. Love LTJ & Coheed & Cambria so I'm interested in what other people post. Haven't listened to either of them in SO long though.

I find the water helps (drink a pint glass of water before you eat something so you know it's not thirst). I also find that if I can convince myself to get off my butt and do something, that really helps. When all else fails, I turn to low calorie snacks that will keep me busy for a little while. I like air popped popcorn…

I have the 4cup pyrex dishes with the leak proof lids. I use those for salads with a little grilled chicken. I make my own dressing - 1.5t dijon mustard, 1.5t olive oil, 6T seasoned rice vinegar, 1/2c chopped shallots. Shake it up and add some to your salad at least an hour before you eat so it can soak in. Leftovers are…

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Not so much. I'm 5'2" and don't have much left to lose. I can easily rack up more calories eating clean foods than I can reasonably burn off via exercise considering if I'm pushing at my max safe heart rate, I'll burn about 600 calories an hour. And then I will be ravenous. Your points make for a decent foundation but it's…

I find that higher quality coffee, made properly, needs less cream/sugar for me. I usually grind and cold brew my own because that keeps it super non-bitter. And it's really cheap/easy. Because you don't heat it, it also lasts about a week in the fridge instead of going quickly rancid. I'm also from New England so it's…

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