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I'd recommend a small calorie deficit (~250 calories a day) at first (so a slow cut). You'll probably get some newby gains. Once you drop 10ish pounds re-evaluate. You might want to bulk slowly at that point.

My husband likes to point out that he wears the same size pants as he did in high school. But a 1990 size 30 pant is not the same as a 2017 size 30 pant. A size 30 is still good, and he was pretty darn skinny in high school, which I wouldn't consider "good", but yeah, NOT the same dear.

Sure. I aim for 1800 five days a week and 2500 two days a week in order to hit my real goal of 2000 average.

5 days? It means nothing.

What are you training for? What is OCR?

K. DON'T SKIP YOUR LIFITNG. Seriously, run 3 times a week, lift 3 times a week. No need to be extreme. Do you enjoy running? Are you doing it only on a treadmill?

I like Chick Fil-a's grilled nuggets, but they are expensive and it annoys me to pay that much for such little calories!

Did you want us to tell you to stop running and you'll lose weight again? You could try it and see. Add your lifting back in. Track your calories. Also this: "being anxious about the fat, it's nearly impossible for me to bring myself to do anything OTHER than run when I get to the gym." doesn't sound particularly healthy.…

Nope. As long as you are eating less than you burn, you can have bread.

Yup. The running is making your extra hungry. You might have even been justifying overeating (I ran today, so I can have a milkshake). If you are gaining fat you are eating more than you are burning. And look for weight training under cardio exercises. For me 30min of lifting = 100 calories. ALSO, you don't need to lift 1…

I do a full body lifting routine based on this post and the current equpiment I own: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/373801/two-day-full-body-strength-training-routine/p1 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BusyRaeNOTBusty/view/current-lifting-routine-939307 I don't have time for more than 30-45 minutes 3…

Yeah, your plan sounds complicated. Be sure to put in a goal of 0.5 to 1 lbs of weight loss per week.

This post outlines how to set up a 2 day a week program. I think it gives a little more balance than doing Stronglifts twice a week. If you did stronglifts twice a week, you are only hitting quads once a week, etc. This one will hit each group twice, which is idea.…

It doesn't have as much omega-2s as Salmon or tuna, but it's still a low calorie protein source. And it's a lot cheaper than salmon. https://washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/tilapia-has-a-terrible-reputation-does-it-deserve-it/2016/10/24/4537dc96-96e6-11e6-bc79-af1cd3d2984b_story.html?utm_term=.f4299897df57

Whatever you do, do it for both kids! She'll definitely notice if she's the only one asked to go on walks, or who has to limit the junk food. Talk to both of them about:* healthy, not "thin". * nutrients and energy, not calories. * the importance of not over eating, * don't eat when bored, or sad, * stop eating before you…

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I think I am going to try to do a 5k on Thanksgiving morning. And then, probably not log and just try not to over- stuff myself.

I think most races are 5 K for highschool, 10 k for college. 10 min miles will be the back of the pack (so 30 min for a 5 k). The top male runners will be somewhere crazy like 17 min for a 5 k, top females are probably around 23 min.

Meal timing does not make a difference in weight loss. However it can make eating at a deficit easier depending on your own preferences. I often skip breakfast and have a big lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. Last week I tried eating breakfast and having a lighter lunch and snack. I'm still not sure which makes it easier…

What are your statistics and goals? Why are you aiming for 1200 calories? Breakfast and lunch are very very small.

I think B is more accurate. Regardless of cooked vs. raw weight, you divided 10 servings worth into 6 servings. The ham lost water in the cooking process.

Yeah, 5 lbs is pretty normal. <-I weigh in almost every morning and plot it in excel and then add a trendline.

So half of the soup will be thrown out? Yeah, just count then chicken and then you'll just have to estimate how much soup you are eating (a quarter can?). If all of the soup was being eaten you'd have to count a half can of soup per serving.

If you are 170, young and active, 1900 should work just fine. I aim for around 2000.

Oatmeal, made with milk, a banana and a honey. It's 400 calories but leaves me full all morning long.

Are you only weighing once a week? Water weight can easily mask any weight loss, and/or make it appear that you've gained weight.

Try replacing your cheerios with Oatmeal (made with milk). It's so much more filling for me.

You can eat lighter during the week before to "bank" some calories. Don't drink sugary cocktails, stick with wine or liquor and soda. Go protein heavy and carb light for dinner (steak is often a good option calorie wise). And have fun.

I haven't read the entire thread, but Wendy's has way better salads.

Just say "I hope it goes well and you get the results you want". That's it.