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Thanks. That was helpful. I dont think the heavy activity reading would be accurate and the light activity seems a little low. I guess I will just log it as the light activity so I dont wind up giving myself a bunch of extra calories that I didnt actually burn.

Thanks for sharing your own experiences. I can understand the correlation between my issues with my legs and the people who have issues with their arms or whatever else. The suggestions about just slowing easing into wearing the things I am not comfortable with is helpful. As others have said, and I know they are right, I…

I wanted useful suggestions on how to deal with self-image issues. I wasnt complaining about the two bum knees that I have, or the painful bunion,or the too short tendons in my calves that constantly cause my feet to lock up and my legs to cramp and then saying " i wish I had new legs". If you have some inspirational or…

She's probably jealous/overweight herself. If she is not overweight, then she is probably just jealous that you have decided to make a positive change in your life and she cant do the same for herself. When I was 22 I became a gym rat. By 24 I didnt have an ounce of fat on me and I was toned all over. I remember the day I…

1. Buy 90% or 93% lean ground beef or hamburger patties. The patties are easiest because you dont have to weigh them out. They are either 170 calories or 190 calories depending on which beef you buy. I found lite hamburger buns in Pathmark that are only 80 calories. Season with whatever spices you like since they are…

exactly. When you are on a restricted calorie intake you cant just exercise and not eat more. My guess would be your deficit is too high because you are burning off way below 1400 calories so your body is stalling/saving up its energy because you are not eating enough. Also, you need to weigh/measure food to get a true…

These threads always amaze me at how different body shapes are different sizes... I am 5'4, 142lbs and either a size 4 or 6, depending on the cut.

Wow! Great to hear. Keep up the great work. Im still shocked that i can fit into the clothes I fit in now. I would like to be able to run a few laps around the block to begin with :)

People rarely seem to keep weight loss off when it is due from supplements and that is assuming the supplements even work. Plus, most people dont even know that the weight loss pill industry is not regulated by the FDA so you have no way of knowing the effects the ingredients of those pills will have on your body. Everyone…

I dont know what type of food you like... If you are into burgers..you can buy 90% lean meat. I found lite buns in Pathmark that are only 80 calories. My BF hates reduced calorie anything but he cant tell the difference with these buns. I even saw him eat them plain and dip them into tomato sauce. The burger with the bun,…

I prefer skim milk and 2 packs of Equal however, it has become increasingly hard to keep milk in the office without it going bad so I have been using those Fat Free Coffee Mate Liquid creamers or Baileys Fat Free liquid creamers. it is 25 calories for one tablespoon but I find that a half table spoon is all I need. I use…

Trader Joes has several cereals that are low calories and taste good. My favorite one, and the only oine I can recall by its actual name at the moment, is High Fiber Fruit and Nut Medley. It is only 135 calories for a full cup ( most cereals are like 90-160 for only a half cup). It tastes yummy to me, its very filling…

I eat sweets 7 days a week and havent gained a pound in 4 months. (Technically, I havent gained a pound in over a year and a half but 4 months has been how long sine I increased my calorie intake.) There is no reason to give them up. You just need to control what you put in your mouth. Just dont pig out or binge. If a…

I pre-log my breakfast, lunch, and snacks since I pack those foods the day before to take to work. It gives me good guidance for what I can munch on during the day if I feel I need anything extra. I never go over my daily limits this way. I also like having a snack after dinner so by planning the bulk of my days eating I…

I usually drink water or hot tea when I get like that. Sometimes coffee. A woman at work has coffee thats over 150 calories due to all the milk and sugar she puts in. As long as that isnt what you do to your coffee I have found coffee tides me over the best if I need to have something until my next meal or snack. I only…

I have been retaining water horribly but didnt even realize it. All my pants didnt fit as loosely and I was on a plateau for about 4 months. I was scared to do my saturday weigh in 2 weeks ago because of it. I did it anyway and as per usual I had fluctuated 1.5 lbs. I've gotten use to these stupid fluctuations and know I…

If you set your calories at 1200 but are burning a minimum of 400 calories a day you need to actually consume a minimum of 1600 calories as long as you are exercising. A daily limit of 1200 is ok as long as you are not burning off those calories.

MFP has my daily carb goal set to 204. I never pay attention to how many carbs I eat by my tracker says I never go over that amount. That being said, I have never gained weight eating the way I eat while doing MFP. My personal opinion--- I have never paid attention to any of the macros only the calories and water limits…

I never pay attention to my macros, have not gained any weight, and have been doing MFP for about a year and a half. I dont eat carb heavy foods or foods loaded in sodium unless I'm eating out somewhere and it has never made a difference as long as my calories have been under control.

I dont usually eat at the theatre but on the rare occasion I want popcorn I have brought my own popcorn in a baggie hidden in my purse while my BF sticks the water bottles in his coat pockets. They have balls charging $5.50 for a bottle of water and god only knows how many calories are in movie theater popcorn. Lots of…

Count the calories of fruit, not the sugar. Eating a bag of sugary candy is not the equivilent of eating a bowl of watermelon. People concentrate on the wrong things.

I dont look at it as a gift before marriage but I do believe it strengthens the bond in relationships when the focus is not on sex. I have had enough boyfriends in my life to know all but 2 of them were more focused on sex than anything else that they never made a true connection. They never knew how to truly be part of a…

female bodies fluctuate weight all the time. As long as you are eating properly there is no wayt you are realistically gaining weight. Hormones mess up the body, too. If your weight is fluctuating between 3 lbs I wouldnt worry that you have actually gained weight. I was on an incredibally frustrating plateau that lasted 4…

I use up my apples on breakfast sandwhiches. I slice some apple, use 1 serving of red raspberry jam or fig butter, and put on a small (53 grams) croissant = 253 calories. It my favorite breakfast concoction. You can bake apples lots of different ways. I sliced and cooked them in a saucepan with a splash or orange juice,…

Pop chips are only 100 calories a bag, popcorn (single serve) 100 calories, dannon light and fit yogurt and a variety of flavors 80 calories each, 1/2 cup starwberries 24 calories, apple 80 calories, Waffle Pretzels by Americas choice are only 110 calories for 16 pretzels, 10 almonds 80 calories, 1/2 cup of pineapple is…

I dont vacations are an excuse to eat like a pig. Its one thing not to exercise the way you would if you were home but personally, I believe you still need to be accountable for what you eat. As long as you eat right you can still have all the so-called treats people seem to think you cant have. If you want to have fried…

This weekend for the first time I tried one of those "shake and bake" seasoning packets. I bought the store brand version for pork and it tasted really good. The seasoning packet adds 40 calories. I used mustard to make the stuff stick to it. It doesnt require oil or butter, just put it in the oven for 20 minutes and it…

Its probably water weight. Try weighing in again at the end of the week. I am stuck in a plateau and in the middle of it was pissed that I "gained" 2 lbs even though I had been doing the same exact calorie levels and exercise. I weighed myself at the end of the week and I had lost those 2 lbs. Im still stuck in my plateau…

I eat 3 snacks a day while I work. I usually go for 2 fruit and one yogurt. My 4th snack is a night and usually a sweet one. I do 4oz of either pineapple and strawberries ( you can cut them up and put them in containers for the whole week so they are ready to go), usually a big apple, and either dannon light and fit…

Im in a similar boat. I am 5'4 and currently 145lbs. My goal is 138. I started at 1200 calories and my only exercise was walking. I lost 30lbs. I never felt hungry in 1200 calories and it worked fine for me. Then my body stalled. I upped my calories to 1430 to lose .5lbs a week. That worked too. My meals remained the same…