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I started with 8 lbs to lose and I'm about 1 lb from my goal. My calorie intake is set at 1200 and I workout 5-6 days a week. What differs for me is that I eat my exercise calories. I used to deprive myself but eating less isn't always the best answer, especially when your calories are already at the lowest intake. Also…

I'm not a big water drinker and have to force myself to drink it. I keep a 20 oz bottle full of ice and water with me during the day and drink that in between meals. If it's really cold and right there, I tend to drink it.

Will definitely try it!

I eat most of my exercise calories but I also use a HRM so I get an accurate calorie count for my workouts. I have heard people say not to eat the exercise calories but you need at least 1200 calories per day and if you burn 400 during exercise your body needs the extra calories for fuel. To be honest that is one of my…

Giving your body rest is very important! Over-training can result in extreme fatigue and injuries. The housework can wait, take a day to veg out and drink plenty of water. You'll be back on the trails before you know it but hopefully more refreshed!

Have a relaxing day! If you never let your body rest, you won't get results. If you've been doing the same exercise routine, change it up. If you are eating the same things over and over, change it up. Best of luck!

Once you input your exercise calories burned into MFP they get added into your daily calorie allowance. I would use a HRM to get the most accurate count for your calories.

I've done 2 full marathons and 8 half marathons. I enjoy doing 1/2's more since training for a full is so time consuming. For my training, I run 3 days per week and cross train and strength train on the other days. I take one day a week for rest. I am also into cycling so that works perfect for my cross training.

A pedometer is only measuring how many steps you take, not how hard your heart is working.

Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

Swimming is a great low impact exercise.

artichoke and garlic hummus with sliced mini cucumbers

You have to figure out what is right for you. I started with about 8lbs to lose so that might be different.

My calories are set at 1200 and I workout hard most days. I wouldn't be able to workout hard and only eat 1200 calories a day so I eat most of my exercise calories. I do wear a HRM to get an accurate count for calories I've burned. I have lost weight, an average of 1lb per week.

Split a meal and dessert and you won't feel so bad besides it's one meal and it is your anniversary!!

Any quick loss is surely to be a quick gain. Go for a healthy lifestyle and change your eating habits so that you can lose weight but also keep it off in the long run. Slow and steady seems to be the way to go.

I make my own shakes so I know what's in them plus the slim fast meal replacement shakes have never made me full!

I think it's smart to do something you can live with. In the long run slow and steady will be better because you will have developed a healthy lifestyle that you can live with and be happy. Good luck on your journey!!

I'm a previous smoker and went through the same thing. The fact that you are watching your calories and exercising should prevent you from gaining weight. I would add some variety to your workout routine for a few weeks and be careful to not replace cigarettes with food. I used gum and still do to fight food cravings.…

I think it's mostly a matter of preference. I use skim milk and when I use yogurt, I use Greek strained since it's higher protein. I use frozen fruit so I don't use ice. Calories can add up quickly in smoothies so I normally use them as my breakfast after I workout. Here's a few I have for meal replacement for breakfast:…

Everyone is different but I eat most of my exercise calories. My calories are set at 1200 so if I burn 400 calories exercising, I eat 1600 calories that day. My metabolism would slow down if I didn't fuel my body properly since I exercise consistently. Do what works for you.

That is a huge success to finish a marathon!! I've done 2 and the first one was great. The 2nd one I hit the wall at mile 16 and it felt like my body was giving up. I ended up finishing but 30 mins longer than my 1st. I count both as a success because no matter how long it takes, running 26.2 miles is amazing. When I look…

I limit myself to 2-3 a day and have lost weight. Don't deny yourself everything, moderation is the key!

I read about a lot of people not eating their exercise calories. Everyone is different but you need at least 1200 calories per day or your body will just hold onto the calories. I would suggest that you eat most of your exercise calories, MFP adds them back in for a reason. Just make sure you are accurately counting how…

Here's a few I have for meal replacement for breakfast: Very berry smoothie 8 oz skim milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup mixed berries ( I use get them from Costco) Power Breakfast smoothie 1/2 cup low sugar grapefruit juice 1/3 cup Trop 50 Orange Juice 1/2 cup Greek strained yogurt 1 scoop vanilla protein 1/2…

I think you might need to eat more calories. If you are working out and eating only 1100 calories a day then your body will more than likely hold onto those calories. I know it's hard for some people to eat back exercise calories but there's a reason MFP puts them in.

I haven't done the 30 day shred but from the sounds of your soreness you are probably doing more squats and lunges than you did before. If you haven't done them in awhile and you start, it can be very painful (even to sit in a chair!). I would recommend if you can't do your 30 day shred tomorrow, that you do the elliptical…

I agree with your wife that you aren't eating enough calories. Many people assume that if they stay under their calorie limit, they will lose more weight. Everyone is different but our bodies require a certain amount of calories and not meeting that can actually stall weight loss. If you are having trouble eating more…

I always drink water before I give into a craving. I'm also a firm believer in moderation and that it's ok to give into cravings as long as it is done in moderation. Make sure to log in your calories and that will make you think about what you really want to eat. I do a long run on the weekends and burn extra calories so…

In addition to the above comments, don't try any new food or drink on race morning. Stick with what you've been eating in case it doesn't agree with you. Good luck!!