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Wow, lots of info to digest. Thank you so much!! I might have more questions after I think this over!

Thanks for the quick review! I decided to get an Omron as it was only $10 more and gave more information. I'm a stats nut!! It was a really hard choice for me though. It should arrive today hopefully!!

Well, Grimm, give us a review once you get it and check it out.

I have been looking at that exact one which measures % Body Fat, % Total Body Water, % Muscle Mass and Bone Mass. Do you like it and is it accurate for you in regards to weight and %body fat? For the price, this is the other one I am comparing it to:…

I am looking for one as well. I've looked at Omron and EatSmart ones. Both are highly rated on amazon but both have some reviews saying they are inaccurate. If anyone else has any thoughts on the accuracy of these or any other brands, I would love to hear it!!

I don't have one but am also interested in one. I will be watching for more posts on what everyone has and likes. :smile:

Yes, 200 more would be the minimum you should eat but that is if you are sedentary. If you work out, you would need to eat your calories from working out back as well to make sure your NET (calories in-calories out) does not fall below this minimum number.

@marissa - so good to hear! I am also short at 5'1" and have processed all this info but haven't been willing to go all the way up to the 1900 level it recommends. I have been trying to stay up around 1500 a day this week and have seen the scale move myself. Do you mind me asking what your specific numbers are? I'd like to…

Follow the blueprint. Veggies, veggies and more veggies. The more kinds you are willing to eat, the better you will feel and the easier the first reset is. Also, water until it is coming out your ears. If you need flavor, put a slice of lemon in it. I like to add a few drops of stevia to mine once in a while to get a sweet…

Net = Calories in - Calories out.

You must be on reset! Great job. Stick with it and you will be happy you did. Mix up the foods so you don't get bored. That includes the shakes. Don't worry, you get to eat a lot more once you start to exercise. If you are on FB, look for PINK support groups to join. Lots of support and recipes out there in those groups.…

Thanks so much. I thought I was doing it right but questioned it when heloitsdan replied to someone else to measure 1" below the belly button.

I still had the above question......does anyone know the right answer?

Yes, average at least 200 calories over your BMR (1650 for you)...notice that's really close to the 1699 given if you were sedentary! Don't go below that NET number of 'calories in' minus 'calories out'. If your NET goes below that number, eat back the calories you need to get back to that number. Example. Eat 1950…

See, I need some convincing and this is helping a lot! Love to hear this working. Just to be sure I got it, you are 5'6" and now eating 2200 calories a day and losing weight? Amazing!!

Thanks for sharing....I have wanted to hear from people who have used these numbers with success. Would love to hear from some shorter women who have had success also.

Fixed my last post to say BMR not BMI...sorry

Thanks for your help. I got the 437 because the original post by helloitsdan stated it's best to stay at least 200 calories over your BMR. Eating 1930 calories and burning 437 calories would put me at 200 calories over my BMR (1493). So, let's say I burnt 537 calories, I would need to eat back 100 of those calories to stay…

I've tried to get to Helloitsdan via a personal message but maybe you guys can help me out. Here are my thoughts and questions....... A little background on me......I am fairly new to all of this fitness and weight loss stuff and have only been on MFP for a few weeks. I have been dieting using the PINK Method by Cynthia…

You follow a blueprint and eat whatever you want within that blueprint. The guide does give you a plan each day if you need to be told what to eat. You will have extensive lists of what can be eaten for proteins, vegetables, fruits and whole grains. You eat a protein shake once a day. At first, it's for breakfast. When…

I couldn't agree more Thinkinpink!!! Stay PINK and have a great day.

Wow, I must have done a good job explaining it since there are no questions! Either that or no one who asked saw that I answered. Question.....Do we not get notifications when someone responds to a post of yours or responds after a previous response from you? I am just not sure what I am missing.

Hi Marie. That is where I first saw it as well. It took me almost 2 months to order it. I have tried so many things over the years that my first thought was....I am going to waste my money. I decided to go for it and am so happy I did! I love how I feel and how I am starting to look. I am getting firm and tight all over my…

First, sorry, I am new to myfitnesspal so I didn't see any responses to my initial post until now. I would have responded earlier if I had! It incorporates phases. A Reset phase to get you losing and ready for exercise - first 7-14 days depending on what you need to lose - you eat light proteins and low calorie veggies…

P.I.N.K - Power Intensity Nutrition and Kardio (with a "k") is what PINK stands for. It is developed by Cynthia Pasquela, a nutritionist. I have been following the plan since the end of January and LOVE IT!!! It incorporates healthy eating and exercise. You can find more info at pinkmethod.com if you are interested.