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I think it's 5 days at normal maintenance/TDEE levels and 2 days at 500. Otherwise it's extreme caloric restriction for most people.

Yes the poster was definitely saying 1lb of muscle weighs less than 1lb of fat, not that they occupy space differently. I don't understand the need of some to be fussy with word choice when the meaning is clear.

I am primarily pescatarian with a little bit of chicken thrown in. I am trying to incorporate more vegetarian/vegan meals into my diet. Feel free to add me

I'm in. It would be wonderful to be able to get down to 120 lbs by Christmas. Height - 5'1" Start - 141 Lost 0 (I have been extremely stuck for weeks now, keep playing between 141 and 142) Current - 141 Goal - 120

You look amazing. Great job.

Lol sorry I just shared the nutrition values that applied to me, since that was what I could remember off the top of my head. I think there are differences in values suggested for various age groups :)

I didn't mention anything about empty calories... And I didn't notice anything on the website about it either (but sometimes I skim, oops) Is your diet significantly different than what is suggested by the USDA?

The OP has not judged anyone's body. She stated that she thought fat didn't look good on her or other people. She didn't go on people's responses and say wow your second chin looks awful or you need to work on that pudge fatty. She actually shared an opinion. People then choose to make very specific, very personal and very…

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Thank you to everyone who answered and provided great responses. I realize I wasn't clear about the question. My hot food craving isn't an issue if I intend to have hot food for lunch, but if to balance out my calories I want cold food (salds, or wraps) then it becomes a problem when I can't afford a higher calorie lunch…

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Home prepared Stir fried seitan and whole foods chinese cusine vegetables medley on Jasmine rice

I also think it's the definition of insanity to do something for 2 weeks and then want to give up. If you have any excess weight, chances are you didn't put it on in one day and it might take a little while for your body to adjust and for it to come off. I am no expert but I think giving it 2 weeks might be too little time.

I believe if you are burning 2000 calories then you need to eat at a deficit to lose weight. So if you want to lose a lb a week you should eat 500 less calories than the total burn of your day. You need to create a deficit of 3500 to have 1lb of weight loss If you want to lose 1/2 a lb a week you should eat 250 less…

I am completely in pain. Everything is sore and this is exacerbated by the fact that I got sick. I am completely sore and everything aches. I don't think I will be working out today. My head hurts like a beyotch. This is actually terrible.

I update because I want to be honest with myself, even if it makes me feel crappy. I had initally met my goal (122lbs) then lost more weight (Yay!!) but now put that extra weight loss back on (Boo!!). So I updated on Sunday, when I weigh in and held myself accountable. I know why I gained weight, and I know I need to lose…

weight - 122 pounds Bust - 32.5 waist - 28 stomach - 32 (1 inch below belly button, cause of that pouch) Hips - 37 thighs - 23 I am not happy about this shape. If only I could take some of my thigh fat and deposit it in my boobs. Gosh darn it.

I am in. I believe that the whole concept of writing stuff down changes my behaviors. so journalling (not a real word) my exercise sounds like an awesome idea.

Hi my name is Zara. I am 23 current weight is 122 (I had gotten down to 119.4 so boo) and height is 5'1.5. I want to use this to stop being skinny fat, and actually be toned and fit. Will start this morning.

I am in. I have been studying for a while now, so my weight has crept back up to 122. I want to re-start my weight loss and get fit while I do it. No longer do I want to be skinny fat.

1. I don't eat canolis, hotdogs, the brown twinkies (can't remember their name), anything that reminds me of a piece of the male anatomy, I dont eat. 2. I don't eat the ends of bananas. 3. If I order something like shrimp lo mein, I will eat the entire noodle first and eat the shrimp at the end. I like saving my favorite…

This looks amazing. Thanks for sharing

"Health" wise - I want to be smoking hot for the after tax season party. That means losing body fat and adding strength training to my schedule. I feel like I look the best I can with weight loss, the rest has to come from losing fat and adding muscle. Another goal is to learn how to drive for real. I got my license and I…

Isn't there a theory that the simple act of observing something in action, changes that action. So maybe seeing those numbers would change something for some people. Maybe not all, but it might for some. I know I changed my behavior when I saw a certain number on the scale. Maybe it holds the same for other people. So…

Except children are obese and fat at such young ages.... Parents (not the OP) are failing their children in so many ways when they set them up to be overweight for their lives and to struggle with diseases, all because they didn't want someone telling them their kid was fat. My brother has so many health issues that would…

Thanks for all the advice guys. I am trying to increase my protein intake. I will be trying to get more fish, chicken, turkey, eggs and tofu in my diet. I am also going to try and actually hit my calorie goals. I think the past week or 2 have been just wrong for my diet.

Thanks for the response. I think I have been so focused on the calorie goals that I have paid little to no attention to the energy goals. I need to figure out a way to get more energy filled foods in my diet and not feel like I am depriving myself. I want this to be a lifestyle not a diet, but sleeping 12 hours cannot be a…

I would love some help on figuring out how to tone my triceps, glutes, quads and abs. I am finally thinking about toning after I have lost some weight, and have no idea where to begin. Thanks for offering to help us btw.

1. I have read many times that you can manually change your macro goals on MFP how do you do that? 2. What has worked for me on MFP has been the accountability that comes with sharing your diary with people. I share with friends, and my MFP pals are not douchey or critical but just knowing that they will see my bad day…

I'm in. I really want to get in the right shape for the christmas party at work. SW: 131 CW: 124.8 GW: 122 UGW: 117 Weigh in Dates: 11/1 - 124.8 11/8 11/15 11/22 11/31 I am thankful that this time I seem to be losing weight the right way. The lightbulb has finally gone off.