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Provided that your calorie input information is accurate, your total calories should be near-exact to the sum of your carbs + proteins + fats. They won't appear that way on your diary because the macros are listed in terms of grams (not calories), but when multiplied by the constant for each the total should still be your…

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The women (could be anyone but lately I've noticed predominately women) who use an elliptical to talk to their friends. They barely move their feet! I'm all for walking, cooling down, etc., but I've seen people who look like they're going for a leisurely stroll around the shopping mall on an elliptical! Either do work or…

It seems that wearing a HRM would be the most accurate way to answer all of the above questions. Personally, I know when I've had a tough day snowboarding because my muscles ache and I feel like I've been working out all day. But I've never attempted to estimate the calorie burn.

If your ticker is anywhere near accurate and you have ~20 pounds left to lose, then that does not sound like a safe plan at all. What's wrong with the slow-and-steady way that your body has been cooperating with weight loss so far? The pounds don't pack on overnight (though sometimes it seems like it), so why would they be…

In order to lose weight, you need to burn MORE calories than you consume. Your burned-calories include the calories that you burn just walking around and living every day. Eat below your maintenance level and do some moderate exercise.

Why is (1) and (2) two different steps? Why not just multiply body weight (in lbs) by 0.68? [disclaimer: total math nerd here.]

The sooner you start the sooner you'll be done!

Macronutrients, typically referring to carbs/proteins/fats and the ratios between them.

It is that simple, until someone asks you how you lost all the weight. Then your saying, "I ate less [and maybe exercised]," seems too simple and people won't buy it. Glad you've figured out the not-so-secret "secret." :happy:

I LOVE "The Office" as well -- I thought maybe this post would be about this week's episode, where Dwight opens a gym: Dwight's Gym for Muscles. I would totally join a gym at Dunder Mifflin!

I absolutely LOVE candied/spiced walnuts and pecans in salads right now! Very winter-esque in my family.

If it works, why not try it again? I do yoga 1-2 times weekly, but mainly for restorative/relaxation purposes. But there are always plenty of males in the classes :smile:

You do realize that the ads that show up are a result of your internet habits, right? I don't have fast food and chocolate on mine; I have wedding rings and facial moisturizers.

This. Requoting for emphasis.

From my experience and understanding, it becomes more crucial to eat your exercise calories back when you are closer to your goal weight. When you have 200 lbs to lose, you can create a huge deficit and your body will be happy to get rid of poundage. But when you're down to 10-15 pounds left to lose, your deficit will be…

Have you tried increasing your calories slightly with healthy foods? When I hit a plateau, I increased my intake by a couple hundred calories, and started losing again. As you get closer to your goal weight, you will need a smaller deficit (i.e., no more expecting to lose 2 lbs/week).

I've always read that losing weight is 90% diet choices and 10% exercise (total bro-science here though, no studies to cite for you). But in my own experience, I have lost about 30 pounds (180 to 150, or lost 16.7% of my starting weight) over the past year, with some random spurts of exercise. I go through phases for a…

I don't think that anyone was offended, just worried. I am glad to hear that you are choosing to make healthy decisions. :flowerforyou:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkoPq5AOCOA :happy:

Agreed. Grammar and spelling nerd, here.

This is me too! I don't have a sweet tooth, I don't go out much on weekends, I'm reasonably good most of the time, but the events (holiday parties right now!) ruin me. But, I've concluded that I wouldn't want to give them up just for weight loss, so I lose at a slightly lower pace during holidays and wedding-season.

No worries at all, I just wanted to clarify. I just cringe when I see statements on MFP that are typical of eating disorders. I have worked with a number of clients with eating disorders, and they are just devastating stories. I also love and swear by MFP, and I hate to see it being used to perpetuate eating disorders.…

I understand where you're coming from and didn't mean to insinuate that you personally should get help; I was more referring to the original poster of that comment and others who frequently use such phrases. I agree with your perspective on having total control over what we eat. It's just that a major root of anorexia and…

Unfortunately that's also a major mantra of people with anorexia. I don't mean to incriminate anyone, but if you truly believe the above statement, I would recommend seeking help.

1. Good health and reducing risk for heart disease/hypertension/diabetes 2. To develop a healthier lifestyle and living habits (eating reasonably well, exercising regularly) 3. Totally selfish and superficial, but I'm getting married next summer and I want to look fantastic!

Bump to keep this thread visible :smile:

I agree with these folks. Basically, when you get close to your goal (only 10-20 pounds left to lose, for example), you need to create less of a deficit (no more 2 lb/week business), which clearly will give you more calories to play with per day. You should be eating closer to maintenance, since soon you will switch to…

Fruits and vegetables. Skim milk. Lean meats and proteins, such as eggs or egg whites. Smaller portions of grains and breads. Cutting down on processed and pre-packaged foods, high-calorie condiments (mayo, ranch dressing, oils), sodas and sugary juices, and snacks when you aren't actually hungry.

I think that food as a reward goes back a lot further than most of our dieting/lifestyle-changing endeavors. I cringe when I see or hear about parents that reward their kids with food: "Finish your dinner and you can have dessert," "Get good grades and we'll take you out for ice cream," "If you stop whining, I'll buy you…