patb987 Member

Well there goes my Cal goal for the day, thanks a lot @#^#$!!! JK lol

Good luck on your journey! Change does not come fast, but by bits and pieces if you want it bad enough!

I am really hoping the Charge HR is what I am thinking it is... Will it be able to track calories burned via weight lifting, calisthenics, or even running on a treadmill? I have such a hard time knowing my calories burned during the first two workouts I listed. I am really excited to get one if the above is true. Anyone…

If I was starting off from scratch I might actually take it gradually, a half a pound for the first 2-4 weeks, then bump it up, then see how you feel and bump it again if you think its doable. I know its hard and we all want instant gratification, but the most important part is to stick with it! If you stick with it there…

Wow! Awesome job! Congrats!

MFP with a friend! Chances are you know someone else who would want to do it with you. Worked like a charm for me to get back into shape.

I am using a Vap pen for a year now, yes I still get nicotine but without all the other stuff. I don't smell like cigs, I don't hack up nasty stuff in the morning, I don't cough all the time. It is about the 3rd of the cost of smoking so I have saved money, and a week after quitting I double my run distance, oh and I…

You can dooooooo it! Its always hard to get back into it, I've struggle with weight my whole life also,I love my sweets! Show everyone what you are made of!

Nice job! Keep up the good work!

If your not using shoes meant for running, then thats your problem...

They might be right ya know... Maybe your seeing yourself as fat? Questions age, height, and weight?

From looking at your pic, what exactly are you trying to lose? Doesnt look like you have much of anything to lose..

MFP says my maintain is 2450 (I have a desk job), when I ran my TDEE is says 2880 with a BMR of 1969.. So I am really only cutting back eating about 600 cals a day and burning the 450. Not sure if any of that matters, trying to get informed is all.

OK, so I got a question then... I am also losing 2lbs a week and have been on track, I am limited to 1500 net cals a day, I typically am running 3 miles a day so I get about 450 cal added. I weigh 217 currently, I am 6ft male, and plenty of muscle, honestly think I will sit at 205. So from what I am reading on this thread,…

Having great running shoes is sooo important though, joint pain all around, knees are not something you want to risk running on bad shoes. Having bad shoes and getting these pains are more likely to keep you from running more.

Congrats!

Great job! Keep up the good work! You and others on this site are insperation to new comers as it shows what can be done when you put your energy into it!

Hey Amanda, Welcome and good luck on your new journy! Pat

Personally I have one a week on Saturdays, If you worked hard all week and made your calorie counts, why not, you deserve it! I still try to make sure I stay around my maintain calorie count of 2.5k rather than the 1.5k the other 6 days. Pat

^Exactly^

Its hard at first... Make sure to burn additional calories, then you get to eat more ;-) I am on 1500 at 6ft, and seriously have to burn 400 calories a day just to have enough for dinner. Just make sure you dont start to hate the program because you set the bar to high, lower the bar, a pound a week is great, than up it…

Good luck! you can do it!

Agreed ^

Take control, make your move and leave it all on the table. My advice get tickets to a comedy show in your area, do a light dinner before, and kiss her after the show, and I mean kiss her, not some pansy *kitten* leaning in stuff and meeting half way. If she likes you at all, you will have a good night, if not, sorry she…

Nice to know, will try that out, gotta get some idea on how much calories extra I can eat as I am on the 1500 cal a day for 2lbs a week. Seems I have to burn around 400 Cal a day just to make it work.

I'm in, planning on being a long time member even after I hit my goals so I can maintain. Shoot me an Add Once I lose the weight I am going to tone up.

Thanks for your service and good luck in your goals. I am also going the same route, lose then bulk, I have 18lbs to lose. Anyone have any thoughts on how to count calories burned through weight lifting? I was sad that the sight was only for cardio, and I am aware its harder to calculate, but there has to be some way to…

Is she packing lunches or eating on site? Could be she is a lot more calories than expected if she's eating there.

Great job! You show others what is possible if you keep going!

LoL, every day my friend! There is not a day I don't want to eat a fat juicy burger and fries and wash it down with a nice chocolate shake! But you can push your way through it! Think about your goal and know that you will be one day closer if you don't cheat. Maybe through in a extra 30min workout to gain some calories to…