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I'm not on a "diet" so there is no such thing as a "cheat day". How do you cheat on a lifestyle?

You're an evil, evil person. I like that.

Playing with the gas kitchen stove is NOT a good idea. Can you say BOOM!? Oh yeah, and those funny slots in the wall are NOT for a key.

That really depends upon how much over weight you are now. If you are seriously obese a couple of pounds a week is reasonable. If you are only a little over weight then it may not be realistic or healthy.

Well, I don't binge eat, but if I go over my calorie goal for the day I shrug it off and move on. Tomorrow is another day and it's the weekly calories that really matter anyway. Over one or two days doesn't matter as long as I am at or under for the week. It has to be a positive, sustainable lifestyle or you're doomed to…

I did have that problem. Exercises and the right shoes helped me a lot.

Thanks. There is a recent health and fitness trend in the trucking industry. Many of the drivers I know, including several with whom I work, are losing weight, getting more exercise, and getting healthier. Many truck stops now have marked walking trails and fitness rooms for the drivers, and they are actually being used.…

Thanks, everyone.

The condition is real enough, and is actually pretty common, albeit in mild states. The acute form is not so common but can indeed be fatal. There was the case where a woman died after consuming massive amounts of water in a radio station water drinking contest, but she drank far more water in a short period of time…

That's true for the most part, but it also depends a great deal on the physical condition of the person. An out of shape (or heavier) person will burn a lot more calories at that speed than someone who is lighter and more physically fit. Exactly why an HRM is needed to measure exertion levels via heart rate.

While the Fitbit is a great product for daily activity monitoring, it is designed for STEPS. It is not designed for cycling, swimming, etc. Your HRM will be much better for cycling, strength training, swimming, etc. The right tool for the job.

Yep, consult your physician. But look on the bright side, worse case you could always become a politician. :D

I boil it and then fry it in extra virgin olive oil (just a little) along with some carrot shavings, onion, green and red peppers, and low sodium soy sauce.

This was me 4/25/12 And this was me 5/25/12 And 8/21/12 Not a huge difference between the last two, but still making progress.

Heaviest = 256 lbs Lightest = 6.25 lbs the day I was born Current = 203.5 lbs (as of two weeks ago) Goal = around 180 lbs

I agree. You need to know about how many calories you burn each day to know how much to eat. Agreed it is all a bit of a guess, but the better the information the better the result. Seems to be working for me. :)

Your body being used to that activity only affects whether it impacts your fitness. All activity above sitting on the couch burns calories whether your body is "used to it" or not. You should either have that accounted for in your profile activity level or added by your FitBit. Of course everyone is different and goes…

Not part of your BMR but rather part of your TDEE.

I agree that your normal daily activity, such as what you do at work every day, should be reflected in your profile activity setting. The other option is to set it at sedentary and use an activity monitor such as a FitBit or other device to keep track of your daily activity (which is what I do).

I love my Ultra. Am considering getting the new One when they start selling them at Best Buy. I like mine so much I also bought the Aria scale.

If you have filled out your profile correctly, and log everything correctly, the MFP numbers should work for you. Have you actually been following them, or doing something else? I find it hard to believe MFP has you set at 1200 calories if your BMR is 1617.

That is a great NSV

Great NSV, and kudos to you for handling it well.

It's all about your weight and physical condition/activity. The more active you are the more calories your body needs. The heavier you are the more calories your body needs. If you aren't that heavy or active you don't need as many calories. Everyone is different. The MFP numbers have been working for me. YMMV

Gripe, gripe gripe. LOL Let yourself heal and then get back to what you enjoy doing. Short term annoyances are far better than long term problems.

Cottage cheese? Yeah, ummm, trash can? Yuck.

At a half century of age I am immune to such spiteful, petty remarks from other people. I simply consider the source and let it roll off my back. I learned a long time ago that there are a lot of people who feel the need to raise themselves up by tearing other people down. If you have ever seen a bunch of crabs in a bucket…

GPS - Gentleman Pipe Smoker Trucker - well, that's what I do for a living

Do the math. Instead of cutting them 16 pieces you cut them into 9 pieces. That means each piece is now 1.77 pieces. Times two that is approximately 3.5 pieces. Close enough anyway.

SO what you are really saying is that either: A: You don't REALLY want to lose it or B: You're just too lazy to put in the effort to lose it. Sorry, not being mean, but that's what I am reading here. It's your health and your life. Do what matters to you. You can choose to live a healthier lifestyle or not. It's all up to…