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I'm confused. Should I be eating 1597 calories to loose? I'm above that now and this am I weighed in at 194...another 2 lbs down from earlier this week. Since the scale is going down I kinda want to keep eating where I'm at to keep up the loosing. I have a total of 44 pounds to loose from this mornings weigh in.

I second this one!

[/quote] Using which BMR calc? Harris is least accurate, and inflates even more when overweight. Mifflin is 5% more accurate though still inflated when overweight. Katch using bodyfat% is most accurate and actually deflated when overweight. If you used Harris say, and it was 200-400 more than Katch (which I've seen with…

I have NO idea what the heck my body is doing. This morning, after eating at nearly reset for a week, I've lost. Initially went up to 202 and am now at 196. I'm going to check out the links previously posted and see what kind of numbers I'm given by all 3 methods. The BMR test is very expensive for someone who does not…

I took a little over a week off recently and had a family vacation. I also gained 10 pounds. I blame this on NOT logging and my inability to track what I've really eaten each day. I vote you stick it out. Good luck!

I'm eating at 2100 daily. Have been for a week now and I have gained. I expected it but it still bums me out. I got a letter from the clinic saying my results were within normal ranges but it didn't list the actual results. I didn't like not knowing so I have called the lab already and I am able to pick up the lab results…

I have gained even more since this post and I am eating at TDEE. I weigh 202 as of this morning. I haven't weighed this much since giving birth, 7 years ago. I do not know what I was eating befor joining MFP back in April and I wish I did. Whatever I was eating at was making me gain so I am at a loss here. I am officially…

Sure thing! 5'6" 196 (have gained some this past week :-( I lift 45 minutes 3 times a week and follow the New Rules of Lifting for Women routines I do 2 hours of cardio weekly; 30 minutes of biking or fast walking on my non lifting days I was on prednisone for 16 months but have been off them consistently for a year now.…

The measure tape is larger in the hips and the mirror and photos concur, unfortunately.

To answer everyone's questions... Yes, I weigh and measure every single morsel, liquid and food item that I eat without fail every single time. I have been since April. I count my cream in my coffee and measure it with every single cup. I don't drink sodas or empty calorie drinks. I do not eat out other than on my…

Wow, some of the posts in this thread are exactly how I would describe my own panic attacks and anxiety. I have several anxiety disorders, mostly related to social situations or when something happens that I did not plan and I have no control over the outcome. I am on 2 daily meds and have a "go to" on hand that can really…

What!? :noway: I didn't know antidepressants could cause weight gain. If my doctor mentioned it, I didn't hear it. I went on them a couple years ago and at the same time was on another steroid medication that caused weight gain I'm battling with now. Maybe I should google the ones I'm taking and read the side affects…

Definitely will NOT eat mushrooms. Not only am I allergic to them I can't stand that they can grow in poo...Yuck! Also, no freakin' way will I eat liver! C'mon, an ORGAN?! I think not :noway:

I measure my popped popcorn after it's popped and use the nutrition info on the packaging for my diary and toss what didn't pop.

I eat at 20% below TDEE so my daily calorie goal is a static number, no matter if I exercise or not. So, no, I do not eat them back nor do I adjust for daily activity.

I'm starting therapy next week and am telling friends and family that I'm doing something completely other than therapy just so I don't have to explain where I am or what I'm doing or who I'm talking about while there...:devil:

A few of mine are... Your dog sleeps in bed with you A deadbeat dad who thinks paying child support is "money for her" If his cell phone is in his hand ALL the time to play games When his cell phone isn't in hand, the latest sports game is on Drug user (other than medical uses, I support TRUE needs for those purposes ONLY…

Thanks! I am reading up on them now and planning a dinner for 3 net carbs tonight. I'm not going to wait until Monday but I'm with you! Let me know how it goes the first few days and we can compare notes again. Good Luck!

Yes absolutely. Eat 1200 calories a day at least. On the days you work out, add a protein shake after your workout. You'll replenish your bodies proteins and add the extra calories you need to fuel your body too. You can add me as a friend if you want to!

Romance to me is when he winks at me across the dinner table and tells our children this: "Mom worked hard all day keeping a beautiful house and then made this delish dinner so it's early to bed for you kiddos so that mom can have some quiet time reading tonight and early to rise so that we can make her breakfast".

Walden Farms makes several Zero calorie Zero EVERYTHING dressings (it does have sodium but nothing else) and they are really good. I've started eating my salads with just feta cheese and avocado sliced on top. It's delicious and full of proteins and good fats and tons of flavor too.

What on earth are "methylated amphetamine salts"? It almost sounds, er, illegal lol!

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BINGO! That was a rude comment (first quote) and I hope that is wasn't YOUR number this gentleman got. It's not about the money, money, money...eh? Good for you for going out on a limb and putting yourself out there for possible rejection. I stand and applaud you! If you want to get to know this girl, do NOT take her to a…

If you're that worried or interested and do not have the total macro info for this dish, use the recipe builder and make sure you enter every single ingredient, oil used to prepare, toppings if any, butter etc. and you'll get a good idea of just how "good" or "bad" the dish really is. I have to agree, it looks delicious!…

Hot Damn those look good enough to ALMOST lick my monitor! Find me a copy cat recipe and I'll make them!!

5 pound weights should be fine. If you buy the pink barbie weights, you won't see the results you want to ;-)

I am thinking about your AND your wife. Sending out positive thoughts for your surgery, that your surgeon has the gift of steady and crafty hands and that your recovery is full of all things positive. I bookmarked your blog and will be watching for the updates. Good luck to you...Kiss your bride ;-) She'll be waiting for…

Oh, man...thanks a lot! You made me cry when you told us the story of running the bases with your daughter! I am standing and clapping for you - AWESOME WORK! :flowerforyou:

I would be scared that the boyfriend tried meth and liked it well enough that he wants to do it again. His problem is that he (likely) doesn't have the endless amounts of $$ it would require to keep himself in the habit and therefore got the brilliant idea that he could make it himself. My daughter means too much to me to…