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Can't agree at all. Perhaps you are confusing a diet with a life sytle change?

Both of us are successfully following MFP. Frankly, it would be very difficult to do wo her involvement because as is common she runs the kitchen. Think we've lost something like 35# combined. I started a little sooner

Certainly. I've lost somewhere around 18# by only watching my intake of food. I've been unable to exercise recently for various reasons. Obviously exercise has other benefits but the issue is calories in v calories used.

Cheat days will happen it seems. I suspect that using them as a "reward" reinforces the concept of food=love or something along that line, and may be psychologically confusing. Thinking of food as fuel might be more accurate. I know that a cheat cigarette seemed to lead to eventually re-starting smoking. Now after a couple…

Perhaps the it isn't a matter of trust but a matter of life style and not thinking of food as a reward? Someone just commented that food never tastes as good as healthy feels. Not sure I can agree totally but get the idea. Secret for me is to use will power at the grocery store. I find if it isn't around I won't eat it.…

I have to assume the beam balance is more accurate. Also they frown on my stripping naked in the hallway :( I certainly trust the change in weight; I have been careful to wear the same boots etc. I have also changed scales recently at home, and they were off by about 5#. The spring balance scales and the electronic strain…

My recommendation is to follow MFP and avoid the confusion and mis information in the forums! If you have a question, use google and only read recognized sites. Sorry, but sifting though to confusion here isn't for the unknowlegible! I've followed the MFP program for about 60 days and have lost about 18#. Weigh every. Day…

Calories!

Wondering why you seem to be on a high rate Los program w a BMI of 20?

Looks like you're ( we're) not alone. 64 here, the new 40 but with all the accrued damage.

Used to row an erg and on the river. Hauled before the comodore's court and discharged for insubordination :) but continued to erg. Because you are supposed to take the force on your joints rather than your arm muscles I began to experience joint pain and stopped. Been wanting to get the erg out and try again. Any comments…

Probably looking at a couple hour walk. You don't say anything about your fitness so going to be hard to get any useful comments other than you might want to work up to it.

Mirror and climbing stairs...

As several have said, ultimately it is calories burned. I suspect the confusing claim is the 60-70% zone "burn fat" more than the 70-80% zone. As clarified it may that more fat is "utilized" during the exercise not necessarily more is ultimately lost. One of several easily misinterpreted folklore sayings.

A useful rule of thumb is 100c/mile pretty much regardless of the speed. The basic work is the distance a body is moved, not how fast. fyi, a bicycle is about half the cal/mile because it is more efficient. Sounds like you are going about 1.75 miles so MPF sounds more likely to be close. I've always thought the gyms like…

Thanks for the modification, hadn't noticed that.

I would recommend not polling the average opinion of the forum. The correct answer isn't the average of the group, it is the subset that happens to be correct Why don't you google a topic and only work with reputable organizations, Mayo and Livestrong are good bets. I suspect you will find everything known and true at the…

Oh lordy, no wonder you are confused. Isn't the "eat more" concept a little self serving? Simple suggestion, google "weight plateau" or something to that effect and check those sites you have heard of, Mayo Clinic and Livestrong both are respected and not just repeating internet nonsense.

I hear other reporting the same thing, but it is as likely as the sun deciding to rise in the west. You cannot create mass without input any more than a bowl of water can weight more if left overnight. Might put a standard weight on the scales nite and morn and see if it is calibrated. At any rate fluctuations occur but so…

Might want to check your data. Gaining weight without taking in mass of ome sort makes no sence which is normally the result of errors. The theory on overnight loss involves concerning energy to work, not "gravitational" effects!

Visit www.nerdfitness.com for strength training with little to no equipment. Beware of the squats at first!

Wow look great and I'm sure you feel great also. Enjoy your new life!

Just love how many people would rather believe magic than accept the results of science. The conservation of energy has never been violated. Is you count accurately enough it is energy in, energy out. Unless you want to include nuclear effects, probably negligible. Most really find it easier to accept magic they…

The suggestions of checking w a bike shop and women's seats and shorts are great. Used to ride a lot on a brooks leather seat. Hard as a rock! Eventually it broke in, actually I think my butt broke in. Never figured out just transformation occurs o your butt to cause the change? Some suggest you build butt muscle...

Great advice about working through it. Now please tell e how to get out of a chair? Quads are so blown I can't stand up!

No idea but it it helps, I feel your pain. Did squats Tuesday and probably at the max pain today! Literally can't can't squat to get my dog's feed dish - he's not happy! Probably will begin to subside. Usually the second day after I start exercising is the worst. Advil sounds like a good idea. Cheers, Rusty

Not sure what the coronary ligament is, however, I somehow managed to strain/twist/sprain the ligament on the inside of my knee which was very painful for quite some time. Finally went to the ortho last week after about a month of hobbling around. His first comment was a ligament takes about 6 weeks to repair itself. Sure…

Don't know the answer or much about breast feeding, but as a granddad, I'd strongly suggest talking to your Doctor. Sounds like you are naturally concerned about your baby and what to be sure you are doing the best thing.

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Horrible time in a partnership. Only way I have found to cope is to realize that what they have given is more than worth the pain and it is an honor to be with them as they depart. My condolence.