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  • I am about to hit my goal and looking for advise. My though is to add 100 calories per week until I get an additional 400-500 over my current level and then adjust based on my actual weight fluctuation to hit a balance. My reason for this is to allow my body time to adjust to the higher calories after being restricted for…
    in Trust the adjusted cal count after hitting goal? Comment by rjsnau August 2015
  • I have the fitbit zip and love it! It is pretty cheap at $59 or even less on amazon and it gives me motivation to hit my goals everyday. I also like that it adjusts my calories on MFP so it is motivation to get to the gym or go for a walk if I know I can have a little extra food. I tried MFP a few years ago and burned out…
    in FITBIT Verdict? Comment by rjsnau July 2015
  • I believe it has to do with what activity level you have set under goals. MFP estimates your calorie burn based on your activity level. Higher activity level means MFP will estimate a higher calorie burn for the whole day. If you don't burn that many calories then you will get a negative adjustment (if you have it set to…
    in Using myfitnesspal with a Microsoft Band Comment by rjsnau June 2015
  • This is always a problem I have. I have totally given up alcohol drinking when I am home alone because I would much rather have a scoop of ice cream than a beer. But I still like to go out and be social and many beers weigh in at 170 calories for a 12 ounce beer or 300 for a mixed drink. The best few drinks I have found…
    in Alcohol Comment by rjsnau June 2015
  • Mine isn't. Is yours?
    in Fitbit Calories Comment by rjsnau May 2015
  • Hard to know which one is more accurate. I would lean more towards the MFP. 756 is alot of calories. If you are serious about following the MFP program I would highly recommend a fitbit. I love mine. I have the Zip and it just goes in my pocket. It makes the whole calorie burn much more accurate (although not perfect) and…
    in Calories burned Comment by rjsnau March 2015
  • I have lost 15 pounds since New Years and am on the last belt hole on a belt that I have worn for almost 20 years. (Meaning I haven't been this small in 20 years) It works if you are accurate and log everything that you eat and have patience.
    in Is counting calories working 4 u? Comment by rjsnau March 2015
  • Another vote for fitbit! I had the flex but had some problems with it after a few months. It stopped charging. I returned it and got the zip thinking it would hold me off till the Apple watch but I fell in love with the Zip and am really disappointed in the Apple watch so I am going to stick with the Zip. I really like not…
    in fitness tracker help Comment by rjsnau March 2015
  • As everyone says, if it fits in it is fine. I love a good craft beer but when I started counting I realized I would much rather have a scoop of ice cream rather than a drink so that is what I do. I pretty much cut out any drink with calories as I would rather eat food. Once I am done loosing I plan to add beer back into…
    in Alcohol. Devil or Scapegoat? Comment by rjsnau March 2015
  • I think they are not great from a weight loss perspective. 60 calories in a tablespoon is alot and they doesn't fill you up. But from a health perspective I think they are great. I have noticed a good change in my cholesterol profile after a couple months of having 1.5 Tablespoons in my smoothie. As with anything I just…
    in Chia seeds... do they work for weightloss? Comment by rjsnau March 2015
  • To add my $.02, you really need to be sure you are ready for the commitment and more importantly, that you have the education and skills to be a teacher. My wife is a teacher and let me tell you that there is a lot that they know about child development, how to deal with specific behavior problems, how to relate the…
    in Home school vs public school? Comment by rjsnau May 2012
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