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That is currently what I am striving to do. My BMR is at 1480 so I am trying to net over that every day to lose about 0.5 lbs/ week while eating healthy foods, as unprocessed as possible. It is a work in progress, but I am documenting everything I eat, including pictures and recipes, at www.realfoodquest.com. Maybe it will…

For cardio I would suggest a HRM. A pedometer is not going to give a read out for some things you do otherwise. For a HRM I have the polar FT40, but the FT7 is a good one as well (and slightly less expensive). You want one with a chest strap and a calorie output. At this point in the game that is really all you need to get…

You can check out my food blog at www.realfoodquest.com. I take pictures of everything I eat and post recipes so you can actually see what that amount of food looks like. Some quick and easy things to add that are more calorie dense are nut butters, added protein to lunch and snacks (eggs, yogurt). And feel free to add…

That is awesome! Well done!

I found that the calorie estimates on MFP were sometimes 20%+ higher than what I was actually burning. I invested in a heart rate monitor with calorie output (I got the Polar FT40), and it has made a biiiiggg difference in my logging. I also invested in a food scale to make sure I am being as accurate as possible. If you…

That is awesome!

My goal is to lose 20lbs. I am aiming to lose at 0.5lbs per week. This time around I refuse to crash diet, do extremes, etc... since that has never seemed to work well over the long term for me before. So it is slow and steady wins the race. I am projecting that I should be done in around 9-10 months.

You can take a look at my diary on here or go to my food blog www.realfoodquest.com to see pictures and recipes of everything I eat every day. Got some good and delish foods going on over there. Hope it helps!

Nothing like the thrill of having to buy smaller clothes! Rock it!

So far this week Sunday 06/10 - 34.5 mile ride Tuesday 06/12 - 25 mile ride

You can really tell a difference and you should be sooo proud! Just remember that as the weight comes off you might not see big changes in your weight, but you will in your inches, how your jeans feel, etc... Just keep taking and looking at those pictures. I think you are going to like what you see. Inspirational!

I just got started on here a few weeks ago, but have spent years in the yo-yo diet chaos. Finally this year I said I am done. No more fad diets, no more extremes. Instead I am looking for slow and steady weight loss with real food and dessert. Yep! Dessert. I'm tracking everything and using MFP to make a lifestyle change…

I am 5'7, currently 150lbs, which is within what they say is a healthy weight range for someone of my height, but its towards the high end. That is why I selected a goal weight of 130lbs. It is not as small as the 120lbs they say Is still healthy ( I just don't think I would look good that thin), but it is on the lower end…

I eat about the same every day unless I have a really hard workout one day and burn more than normal calories. Typically on those days I am more hungry anyway so it is easy to add an extra portion of something at dinner or another small snack after my work out. If I am not hungry I don't worry about it. I do try to stay…

I try to eat natural, unprocessed foods as much as possible as I try to lose weight and find a healthy balance. I am blogging about it at www.realfoodquest.com so you can literally see what I am eating and how much it is. Unprocessed foods are really voluminous and not as calorically dense (for the most part) so you can…

Any dried fruit (no sugar added), just be careful because they are still calorie dense Dry roasted almonds Larabars Kashi Heart - to -Heart crackers Kale chips Grab fresh fruit when you can

First off, add some friends! The twitter like feed lets you say what is on your mind, see that of other people, and send quick notes to keep each other on track. Myself, I am focusing on eating as many real, unprocessed foods as I can. It is amazing to me the amount of volume you can eat when you are eating unprocessed…

It's not accurate at all. I just got a new heart rate monitor with calorie output for this reason. MFP greatly overestimates. I have seen people say that accurate calories are about 80% of whatever MFP tells you. To play it safe, I am weighing food and using my own calorie output.

I have oatmeal almost every morning. I use the following recipe which is about 400 calories, sticks with you all morning and when used in concert with each other makes a perfect protein, meaning your body is getting all of the essential fats you need but can't make on your own. 1/2 cup of rolled oats 1/2 cup of water 1/2…

If you don't have time to make breakfast, then make hard boiled eggs en masse and grab those and a piece of fruit or cheese and fruit. If you can make it the night before than overnight oats are awesome. I generally make mine fresh every morning, but put this in a bowl, refrigerate and eat in the morning. 1/3 cup rolled…

I don't worry about the natural sugars in fruit. It is the added sugar that is the problem for most people. Cut out most processed foods, read labels for added sugars, and try to not add any. For me instead of flavored yogurt I do yogurt with fruit. I no longer use sugar in my coffee (unless it is that bad and I dont have…

I have bad knees myself. They say that every extra pound of weight is the equivalent to four pounds of pressure on your needs. That said, it may take a while before you can do everything without pain. It does get better as weight comes off. Some things that have helped me are the knee braces/wraps that are a band that go…

You are started out right where I did and finishing right where I want to be. Very inspiring and a true job well done! I love your goal is now to continue to tone and not so focused on weight. Continuing to strengthen the body is where you will find lasting results for years to come!

Go on at least 1 bike ride and then immediately go for a run. You would be amazed at how different it feels after you have been pumping it hard. Don't go to fast thinking you gotta do gangbusters. Slow jog/walk. Take it easy during your transitions. If you are wearing a wet suit, practice getting in and out of it. This…

They tell you to shop the perimeter of the grocery store for your health, but that is also true for your wallet. Toss out the processed foods and focus on fruits and veggies and you will easily pay less. Also adding veggies or 'filler' in any dish will amp up the volume making you consume less calories and also stretch the…

Absolutely amazing progress. You should be really proud!

If you try to balance meals and snacks between protein and a carb, fat and a carb, or protein fat and carb together you will find a lot of your sugar cravings just arent there anymore. That plus if you do have one eat fruit instead. There is a lot in season that are delish, but since the body processes the sugar in a much…

It really is amazing. Currently in my late 20s, but I see the meds my parents are on for weight related health issues and they cost a fortune. This plus the future healthcare costs that will be there if it doesn't change is enough to scare anyone into eating a salad!

Yep, aiming to lose 20-30 lbs to make sure I am towards the bottom of my weight range instead of the top. Need friends and support to help me out since I am just getting started. Feel free to add me!

Sending out requests to everyone on here. The more support and encouragement the better, so feel free to add me as well!