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Thanks everyone!

I've faithfully logged and weighed all food for 101 days. I am close to your stats . 36 yrs, 5'1" and currently 158 I have my deficit set to .5 a pound a week and I eat just about everything my fit bit gives me... if I didn't I just wouldn't be able to keep on. During this time I've only lost 11 pounds. I'm not saying this…

Just start walking. Then gradually increase your time. Eventually you will want to do more types of excercise.I have a Fitbit and it greatly motivates me.. then just start logging. Eat back your excercise calories or at least some of them. Make a promise to yourself to log everything even if you go over. I have been doing…

Thank you! This is what I was thinking but I wasn't 100% sure.

Thank you! I will take a closer look at the graphs and see what I can come up with.

Thank you ! This was very helpful for my particular question. I know my body felt exhausted yesterday but I was amazed at the calorie adjustment. When I looked at yesterday's heart rate graph it showed that I was in fat burn mode for more than 5 hours... my normal is 1-2 hours a day. Do that sounds like it was accurate…

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This is inspiring! You could easily let your surgery stop you, but you didn't. This is very encouraging to me. Keep up the good work!

I like having negative calories enabled for encouragement to move on lazy days.

I feel the same way, but instead of seeing the food and throwing in the towel while piling your plate full... potion your food to only what you really want and log it. I find that if I at least try to stick to the plan I'm satisfied with what I have portioned out. Then go for a walk with some of your family. You will be…

Do you set it this way just because you don't want to see negative adjustments?

If your not hungry and your still loosing I would keep it as is, but if your having a hard time staying within your calorie goal I would go to a pound a week. For me I'm happier slow and steady. I'm over trying to lose as quick as possible.

Does it not make those adjustments on any activity level?

Thank you everyone I will just make the best guess that I can and move a little more this week.

Ha!! That's why I am in the shape I'm in now lol.. I have always guessed as the others suggested by finding a similar meal but I just got back on track again after gaining about 25 pounds

Thanks!

I can not relate to your pain problems but I wanted to encourage you. You are taking a step in the right direction. Although excercise helps me to lose weight, you don't have to work out to shed the pounds. Stay within your set calories and eat at a deficit that You can realistically stick to. If you can start walking.…

Your mind can be a dangerous weapon but it can also be your biggest support. They key is to stop the negative thinking. For every negative thought push it out and replace it with a good thought... you have to train your brain to think differently . I know it isn't easy. I struggle too, but find something that motivates you…

I'm also going to start up again. However, my feet stay terribly sore while doing the workout, to the point that they feel bruised. I am careful with my landing and I'm trying to do it just as they do on the video. I'm landing on my toes. I have brand new asic shoes, which help, but not completely. I'm flat footed. Any…

When I go to the gym and see someone my size or heavier than me working out, it encourages me. I am also proud of them and I find them inspiring. I feel the same when I see someone older than me working out. It helps me to never give up. I never make fun or think bad thoughts about them and I bet most people don't. Most…

Thanks! And I will check out the group page!

Thank you! I will try cutting out processed foods for now and work towards limiting other carbs if I need to.

Thank you all so much!

Wow! That makes me feel better about the net carbs... I thought it was carbs in general. How do you keep up with the net carb amount on mfp? Do you take your total carbs for the day and subtract total fiber or do you try to individually keep up with each meal?

Thanks everyone!

Thanks! so far I have been manually entering the workouts through mfp...even running. Then I let the FB calculate the rest of my everyday activities... I have wondered if I shouldn't just calculate my TDEE and not log anything for workouts but enable the neg settings so I wont eat too much for days I don't actually get to…

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Thanks for your responses! I will try maintanace for a little while I think to give myself a mental break as well as make sure I am getting in more protien.

Are you working out? I am 5"1 ...I think my thighs are too big as well...I am not sure of the measurments but I know I have been losing inches by doing lots of different workouts. I think if you are not working out you need to start. I do a variety of workouts such as zumba, running, hiking, yoga, weights, toning exercises…

Are you wanting to lose or maintain? If that is your daily schedule I would think it would be a good starting point. I have a polar hrm and I love it. I have continually lost weight going by the calorie burn so i would trust mine. You could try it for a month and see if you maintain your weight. Maybe weigh yourself and…