mrsheu

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  • That's great! When I first started, I added a lot of friends. Right now, all but two of those friends are still active!
    in How many days have you logged on MFP and how many lbs lost? Comment by mrsheu September 2012
  • MFP will give you the starvation mode warning anytime you are under 1200. Accordingly, 1200 is not starvation mode, however 1199 might be? If you are a few calories under, I wouldn't worry about it. However, if you keep finding yourself full after eating 800 calories or less, i would add some high-calorie "super foods"…
    in Starvation Mode but not hungry?? Comment by mrsheu August 2012
  • It's called plateau. Try different things, including increasing calorie intake, decreasing calorie intake, increasing workout, changing your macros, ect. There's a lot of threads on the board about this topic. Good luck!
    in How long did it take you to lose weight? Comment by mrsheu August 2012
  • 1500 might be too high. I am 5`0, starting weight was similar to yours (155) and I am eating 1350 calories. The weighloss has been slow but steady. Edited to add: I am also doing EM2LW, but since my BMR is so low due to my height, I am eating at 1350 calories. I sometimes go above and beyond that, but never by more than…
    in Can someone tell me why I am not loosing? Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • Yes it is possible. I don't think there is anything wrong with focusing on calories for weight loss. But this should be a first step only. Once you are losing weight, and getting closer to your goal weight, you will feel better, and exercising will come easier. It's okay to wait, but don't put it off. You can lose weight,…
    in Weight loss without exercise Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • After the intially water weight loss, I have been losing about 1 lb a week.
    in How Much Do You Actually Lose Per Week Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • My settings are adjusted to around 140g carbs, and I have been losing steadily. Rice was a staple before I started counting calories. It was hard, but just limit your portions. I can eat the same kinds of food, I just limit my intake of carb rich foods like rices and noodles. I don't feel light-headed though, but I also…
    in Can't live without carbs Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • What are your stats, starting weight and goal weight? For many of us, our journey to our goal weight will take several months!
    in going for 130 tomorrow..... Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • Soda and other sugary drinks were my problem. Now they are not worth my calories. I allow myself one once in awhile as a treat though!
    in I dont eat a lot... Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • Yes, I have been losing 1-1.5 pounds a week eating around 1000-1200 calories a day. I am not hungry, but I have to really restrict what I eat in order to maintain this goal. I am thinking of increasing my calories to see if that makes a differences, but I am worried about gaining.
    in Who has been able to lose with 1200 calorie diet? Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • Hey Dan, so what is your recommendation for someone who wants to increase their calorie intake from 1200 to whatever is 20% below TDEE? Increase all at once, or slowly increasing 100 calories a day/week? I'm on 1200, and I feel full, but I do have to limit the foods I eat in order to maximize my calories.
    in who eats 1200 cals, add me Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • I don't measure lettuce, cucumbers or carrots in my salad. If this puts me over, so be it!
    in how do you measure salad? Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • Everyone is different. I have been steadily losing 1 pound a week eating 1000-1100 calories a day. I exercise 3 times a week, and I don't eat back my calories.
    in MFP told me that i was putting my body into starvation mode! Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • I added you! I'm also 5`0, looking to lose another 20 pounds. Looking for friends as well, so feel free to add me! Thanks
    in Petites!! Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • I make an asian dressing using rice wine vinegar, sesame seed oil and sugar. One tablespoon is under 60 calories, and enough for a large salad. Add to that chicken breast, boiled eggs and other vegetable, and it makes a complete meal at under 200 calories. I like to add fried wonton strips, bringing the total to around 300…
    in Salad Topping? Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • One egg yolk has around half the recommended daily limits of cholesterol for a healthy person. I love eggs, but I try to limit myself to 14 whole eggs per week, with no limitations for the egg whites.
    in Hard Boiled Eggs Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • I say only eat if you are hungry. If you are not hungry, you don't have to eat. One day of eating only 800 calories is not going to cause your body to go into starvation mode. Just don't make that number a habit.
    in Only have eaten this much today.. should I eat more? Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • Thank you to everyone for your input. i will be logging those bites now! Thankfully I am satisfied with only one bite!
    in Should I log food that I only take a bite? Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • I think this will be a good test as to whether or not this is a lifestyle change for you, or just a fad diet. My main goal is to get to the point where I won't need to count calories on a daily basis, and still maintain my weight. However, I'm not there yet at this point. Counting calories has really helped me in learning…
    in Thinking about not counting calories for a week? Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • 5'0, eating 1000-1200 calories. My bmr is around 1440, and if I ate that, I would only be losing 1/2 a pound a week, if that. Eating an average of 1100 allows me to lose one pound a week.
    in Question for those 5' and under Comment by mrsheu July 2012
  • Now that it is summer, I'm loving watermelon! One cup is only 45 calories. I usually have this as a snack twice day. So sweet and juicy!
    in Need a work snack under fifty calories! Comment by mrsheu July 2012
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