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  • I was a swimmer, then got injured, and then stopped exercising all together. Then I got the crazy idea of "I will do a mini triathlon", so I had to run. I used to hate running, really, really HATE it. Now I love it and have to constrain myself so I don't over do it. I'm working on the C210k (or something like that) to get…
    in c25k Question - Anyone a Genuine Convert? Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • I never did WW, but my only advice is: Be honest with yourself when counting calories. Try to maintain or put a low deficit (aka wiggle room) at first to get the hang of it. Weigh everything! And read the labels.
    in Former WW "pointplus" person looking for help Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • Here's how I do it with the BF: Different portions of the same food! And he gets to put some extra fat or carbs on his plate. Could be as simple as more pasta or a piece of cheese. I try to control the amount of fat I "hide" in my food, so instead I put some cheese on top or some yoghurt (greek yoghurt WITH fat, 1 tbsp is…
    in dinner ideas for a non diet boyfriend and a girl on a diet Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • Is 1500 your TDEE or your TDEE-deficit? I calculated your BMR as 1500-1600, not your TDEE. Make sure you never eat less than your BMR and then experiment a bit back and forth until you fins something which works for you. It may be smarter to lose a bit slower but mostly fat rather than muscle. Also: Are you sure about that…
    in TDEE and BMR Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • I feel you! This is my exact problem! And studying makes me hungry! I take this as a sign of my brain burning calories. Sadly I also go extremely stupid if I undereat by too much. Maybe slow down your weightloss for the sake of your sanity during particularilly stressfull periods? My advice is: Don't sweat it! I love…
    in When life gets in the way..... Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • Well, they are in Sweden. My android phone (not shiny or high-tech even when new, but fairly durable which is good when you are scatterbrained and clumsy like me) cost something like $350 (I don't know the exact exchange rate). An Iphone costs about $700 here, so about twice the cost. Also: Android phones come in a greater…
    in What kind of apps do folks use to help with weight loss? Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • I have an android phone (cheaper than an Iphone, you know). I like the MFP app since i can log without my computer att hand. I also use a running app to get to 10k. Other people I know use endomondo (not good for guestimating calories though), runkeeper and other apps of that type.
    in What kind of apps do folks use to help with weight loss? Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • I know that MFP does not take this into account. However, I like logging my calories. I don't see any problem with using custom settings, so I just like to use MFP to keep track. The question of activity modifier was for the TDEE approach, for example fat2fitratio. I don't know which modifier to use on that type of site.
    in Activity modifier? Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • That actually answered a question of mine. But don't forget that your BMR is what you would need if you are comatose. Walking around, doing household chores, sitting upp, standing up and so on has a positive contribution as well. The math is more like BMR+daily non-exercise activity+exercise activity averaged over the week.
    in Given my goals, how many calories should I be eating? Comment by asarwe October 2012
  • Bump! I really cannot figure this out...
    in Help with College/Uni weight loss Comment by asarwe October 2012
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