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I agree with this. I am really lucky that 99% of the dogs I come into contact with on my runs are leashed. There was only one time a large-ish dog was unleashed (I run through a campground and even though dogs are supposed to be leashed there sometimes the people don't, but most people walking through the area DO leash). I…

This. You probably CAN eat more and still lose weight, but eating too little won't negatively impact your weight loss. Try setting MFP to lose 1 lb/week. It's more important to be consistent than it is to see quick results. If you lose weight too fast, you can lose muscle as well as fat.

If you don't weigh your food you don't know how much you're eating... https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjKPIcI51lU

So over the last 3 weeks you lost 3 lbs? Sounds about right considering how close you are to goal weight. Yes this is really common, your body will drop several pounds at once, than spend a couple weeks dropping nothing.

I use protein shakes and protein bars. I'll say it's important to find one that agrees with your digestion (there are different types of protein) and also my personal preference is to pay attention to the carbs/sugar/fat in the drink. I am not anti-carb, but I'm trying to get the best protein bang for my calorie buck. The…

I agree with this. Before someone comes in to remove this post because telling the truth is somehow seen as unhelpful lately.

I disagree with this. To me, it is like any treatment for a problem. One doesn't go on anti-depressants for 3 months thinking they will at some point never need them again. True, not everyone needs them for the rest of their lives, but a lot of people find they need to stay on the medication. That's what logging is for me.…

You're already at a healthy weight. I agree you should look into recomposition instead. You could go for a very slow weight loss (maybe 1 lb/month) to lose a little bodyfat, do a progressive lifting program, get adequate protein for a few months, then maybe spend a couple months after that eating at a slight bulk with the…

I'd pick a lower activity level, try for a month, and see whether you lose more/less weight than you expect. I get between 15k-20k steps 5x a week and I have MFP set to sedentary. I add in the calories from my walks, but not from normal parts of my day. Based on numbers it looks like my TDEE/activity level is 'lightly…

Are you getting adequate sleep? Might just be a bit of too much too soon. I find it takes me anywhere from 4 weeks to 12 weeks to adjust to a new activity level. It might just take you some more time to get used to it.

What sort of reaction are you expecting when you ask what people think of this? How do you know you have gained muscle? I agree it's possible as you sound like an overweight beginner, and young enough man that testosterone is still on your side...but unless you've gotten some DEXA scans you don't know for sure. Gaining…

Don't think of it as 1 week with no loss...think of it that you lost 4 lbs a week over the last 4 weeks. That's a pretty high rate of loss. My body does this sometimes, if I lose quickly it will seem to slow down to compensate after a quick loss.

2 lbs a week is a lot for someone who is already at a healthy weight range. There is a possibility some of that is muscle loss. It doesn't have to do with you not eating enough, it has to do with you not having a lot of body fat left and how much your body can metabolize fat in a certain amount of time. Doing resistance…

I can't find the article now, but this was what I read as well. The old study that claimed to show this did not separate out underweight and healthy weight non-smokers. So people who are slightly overweight but don't smoke are healthier than healthy weight and underweight smokers. But once you remove the smokers, being…

Illuminati.

I am early 30s and while some other folks have posted snacks were common when they were kids, they weren't for me (maybe depends on where you grew up, affluence, social norms). My parents were both overweight and anti-snack. I remember being hungry SO MUCH when I was a kid. Lunch was usually a sandwich, a fruit, a small…

Weight loss is 100% diet. How much you exercise is immaterial if you are not in a deficit. But that doesn't mean exercise isn't critical to physical health, mental health, and possibly even adherence to sticking to a calorie deficit.

Measurements...more time... Going to be challenging to lose fat / gain muscle at the same time. Are you eating at a calorie deficit or surplus? Many folks find it helpful to bulk / cut for this reason. Dedicate some amount of time to eating at a deficit in order to lose fat, then dedicate some time to eating at a bulk…

This is a possibility after you check out your blood pressure, exertion headache. Also, is there something you consume only on lifting days that you don't otherwise? A pre-workout with caffeine? A protein shake? Could be some sort of reaction. And agree with ninerbuff as well, make sure you are not straining your neck/head.

I agree with the above.

Just make sure you only run 3x a week, and take a mandatory rest day (no-running) inbetween each day you do the program. Until about the point you finish, can run a 5k or 30 minutes straight, then you are probably safe to add a 4th day. That will allow you to rest/recover properly and avoid the joint/tendon injuries folks…

I don't know, your not using a phone gets you points in the running purist circles...but you are right, some people have minimum speeds for "real runner". Probably some complex algorithm between speed and non-music usage at play here. Perhaps you need to get into ultras for the right balance... You buy stuff on your phone…

Garmin Forerunner for running. It uses a chest strap which is the most accurate type of HRM currently out there. A lot of the wrist types of HRM have been accused of being inaccurate, though depending on your activities/needs they might be enough.

So you're saying wearing my leotard and my sweet leg warmers while doing my progressive lifting program might be unnecessary? In on-topic news... Stronglifts 5x5 Starting Strength New Rules of Lifting for Women The latter two have books, I tried them from the local library before I bought them.

This. I mean, it shouldn't go below 1500 because you are a guy...but MFP doesn't automatically recalculate your calorie goals as you lose weight. YOU have to manually change your goal or update it to get it to give you a new calorie amount for your weight. Otherwise, it is probably accurate. That's why it's not recommended…

Yup sounds like water retention. This happens to me and my friends every time we start a running program. Very common.

Sometimes people do find a drop in appetite when they first start restricting...just be conscious that your hunger might come back with a vengeance at any point.

That person was wrong. You are right. Now I want avocado.

I eat very little during the day and "save" all my calories for a big dinner. Agree with others that if my big meal was at lunch I'd probably just keep eating, so it only works because my big meal is at the end of the day. Also, from personal experience of someone who eats a lot of big fast food meals, I think they would…

I sort of cheat and use coffee as an appetite suppressant. But sometimes my dinners are so amazingly overdone that I am still sort of "full" by mid-afternoon. That's why I know I've overdone it. But a cup of coffee will take the edge off of the morning hunger for me. I figure no worse than plenty of other people using…