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I disagree. I was heavy and got tired of the negative comments so I got healthy and lost weight. I was a smoker too and again got tired of the negative comments and feeling like an outcast so I quit. Shaming (or whatever you want to call it) worked for me. Not saying it will work for everyone by any means but I personally…

Not a fan of bullying or shaming but I'm a firm believer in NOT coddling people. It worked well for smokers. Are feelings more important than health?

2 caramel rice cakes topped with 2 tbls Pb2 powdered peanut butter (prepared into peanut butter w/ water -45 cals) and sliced banana. Filling and tasty for about 250 calories. Add a chocolate protein shake on the side for an additional 110-150 calories and you feel like you had a cheat breakfast for about 400 cals total. :D

Are you by chance already thin? Beware, upping calories seems to work well for people who have more weight to loose or for thin people who exercise like banchies. Your strategy ultimately depends on your end goal and where you are now.

Nana-bas!! Ohhhh, sweet mushy yellow love!! My peanut butters new best friend!

I switched to wine. Unfortunately for me, I like the sweet wine that doesn't taste like wine.....MOSCATO, which also happens to be loaded with calories. 300+ for a heaping glass filled to the brim. The 150 calorie version tastes even better. 1/2 glass Moscato and the other half Sprite Zero!! Amazingly sweet, bubbly, and…

Bam!!! Great, great advice!!

Beware that snacking on any food throughout the day (even healthy ones) can potentially sabatoge your success. How much you eat is just as important as what you eat. Spread your allotted calories out over small, filling, and healthy meals every 3 hours and be done eating. For one meal a week (one meal a week) - eat…

KRISPY KREME DONUTS!! I can eat a dozen in one sitting and then eat any glaze leftover on the box.

Id say if you are going to eat processed junk food and not exercise...its probably better to stick with 1200 or less. :)

I cringe whenever I see people say "YOU NEED TO EAT MORE" because that advice is to generic and it causes some people to gain weight if they aren't taking in the right kind of calories. The body of a woman who eats 1800 calories of donuts and does not exercise is going to look drastically different from a woman who eat…

What a second, I see a protein shakes AND milk in your diary. Hmmmm.....

So you got that body without whey protein? (assuming your profile pic is really you) How did you do it? Do tell!!

I tried a super high protein/super low carb diet and I had uncontrollable cravings for CANDY CORN and MARSHMALLOWS (sugar in its purest form). I think it was by body's way of saying I needed a little carbs (aka SUGAR)!! When I went off that diet and started eating more carbs again, those uncontrollable cravings went away.…

^^^^This is key! So true!

38 but will be leaving you guys for the where's my 40 something friends soon. :)

Exactly, if the guy only choose McDonalds, yogurt, salads, apple slices, and water or just ate smaller portions, he wouldn't have been so super-sized.

I don't think it has to be one or the other. I personally like doing weights 3x a week so I don't loose my strength but I like doing cardio 2-3x a week as well so I don't loose my cardio fitness. I'd rather be a well rounded athlete.

Sunday - run Monday - P90X chest & back, AB Ripper Tues - Insanity Wed - P90X shoulders & arms, AB Ripper Thurs - Insanity Fri - P90X legs & back, AB Ripper Sat - rest, cheat, or low activity (elliptical)

Age - 38 Height - 5' 8" Current Weight - 134 lbs Calories per day - 1200-1300 on a great day Calories Burned per day - between 250-400/day 5 days a week minimum Goals - after a 3 month work-out/diet relaxation period (i.e. my holidays go from Halloween to New Years) I just began training for a Spartan race in August 2013.…

Once the weight is gone then it's time for yet ANOTHER decision. Are you happy just being smaller or will you be happy being smaller AND fitter, faster, leaner, stonger, more toned? I find just loosing weight to be boring and demotivating because I never really see a difference in myself. The only way I have seen a…

Thanks for all the research and detailed response. The first thing I did when I cought it was change the settings to reflect my info. I am not new to Plyo as I have been using the P90X system 3-5 times a week for maintenance since 2009. I can't say that I've slacked off the amount of effort I give but I do notice the…

@ twindish. No, I don't think so. The few times I saw my heart rate get over 190 I distinctly remember how I felt physically. Nauseous and "woosie." Although I do push myself, I haven't had any of those uber intense workout sessions lately.

Ah hah Reno, I knew it!!! I am 134 lb, 38 year-old, female who really pushes during P90X and I just can't believe I'm only getting 200 calories out of plyo!

I wish the entire 5 lbs were muscle but sadly I think it's made more of Moscato, fudge, and holiday cookies. ;) Thanks jacksonpt. Good to know about the O2 exchange. Even without the oxygen metric though, it shows a change and like ejwe said, maybe it's just time to switch things up a bit! Thanks guys!!

I iave a Garmin Forerunner 110. I was thinking it could be a battery issue as well. Although it is only a few months old. I checked the settings and they are correct. I even added my 5 extra pounds.

Thanks ladies. I know in the back of mind that everything you are saying is correct. Something just isn't adding up though. I have actually gained 5 lbs since November so I feel like I should be burning more! Ha!

Does heart rate directly correlate with calories burned? I understand the more fit you get, your heart doesn't have to work as hard however, based on a consistent level of exertion (judged by how exhausted, sweaty and tired I am-which hasn't changed) I FEEL like I am burning 400 calories and certainly not less than 200. I…

I am also on 1200 calories a day (when I am having a good day). I found a few staple foods that fill me up for long periods of time. The eat clean Nazi's will probably say they are overly carbie and they are. For me, this is what makes 1200 calories a day "stick withable." Breakfast - I usually pick one of these 3 1. 1/2…

Hate to exercise? You're in luck because loosing weight is 85% what AND how much you eat. There is really no exercise required to achieve a healthy weight if you are eating well and sticking to normal size portions. Love to cook? Spice it up a little and experiment in the kitchen with some fiery new healthy recipes. You…