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I want to start swimming as a part of my weight loss fitness routine. I can swim, as in fun in the pool without drowning - but I don't know any technical strokes. Do I need to find a way to learn the specific strokes for it to be beneficial or can I jump in and go with my own "stroke"? My gym does not offer a swim coach…

I read up on the lady and she practices the Intuitive Eating process, which I used to be interested in but don't think I am anymore :(

She is an RD, with my insurance I have 2 to pick from so I don't get too picky. Anyone have experience with an RD?

I do eat back most of my exercise calories, yes. If I leave anything on the table at night, its usually under 100. I also track with a Fitbit.

I'm aware that cardio is not a magic weight loss activity, I have mentioned that I have a controlled diet and do strength training as well. Looking for advice and help as to not get bogged down with disappointment that not much is happening.

I am a very careful food logger. I measure and weigh my food, yes. I think I will change it back to 1.5 lbs a week, which is 1440 cals a day - thats what I've been doing the last 3 months. I've lost 7 lbs in that time - seems low to me.

This is the # that MFP has given me. I was on 1.5 lbs a week and that deficit wasn't producing results, so today I switched to 2 lbs a week and MFPs goal for me is the 1200. I didn't come up with it by myself. I know that 1200 is a low # which is why I mention that I am uneasy about it. Ill try but damn that't not a lot! I…

At my new goal of 1200 calories, I can't eat less, or won't eat less, That # is already scarily low for me. So I have to adjust my workout routine. I am leary of the incline idea only because my legs and glutes are already pretty muscular and my calves are huge. Id hate for them to get any larger

Thanks Everyone. Like I said I am doing some circuit training / strength training at home too. I am going to up that to more days a week in addition to the cardio. The treadmill will force me to do those bursts of interval since I cannot run, lol! I can run for a minute and then slow it down and jog/walk. I am just…

willrun4bagel - how did you get an AM and a PM snack category?

Im a vegetarian, no fish, so I know how important protein is. You are not eating enough. You have way too much leftover protein at the end of each day lately. Every meal should have a decent amount of protein. You seem to be skipping it at lunch.

Did you set it up together? It doesn't just happen. Also check your setting in MFP to make sure you have it activated.