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Gosh darn, I just took myself out of the consideration set because I was being pushy and asking, huh? I sincerely hope you make little if any progress this weekend, because you're enjoying your family, friends, beer, whatever it is you want to do for your birthday (or any other day for that matter). Thanks for providing an…

Somebody has to be the annoying, clueless one. My turn I suppose. Is the next consulting project group off and running, and I missed the confirmation post? Or can my heart still hope that selections are still underway? Thanks for any updates!

Thanks! Bring on the moo-juice!

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All depends on the event, place, company. Family - immediate and some extended, average dinner- I may not order anything and just eat off kids' plates, or get a side I want with their meals (they never finish anyway). I eat before, or after, or do my research and plan what to have in advance. Groups (friends, co-workers,…

Oh, I didn't realize that other people got to decide what or WHO was unnecessary when it has nothing at all to do with them. Wait, they don't! Lots of reasons, but none that really concern anybody else. I assume you were just curious, and came here (?) to ask, but it's a pretty insulting question to have people (strangers…

I was wondering how the original group was going, excited to hear that it must be okay, if there's a next round. Definitely very interested!

I get anxiety like this, too. Even if treats like cheese curls or cupcakes fit into my calories for the day, I still feel bad about eating them, because for some reason I think to lose weight I should be "good" all the time, and be eating maximum nutrition for each calorie. I think it's a "waste" to blow 350 calories on…

In case it helps anybody else wondering- HRM (Polar FT4) came through not one, but two mud runs just fine. Watch is a little stained, but the transmitter stayed on fine and the strap, after a good washing, is fine. Flex also went through both with little problem. At some point it jostled and switched to sleep mode, and I…

Ah, that makes sense, sorry, didn't mean to ask an a complex question. I think, too, I'm trying to assess "how bad" my approach might be, when the only way to really tell if it is/isn't will be on the outcome. As I decrease the deficit when I get closer to goal, will I gain more, both initially, and/or keep gaining? Harder…

Some people are planners, some aren't, and sometimes calories sneak in when you least expect it. Hey, but you learned for next time! I'd try to get a workout in, and even if not, go over by a bit. Get some extra exercise in another day soon, and/or cut 100 calories off the next couple of days (assuming your level is…

What variables are you using for "best?" Taste, nutrition, calorie density, etc? I use unsweetened almond milk usually. Water is okay, and I'll use that sometimes too, but almond milk makes it a little creamier, adds some vitamins, and a little more protein for 30-40 calories. Sometimes I "splurge" and get the chocolate…

Glad I thought to look this up, because I was feeling pretty bummed that 12min/mi seemed awfully darn slow. Ok, so before that, who knows what I was running... because I never did. I remember fighting hard to finish the mile in under, I think, 10 min for that Presidential fitness test they made you do in school, and I…

Well the nature of the event depends on who you ask. ;). My friends- a fun thing for a Saturday morning, compared to others they've done. Me- my first real true fitness test and I want to rock it. I'm sure glad I posed the question- I didn't even consider cutting back on workouts beforehand; thought practice made perfect…

Thanks to the response - I'll check that out! Self-bumping- nobody's doing any kind of program the recommend (or not)?

Name/ real name: duckiec/Carrie Goal weight on June 30: 147.x (anything with a 147 in front of it) 6/1: 153.4 6/3: 153.2 6/10: 150.4 6/17: 150.0 6/24: 148.4 6/30: (7/1): 146.6 yeah! Changing it up a bit in July, as I don't think I'm eating enough, hoping that doesn't slow progress too much...

I guess at 4'11, I'm not even fun sized? One of those Hershey's drops or something ;) Started with 60lbs to lose, little over half way there. Upper range of normal weight is in the low 120s- still unfathomable, but I'm working on it! I'll see how I feel around 130s and go from there. I'd like to be solid size 6-8, to get…

For me, it's totally a mental thing. I won't let myself eat everything MFP tells me to. Crazy, I know, but I'll try to explain. I started doing the MFP standard 1200+ exercise, but didn't think the exercise calculations were accurate, so ate only some if any of those back. Then I looked up my TDEE and determined I should…

This is exactly what I've needed for a few weeks, as I've become both obsessive and on the verge of a burnout. Cheers! Though if I was gonna go for ice cream, skip the Edys and go straight to the B&J.

Name/ real name: duckiec/Carrie Goal weight on June 30: 147.x (anything with a 147 in front of it) 6/1: 153.4 6/3: 153.2 6/10: 150.4 6/17: 150.0 6/24: 148.4 6/30: Where'd everybody go? :)

I get very depressed and anxious about the whole thing, too. I'm SO SICK of counting, and planning, and measuring, and worrying about, and focusing, and evaluating, and... It seems most average weight, healthy people I know get hungry, eat. They eat what's around, or casually go over to the sandwhich shop and pick…

4'11" and goal around 120. I have no vision at all in my head of what that could/will look like. The last time I was that small (and lower, high school) I was anorexic and thought I was huge. Then again I did no exercise then, either. Once I get to 130s I'll start to re-evaluate. I'd like to be a solid size 8.

I'm on a slope to this. Keeping up the exercise, but feeling burned out on the tracking, and restritcting, and eating the same stuff. I walk in the grocery store and get a bit sad that most of the stuff, I can't/won't have. That I stress over every meal we eat out and then don't want to go. I thought for awhile I wasn't…

Some days, I just get sick of the tracking itself, and I'll take a guestimate and add it as Quick-add calories, and put a note in the section listing what I ate. I do tend to eat more once I've decided it's going to be an "off charts" day, and things I wouldn't eat ordinarily, but it's nice to have things that I generally…

Meh. They're okay. Got them as a gift, and haven't even tried all of them yet since I haven't been in love with the ones I have tried. I found the "learn the steps" too slow. I wasn't a complete newbie when I started, but still found I needed more of a challenge. The full-length one (I forget the names) - decent workout,…

Name/ real name: duckiec/Carrie Goal weight on June 30: 147.x (anything with a 147 in front of it) 6/1: 153.4 6/3: 153.2 6/10: 150.4 6/17: 150.0 6/24: 6/30: Not too bad considering the baking I did yesterday. Few things in life better than cookie dough, and I'm fine with it. Onward!

My ultimate goal weight is lower, but about 15-20 lbs from that, I'll re-apply to be a gestational surrogate. I was too fat to be considered last time, and I will enjoy telling the intake coordinator that yes, I DO think I can get down to their required range.

LOVE the fact that people record their routines- I have several different length workouts saved as playlists. The only reason I do them less is because I go to classes now :). Another MFP posted their playlist- do a search for Zumba YouTube and you should find it. I started with that one. Some of my fave channels/posters:…

I'm right there with you, too! Many of my 16s are swimming on me, but some I can still wear and not be ridiculous. I've been buying 12s for the summer, but they're tight still. I can wear them, but don't feel great about it. I'm probably closer to a 14, and definitely in some cuts where the 12s wouldn't even zip. And, I…

I have a fridge at work where I bring a weeks worth of supplies on Monday, and eat it thru the week. Even if you have to keep it at home, it's pretty cost effective (I've included my general prices, I can do better by buying sale items but it gives you an idea): 1) Lo-cal, high-fiber/protein wraps (i.e. Flat Out Light) -…