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Thanks for the tips! I will probably keep on tracking because while I have this fantasy of a buffet spread before me in my head, when it comes down it it, I probably won't want all I think I will, will be scared I'll pay the price for it, or when it comes time, just won't want the complete derailment. It's mostly about not…

Exactly my pattern too, though I haven't gotten that far with my loss yet. But I'm already eating pretty much the same things day in/out- they become my "safe" foods. But zzzzz they're boring!

I work full time and have a hellacious commute, so yawn - up at 3:45-4am to workout then. Or, I'll go for a walk/jog before I leave work. I'm considering joining a gym- not sure if it will be home (there's a 24hr one) or by work (easier to stop in before/after).

Jump right in! But, if you want to try out some moves/basics at home, their DVD set has a step-by-step instruction DVD. It's really slow/methodical, and teaches the basics. Now, I don't know how many of those basics I actually apply during class, but they are used in the DVDs.

Just wanted to say thanks for posting, and all the tips- I have the same problem! Trying to stay low in cals, but high in protiens/fats, and am apparently weird for not liking avocados, almonds/nuts, or bacon.

Name/ real name: duckiec / Carrie Goal weight on March 31: 167 3/1: 173.4 3/4: 172.4 3/11: 169.4

Sandwiches/subway. Yogurt, peanut butter + fruit, hummus + pita/veggies.

I often have a bowl of cereal. Usually without milk both for convenience of eating and calorie/macro considerations, but sometimes with. This is also when I'll have a sugar cereal, too - Cinnamon toast crunch, Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, Cookie Crisp, etc. Not the best carbs in the world, but it meets a sweet craving. When…

Awesome, thanks again!

Thanks so much for your time and feedback! Sorry to pester you further, just to clarify- I'm assuming "leave the calories alone" was more for the past week, when I bumped them up a bit, and average over the week was about 1500? Or, shall I stick closer to 1400/average? Any concern about those low net days? Am I balancing…

I'm interested! I'll be 37 at the end of this month, by height/weight charts have a more than 40 to lose, but I plan to evaluate once I get to that point. I've started exercising 5+ days/week, and while I have to get up at 3:45, I'm doing it. But I'm finding the restriction with food hard to manage- for the most part I'm…

YES it is so Monday- I'm so discouraged and frustrated today. I feel like I've done nothing because I don't look any different and the weight is coming off so slowly. Today I'm sick of the planning, the depriving, of not ever being satisfied, and dreading spending the rest of my life like this. ARG. But, I remind myself of…

Gracious, that has got to be hard! My hubby is supportive, even if generally disinterested, but what a challenge to have that in your face all the time. Well, let me first to give you a virtual high-five- great work! Guess that's why we come here? Still annoying as &*%@ though.

No worries- sorry I didn't provide you everything you needed! Lost 9lbs from Jan 2 2013 - Feb 24th. I know, I know, a reasonable loss, even if I seemed to get stuck a little over the past couple weeks. I'm sorry, I posted before the "only ask for help if you're stuck" request/rule was posted for the group, so if you don't…

Name/ real name: duckiec / Carrie Goal weight on March 31: 167 3/1: 173.4 3/4: 172.4

Just last week. Ouch! Should have been on that sooner, I guess, but better late... This week's plan is cardio (today - 40 min), strength (7-min warm-up cardio + nerdfitness beginners) tomorrow, cardio weds, repeat strength Thurs, rest Fri, cardio Sat, rest Sun. I may try to get some walking done in the afternoons of the…

Name/ real name: duckiec / Carrie Goal weight on March 31: 167 3/1: 173.4

I'd like a spot! External motivation helps keep me going.

A little math is a low price to pay for clarity! Average: 1394.5 gross, 1120 Net for the past 26 days. If it matters, the numbers. You can clearly see the pattern of higher days, some with exercise, some without. I went back even farther, and was surprised to learn that 1768 was the highest all year; happened to be a lazy…

Looking forward to this answer- I was doing great yesterday, but today - ouch! Planned to do my routine again tomorrow, but should I hold off?

I enjoyed buying a bunch of new stuff... but at Kohls and Target. Not yet able to spend lululemon or similar. But I just got a new Athleta catalog (how'd they know?!) and I was sure tempted.

Figured I'd try again today.

Ok, I'm with you if we're using the MFP calorie guideline/plan- MFP assumes you'll exercise, gives you a lower general number daily, which you boost up by moving the booty. Say we're using TDEE - 20%. That already takes into account exercise. In that case, do I want to just eat the TDEE - 20% calorie goal (in my case,…

No ideas, but just wanted to say this is EXACTLY where I am today, too. Confused as all get out, and trying to work through it to determine a plan. I tried asking about it but didn't phrase it right- your answers were a lot more informative. So thanks to you for posting, and everybody else for your helpful info.

Thanks for your advice and support! I plan to start the 30-day shred soon, and I do some toning/strength, just not a lot, again, I'm stuck at the "maximizing calories" mindset. Not the best, but still healthier than I was late last year, not having exercised in years. Oh, and if you look at my diary- I never record my…

I go with my HRM, which sometimes fairly in line with the MFP estimate for that activity, and sometime higher. I rarely use cardio machines so don't get to compare machine to HRM too often, but the last time (a few weeks ago) they were fairly in line, but it may have been one that automatically synced with my HRM (Polar…

Packaged deli meats that say "2oz." That's nice can you just tell me how many slices that is please?

Does "rowerdc" mean you're in the District? Me too. My spots include Subway like you said, Roti (chicken kabob, not chicken roti salad), Chopt' where you can make your own salad and I often add a lean protien (be careful though, it gets pricey fast!), and Corner Bakery has a ton of combos that are under 600cal, though I…

I get up no later than 4am and do it then. Totally sucks, but gets it done; I know I won't do it once I get home at night.

Ignoring the really cute donuts that coworkers brought in, and planned for the treats I know I want to have today... still under in calories thanks to good eating around those treats, and an longer workout.