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I guess you have to decide if the test is accurate, but regardless, remember: you will increase your RMR as you add muscle. So if you find your weight loss slowing, focus on building lean muscle (heavy weights).

I AM NOT A PHYSICIAN and I think you should see one if you haven't already. I do however, have years of personal experience with moderate clinical depression which includes trying to taper off meds time and time again. Even if you're not into yoga, you may want to check out the book 'Yoga for Depression'. It has done more…

Even if you don't feel like counting calories, they still count.

I am a respiratory therapist and also do sleep lab tech- it's a challenge. I think however it works for you to feel energized is best. I actually read somewhere that even though I usually don't feel like eating that late at night, we actually do need to eat just as much at night as if we were up during the day (healthy…

The problem with MFP is that it doesn't differentiate between added sugars and sugar that is naturally occurring in fruits, dairy, etc. While it's good to be aware of those sugars and vary your diet, most recommendations for sugar are actually for added sugar, so I always go over too. If you can keep a lid on the added…

This is great advice- especially the last line. If you can keep it to 1200 you should lose weight, in terms of mathematics. But if you eat mostly carbs you may have a harder time sticking to your daily calories- at least that has been my experience. It's counterproductive to do 1200 calories per day but quit after a month,…

You've heard this before in the posts, but... You can get smaller by eating less, but the only way you can change your shape is with exercise, particularly weight lifting. Otherwise you'll just be a smaller, not very firm version of whatever body shape you are now.

This! It really needs to be brought to management's attention because he is not helping- actually harming people- by giving incorrect advice. Good for you for standing up to him.

Honestly, check out Zuska (see my previous post). I love her!

THIS is what SUCCESS looks like! You are so much better off today than at 388! You look great!

Your 'after' face looks way thinner but it ALSO looks happier and more healthy! Way to go! You're beautiful!

If you don't want to pay for Insanity, check out Zuzka Light Power Cardio. For about 15 bucks on Amazon you get 12 workouts. Each workout is 10-15 minutes long but it is INTENSE. You can also see a lot of her workouts on Youtube if you look her up (and it you're not like me and don't need a DVD, you might be able to get…

Awesome work! Were you kind of in disbelief when the smaller ones fit? That's what happens to me. I think, this must be a mistake! Glad you seeing success!!

If you want to build muscle (which does not add bulk but speeds your metabolism, allowing you to burn more calories even at rest), make sure the weights are heavy enough that you can barely complete the last few reps. And I've really improved my arms (they got smaller and toned) with using 8-15 lb weights after the 5 got…

Thanks so much!

SOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!!! You are such an inspiration!!!

I need to get better about this too. I tend to stop tracking for the rest of the day if I mess up. I didn't always do that but it's become a nasty little habit. I logged my cheat meal today. Thanks for helping me stay honest. :)

I am 35, have no kids but I can commiserate with 'my metabolism isn't what it used to be' concerns. :)

Paige682, LOVE the pic. Isn't that the truth! I have been doing Zuzka Light Power Cardio and workout #1 has 50 burpees. I thought, 'no way, this can't be right, she wouldn't do that to me.' But it was right, and I lived through it. I don't know if I could do this challenge though! I am terrible at them.

Hmm, if I were you I wouldn't put more than 100 calories, to be on the safe side. I actually have a heart rate monitor and I find that although core is killer work, it doesn't yield the calorie burn of cardio or lower body exercises.

Welcome. You have taken the all important first step! Add me as a friend. I will help you with any questions I can answer. Even though it might be overwhelming now, if you do this, you will look back on this day as the one when you chose to change your life! There are some things I would suggest for your success, which you…

I use the 40/30/30 combination like you mentioned and even though 50 grams of fat seems high, I find that as long as I make it up of good fats, it helps to keep me full, as does the higher protein amount. I dislike MFP's default macro breakdown because when I don't eat enough protein I'm hungry all the time. People who…

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I let anyone add me who wants support and gives it. :)

I have the same problem. I really think the limits set by MFP must refer to added sugar, not sugar found in fruits, etc. but it doesn't calculate right.

I also had trouble with it picking up the very first time I used mine. But once I got it to work (after doing a couple minutes of exercise) it's been working. Maybe try that?

First of all, I want to commend you for opening your diary for all to see. I feel it is a very personal thing to share your record of foods and I don't know that I could do it! Since you want opinions, let me be of service. I agree with the people who say you have a lot of processed food on your list. But also, I noticed…

Hmm. I suppose it depends on how much weight you have to lose. When I started Chalean Extreme (heavy weights 3 times per week) I also did cardio with it and I really think I needed the extra calorie burn the cardio provided. But the weight lifting workouts burned 200-300 calories on their own. Plus, Chalene is always…

You (or anyone) can add me! I have been doing this since January after a while off and I've lost 36 lbs so far. I think I have about 20 to go. I'm PASSIONATE about this and I will offer my friends ANY information on what has worked for me. I made some BIG changes to my lifestyle and I can honestly say I am not the same…

You look fantastic! Keep it up!