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Do you have MFP set up to lose 2 lbs a week? That would explain why you're suggested to eat only 1200. With so little weight to lose, you should have it set for only .5 to 1lbs a week. The only way to "knock off" the weight is to be consistent and patient. The less weight you have to lose, the slower it will come off. It…

Yeah, generally you should add 10% of your run each week as a gradual way to ease into longer distances. Here's a link: http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/10-percent-rule You just don't want to push it too much when your body isn't ready for it. It can set you up for injuries. If this is really something you want to…

Some people will say have a little bit of the thing you crave/want so as not to feel deprived and feel less likely to overeat. Others will offer advice on how to steer clear of any and all temptations. I try to go for a balance of the two. You shouldn't avoid food. Food is not evil. Too much of anything isn't good for you.…

haha same!!

In regards to eating only at your BMR, yeah, in the long run that's not such a great idea...as I'm sure you know :) Your lean muscle mass will decrease due to the lack of sufficient nutrients--hard to get those when you're eating only enough to exist, not moving at all--and your body fat percentage will increase. That's…

Honestly, this sounds so delicious. I go for baked chicken, brown rice, and 1 to 2 servings of vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts...whatever is on hand!)

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I would personally say eat the recommended amount. You'll still lose weight and you can eat more! Why wouldn't you want that! And if you can't physically eat larger volume, add in higher calorie foods, like peanut butter, nuts, avocados...foods that are small but pack more calories. Eating at too low of a deficit is not…

There is nothing wrong with bread or grains, unless you're gluten intolerant or have some other medical reason for avoiding grains. Grains are good for you in moderate amounts, like every other food item. KEEP THE GRAINS :) If you have one you like, and it doesn't bring up adverse reactions to it, then keep it in your…

Hahah yes, it was hyperbole, and I seriously hope no one would attempt it!

I'm by no means an expert here, but upon reading the thread, I think what you're really struggling with is the idea of eating "clean" vs. "unhealthy." Which, there is no such thing. Like everyone is saying, you can bulk on broccoli or you can bulk on cupcakes. Extra calories are extra calories. You're not "unhealthily"…

I mean that's kind of a poor example...haha but you get the gist.

Exercise can be worth it for both purposes! It obviously will make you fitter, but it can also give you cushioning for eating more, so say you normally get 1700 but you'd like to eat two extra eggs or an extra serving of pasta. If you burn whatever, say 250 calories, you can eat those extra calories that would otherwise…

anything is fine, as long as it's within your calorie limit. I always reserve at least 200 to 300 calories for night time snacking!

coffee...then an egg.

It could be breathing, or perhaps you were already dehydrated and so going into your work didn't help that. Make sure you stay hydrated! (I mean don't guzzle water during a workout, but try to drink an adequate amount before and after!)

I mean that is generally speaking. But say someone gets 1500 calories a day to lose weight, but then burns 300 calories running. His/her new daily total is 1800. And since MFP already has them at a calorie deficit, he/she can eat back those calories and still lose weight. :)

OP, back to your original point, all you need is a moderate calorie deficit, which MFP builds for you when you enter your goals into the site. As you have so few lbs to lose, I would personally suggest going for .5 to 1lbs a week, not 2. The less weight you have to lose, the harder it is, and the less likely it is that you…

I agree. I too am trying to lose about 15lbs currently and am also 5'3". Eating 1200 might not be such a great idea, for a variety of reasons. One that's immediate is that you get tired and feel hungry constantly. There's no need for that :)

I don't necessarily share this problem, but I could supplement wine for whatever, a cookie, a piece of pizza... I took the advice of several posters who suggest pre-logging. You don't have to fill out your whole day, but maybe each morning, log that wine or cider so you know you don't have X amount of calories, but really…

I've only been doing cross trainer for a might I would say! It's just so frustrating :( xx[/quote] I think you mean month? Keep with it! It takes time, but the work you put in will be worth it!

Well, typically, the concern with being overweight/obese is because of the body fat you carry which can be detrimental to joints, bone health, cardiovascular health, respiratory, digestion, diabetes... There are also huge risks involved with visceral fat, which is fat that gets stored in and among the inner cavities, so…

I'm sure more experienced individuals will reply to this, but muscle building will be key to getting the physical appearance you want, regardless of a number on the scale. I'm sure you've read about "skinny fat." You can weigh what you number you set for yourself, but muscle building will help lean you out, keeping lean…

You really should eat back some. MFP builds a calorie deficit for you, so exercising increases that deficit even more. When you don't eat back some of those burned off calories, you risk not properly fueling your body and giving it the nutrients it needs. Definitely eat them back!

Just one source to read into! :)

http://www.mydr.com.au/gastrointestinal-health/gastro-oesophageal-reflux-what-causes-it

Really the only reason you should avoid eating close to bedtime is if you have gastric reflux issues. For those individuals, eating too close to bedtime is problematic. When lying down to sleep, their stomach can't hold down the acid and it slips up the throat, hence the inability to get restful sleep, and other attending…

It gets propagated that red meat is "unhealthy" often because some type of study finds it has negative effects on your cardiovascular health, or some other thing. However, that aside, we know logically that too much of any food is bad for you. Even broccoli! Like others are saying, if you like red meat, eat it! There's…

Either way, regardless, one "bad" day is not going to wreck your diet. You'll get back on track :)

I dunno...it all depends how you log your day. Maybe the OP eats majority of calories in the am/lunch time and so small dinner?