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I love cardio personally :smile: There are lots of options to choose from, honestly it can be fun! But if you really hate it, I think an hour a week would probably be good, with the strength training. Or maybe 20-30 minutes for 3 to 4 days a week. Cardio is a really great way to burn calories, and relatively quickly too,…

Yes, accurate measurements are a necessity! I suggest you buy a food scale, or at the least use cups, teaspoons, ect... (But a food scale gives the most accurate measurements). Make sure you log everything, even if it's just three grapes, or just one frenchfry. Those little nibbles and bits do add up! Also be sure that…

I'm at a university too! It is really hard being surrounded by tempting things, but I remind myself to eat healthy because I feel better that way. Of course having pizza, or a cookie, whatever, here and there is completely alright! But try to make sure a majority of your food is for energy. That's what helps me. Like,…

hahaha I miss that show so much... But hey congrats on reaching your goal! Fantastic!

1400 is reasonable. That's likely to result in about .5lbs a week. The 1200 calorie suggestions are for more aggressive weight-loss, like 2lbs a week. I personally would suggest going with the 1400. Losing as little weight as you are trying to do, 5lbs, is going to be a slow process. It's harder to lose a little than to…

how'd you get through the last month? As it's always harder the closer you get to your goals, what helped you do that? Excellent work by the way! You look fantastic!

Only you can be the one to make the changes you need to make to feel better/get healthier. That said, it's totally doable!!! I have faith in you!! If you really want this, you will achieve it! Try to envision a healthier, fitter version of yourself. Image the added energy, the increased stamina, the confidence, the power…

I do! And it works!! I need the accountability of logging every day and making sure I'm sticking pretty close to the same amount of calories because otherwise, I tend to overeat and I'd really rather not get fat and out of shape again! : :p

I know! They're so tasty, especially the salted kind :smiley: but you can literally only have like 10 to not totally blow a bunch of calories on a snack that really isn't filling. Honestly, I never understood why health magazines push that as a snack...I don't find 25 almonds to be "satisfying." That would not tide me over…

You could do something small and simple to jump start your pulse, like 10 jumping jacks, a few squats...No need to drink coffee if that's not your thing!

You eat the 1200 calories, and whatever you exercise and earn are extra calories. So say, 300 extra calories. You'll eat 1500 for that day (1200 +300 earned). Myfitnesspal has already factored in the 500 calorie deficit for you!! If you don't feel comfortable eating all the exercise calories, at least eat 1/3 to 1/2 back!…

I only eat back some of them. About a third to one half back, but I'll eat them all back if i really, really want something high in calories, like cake or fudge :smiley: A lot of people will probably suggest eating back at least half. It is important to eat them back; it helps ensure your body is getting the proper…

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You shouldn't feel so bad! Slip ups happen! Maybe if you allow yourself to enjoy foods you like more often, you wouldn't necessarily consume so much of it at one time. You can definitely incorporate it into your diet! It's ok to go over your calorie limit once in a while. Life happens! Don't be so hard on yourself. Just…

Maybe try to eat food which are lower in calorie, yet very filling and full of fiber and protein. Like broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, certain fruits like berries...these are some foods which are lower in calories, yet rather filling, considering their portion size. Also protein is great for filling up, so things like…

Can you do squats or reverse lunges? Or any weight lifting with dumbbells, like bicep curls? Maybe do power walking if you can't run? It'd be great if you could do that at an incline to maximize the workout.

I'm what I like to call a "mini-sabotager" because I'll only have the occasional binge session or a few days of very limited calories. I'm in maintenance with my weight right now, but those are still struggles I deal with. When they were more frequent and much harder to handle, it really helped me to re-imagine what I was…

Hello! I have to say, yes! Sticking with the suggested calories MFP gives you, or altering it slightly as you figure out your exact maintenance level, will really help you keep the weight off! It helped me lose it and its helping me keep the weight I am at. Some people say they stop logging/ measuring once they hit their…

I have the same problem!! I've wanted to know if this hurts weight loss as well! I have to say, I have lost weight even being over my sugars or protein limit, but I'm wondering if i would lose quicker or more if i hadn't....

Because I'm tired of saying i'll start tomorrow...I'm starting right now! :smiley:

The "daily value" just means that, based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the carbs for that food will take up that percent of a 2,000 calorie diet's carb count. So if, for example, a bowl of soup has 15 grams of carbs and 5% daily value, it means that the soup will account for 5% of the carbs you'll consume all day. If you're…

Thanks everyone! Ya'll clarified my questions! I appreciate it!!!

I have this! It's sooo horrible! Literally, my wardrobe consists of only black and white tshirts to avoid the dreadful pitstains. Maybe overweight individuals excessively sweat, but hyperhidrosis is not a symptom of being overweight. Im 5'3 and weigh 120, so im roughly average in size, but I have this. Have had it all my…

I'm no exercise expert, so hopefully someone else can give you a more informed answer, but speaking from personal experience...I was eating 1200 calories to lose weight, doing cardio for 40 to 60 min a day with alternating weight days. After getting to my goal weight, I increased my calories to 1350 to maintain, and now I…

If you'll have your fridge in your dorm, you might want to pack a bag of carrots or celery. Apples, yogurt, pears, things like that might good. It would be ideal if you had access to a store so you could replenish your snacks. As for meals out, try to make as healthy of choices as you can. If you have to get a hamburger,…

Hi! I also do the treadmill and I have an ab routine I do. There are tons of 7 minute ab videos online. I also do sets of pushups, squats and lunges. I've heard really good things about resistance band exercises you might want to look into.

While it seems counterintuitive, eating less can actually cause your weight loss to stall. Your body is not receiving the necessary nutrients to fuel a healthy, fast metabolism. Because you aren't eating enough, your body slows its calorie burn rate. Your body then clings on to whatever few calories it is receiving. You…