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I logged my calories today to see what I was taking in, and had to eat MORE to even hit 1500 calories, even though the number of colored containers I was filling was, theoretically, supposed to be in the range of 1500-1799 calories. I like the fix for teaching portions and eating healthy foods, but I personally am finding…

What calorie level are you eating at? I'm eating one up from what the program recommended. I want to ensure I'm eating enough, so that's how I'm doing it. The program book wanted me in the 1200-1499 calorie range, so I'm in the 1500-1799 calorie range. I'm only on day 1 today, though.

just started doing burn phase today. I think I need some heavier weights still, but I'm already feeling it today.

This might sound ridiculous, but try eating more. Increasing your caloric intake can kickstart your metabolism back to losing again. Now, you might see additional gain at first, but it should level off and you should start losing again. Everyone is different, but that's worked for me and a lot of other people on MFP.

these. I hate the gimmicks and the ploys with trying to lose weight - there's no miracle pill, or wrap, or even workout. 30 days of jillian michaels won't last a lifetime unless you continue working out regularly. change it up, keep going - it's all proper nutrition and regular exercise. People will always make excuses if…

i'm starting chalean march 16

I just realized I can't start until March 16 - I'm going on third shift for work training. :(

I'm actually wondering the same thing.

I'm in! Mine shipped a couple days ago so I should have it soon - just trying to get over a cold but by March 10, I should be good to go!

I joined the Y here for the classes because working out at home just wasn't cutting it for me anymore and the special didn't hurt either! Did my first class today and it was great :D I'll pay the overpriced fee to be able to go take classes

I'm kind of a super nerd. I love video games, super heroes, science, the works. I also craft extensively - knitting, scrapbooking, etc.

I'm using 3lb ones right now...it's all I can do to keep them up with the lunge/anterior raise move.

I had to take a rest day after 2 days of it because of some pretty bad muscle pain after the first two workouts. I'm now on the 4th workout of level1 (technically 5 days in) but I'm already starting to get more endurance.

more fruits and vegetables, add in some grains, and lean protein. I would avoid eating steak often.

No, it's not. lactose is naturally occurring in milk, and therefore doesn't count as an "added sugar". MFP is really low on their settings for sugars in macros, but that number is for added sugar, not naturally occurring sugars that are found in milk, fruits, and vegetables. Naturally occurring sugars are good for you,…

I always plan things and it just takes a ton of willpower to look at something and say "no" to it. I struggle with that daily - I caved and had an unplanned cookie for my morning snack on campus today, for example - but it's just a matter of planning those into your day or being able to say no.

Agree with both of you. I do about 30 minutes of cardio and weight training in addition to it.

I'm a 23 year old college student :) I'm graduating (finally) in May!

I have to second this. One meal won't hurt to go over on. Eat a normal dinner, get back to working out when you're feeling better!

elliptical and strength training for me :D

this was my thought exactly.

that's the one I get! so delicious and I mix it into greek yogurt

i buy chocolate peanut butter - super tasty

Beautiful doesn't even start to cover it.

sweets and bread! ugh, love carbs too much.

I started a new breakfast routine today: 1 cup fage 0% plain greek yogurt + 2 tbs chocolate peanut butter. Delicious and super satisfying - kept me full from about 845 when I ate til 1 when I noticed I was hungry and ate lunch...when I was eating toaster waffles (nature's path) or cereal, I'd be starving around 1130.

this. I mix frozen fruit into plain greek yogurt for a really tasty snack :)

I usually do 2tbs in a day with breakfast

from a nutrition standpoint, winnervictori hit it spot on.

I'd like to know what people have to say as well...I do the interval setting on the elliptical which is 2minutes at ramp 4, resistance 1, then 2 minutes at ramp 10, resistance 8, and I usually do a 35 minute session.