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^^^Oh, so THIS!!^^^

I don't think three weeks of low calorie in November is causing the problem now. I would take a break and eat at TDEE for a week or two then drop the calories down again. In the EM2WL starter pdf it says: "We recommended one week off after every 4-6 weeks in deficit, or two weeks off after every 8-12 week deficit." My body…

I have been itching for a reason to buy a Fitbit or Bodymedia so I can pass my pedometer on to my son. But honestly, I can't find a reason to shell out $100-$125+. Currently, I wear an Omron pedometer to track my daily steps. It also tracks aerobic steps (60 steps per minute for at least 10 minutes without stopping);…

Post menopause (complete hysterectomy), hypothyroid (partial thyroidectomy), anti-depressants (wish I could get a depress-ectomy), unemployed (no reason to get out of bed in the morning...or afternoon) and just all-around sluggish. But I'm working very hard to get healthy, mentally as well as physically. The weight loss is…

53, obese (just this week moved out of the morbidly obese category), not able to lift heavy. I sometimes feel like I don't belong in the group. But I keep thinking that if I hang around long enough I'll be able to keep up with the "Little Girls" (as opposed to the Big Guys). Edited to add ... I'm post-menopause. I had a…

I wish I lived in a carry state. "Excuse me, Mr. Carjacker. Can you wait while I get something out of the trunk? Oh, wait. My ammo is kept separate in this locked box. Just give me another minute, okay?"

I can relate to this! The current political talk has caused a run on ammunition. I'm not an avid shooter and I don't like the idea of hunting for sport (though I might feel differently if I liked gamey meat, which I don't). But I am a huge proponent for self protection. I keep a pretty little Smith & Wesson snub-nose .38,…

This is an EXCELLENT thing to give up!!!!!! (lots of exclamation points means I'm seriously excited by this) I don't normally think or say negative things about other people, but I've developed a really bad habit of thinking negatively about myself and my future. I didn't even know how bad it was until my son called me on…

I'm going to give you my motherly advice, which you can take or leave as you wish. 1) Do not do any "DIET" that you cannot sustain for the long haul (ie: for the rest of your life). 2) Watch your calorie intake, always eat above your BMR (basal metabolic rate) and, if you want to lose weight, below your TDEE (total daily…

Today I will stay on track because ... I want to be one day closer to good health tomorrow.

I log my waking weight every Sunday. It doesn't matter if I've eaten a sodium-packed meal the night before or if I spent all day Saturday drinking tea with caffeine (diuretic). I log, once a week, every Sunday and I look for the overall trend in my weight. Doing this keeps me from freaking out when I see an increase on the…

Those of us with a higher body fat percentage actually have a lower BMR than what tends to show up on most calorie calculators. Since we have such a large amount of fat, our bodies require fewer calories. I would suggest you take a look at this spreadsheet and use the calculations it gives you:…

EXACTLY! Burning hot but low on the flavor scale means I won't eat it. But if it is flavorful and tasty, I'll deal with the heat. These days, I tend to prefer a 6 or 7 on the hot & spicy scale. (ie: Portillos Italian Beef with hot peppers mmmmm) Nacho (pickled) jalapenos are about as hot as I care for and even then, I…

Age 53, post menopause, 5' 4", currently 230 pounds, approximately 50% body fat. I have been eating about 1,550 to 1,600 calories a day (approx. TDEE - 20%) for four weeks. Last week, I ate at TDEE (about 1,960 cals) and this week I'm back to eating at a cut. Note: My BMR is approx. 1,510 and, since I have a really high…

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Before some 16-year-old weighing 102 pounds reads this and thinks it's ok to eat at a 1,200-calorie deficit, I think the following information needs to be noted about the participants: "Twenty subjects (17 women, three men) with a mean age of 36.7±11.5 years, weight of 95.1±13.0 kg, and a BMI of 35.2±2.9 kg/m2" In other…

Everyone's recovery is different. My mother had her gallbladder removed (laproscopically) at age 70. She took Tylenol for the pain, which she said was almost non-existent. She bounced back like a champ and was up doing dishes and laundry two days later. She did not have any digestive issues and can eat a fatty meal without…

Steps Monday: 6225 Tuesday: 7595 Month: 33,097

I do not have a BodyMedia Fit, but have been dreaming about the possibility that one day I might get one. Before I spend money on a gadget that may or may not help motivate me, I'd like to learn more about it. Are you saying that there is a way to adjust the readings in the BMF? Or are you saying to use the calories from…

I usually forget to take my vitamins. Fifteen or so years ago, when I was a young mom, my GYN suggested I take a multivitamin without iron (though I can't recall why no iron) and calcium. I'm not sure if that same recommendation would stand today or not. Now, when I think about it, I take: Multivitamin (for seniors)…

This does not make sense. What if you take your prescription medication followed by a glass of H2O? Does that mean once it hits your stomach and mixes together, the H2O no longer counts as water? What if you drink H2O with a meal? How long do you have to wait before or after eating to ensure that H2O does not mix with…

Some of us older and/or fatter folks hold onto the treadmill for stability. One thing I've noticed as I got really heavy is that I am REALLY afraid of falling. Also, because I'm morbidly obese, I'm putting a lot of stress on my skinny ankles. I've actually twisted my ankle just walking on a slightly bumpy surface (ie:…

It could be that her motivation is not to lose weight or look good in a bikini or deadlift 100+ pounds. Perhaps her motivation is strictly her health. If she's older (or even if she's not) it's possible that she's had a heart attack and her motivation for walking is strictly light cardio to keep her heart in good shape. Or…

Bad idea! I know, 'cause I tried this diet. The only thing I lost was inches ... in my height. I went from 5'9" to 5' 4". It drastically increased my BMI. Dangerous! Use the sledgehammer at your own risk!

The site records weight loss increments. The ticker, however, rounds to the nearest pound. If you lost 13.4 pounds, it will show 13 pounds lost. If you lose 13.5 or 13.6 pounds, it will show 14 pounds lost.

Awesome! I keep looking at Zumba videos on YouTube, but know that I could never keep up. My cardio is really poor, but I'm slowly working on it. Besides, I don't dance. I just trip all over myself. In the 80s, when I was young and barely 140 pounds, I tried Jazzercise. I could see myself in the mirror and looked like the…

Wait a second ... By using this logic, you'd not be allowed to eat anything or even take your supplements or prescription meds with your water. After all, according to your view of what is and what is not water, anything you ingest with the water will contaminate it and turn it into something that is not water. For me, I…

When I remember, which is about once a week, I take: Multivitamin aimed at seniors Calcium with D Fish oil If I can remember to take these daily, I might consider adding Biotin a couple times a week to see how I tolerate it. Biotin is something I bought awhile back hoping it would strengthen my flimsy nails, them promptly…

I bought a PUR water filter pitcher. It makes our nasty tap water drinkable, especially once it is refrigerated. My son likes it, but I still prefer flavor in my water. I usually drink decaf instant tea with Sweet N Low or Walmart's version of Crystal Light, each one about 5 calories for 8 ounces. I like the pink lemonade…

I have the older version of this Omron pedometer. It even has the same model number, but looks a little different: http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-112-Digital-Pocket-Pedometer/dp/B0000U1OCI Mine does not show the fat grams burned. Not sure how that is figured. I'm guessing it is estimated off the "aerobic" steps. I wear…