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Same here! I hope this will be fixed soon.

I've switched from a Jawbone to a Fitbit Charge HR in July, and I think the FitBit over-counts steps a little. Sometimes I get a few steps while driving (from moving my hand), but I just got used to it. I wear it on my non-dominant hand but have it set to dominant so it's a little less sensitive. I feel the calorie count…

I've been eating around 1200 calories ever since I joined over a year again, and most of the time it's just fine. I watch my macros and eat throughout the day (and weight/measure everything). Lost almost 63 lbs in almost two years, so I am guessing it's working, and I haven't starved myself yet, either. I don't have…

This. Twice :)

I am one of those, and I can confirm that whereas it is maybe a little harder, it is feasible. I lost about 0.8lbs a week, with a severely underactive thyroid (which I didn't know about ... now I am on syntheroid and it's obviously a lot better).

Just FYI, if you are breastfeeding, you will need more than 1200. And congrats!

Agreed. Just keep looking forward if you "mess up" one day and don't become discouraged. Welcome, and all the best!

You are deriving your deficit from your TDEE, not BMR :)

Suit yourself :) You asked for advice and stories, you got it. Of course you can do whatever you like, it's your body, but don't be surprised if, in the long run, you see unpleasant side effects from eating so little. If you are ever curious about what your body actually needs if you were in a coma (BMR), check this out:…

It's most likely water weight. I "gained" 9 lbs last week during a vacation. I ate tons of carbs and probably high-sodium, too. As of today, that weight is gone again because I returned to my routine. Sustainable weight loss is 1) slow (1 - 2 lbs per week, depending on how much you have to lose) and 2) a long-term…

Thumbs up, especially re. "Why don't you go ask all the ripped guys in the exercise section how long it took to get where they're at?"

How are you getting to 1200 calories with the amounts of protein, fat, and carbs? Do you weigh your food? I am jut asking because I eat 98 g of protein, 114 g of carbs and 51 g of fat, and that's around 1300 calories. Fat: 1 gram = 9 calories Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 calories Now, if you…

So ... do something about it.

No offense, but: Dude, really? 1200? oO I am 5'3, and even I eat more than that. Eating this little will do more harm than good in the long run. Set your goal to a sustainable amount and then tweak it a little. Also, low fat is not your friend. Your body needs fat (think nuts, avocado, salmon). Your fat intake should never…

Everything is ok in moderation :) I go to McD every quarter year or so. If I can, I pre-plan, but let's face it, usually fast food is not something you plan to eat; it's more like "I WANT A BURGER RIGHT NOW!" If I decide I really, REALLY want it, I'll get it and just adjust the remaining meals for the day.

If you're really hungry, eat something. If you are just snacky, try to resist or have something very low-cal to chew on. Also, if you tend to be hungrier at night (I am that way), try to save most of your calories for dinner. That's of course not a solution you can use RIGHT NOW, but maybe just something to think about for…

Another good thing about my gym at work is that I don't have to drive to another gym, which means spending more time with my dog. Anyway, thanks for all the input! I think I'll stick with the little gym for now, and maybe one day I'll outgrow it :)

Thanks guys! Appreciate the input! As far as the limited equipment goes: I feel that right now it's still sufficient; I don't want to be one of the people that pay for a gym because they feel that "the free gym around the corner" just does not cut it. Granted, those are mostly people that are thinking about using a gym and…

For now there are definitely enough weights to challenge me *hehe* Yes, the proximity is definitely a plus. And it's so much easier to just go after work (or during lunch sometimes).

I hear you ... it's the same for me. I am 5'3, started out at 187 and am down to 141 right now. And despite the fact that every now and then I break out of that "I am fat" mentality, it's not very frequently. Especially when I see pictures or (even worse) on camera. We have conference rooms at work that have cameras for…

I've also been doing that without actually planning it. I have breakfast around 11, lunch around 3, and dinner before 7. I also have an AM and PM snack. I just don't like eating early in the morning or late at night. I don't know if it has helped me lose weight, but it hasn't hindered the effort, either. In the end, if you…

Almond butter!

Totally agree. Low carb helps some folks, but it's definitely not a weight loss guarantee (wouldn't that be nice ...).

True low carb is difficult to do, IMHO. I am averaging 40% of calories from carbs, and that works very well for me. That's definitely not low carb in the traditional sense but absolutely low carb for me. I started out at 50% and gradually went down. If I work really hard, I can get to 35% carbs, but that's about it, and I…

Better late than never :) I also agree with futuremanda, and I hope that you will come to the conclusion that your fears are something that you will be able to laugh about soon. I used to be bulimic, so I know that it can be hard to develop a normal relationship with food, but it's possible. These days, if I go over my…

Or 3 reps of "I'm gonna die". But either way, they work wonders!

But you can work on your balance at the same time :D

I still remember the morning after my first set ... ouch ... lol.

Try squats. They do wonders! And are actually fun once you get over the initial pain :D

Lifting helps with everything :) When you're doing squats, that will tone your thighs and butt. I don't follow a specific program, but plenty of people have mentioned "The new rules of lifting" in various threads (guys, correct me if I have that title wrong). Also, the stomach is usually the last to go. Unfortunately, you…