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  • Thanks guys! I will reconsider logging my strength training cals :)
    in Do you log your strength training calories or only cardio? Comment by ohheytoned June 2014
  • Hmmm...I've been told otherwise by everyone and their mother. Personal trainers, health blogs, good ol' research. I believe that it DOES in fact measure calories burned for anaerobic exercises - your heart rate it up, you're moving, you're not static. Perhaps the HRM will report a higher number burned but I wouldn't…
    in Do you log your strength training calories or only cardio? Comment by ohheytoned June 2014
  • Yep, the FT7 is the best on the market right now simply because it's the most accurate. It works with a chest strap so you get a very accurate BPM and calories burned estimate. I can't work out without it now. A lot of people say that MFP actually OVER-estimates the calories you burn when working out, but I found that I'm…
    in Is a heart rate monitor necessary? Comment by ohheytoned January 2014
  • It makes me slightly nervous hearing all these people say they only eat some of their calories back. I almost always eat back all my exercise calories. I've never had a problem losing weight this way and have lost weight consistently according to my stats and goals. There will be days that I don't eat back any of my…
    in Calorie intake Comment by ohheytoned January 2014
  • The answer to that depends on a lot of things. Age, height, weight? You don't provide any details. I eat 1240 calories a day and although I will say it is extremely hard, I definitely don't feel ill.
    in feel il on 1200 calories Comment by ohheytoned January 2014
  • As far as I know, eating disorders are quite common for those who horse race, for obvious reasons. You should watch out for this. It alarms me that you fill guilty after eating a bowl of oatmeal when you're already eating so few calories. MyFitnessPal would not set you below a calorie goal of 1200 - how did you come up…
    in I’m making myself crazy calorie counting! Comment by ohheytoned January 2014
  • I'm 5"2. SW 130lb. CW 125lb. GW is 110lb. My calorie allowance is 1240 per day, but because I workout a lot I usually end up eating back my exercise calories and it turns out to about 14-1500 calories per day. Progress is slow but steady.
    in Women 5'2-5'5" what is your current and goal stats Comment by ohheytoned January 2014
  • 2 words. Calorie deficit! That's all it takes :)
    in What is working for you? Comment by ohheytoned January 2014
  • I prefer: - yogurt cups - ANY kind of fruit, the best always! - string cheese - beef jerky (totally under-appreciated, low cal, high protein, love it) - veggies + hummus - glass of milk usually fills me up if I get hungry before bed (almond is best for low cal) - if you want a treat: skinny cow chocolate! yum! 100 cals
    in What are some low calorie snack options? Comment by ohheytoned January 2014
  • Did MFP set your calorie intake at 2000 cals? I find that a bit high considering I'm 5"2 and punched in lose 1lb per week and my calorie allowance is 1240. I've lost 5 pounds in 1.5 months eating at 1240.
    in Any Short Women Losing Weight On 2,000 Calories? Comment by ohheytoned January 2014
  • I sure am! I didn't log for 4+ days over the holidays so I want to be accountable for today/tonight. I will be drinking wine and maybe a little champagne. Luckily, I'm a lightweight! Woohoo. Unluckily, wine at bars is expensive :( I ate a big hearty breakfast, fried egg on a bed of brown rice/salsa/corn...I'm hoping that…
    in Who's counting calories tonight? Comment by ohheytoned December 2013
  • I'm so glad I saw your question hun because I'm 5"2, 23 years old, and 125lbs. My goal weight is 110lb. My calorie allowance per day according to MFP is 1240. I will tell you the truth - the first 2-3 weeks eating 1200 calories per day was HELL. I was grumpy, anxious, and felt like I was constantly starving. Went over 1240…
    in Calorie Consumption Blunders. Please advise. Comment by ohheytoned December 2013
  • This is what works for me: on days that I know I will be drinking (a little or lot...doesn't matter), I make sure I throw a really good workout in there and eat around the added calories of my wine/mixed drink. I stick with white wine or diet something+non flavoured vodka. I cap myself at 3 drinks because after that, I'm…
    in alcohol and weight loss. grr. Comment by ohheytoned December 2013
  • Don't beat yourself up. You've acknowledged that what you're doing is unhealthy and I think that's a good first step. However, you seem to be finding ways to "justify" your binging by saying you eat healthy for most of the week and you're a healthy weight, if I may say so. I think that's a negative way to deal with the…
    in Binged and shocked at how many calories I eat! Comment by ohheytoned December 2013
  • Hey there :) these are just kind of some tried and true things I've added to my life that have helped others. Definitely no artificial sweetners like Splenda and all that crap. Cut out sweets, chocolate, etc. unless on special occasions. No pop, no chips. Essentially just no junk. When you cut that out completely, pretty…
    in Weight loss Comment by ohheytoned November 2013
  • Thanks for the info. I went to that website before and didn't really understand it. I put in my information and under "your results" it says: BMR 395, TDEE 613, and "Daily calories based on goal in step 6" 490. I have no idea what any of these numbers mean or what percentage to subtract from what number. Is there anyway…
    in Am I eating enough calories? Please help! Comment by ohheytoned November 2013
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