ethancarlson

That and what? I got a big, red X for your additional comment

My "binge" on the weekend is just barely meeting my MFP set goal (to lose 2 lbs/week) and no excercise - so it's technically not a "binge"

"what is your weekly net? as long as you are not loads under during the week, then whats the problem? i generally eat a lot more on friday & saturday, but as long as the weekly net balances i am happy. have you thought about adding some strength training to your routine?" With all the exercise I do during the week, I burn…

So basically during the week I am trying too hard and I could benefit from going home instead of going to the gym (all else equal) or eat more and continue my daily exercise? I guess it's hard to get my brain wrapped around the fact I'm not eating enough to lose weight because usually it's the ol' "don't eat a lot and…

Thanks for the responses! I guess I will take a couple days "off" (eating much closer to the 2000-2500 calorie mark) and get back to work and hopefully see more results

15 calories is nothing to be honest ...I wouldn't worry about it - especially since you are sick. Your body is putting in overtime as far as calories burned when you are sick just doing the normal bodily functions to fight off the virus/bacteria. I'm sure you are burning more calories being sick and taking the cough drops…