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You may consider having your BMR/RMR tested. Your doctor can't do that from blood tests so any thought that the calorie recommendation is based on your individual metabolism is incorrect. To test it, you basically breathe into a tube for 10-15 minutes and the off gases are measured. You can usually have it done at a…

You may need to experiment a bit. I find that higher protein just makes me feel fuller but sometimes it's hard to get it in. My goals are 30% protein, 25% fat & 45% carbs. As long as I get 25% of protein, and not more than 30% fat, I'm happy. You determine how much protein you want in grams, and then figure out what your…

I easily eat at least 60% of my calories after 6 pm. That's just when I tend to be hungry. I don't see the point in eating more during the day when I really don't want it. Anyway, it hasn't hindered my progress at all.

I upped my calories to 1700 and my body is very happy and I've had slow and steady weight loss. Best thing is no desire to binge because I don't deprive myself. There's lots of healthy treats--peanut butter, cheese, avocado, nuts, etc. that you can eat that will bump up your calories without just being junk. I love the…

I found a cardio exercise that I enjoy but I still pretty much hate my boot camp class. However, it's as fun as weight training is going to get for me and I love the results. I just view it like a job and made the commitment. I gave up on trying to find something I liked, and picked something I could tolerate!

I use fitbit, which I adore. I've also used the body bugg, which worked great but I didn't like it's size. I set my activity level for sedentary & then I eat the extra calories I burn. It's worked great.

I only use it to track added sugar, so when I look at the number, I subtract out any natural sugar such as fruits and vegetables.

My motivation are those skin tight breeches for shows and the videos I'll have to review of my rides!

Just wanted to say hang in there. I've had my J-pouch for 13 years now. First 2 years were horrible, next 3 years okay, but with a few problems. After 5 years, everything fell into place and its been great.

I do percentages of 45 carb, 25 protein, & 30 fat. Based on my own research, I feel that's a good balance and I feel satisfied and healthy at those levels.

For me, my net is about 150 calories below BMR. If I was in a coma, my body would make up any deficiency in calories by accessing fat stores. So, personally, I think it's okay to dip slightly below BMR. I totally agree that any drastic cuts are hard to sustain and unnecessary.

My net is 1300 and I usually eat between 1600 & 1800.

Most of the research distinguishes added sugar from the sugar found in fruits & vegetables. The thought is that the effect of the sugar is offset by the fiber. However, some people do think all sugar is the same. There's no clear answer. Personally, when I look at my sugar I subtract out fruits & veggies so I'm only…

I had one (it's in my closet) and I thought it worked great. My only problem was that because of the size, it was fairly obtrusive, especially in the summer with short sleeves. I ended up switching to the fitbit, just because the fitbit was so much smaller.

I hate it too, but I found a boot camp to be doable. Lots of body weight exercises, kettle bells, ropes, medicine balls, etc. The energy and motivation really helps.

I just read Dr. Lustig's book and he has no problem with the natural sugar in fruits and vegetables, provided you don't juice them so you have the benefit of the fiber, which in his opinion counteracts the sugar's effect.