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@Roanne, they're general numbers. The only real way to determine calories burned per session is using a HRM. Just like with BMR, the output of your efforts changes with your weight.
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Sounds like a fluke to me. Someone must have entered it with a little wishful thinking in mind. You can usually compare exercises at livestrong.com, but standing isn't even listed. That should say enough.....
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As everyone is saying, you don't want to go too low for too long, but it's also dependent on your BMR. At 5'1", you don't have much room to cut calories as your BMR is already close to 1200. I agree with eric that you'd probably be ok around 1000-1100 or so, as 1200 is not the magic number for EVERYONE. You may need to…
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My two cents: Plan your meals out at least the night before, so you know how much you're going to be eating the next day. That may help keep you from making impulse decisions at the fast-food chain that you'll later regret at the scales...
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This is 100% TRUE AND SHOULD BE FOLLOWED! Exercising is good for you, but good health all starts with good nutrition, and I'm not even saying you have to eat like a total health nut. I had a back injury and couldn't exercise for 2 months at the time I started calorie counting. I still lost 15 pounds in those 8 weeks, and…
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Is that why the government and WHO and virtually every medical authority use BMI? It specifically doesn't claim to be accurate for athletes that have higher levels of muscle mass, but is based off mortality rates of overweight categories. 5-10lbs over a healthy weight can significantly raise your risk of health issues…
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To each their own, but you're only making it an uphill battle. You don't have to completely give it up, but should definitely cut back in moderation. I'm not a huge fan of Jack and diet coke, but sacrifices must be made if you want to get serious about shedding the pounds. Three full-flavored beers can account for over a…
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Gabby, you might want to do yourself a favor a do a little bit of research on your own as far as this one is concerned, because the answer is not a "one size fits all." They are a cheap source of protein and nutrients but high in cholesterol, so depending on your health requirements, it could go either way. Wikipedia is…
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Ya beat me to it! Check your reports and see if you have taken in more sodium lately, or if your levels are already high. Could be your weight loss has included sweating out water, but as soon as you throw in a day's rest in there, your body will retain it. You should measure yourself as well, since so many people on here…
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Not all calories are created equal. Diet makes a HUGE difference when losing weight. I don't know how many times I've seen people warn of alcohol sabotaging diets. If you're a beer drinker, try switching to diet soda and (insert favorite poison here)... I'd also give some circuit training a shot, as it integrates cardio…
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Yea Mt. Dew is like one of the worst sodas on the market... I don't like water with meals because it washes away taste, but there's other flavored drinks like Tropicana Light Lemonade and Berry that are 10-15cal/8oz serving. I actually waste a lot of money on water because I still buy 2.5gal jugs and can almost polish 3 of…
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I agree with everyone else; your BMR changes with weight loss, so you will need to recalculate. You can adjust some of the other goals like daily sodium or carb intake on your own, but calories are the winning ticket for general weight loss.
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Simple rolls like tuna and salmon rolls tend to be lower calorie compared to exotic stuff like rainbow rolls. A good rule of thumb would be the more stuff they put in it, obviously the more calories they will have. Cali rolls aren't too bad. The other 3 I just mentioned are staples for me as well, but rainbow is pretty…
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I'd keep watching your calories and perhaps you could lose an other 5 pounds or so in 2 weeks. Also, keep a close eye on your sodium intake and try to keep it on the low end of the spectrum, as it facilitates your body retaining water. Other than that, you can't spot-train problem areas, so just give some solid cardio and…
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It says right in your paste that "beverages such as milk and juices are composed mostly of water," and "THESE SHOULD NOT BE A MAJOR PORTION OF YOUR DAILY TOTAL FLUID INTAKE." Why would you reference something from the article that shouldn't be considered a significant source of water intake? All I said was drinking 6…
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6 cups isn't a lot of water. Per Mayo Clinic recommendations, just over 6 glasses of water should be a MINIMUM intake (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283). And 1 glass of water would not make you a pound heavier. A gallon of water weighs roughly over 8 pounds. So a fl. oz of water is roughly an ounce of mass. 6…
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The guys over at bodybuilding.com may be able to field your question with more information, but the majority of stuff I've read says simultaneously doing cardio and mass gaining programs are a virtual no-no. If you're still losing weight, I'd say you need to up cals and cut back on cardio as you said, but I'd check over…
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My weight swings up to 3lbs on a daily basis, so 1lb is definitely nothing. Could be related to your sodium intake. Bottom line: don't stress it until you see significant, steady gain, and even then, you're not going to gain excessive weight from drinking too much water.
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+10! Shakes tend to feel me up pretty fast. Not sure what kind of cal. intake you're looking for in a snack, but I basically snack on stuff all day long between meals. I like Tyson frozen chicken filets by themselves or in sandwiches as a small snack, but depending on how healthy you eat, maybe processed foods are out of…
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Maybe you're just trying to run away from the sticky feeling, so you increase your pace without realizing =) I personally hate humidity. Love that Vegas dry heat.....
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I lost my first 15-20 pounds on MFP alone (NO pills/supplements/acai berries/etc.), since I had a back injury and literally could barely move. But once I was healthy again, the combination of MFP and gym/sports made losing weight stupid easy, but I will admit had I not understood how to count calories, it never would have…
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Honestly, the tools on this site are great for educating yourself on consuming proper portions during your meals and snacks. I've found that just being a full-time student was actually easier to control my weight, because I wasn't stressed out from work and having that feeling of not wanting to do anything after my 8-5s…
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People wrongly focus too much on water retention when facing the scales. You NEED water, bottom line, so don't go stop drinking it just to lose a pound or two. As far as sodium intake, per the Mayo Clinic recommendations: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sodium/NU00284
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Sidenote: As you lose weight, you need to revisit your BMR info. The lighter you get, the less your body will burn if you're only losing fat but not replacing it with muscle, so you'll probably have to lower your calorie intake. That's one of the reasons why it's harder to lose weight as you get more in shape...
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@fitnessbugg, "The thing is most people do not have the willpower and/or the knowledge to decide for themselves what to eat when they want to lose weight and they need others to tell them." EXACTLY!! I can't even explain to people when they ask me how I lost so much weight, because I know 99.9% of them won't stick to a…
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Thank you for reiterating fads are only fads. Low carb this.. gluten-free that... none of it makes a difference pertaining to losing weight. It's just simple science.. control your portions and watch your calories! I admit, I was a little hungry at first, but that's what you get when you drop from over 2200 calories a day…
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This question is kind of technical, but I'll still chime in what I think. 1st, you're not going to lose muscle mass in 5-6 days. Muscle isn't just "lost" like that, and when it does, it's on a much longer time scale (i.e. aging). 2nd, as far as water weight, there's going to be things in play like level of exertion…
