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I've been on it since March 17th, I am down 40 pounds! I struggle occasionally and cheat, but have been able to still lose weight and inches those weeks. I'm about halfway to goal! I love this program, it's the quickest thing I've ever done that is healthy for you. Good luck and contact me if you need support. I have an…

I'm on week 20 and am down 40 pounds! The program works and is really easy to follow. I have cheated a little during the 20 weeks so I'm only averaging 2 pounds a week, but if I wasn't cheating I am sure it would be closer to 3 average. I have about 40 left to go and should be done by the end of the year!

Thanks everyone for your insight. I'll be sure to incorporate your advice!

Any updates on anyone's progress? I'm looking into starting this...

-1 Zucchini cut into noodles (I use a Veggetti from Bed Bath & Beyond) -Mushrooms, green, red, and yellow peppers- I just chop them and use whatever looks like enough to compliment my zucchini -1/4 cup Bertolli light alfredo sauce It's about 165 calories depending on how much veggies you put into it. Can also add some…

I made buffalo cauliflower on superbowl Sunday and it was SO good! It was easy to make and I ate it as my meal and was full!

Sounds like I should look more into Stronglifts 5X5 for my beginner program. Thanks for the advice everyone! Hope that helps OP as well.

I'm currently doing both. I started MFP in March and lost 25 pounds till August when I just stopped losing. I tried playing with my calories and changing my workouts and nothing was seeming to work. I joined WW a few weeks ago and the weight is slowing starting to go down again. I'm continuing to track my calories so that…

I'm stumbled upon 5/3/1 and a website that is helpful in creating a plan: http://www.strstd.com/ I went to the gym this morning and tried each move so I could find my starting weight and I input that into the computer and will try the "Big but boring" plan it created for me. However, I am confused because the plan only has…

That did help me understand more! I found some more threads on this and found that with TDEE I should NOT eat back exercise calories. With MFP I should eat them back. With MFP it gives me 1200 a day, with TDEE I am closer to 1600-1800. If I follow MFP and just eat back what I burn... should I still only eat 1200 on days I…

If you don't want to eat anymore for the night you could brush your teeth.

120 is the goal. I am at 155 now. Once I get to 120 I will see if I need to lose a few more, but most likely will focus on toning and more endurance (maybe becoming a runner) at that point.

I try to eat anything I want but in moderation. Example: My BF and I are big on Buffalo Wild Wings and I used to eat a grilled chicken wrap with chips & salsa AND a few wings. Now I only eat 1/2 the wrap with the chips & salsa (no extra wings) and that's it and I stay within my 1200 calories for the day and I get what I…

I'm in the same boat. Right now I do Zumba and boot camp, but I want to start to get a gym routine. I was thinking 30 minutes of cardio and then weights... my confusion is that I hear people do "leg day" or "arm day" should you split them up... or can you do both a few days a week? And if you do split them up... what do…

I switched to a Natural Peanut butter and have 1 tablespoon on my english muffin for breakfast almost every day. It's no less calories, but heard its better for me. I agree with those who say in moderation is the best! I would have normally put at least 2 tablespoons on my muffin, but cut it back and I'm just as happy.

Treasures From the Sea - Parmesan Crusted Tilapia- 210 cals Zucchini, includes skin, raw, 1 medium- 31 Mccormick - Garlic Salt, 0.3 teaspoon- 0 Crisco - Imported 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 0.5 Tbsp- 60 Total: 301 So good and so filling!!

I have started eating 2 snacks throughout the day even though I am not that hungry... I think it is helping with my weightloss because I wasn't losing much last week because I was only averaging 1000 calories a day instead of the 1200 minimum I should have. I now have breakfast around 8, snack at 10, lunch at 11:30, snack…

Ok. Thank you for your help and the clarification. I guess I was confused. :smile:

I am following the MFP plan... just started adding workouts so I hadn't realized to add back the those calories to reach a net of 1200. So glad that people provide helpful feedback without being rude.

Makes sense. Thanks

So would that mean that on days I do not exercise I should eat my MFP recommended 1200 and days I work out I should eat the 1200 + the calories burned?

I'm having the same problem. I seems that most people suggest following the TDEE calories to lose more weight than what MFP gives you. I haven't switched to it yet, but I am considering trying to meet a calories goal somewhere in the middle of the two.

I'm having the same problem. I seems that most people suggest following the TDEE calories to lose more weight than what MFP gives you. I haven't switched to it yet, but I am considering trying to meet a calories goal somewhere in the middle of the two.

On T/R I go to boot camp and then follow that with Zumba. I wear a HRM and it averages a total of 1000 calories burned for the 2 hours. Other days I try to walk or do an extra Zumba class. I could look at my settings because I believe when I set it up I put lightly active and now I have been moving more. That's a good…

Zucchini! I cut it up and put in a skillet with a little olive oil. Cook until tender, flipping often, and sprinking with garlic salt. Yum!

I do Zumba a few times a week and I wear my HRM... I typically burn around 550... sometimes more, sometimes less... but on average 550. Last weekend I did 1.5 hours of Zumba and burned 954. I am 5'2 and currently 155. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Polar FT4 Watch... costs about $90.. but I felt was worth it! Tracks calories burned and also helps you keep in your target heart rate range based on your weight.