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TDEE isn't a calorie tracker. :) It stands for Total Daily Energy Expenditure and it's based on your height, weight, and activity level. A popular weight loss formula using this method is your TDEE -20%. Try this: https://tdeecalculator.net/ Also, I'm going to echo other posters and encourage you to get a food scale. It…

This. A lot of women experience weight fluctuations based on the time of the month, so you need to look at the broader picture. Focus on trends, not the day-to-day.

Think of that as free weight loss!

Your net cals seem low in your edit, I'm going to lead with that because you need to adequately fuel your body while remaining in deficit (20% deficit is the HIGHEST you should be going). It's a delicate balance, for sure. A possible answer to your question actually jumped out at me here: Sorry if this was already…

I think what you're overlooking is that the CICO models and calculators available to you are essentially ballpark figures - a starting point. YOU have to make adjustments based on the weight you are/are not losing. It's pretty simple: Gain weight, reduce your intake or increase activity. Lose too much weight, increase…

Once again, thank you for defining something I didn't ask for. I am aware of all of that. He did, however, suggest eating below your BMR, which is the amount of energy consumed if a person is entirely inactive (like sleeping) 24 hours a day. If a person is maintaining a calorie deficit of their TDEE (NOT BMR) -20%, that is…

I'm aware of the definition of cardio. Why are we assuming his heart rate isn't elevated? You should probably read the response I addressed directly to the OP. I want the person I responded to to validate their claim that walking will not help you lose weight. ETA: I'll rephrase my last sentence. I want him to validate his…

OP, exercise intensity should be viewed on a sliding scale. It directly relates to your fitness level. A more fit person (read: someone who can handle prolonged periods of high activity - weight is not necessarily a huge factor) will have a harder time elevating their heart rate, and thus will need to resort to more…

Can you tell us exactly what disqualifies walking as cardio/aerobic activity?

Finally come to terms with kegels, and now this?!

There it is... The magic words that will devolve this thread into a "is sugarz ebil" debate before page 2. Someone pass the popcorn. And just to reiterate, OP: No, banana milkshakes will not make you fat, so long as you are meeting your calorie and macro goals.

If you weighed the potato prior to cooking, log it as raw. If you weighed after, log it as cooked. Not all potatoes are the same, so weight changes may vary between types and sizes. Make sure you're logging the specific potato you use (e.g. Yukon Gold, fingerling, etc).

Okay... someone bring me the Fruit Loops! There must be a decoder ring somewhere for this. That can't be it!

Weight loss boils down to CICO (calories in < calories out). I would think if you're using whole ingredients without a lot of extras, this would probably work. However, if you're adding in butter, sugar, dairy fats, etc, it would be very easy to go over your daily calorie allotment. The only foolproof way to know exactly…

Is anyone willing to share their popcorn with me?

Not accidentally, no. Congrats, OP! Also, has anyone noticed the glaringly empty diary, or just me...

I didn't read the article. Just came here to say that you can't out-exercise a bad diet, which I'm sure is what the premise of said article was. ETA: I felt bad for not reading it, so I skimmed. Sounds like I was right on the mark. All they're saying is, "hey, kids, just because you're physically active doesn't mean you…

Is it safe now? Obligatory cat gif:

This whole thread...

And here I thought she was planning on amputating a limb.

^^ This. A woman is a woman, period. We do not get to judge how much of a woman she is based on her figure, attitude, job, relationship status, or any other arbitrary qualifier. Just because this quote was in response to one that used that phrasing doesn't mean it needed to be perpetuated. In my mind, her statement was…

Maybe I'm an oddball, but I would not only be ecstatic to receive an extra-large Chipotle bowl, but I would go ahead and accurately log it, even if it meant going over my calories. Then, I would move on with my life and adjust the rest of my diet accordingly throughout the week to maintain/recreate a deficit. What a…

You get out of this site what you put into it. If you approach weight loss in a common-sense, science based way, and are willing to challenge ideas and think outside of the box, you will be just fine. If you cling to miracle pills, snake oil, and drinking potions as your main talking points, you're going to get pushback.…

Are you sure it's not 25 calories per lb of LBM? 2900 calories is ridiculously high for someone weighing 117lb. I barely lose anything at 1000 calories below that. I'm with usmcmp, I think your trainer is WAY off and you should either get some clarification from him/her or consider a new one.