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Your example is almost correct. I would just ilke to point out that the "1600 cal per day by just existing" is one's BMR. Once you select an activity level, (sedentary, active, whatever), MFP calculates your MAINTENANCE calories. For example, a sedentary person with a BMR of 1600 might have a maintenance calories amount of…

Actually, the amount of exercise you enter in the goals section does NOT figure into the calculations for your calories. Exercise cals are determined when you input your daily exercise under the exercise tab. Only your activity level (sedentary, lightly active, etc) will affect your base calories. Since you only have a few…

I think you may be. I think you will quickly tire of fruit, yogurt, and salad, and you must be somewhat hungry most of the day? I would suggest adding in some protein at each meal. You want to find a way of eating that is sustainable-- "life change". You will probably have to experiment a bit to find what works for you,…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again I think it would be helpful if you read the postings in this link--you should understand the concepts of net cal, BMR, and how exercise fits into the whole process. Eating 1200 cals is not the way to go for most people, depending on…

It depends on the size of the almond. there will be fewer big almonds in one ounce and more smaller sized almonds for the same weight.

You can add food through the food diary--if you don't see your item when you search, you can add your own. Also you can enter your own recipes on the recipe tab.

I use Koyo brand ramen, it's MSG free. I just checked the packet, it does still have 1093mg sodium. I add shrimp and whatever veg I have on hand. Maybe you can find a healthier brand near you.

There are a zillion kinds of tortillas out there these days. True, traditional flour tortillas are made with lard. But lots of brands use vegetable oil, olive oil, are low carb, whole grain, etc.......one just has to read the label.

capsicum= bell pepper in America. In MFP, look under "peppers, sweet green, raw" I used to work with a bunch of aussies & brits...

It's a bit confusing, but although you enter your exercise goals when you are setting your goals, MFP does not actually use that particular number to calculate anything. It waits until you have done your exercise and ENTERED your exercise before adding your "exercise cals" back. Edit: Therefore it doesn't matter what…

My allergies cause fluid to build up in my ears, making them feel blocked, in addition to an unbearable itching in the inner ears...when this problem first started it was very bad, causing nausea & vomiting. I take flonase for that...which I saw you were also prescribed.

Ask the Experts April 2010 Archive2007200820092010 Q: Are caffeinated beverages dehydrating? Do they count towards my eight-a-day glasses of water? A: Many people think they can’t count coffee, tea, and colas as part of fluid intake, because caffeine promotes urination briefly. But you don’t end up with a net loss of…

also, have you adjusted your protein/carb/fat ratios? You can do this under goals/customize...some people like 50/25/25, 40/30/30, it just varies as to your preference and what works for your body.

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For next time, any grocery store carries ACV. It's next to the regular white vinegar.

IMHO, There's nothing unhealthy in eating pork chops, corn, or potatoes...just be reasonable with the portions. Why are you forcing yourself to eat food you will probably throw up? This doesn't sound like a sustainable life change...although, my own small victory recently has been giving up Miracle Whip (because of HFCS),…

Enter your weight training under the cardiovascular section. I wear my HRM so I know how many I burned lifting.

Alcohol is a sugar so it will also increase triglyceride levels. Here's an article about sugar & triglycerides, although it doesn't mention alcohol. http://www.theheart.org/article/1068299.do

How does one fight the INERTIA??

Hi, Read the posts pinned to the top of the general weight loss forum, all the info you need is there. :wink:

Absolutely, I have a terrible being in grad school, I wish I could stick to a regular schedule.

http://www.berkeleywellness.com/html/wl/2010/wlAskExperts0410.html Ask the Experts April 2010 Archive2007200820092010 Q: Are caffeinated beverages dehydrating? Do they count towards my eight-a-day glasses of water? A: Many people think they can’t count coffee, tea, and colas as part of fluid intake, because caffeine…

A HRM is more accurate b/c you can enter your gender, weight, age; maybe body fat depending on the model; and continuously monitors your heart rate during the workout...I know when I'm on the machines I am not always holding onto the machine to measure HR. just be aware that you could be overestimating your cals burned.

Do you use a heart rate monitor to calculate your cals burned? The gym machines can give less accurate numbers. Also, I would suggest eating more for breakfast...or having another small breakfast after working out. protein/carb combo is best.

I do one whole egg plus one or two whites. I can't stomach liquid eggs in a carton, they gross me out for some reason.

I've started another link where tall women can post their cal intake...this should give you an idea of your own cal intake. Your allowed cals WILL decrease as you lose weight, or if you decide to lose the weight more quickly. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/112325-tall-women-how-many-cals

You are correct--eating below your BMR may put you into starvation mode. BMR is the amount of calories needed to sustain you in a coma. So if on a normal day you get out of bed, do all your normal daily activities, and exercise, then you need to eat more. Depending on the settings you selected for weight loss (1 or 2…

Actually your calorie intake sounds fine for your height and weight. As you lose weight, MFP will adjust your cals downward as it requires fewer cals to sustain smaller bodies. The weight gain could be sodium as mentioned by others, or (and there some threads on MFP) waste weight. As far as eating healthier, if you are…

Try J. Jill, or Eddie Bauer (Blakely Fit). I also have a pair of Charter Club jeans from Macy's that I've just about worn out.

Thanks, that explanation makes so much sense. You just connected the dots for me!