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  • A much easier explanation... 1) Go here to figure out you BMR: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmr-calculator 2) Write down your BMR number (my BMR =1428) 3) Write down your goal for caloric intake for the day (my goal is 1200) 4 ) Subtract your Caloric Intake Goal from BMR (Me: 1428 - 1200) If I sit around all day and…
    in Want to know how much exercise counts? Comment by Paolinat February 2011
  • Fontaine 3b: If your BMR is 1620.05 and you only eat 1200. Yes, you automatically reduce your daily caloric intake by 420. Remember, you need to reduce your weekly caloric intake by 3500 calories. That means you will lose .84 lbs per week. Yes, if you want to lose weight faster, then you have to increase your activity…
    in Want to know how much exercise counts? Comment by Paolinat February 2011
  • 1) It is called HYDROSTATIC WEIGHING. 2) I first was hydrostatically weighed at University. This time I went to a place in Portland, Oregon (where I live). Details: http://www.adventisthealthnw.com/Well_Body_Comp_Test.asp 3) I suggest Google: Hydrostatic weighing [your city] It is the most accurate tool to determine body…
    in High BMI? High % body fat? Be weary! Comment by Paolinat February 2011
  • nonfat tzatziki.. Super easy! 1/2 - 24oz Greek Gods nonfat Greek Yogurt 2-3 mini cucumbers finely chopped. They are seedless and I don't peel them.* Pinch kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, finely minced pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) Mix it all together and you have tzatziki. Leave in fridge for at least 4 hours to let all…
    in Best tip ever! Comment by Paolinat February 2011
  • We eat calories to provide energy for exercise. Don't eat because the dog wants out and the fridge is there. Break the habit. Eating food and going to bed actually forces your body to store the extra calories as fat because you are doing nothing to burn them. By skipping the midnight snack, not only will you lose more fat…
    in Planning a midnight snack Comment by Paolinat February 2011
  • Remember the #1 rule in weight loss: It took time to put it on, it will take time to take it off. Remember rule regarding this site: When trying to guess calories (let's say you ate out) always pick the option with the most calories. When guessing exercise, always pick the least amount of calories burned. This way any…
    in Just a miserable whinge really... Comment by Paolinat February 2011
  • It sounds like you are not taking your weight loss goal seriously. You only workout 8 times per month?! Regarding calories: always the most calories for what you are eating. Regarding exercise: Calculate the least amount of calories being used. By calculating you calories as stated above, any error will be to your benefit.…
    in Confused!!! HELP!!! Comment by Paolinat January 2011
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