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Congrats. You're doing GREAT!

57 YO 2300 calories plus exercise calories (usually between 3200 and 4000 per week) so net is around 2800 calories. In maintenance at 185 (actually trying to cut fat and gain muscle at maintenance. I know it's hard.)

I usually use almond butter but it's a great high density snack and I love to dip foods in it (from fruit to carrots to celery). Awesome.

Feel free to add me. I am a regular here and while I am in maintenance, I am very motivated to give and receive feedback. Even if you don't want to friend me after reading my profile, blessings on your journey.

This is awesome.

1. Need a diary? 2. Do you record everything (meaning everything)? 3. Do you use a food scale? actually, the better place to go to get an idea is one of the groups on MFP called Eat, Train, Progress. Read the OP comments on the board administrators. They offer EXCELLLENT guidelines to assist you in determining your…

More questions than can be answered in a short post. Here's a great group to consider: Eat, Train, Progress. Great people involved and LOTS of information. Also, go at any changes a little at a time. I would recommend continuing with your loss program, before going into maintenance, but when you change, add a little back,…

Here's my two cents regarding some of the issues some of you may be facing. I'm using the term "may" because everyone's situation is different, your body's response can change, your body requirements change as you lose weight (and muscle!!!), and many other items. So having laid out my caveats', and realizing that everyone…

Sending you a request. I log daily, am active with the friends posts and open diaries. Mine are open as well and invite anyone to add me.

I'm here every day. Respond to all my friends and looking for friends who are active and like to communicate...about whatever. Look at my profile and friend me if you want. Either way, best wishes.

Great progress. Congratulations and best wishes on your goals going forward.

My workouts reflect the goals I have for my body. Ultimately, some workouts are just because I love doing those things (like my tennis). But as my focus changes (BF% vs weight loss), I am migrating from cardio and weight training to more weight training, with adequate recuperation times. That way, I give my body a chance…

Congratulations. You are looking terrific!

I agree with the comments about scales. They were invented by an evil scientist with torture leanings. However, one scale, one time of day, same amount of clothing is a great idea. I do notice this. I am in maintenance and my weight can fluctuate wildly (4-5 pounds in a day or two) based on three…

Several folks here have given you good information but everyone's situation is different. Part of the reason that it's so difficult to respond to your questions (and they are legitimate) is that unless we are your friends, we can't see your exercise or eating diary. And those are critical to helping answer your questions.…

Feel free to add me. Have been on for several months and am actually working on regaining some of the muscle I lost. Here every day.

Oh. And drink your water. Lot's of it.

Here are a few comments. 1. Record everything. Even if all you have are a couple of grapes. Be brutally honest on the food. 2. Don't skip meals. Just don't. Plan ahead in the morning so you have something for each meal that you want to eat. 3. Watch your macros. Usually people are low on their protein and healthy fats. 4.…

Raquel, let me start by saying congratulations on your start. You are already moving in the right direction! Here are a couple of things to consider. If your TDEE is 2014, then 20% less will put you around 1600 per day, or a reductionof 400 calories. If you were to go to 500 calories (losing approx 1 lb per week) you would…

Not trying to be a hater. I know that you posted to a maintenance board. Here are my thoughts. You know your body. If you are maintaining at 2000 calories, then go with that. All of the numbers we get are estimations based on thousands of people. Wear a heart rate monitor if you want to know your calorie burn during…

Are you trying to lose weight? It was unclear from your post and your profile. I play tennis and run. Both are very strenuous acitivites. If you are playing tennis two hours a day and running nearly every day (assuming 30 minutes), you should be adding 1000-1500 extra calories on those days, not 300-500. I would be…

Feel free to add me. I am from Houston and have a place in Wears Valley, TN as well. I'm on MFP a lot. Remember that you didn't get to where you are in a day and it will take a lot of days to get where you want to be. What's your first goal? 399? :)

Houston here. I love Whataburger, and Shawarmas at Phoenecia Deli, and spicy jalapenos...and...and... Feel free to add me-I'm here every day

Use the Polar FT40. Very easy to use and awesome results...but it's water resistant but not waterproof. I would go to waterparks and the beach to have fun. I use the HRM for workouts, and it's very reliable and simple. Ran under $100 on the internet.

Great question. Your diary isn't visible so can't be specific, but you are probably fine. The protein macro is normally low in the standard percentages, and even if you are higher, you're unlikely to consume "too much". I'm assuming that you are also consuming healthy fats and carbs along with those, and you are…

Thanks, Tavistock Toad. You said it much better than I did. And less words too. That counts for something!

For me counting is logical. Measuring success has always been a proven way to accomplish goals, as long as the measurement is unobtrusive and meaningful. In this arena, MFP makes the measuring painless and quick. But that's me. I do know that I would be much less likely to accomplish my goals if I didn't know where I…

A couple of points to consider. Gaining weight without gaining any fat is challenging, because you will be feeding your body an excess, and allocating ALL of that to muscle is unrealistic. But consider your macronutrient percentages when planning in out your eating schedule, and focus on the protein component first. Then…

Oh and one other point. Your goal now is weight loss. You are lifting to prevent further muscle loss, so increasing your protein intake (cut some carbs out) to assist that. Protein after your workout and before bed, assuming you have the extra calories in your plan. As you lose fat, your lifting will help prevent your body…

I know you dare. You wouldn't be opening yourself up like this if you weren't and I compliment you on that. Here's a couple of points 1. Sodium is not your friend. It works against you because you retain water with too much. 2. Water is your friend because it helps you wash out waste products. And for Fat loss, you need to…