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280-262, that is an 18 lb loss and awesome. Don't forget that everyone is slightly different and MFP calculates for the average human. I've recently done an analysis of my estimated calorie burn vs my calorie intake and determined that the numbers that MFP and Fitbit give me are approximately good. If you are losing 2lbs a…

Oh yea. And the wife loved it...especially the um...animated scenes. Everything you could ask for on TV ;-)

I do enjoy something called a Spartacus workout, used by actors to train for the Spartacus series. But this is really intensive, when you push it to your maximum capacity, and I have only ever been able to do 2 of these workouts in a week. I think it is what you call metabolic resistance training.

I've been reading up on the 5x5 StrongLifts program, and that looks kindof interesting. Have you tried that?

Lol, well yea of course. This is to supplement my calorie deficit. The issue is, I am now eating ''more'' because of the relatively intensive training regiment, while still maintaining a deficit. I am looking to optimize my time in the gym to supplement the food I eat. :-)

Logging everything, including the binge. If I am not able to log the actual food, I'll add a 500-1000 calorie auto add to my log. In the first 30-45 days of my journey, I had a few days were I would just binge on bags of candy or cookies and stuff. This has become much less frequent 88 days into my journey. I can feel how…

Hey single mom, I have 80lbs to lose and am halfway there. I think I've figured out a system that works, and it only involves me being a bit stubborn with logging and what I eat. It is very much possible to achieve your goals, but you have to treat the process like a marathon, not a sprint. The max recommended weight loss…

Hey buddy, feel free to add me / look at my diary. I'd recommend the following: 1) Make sure you are keeping your water intake consistent 2-3L per day, 2) Make sure your logging is accurate. If you don't use a scale, get one and use it, 3) You only really need a 250 cal a day deficit to make a dent in your scale, are you…

Agree with above, sleep is key. I also treat my days from when I wake up until I go to sleep. If my shift begins at 1800 on the 12th of the month, I log all my food for that shift on the 12th, including a 5am dinner on the 13th. I've maintained a massive weight loss over 3 months while doing shifts. Take a look at my diary…

I've also discovered "active rest days". Swim with the kid, walks, trampoline gym, anything honestly. I'm also listening to my body, if something hurts or is tired, I let it rest.

How so? You mind if I take a look at ur diary?

Feel free to add me as a friend.

I also have a new Fitbit. I know I log my food well, but will be evaluating my Fitbit calorie burn over 4 weeks, after that I will look at my actual weight lost (1 lb = 3500 cal deficit) and then adjust. I will know what percentage of the Fitbit burn is an actual burn.

On good, planned days, I have a few snacks I can eat. A cheese stick, a piece of dark chocolate, some fruit, I even have some veggie chips at times

I think I'm also going to aim to eat back 75% of my workout calories.

Verdict is in. I'm increasing my daily calorie goal to 1750 from 1500 and still eating back 50% ish of my exercise calories. I will re-evaluate in 30 days. Thanks for all your input.

Thank you for the valuable input.

Thank you for your input! That makes perfect sense.

How long have you been on this journey (222lbs to 188lbs)? What was the reason you decided to increase your calorie intake? How much of your exercise calories do you normally eat back?

Maybe I miss wrote, my calorie goal is set at 1500 per day, I think my deficit is around 1000 cals.

I understand I'll be losing muscles, which is why I have increased my protein intake and am hitting the gym quite regularly now. Do you still think, even though I'm feeling stronger, more energy, I should still slow it down?

I started my daily calorie goal at 1800, then dropped it to 1700 after a month, and now it's been at 1500 for the last two weeks. Last blood test was 2 yrs ago, and no issues. I do feel a bit hungry from time to time, but then I eat. After work yesterday I had a fresh bagel and some veggie chips, that brought me over my…

Keep up the great work buddy. What is your secret? I've also last around 30 lbs, but kinda have another 50 to go. I find drinking alot of water helps.

Juggling life, fitness and eating is tough. Feel free to add me, 64 days into my journey 32lbs lost :-)

I've been using this one for the last two months and I love it. It sends data to your smartphone (but does not link with MFP), but it's cheaper than some of them out there. https://www.amazon.ca/1byone-Digital-Wireless-Android-Visceral/dp/B01FHELB56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517013930&sr=8-1&keywords=onebyone

Amazon, got one for under 20$.

I am going to tell you honestly, that trainers are overrated unless you are about to start lifting heavy and doing complex movements. The cost (north of 50$ an hour, sometimes more) for someone to walk you around and show you some dumbbells, a few machines, etc, is not worth it in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I had a…

https://www.jefit.com/

I use JEFIT, it's a brilliant App. Free with ads, or 40$/year without ads. It has a log, videos and descriptions on how to do the movements, and I have been using it for 3 years.