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ecreigh2

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  • This! I started maintenance 5 months ago by slowing bumping up my calories 50 - 100 every 2 - 3 weeks while monitoring my weight. I try to keep it between 135 - 140. I'm usually pretty consistent at 137. The past 2 months I was at 1950cal daily before exercise cals and I still lost 2 pounds so I bumped it up to 2000 cal…
    in maintaining mode Comment by ecreigh2 August 2011
  • I eat them. Though if i have a long workout or race planned, I usually spread them over the day before to the day after. Its really hard to eat an extra 1400 calories!
    in Not WHY (has been answered), but WHO (exercise calories) Comment by ecreigh2 June 2011
  • Nuts are a good source of nutrients especially almonds.
    in Not getting enough calories Comment by ecreigh2 May 2011
  • I'm 5'5" and started at 160lbs with the goal to go to 135lbs. I'm almost there. I started at 1650 NET but have gradually bumped it up to 1860 NET as I get closer. I never hit a platue. I think you should gradually increase your calories 100 a day every month and see how it affects you. If you gain after 1 month drop it…
    in Can someone help me please? Comment by ecreigh2 May 2011
  • "Using the controller with the connector exposed may cause damage to the CV-5502."
    in Grab the nearest book, turn to page 30, read the 2nd sentenc Comment by ecreigh2 May 2011
  • Peanut butter rice cake sandwiches for breakfast. It turns out to be about 260 cal total. I can't help myself. I LOVE peanut butter!
    in breakfast ideas Comment by ecreigh2 May 2011
  • I wanted to loose 20 - 25 lbs by my wedding in August. As you can see from my ticker, I'm basically there. I found it pretty easy. Though I'm young, athletic, and a little obsessed with logging food. :) EDIT: Apparently, my ticker doesn't show up. But I've lost 21lbs since January 1st.
    in Any girls who only needed to lose around 25lb? Comment by ecreigh2 May 2011
  • I agree with everyone here saying that it really just a competition with yourself, pushing yourself to do better and be healthier. Every one of us is different and will peak at a different speeds. My 5k PR is something like 24:23, but I've been running for 10 years so take that with a grain of salt. When I first started, I…
    in Running Times Comment by ecreigh2 May 2011
  • *bump*. I would like to know too.
    in Fat vs. Saturated Fat Comment by ecreigh2 April 2011
  • I follow the "Runner's Diet" from Runner's World (article linked below). That's 25% fat, 50% carbs, 25% protein. I need the carbs for my long runs. http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304-310-7771-0,00.html
    in Macronutrient Ratios Comment by ecreigh2 April 2011
  • I try to donate as often as possible. I was curious, any one know how many calories you burn donating blood? Or if there have been any studies about it? I bet it also affects how much of your previous, recent food intake is absorbed.
    in Giving Blood Comment by ecreigh2 April 2011
  • Thanks all for the thoughts. I guess I should have specified that the 1700 is NET. I just did a BMR calculation at moderate activity (2300) and that seems to match my results, except that I believe the BMR calculators are for total calories/day not NET. From my past, it seems that NET 2300 would maintain my weight? All…
    in BMR wrong? Comment by ecreigh2 April 2011
  • When I go over for the day, I like to think I'm boosting my metabolism through "zig-zag" dieting.
    in Feeling of Regret Comment by ecreigh2 April 2011
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