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12.4 km

I agree :)

I want to apologize. The information I gave you was the information I was given when I started MFP. I have since found out it is not correct. Please read this and decide for yourself. I am sorry again http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

I have been working toward the same goal and asked a personal trainer friend of mine. She referred me to this site for safe training. http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/5k.html

ABSOLUTELY STICK WITH THE 1300! If you eat the 1700 you are eating what you burned - so not much losing will be happening. It does allow for a little wiggle room on special days, but as a rule stick with your basic calorie allowance. GOOD LUCK! :)

Weekly check-in. I lost 3.2 pounds this week! :)

this might help http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YYYEC4?ie=UTF8&tag=healthstatuscom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003YYYEC4

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I was having the same problem and talked to my doctor about it. I told her I didn't want pills I wanted healthy solutions for appetite control. She told me to eat something every 3 hours. Not a full meal, but something substantial - a fruit, vegetable or protein. She actually strongly suggested cooking up a pack of chicken…

I used to "diet" alone and struggled every time! I had no support system at all. When I started MFP and realized I could link up with Facebook and Twitter I struggled from "embarrassment and then it occurred to me, "Anyone who looks at me can tell I am overweight so the only person I am hurting by not sharing my struggles…

Welcome and GOOD LUCK!