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Basal metabolic rate. Google it. You will enter your age, height, and weight and it will calculate a number for you. It does not take activity into account. (If it does ask about activity, it's not a basal rate.) This is the amount of calories your body burns every day to keep you alive. Personally, I would never go below…

When I started my run/walk, I was also told about 100 calories/mile. However, I am now running 6 min and walking 1 min. Doing this, I burn about 130-140 calories per mile. So, for a 5k distance, I usually hover at 400 calories or so. I'm currently 185.5 lbs.

Anna - what is your BMR?

Depends on your normal activity level during the day. I'm on my feet a lot, so I set my MFP settings to lightly active. Currently I am set to lose 0.5 lbs per week. It gives me a goal at 1880, obviously above my BMR of 1630. I also eat my exercise calories back. Our bodies need fuel, just like cars. We can't run on empty.…

So many people have told me time and time again... Weight loss is made of three things. 10% genetics (no control) 10% exercise 80% nutrition My personal experience agrees with this formula. When I started running 3 years ago, I actually gained 20 lbs of fat and lost lean tissue. 10% exercise (lots!) and 80% nutrition…

I'm currently 186.5 lbs, 5'6" and 34. My BMR (confirmed by 3-4 websites) is about 1630. What is your BMR? The stats above are the only ones you need for this calculation. Congrats on walking a mile today - we all have to start somewhere! Great job!

Go plug your stats in the link I sent you, please! This number doesn't take any activity into account, ONLY your baseline! You would multiply this number by 1.2 for your sedentary job. Then you would potentially eat back your exercise calories on top of that number. :-)

What are your stats? Height, weight, age? http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ This is the site I use, but it's pretty comparable to other sites. It's important to note that this number (BMR) is the amount of calories you need to survive daily, minus active movement. It includes calorie burn for essential…

What kind of advice are you looking for?

I also love SOBE Life Water and Vitamin Water Zero. But, milk, tea, and coffee also counts toward your water intake.

I've seen a recipe on facebook recently about using apples and cinnamon sticks to flavor a pitcher of water. And, cinnamon is so good for us! Sounds delicious to me! Maybe google a recipe and see what you find if you are interested.

Hi Alluptome! Just a question for you - have you ever had a body composition done? I'm getting mine done (again) next week to see where I'm at. It's another way to see youir results, rather than just a number on the scale. Last time I had 35% body fat. Should be much closer to 30% this time around. Another question: I have…

I get a lot of support from my family, friends, and - of course - here on MFP! We all have bad days (or weeks, or months) and need those around us to get us out of a rut. If your fiance is supporting your efforts, meals should be high in protein and veggies, especially at dinner. My husband (we are newlyweds - about 5 1/2…

Sorry to take so long to get back to you! I am set to lightly active and lose 1/2 pound per week. I ran 12 miles on Saturday, burning 1670 calories. This was the first time I only ate about 1300 back. I almost always eat all of them back. :-) Good news though - still lost 1 lb this week! Yay!

And, crazy, but, on my long run training days, I burn 1000-1600 calories. So much fun to eat those back on the MFP settings. And, I am still losing the weight! :)

It may scare you to try it, but pending your normal activity and exercise level, you might not be eating enough. When we don't eat enough, our bodies burn off muscle (which builds our metabolism) and conserve fat. It's just like refueling a vehicle. We can't run on empty. A friend of mine cut her calories so low, and…

You may find you lose more. Even though I'm set to only lose 1/2 a pound, I'm losing about 1 pound a week. No one way works for everyone though, so I understand that. It's about trying things to have them work for you.

Maybe change it to 15% reduction and try that for a week. I think I may have sent you two friend requests. :)

And TDEE already includes your exercise right?

For every 2 pounds of fat I lost on WW, I also lost a pound of lean tissue. That's bad news. I've been enjoying more successes with MFP (and saving money) and keeping my protein intake up. Does MFP work as well? Yes, and you get support from others without having to go to meetings. The only advantage is having someone else…

I am currently using MFP guidelines for losing 0.5 lbs/week at a lightly active level. I also eat most of my exercise calories back as I am training for a 1/2 marathon. My net calorie goal is 1880, my BMR is about 1630. It's been working great for me. But, different things work for different people. How are you calculating…

What is your basal metabolic rate? Mine is around 1630 and I have my calorie goal is set to 1880. I'm also training for a 1/2 marathon. My goal at 1880 allows me to eat my exercise calories back. All based off BMR, which you can estimate using any online calculator.

You can get an estimate of BMR using calculators online. Mine is about 1630. This is the number you should eat at a minimum as your body needs it to fuel for all activities you don't have control over, such as heart beat, brain function, etc. If you don't eat enough, your body starts to conserve energy (in the form of FAT)…

Visit www.hasfit.com for strength training ideas. I'm on board with walking outdoors - I run outside and winter is the best for it! Stairs too - will work your legs differently too!

What kind of medicine? I have had PCOS for years and struggled with my weight. However, I've been on here for 100 days, faithfully counting calories and working out, and am consisently dropping a pound per week. It will also be very important to know your basal metabolic rate and I like to know body composition too. BMI is…

In terms of macros, try the following: 25-30% protein 40-45% carbohydrate 25-35% fat Focus on getting the protein in, and the carbs and fat should just fall into these ranges.

What kind of things do you like to do? Your gym should offer some short of circuit or interval training that mixes strength training as well as some cardio.

What's your Basal Metabolic Rate? As far as I'm aware, most men shouldn't be eating less than 1800 calories a day, pending weight loss goals. For women, it's 1400, and I know a lot of people on here that are way below these numbers.

What is your calorie goal? Do you know your Basal Metabolic Rate? How much protein are you getting daily?

It's all about making one change at a time. Doing too much at once can be stressful and overwhelming. You have listed your habits, work on one thing at a time. Maybe drink more water one week, stop eating at 8 PM the next week. I also make sure I get in about 25 to 30% protein. Its seems weird, but it helps with the sugar…