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I didn't do a final check in because I lost all my motivation pretty much through the whole month of May. I ended up gaining about 8 pounds and am remotivated to get it off and keep it off. The last two days I have averaged 60 g of net carbs, and 20 g of sugar. I'm already down 3.6, and while I know that is mostly water…

I missed yesterday due to the crazy storms we had in the area, but I plan on going at least 1.5 miles today to start making up for it. Who knows, I might go 2. My goal for this fall (since I am a run/walker) is to run a 10k on September 14th, only walking for water breaks. Certainly I can do two miles without stopping,…

Love this so much! Thanks for sharing Suzy!!

Thanks for joining Squeakmonster and principaljen! The more the merrier! I didn't mention that I'm 5'5". My ultimate goal weight is somewhere around 165, which would be about 18% body fat, I think. My last body fat test showed I around 29%. I'd like to lose as much as possible by the time my 10k running class starts, which…

Thanks for joining RosieRaz! Looking forward to getting to know you through the challenge!!

Do you walk the same route? Maybe trying a different area would be a great change of pace! I went to a workout class last night rather than get a mile in - it is a class with the TRX RIP trainer. Similar to the TRX suspension ropes, it works a lot of different muscle groups with different moves. Each move looks deceptively…

You're very welcome Jean! I'm also going to try to find some motivational quotes for as we go along! It's not always easy, but we'll get there! Happy Wednesday! :smile:

Way to go ladies! Yes, I lost my motivation to run when I was doing my strength training class, so this is getting me back into it! I have even done my two miles so far without walking, so I'm very proud of that. Going to try to get them all in as running, but we'll see what happens! Let's keep a running total and post it…

Thanks! My husband and I love LifeWaters but we will keep this in mind. He is also diabetic, and uses LifeWater as a replacement for diet pop. I don't drink pop, but it's a nice option from ice water from time to time, although I seem to drink a lot of it. :smile:

Veggies are probably your best bet then. They are generally low in carbs and high in fiber. My 2 oz of spinach yesterday is 3 g of carbs and 2 g of fiber, giving you a net carb total of 1 g. It doesn't seem like a lot of spinach for a salad, but it's pretty good sized!

Veggies, and nuts. Fruit, depending on where you are on the plan. Quest bars are also great, but I don't know what phase I would add them in to...

I started this challenge with a goal in mind. Since about 4 weeks ago, my motivation has slipped A LOT and I'm up. I normally post on Wednesdays, but I'm sure it won't make a huge difference. Currently up (only) 2.27%. Considering what I've been eating, this isn't all that bad. Unfortunately, I probably won't be making it…

Thanks for sarcasm. I am a scientist myself.

I didn't say the study wasn't flawed, it absolutely is, as most nutritional studies are hard to perform. Self reporting is almost always inaccurate, I get that. It is also due to all of the variables below, and probably many more that are not even listed. I don't believe in the simplicity of the CICO theory, but that is my…

All arguments of a poor study aside... The OP asked simply why the participants didn't gain an average of 12.8 pounds based on the theory of calories in/calories out. They gained an average of 1.8 to 3.7 pounds. Here is a simplistic answer: it's not as simple as calories in/calories out, whether it's weight gain or weight…

Even at 22% BF, I will weigh approximately 170 lbs. That's about 21 pounds heavier than the BMI scale tells me I should be. More lean tissue = more definition = higher BMR = eating more food to maintain goal weight (as we all are aware). :smile:

Current is approximately 28-30% by body comp test at the gym, 3 point caliper test. Confirmed by my LifeTrak (similar to a FitBit) clocking by BMR when I sleep and comparing it the the BMR calculation on the following website: http://www.fat2fittools.com/tools/bmr/ My goal is to be about 20%.

I was admittedly up last week and didn't get on to update everyone. I will see where I am at tomorrow, but probably back to 0%. I hope I am not over that. :ohwell:

LOVE this book! In fact, loved it so much I'm now reading "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Taubes as well. It goes a little more into the science of it. You should see my original post on Taubes - so many people on here HATE him!!

I microwave turkey or chicken sausage. I also do cottage cheese, but probably not if you want dairy free. I have been adding a serving or two of peanuts, cashews or almonds, depending on if I'm working out or not. Best of luck!

Tagged for this week's weigh in... Results to come... :smile:

I would say lightly active is your average. You might actually be moderately active while at work and sedentary on your days off. If that is not helping you lose, try one of two options. 1) Lowering your calories by 100, but only if you don't get too hungry. 2) If your goal is to lose 2 lbs a week, lower your goal to 1 or…

Slow and steady - down another 0.5 lb. Weekly loss is 0.26%. Total loss is 0.79%. Is it 6 or 7 more weeks of the challenge left to go? Weight training may have impeded my loss a little this week - had a free killer personal training session Monday evening. Loved it!!

Bump - so it's listed in my topics for tomorrow's weigh in.

Everyone is doing such a great job!! Keep it up!! Citrislazer - what is your overall goal? That's awesome!!

You only need to exercise 30 minutes 5 days a week - well, that's a recommendation. However, you can lose weight without exercise. I would adjust to your new schedule with 30 minutes of working out and add more time as you go. If you like cardio, do cardio. If you like to lift, lift. If you work out 5 x a week, do about…

Yay - I can feel my strength training class kicking in! Oh yeah, and working 2 x 13 hour days in a row.. Nevertheless, I'm down a pound this week! Weekly Change - 0.53% Total Change - 0.53% Goal - 5.01% Stretch goal - 7.65% Losing 5% would put me at a loss of 9.5 pounds, or 4.32 kg. Losing 7.65% would put me at a loss of…

What is your BMR? Are you sure 2000 calories is in the ball park? I only ask because some people just place a number in for a goal and it may or may not be realistic. My BMR is about 1700. My daily calorie goal is 2250. This is still a deficit compared to what I really burn every day. I do 30% carb, 25% protein and 45%…

I'm 5'5" and currently have about 135 lbs of lean tissue. Started some more serious weight training about six weeks ago - don't want to lose that lean tissue!! I'm about 29% BF and am looking to get to about 20%.

Well, turns out my time of month also played a role in my weight this week. Unfortunately, I'm up that 0.5 lb I lost a couple of weeks ago. But, my strengh training class is going great, to hopefully this will be the last time I see my scale at the same number!! Weekly % is +0.26%. Total % is 0.0%. My head is in the game…