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and it doesn't change the fact that isn't what was asked. No where in the OP is "special or unique dietary needs" even suggested. The question was what and when do I eat before...and the answer is "what works best for you" not c25k isn't hard enough for you to even wonder and that is a paraphrase of some of the answers I…

Yes you were clear on that others were not.

these are also side effects of birth control.... I had the same thing a couple of summers ago...I am not malnourished...it was my BC.

It's not anti low carb advice...it's called advice and the fact you call it "anti carb" is one of the reasons that those who are low carb or keto get called zealots... we listened to the OP and gave advice on what they said. Methods of eating are all very personal but to get true weight loss, what you call the "calorie…

again sorry you aren't building muscle if you are eating in a deficit and/or losing weight even 1/2 a week is 250 a day deficit. You are not obese and not new to lifting esp if you are doing 5/3/1 don't confuse building muscle with strength... what you are doing is maintaining existing muscle the best you can...not all of…

Agreed... my goal was 165...that put me at 26 BMI too...cause I thought I couldn't get lower... when I got there I didn't look like I was overweight either...until I got naked and there was a tire around my middle... so I got down to 155...then 145 and 145 (at my height) is 24...I give myself a range...140-150 I could go…

Sorry but for those saying c25k doesn't require anything different or extra???? really? some people will get side stitches if they eat before they run or walk. some people don't some get sick to their stomache some don't some need to go...go some don't so to the OP...I did C25k...I found if I had a small serving of fruit…

I think that you have done tremendous in your efforts and the 10lbs to get you out of the overweight category is something I am sure you will accomplish. But thinking about it this way too...if you were 10lbs underweight it would matter...10lbs is actually quite a bit when you put it in perspective. and I wouldn't assume…

agreed I could easily over eat on fats.

I tried low carb too..and never felt totally satisfied. Wasn't from lack of veggies or food...but starches. Bread, potatoes etc. I would have killed for a saltine. maybe it's not for you.... try just staying in a deficit.

Yup

all this. When I hit goal I started my reverse diet with an extra 50 calories...I ended up losing down a couple extra pounds as I got up to maintenance...but it's all good it balanced out.

it's funny because it's based in science but altered and distorted. There is a ted talk out there I believe that explains where the fat goes...and basically we exhale it (if I remember correctly) https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/body-fat/faq-20058251

Yup this... I think it's a fancy name for a weight loss coach to be honest. I wouldn't pay much for one...I would prefer a more rounded approach.

Yah I read the links she provided... sounds interesting...

OP I started at 205...I am now at 147... I held a lot of my weight in my middle too...it does take time...but it will go. Try not to dwell on it however...keep the positives in front. For example everyone would comment on my legs or my back etc...so I would concentrate on how well they were shaping up...and after a while…

Depending on how much everyday...then probably not. The weight loss will either be very very slow or not existent or even go the other way. Why are you going over???? what is your goal set at? are you actually hungry or just snacking cause bored etc?

sure is...but I wonder how many of us take advantage of it...really???? I only go when I have to...

you need to sync them On your smart phone open MFP and go to the menu and choose steps and ensure that the fitbit is checked off...

how often are you going over your calories? is it once a week? everyday? context would help....

*shrugs* you don't have to believe me but the facts are out there...otherwise you wouldn't see plus sized models...or plus sized people walking around in a bathing suit or shorts etc... Actions speak louder than words.

I did google it.... But you were so sure it worked without any personal knowledge of long term effectiveness. You asserted it did work so the onus is on you to prove it... and based on the studies linked the conclusion is "so far so good" but that being said it is new ... could be interesting to follow however... I did…

I loved my body and how it looked...no issue...I was over 200lbs. That is called confidence....doesn't mean I didn't understand that the extra weight was causing health issues... That is called perspective and reality. I lost my weight to be healthier...less achy and get my blood work in line...didn't change how I felt…

I've read about it...basically "freezing fat cells"...so what happens when they thaw out? You admit you haven't had it done so you are going by pics on the internet...

I have a desk job too...here is what I do to increase my activity outside of exercise. 1. Park further away 2. take the stairs 3. get water at least 1x an hour...down stairs 4. bathroom I choose is further away. 5. On my breaks I walk instead of sitting at my desk 6. I take the long way to my desk 7. run errands on my…

Adding muscle means the muscle is growing...where you are adding in extra calories to build extra muscle...to build muscle (unless one of the three things mentioned above) you need to not be in a deficit...you need the calories/food to build them. Strength training doesn't require the muscle to grow. Not sure I am the best…

Don't confuse adding strength with adding Muscle.

Yes it does matter actually it's good to know these things. Based on studies I have read and talking to professionals here is my understanding. Muscle can be added at a deficit if the following is true: You are doing a progressive load lifting program (adding weight consistently) and new to lifting You are obese and doing…

okay so are you measuring in the same spot? is there an abnormal area? there were other questions...

here is a quote from the website. NOt saying it is totally accurate but there is science behind it.