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Wow, this makes it clear as mud. So if I substract the 500 from my TDEE I am left with 2070. So if I eat this daily along with regular exercise I will lose weight?

I went a long time plateauing on the scale but ended up losing inches. Sometimes the scale doesn't show the whole truth.

Halifax, NS

A lot of people will log there exercise calories by adding the exercise on MFP. It is just an estimate, not a true reading of what they burned and a lot of time it is grossly over the actual burn.

It took 3 rounds of blood work, 2 doctors and me checking off on my blood requistition form T3, T4, TSH to get diagonoised for underactive thyroid - hypothyroid. There are normal ranges but you could be on the line of the high or low range and they will tell you that you are fine. I was on that line and I wasn't fine. I…

Have you had your thyroid checked? Shakey hands? Hair loss? those are other symptoms of an under active thryoid. I have been on meds for 15 years and they make a world of difference.

I started on August 16th adding weight lifting at home in my already walking/running schedule. I do it 3 days a week, about 40-45 minutes a session. My profile picture is the before and after of that endeavor. Keeps me motivated to keep going.

^^^^^^' This

I have had a fit bit since January. It syncs with MFP and my exercise calories are put in. I commonly some or all those calories depending on how active of a day I have. I have succesfully lost weight since then. You can only get a true accurate calories burn from a heart rate monitor I do believe.

I do my leg workout on the off running day. Upper body running day, lower body next day. Gives your legs a chance to rest some.

Also replying to keep this recipe on hand. Sounds great for fall and winter.

Sorry to sound mean but it is an excuse. I work 7:30 to 4:00 everyday. I have 2 kids under 5. I still manage to get in 10km, 12,000 minimum a day. Most jobs give you breaks and a lunch. In my eyes, no one "needs" 30 mins to eat lunch. I take 10, and walk or run the other 20. I actually come into work earlier so I can take…

Beautiful Halifax, NS

I do.

Hypothroid is not an enemy, neither will is necessarily make things harder. If you are getting proper treatment hard work and dedication you will make it to your goals. I have had hypothroidism for 16 years and never have once used it as an excuse of why I was over weight or couldn't lose weight.

You need to go get a cheap cooling rack at the dollar store and cook on that over the fire as well. With camping I just pack the foods I eat at home but get them ready ahead of time. Marinate meat, cut up veggies. I camp all summer long, 3-8 nights at a time and find it is possible, you just need to plan. I never…

Feel free to add me. I am also a runner (training for my first full marathon) and have 2 kids, 3 1/2 & 5.

I definitley know that the eating is out of boredom. It's like I can't just sit and not being putting my hand to my mouth. I am going to start going for a walk or run after the kids go to bed and keep my hands busy with folding laundry.

Running sneakers should be replaced every 6 months or 500 miles. Which ever comes first. I usually replace mine after training for a 1/2 marathon and then running which logs just about 600km's during training. As suggested go to a running store and get fitted with the correct sneakers which will end up being a bigger size…

Wine spritzer cuts the calories. Also vodka, gin, tequila are usually lower in calories. And be accountability, try not to over fill your glass. I now actually measure out a 5 ounce glass of wine when I drink it. To easy to eyeball it and probably adding another 100 calories.

Be prepared that medication may not fix it completely. I was diasgonised 12 years ago at the age of 23 after a similar journey. Clean eater, avid gym goer and gained 20 pounds in 4 months. To this day even with a 90% clean diet and training for a marathon I have a very hard time losing weight.

So if it isn't impacting my results then embrace it and plan for it. That I can do. I don't usually even sit down till 9:00 pm because there is always something to do. Thanks for all the input!

Hi there. I am also training for my first full marathon in September. Add me as a friend for support if you would like.

I am on day 137~ add me.

I have always had problems losing weight and sticking with it. On January 5th of this year my hubby bought me a fit bit one for my birthday and it has changed me completely. I am down 17 pounds since then and maintaining. I am motivated to keep moving all day as I work a desk job. Can't let a day go by and not log 10,000…

Thank you for your responses. I should have also added that during this time I am okay with that losing weight but to be able to maintain my weight as it is. Cheers!

I got a fit bit one on January 5th. I have lost 22 pounds since then tracking my food on MFP and making darn sure I get my 10,000 steps in a day. And I don't deprive myself of treats. I will have the occasional sweet or salty snack and wine. If anything the fit bit will get you moving when you actually see how little you…

I am also 5'6 and have about 30 to lose. I started January 5th, 2014 and have already lost 13 pounds by using myfitnesspal and my fitbit. If you really want it, you can do it!

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