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The only stupid question is the one you don't ask :wink: You can eat your exercise calories at any time. It's fine even if you average things out across the week (which is how the TDEE method works). If you've already eaten, consider it added motivation to do your workout.
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There is lots of good advice here. Also, don't worry too much about having to log estimates. An occasional meal, even if you guess wrong, won't derail your progress. Enjoy!
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Yes, I rely on my Fitbit adjustment.
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There's your problem. Eat at least a good portion of your exercise calories. It may sound funny, but you're not eating enough to run your metabolism with your size and activity. I made a similar mistake when I started out because I was WAY understating my activity. I added a Fitbit. Once I learned to trust the adjustment,…
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Sweet potatoes keep me from wanting other sweets. Plus I eat them plain, and like other calorie-adding stuff on white potatoes.
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It depends on what exercise(s) you are doing. Some numbers in the database are pretty close, while others run high. It takes some experimentation. If you're nervous, try 50% to start. If you're losing faster than your plan, or if you don't have good energy, bump that up. I've found my Fitbit adjustment is right on, luckily.
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You don't even have to "work out" to add exercise. Just move more. I wear a Fitbit and get most of my adjustment from my daily activities, plus some walking when I can fit it in. Park away from the door, make extra trips to put things away, go to a colleague's office instead of phoning - it all adds up. You don't have to…
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I understand the OP's point. My "fear" foods are those that require estimating both the portion size and the calorie count. For example, there's a loaf of some kind of (banana, zucchini?) bread in the breakroom. There are hundreds of possible entries in the database, and no way to know which might be close to this recipe.…
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Go to your Exercise tab and click the little letter "i" by your Fitbit adjustment. That will show you what it's calculating.
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I wear a Fitbit and get all of my adjustment from my daily activities plus some added walking. Arthritis keeps me from doing more. I'd love to be able to get a 1,000 burn just to have that extra to eat once in a while, but it's not necessary. I can keep this pattern up long-term, and that's what counts.
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Walking is the reason the indicator on my ticker is over on the right side. I wear a Fitbit and log a lot more steps than my sedentary job would indicate. The MFP sedentary setting is for someone who doesn't move much.
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I'm easing my way toward maintenance. Whether it's psychological, physical, or both, it makes sense for me. I'm at a 150 calorie/day deficit now and still losing.
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In addition to entering your recipes, check what you have selected on your log page. Everything should be in your Recent list. But if you had something for dinner yesterday and are having it for lunch today, you need to select All Meals.
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I didn't think I was carrying much weight on the top, either. But I have definitely lost some size under the bra band, and also around my collarbones and shoulders. Yours will probably come off, too. For me, it was the first area I really noticed a change. I'm actually looking a bit ribby now, but have a little more to get…
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I had guacamole last night: avocado, lime juice, salsa, garlic salt, chopped tomatoes. Yum!
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I don't bother to track carbs. I try to hit under my calories and at/over my protein and fat macros. If you're good on your macros, have anything you want.
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The only reason I look at sodium is for the games it plays with the scale. It makes it more difficult to evaluate progress.
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Homemade is your best option. Make up a big crockpot and freeze portions. I keep Chunky on hand for breakfast if I'm short on food, but hate the sodium level in canned stuff.
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One other tip - cut the meat across, rather than with, the grain. And the thinner, the better. Your marinade ideas sound similar to what we use. Good luck, and let us know how it comes out.
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I track fiber as one of my macros for just that reason. Hitting your fiber and fat targets and drinking lots of water will move things along. I can normally get enough fiber from fruits and veggies, but if I'm short I use psyllium husk.
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I'm not going to answer your question directly, but would like to make a point. The most important thing to learn is there are no "bad" foods. As long as you're under your calories and hit your protein and fat targets, whatever else you eat is up to you. You may have other macros you track. If you like chocolate (I do!)…
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The amount of sodium in processed and restaurant foods is astounding. I watch it only to be aware of what it does to the scale. I had a good surprise yesterday. I've avoided sour cream, thinking it would be too high to fit in. Wrong - 30 calories in a tablespoon. I still wouldn't make a container of dip, but a tablespoon…
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The simple solution is to add more calorie-dense foods. Put lemon butter on your fish, substitute an avocado for the kale, etc.
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Netting 1200-1300 sounds low to me with everything captured accurately. I'm 59 and 135 pounds and lose nicely at 1400+ net. Make sure you're netting over your BMR.
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I was stuck for 2 months when I first started because I wasn't eating enough for what I was burning. It seems like a little shock is needed to get off a plateau. In your case, I'd try going as low as you can get on sodium for several days. If that doesn't start the scale moving in the right direction, then eat at…
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As long as you use lean cuts, pork and beef are welcome substitutes for chicken. Soups are filling and warming, welcome in winter. I'm a big fan of roasted sweet potatoes - sweet, filling and rich tasting.
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There's great advice on here already. One beer is fine, and so is a second especially if you sip sparkling water or diet soda in between. There's nothing wrong with a burger and fries, either. But fitting all that in without a big exercise burn ain't gonna happen. Try having a filling meal of lean protein and lots of fiber…
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You don't have to, but you might want to keep it on to log all those steps you take when you're up with baby.
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This doesn't answer your question directly, but one thing that REALLY helps is working more steps into your normal daily activities. Park away from the building, take the long way to the restroom/break room, walk to a colleague's office instead of calling - that sort of thing. Once you start looking for ways to add steps,…
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My Fitbit is the ideal tool to track my activity throughout the day. If running is your primary exercise, though, a heart rate monitor may be better for you.