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Right, which is why I have adjusted my activity level to accommodate exercise. Not every one can afford gadgets and I don't feel like googling or estimating every work out I do.

FitnessBlender, I love FitnessBlender! I dropped a lot of weight and had a very nice shape not very long ago with the help of FitnessBlender. Then I started school last year and caved to the Freshman Fifteen. I'm back on track now though and working out at home is just so convenient and still fairly challenging at the…

OP, don't eat back the exercise calories MFP gives you. Most of the time those are wild overestimates. The same with any cardio machines you might use. If you can, I hear investing in a FitBit or something similar works well for a lot of people. I can't justify the cost of one myself right now, so I change my activity…

Um, yes. I don't know about low cal recipes, but I halve the portion to cut calories and have an egg or sausage with it. I don't like to waste food, so if I'm out I'll split it with someone.

I never realized that compromise can be such a difficult concept.

Took it like five years ago, gained everything back. Pills are no substitute for education and better habits.

I'm not trying to be mean at all, but after a certain weight it's no longer a lifestyle choice and becomes a health issue.

Okay, two things. I can't count how many times I've read or heard "if you have a problem with whateverfoodstuff, keep it out of your home." This is standard, beginner level, easy mode diet advice, so I don't understand why everyone keeps acting like this is an unreasonable request on her part or keeps telling her to be an…

OP, please continue listening to the person with the degree and ignore the armchair nutritionists. At the weight you started at and the deficit you're maintaining, it makes sense that the pounds are coming off in the manner that they are but it won't always be like that. About staying on track? It's learned, for me anyway.…

It's not necessary for you, but it is necessary for me and others to reset an unhealthy relationship with food. It works for me and I don't have to do it forever. It's great that apparently you've never had this issue.

This is where we have a basic difference in opinion. Some people have a hard time controlling themselves around certain foods. If that is the case, they should avoid being around that food until they can.

FFS, I even mention splurging later.

He asked me if I'm saying if I ate ice cream every evening would my workouts suffer and I answered with why.

No where in there do I say I'm a clean eater. No where. I guess at what the OP means by "clean eating" and tell her what works for me.

I will repeat, I never said I was an advocate for clean eating. I told the OP that I think I understand what she's asking, and phrased my question around that. And yes, my work outs would suffer greatly. I have IBS and ice cream makes my colon freak the *kitten* out.

OR, you learn how to control your cravings and that you are in charge.

Thank you. Just, thank you.

Neither of you are listening. I never said I'm an advocate of clean eating, I did say I think I understand the OP's question and worked with what she was asking. I said avoid problem foods, for me potato chips are a problem food. I said to ask yourself if you need to eat this and will you be hungry later if you do. You…

And yes, my diet affects my mood when eating at a deficit. 200 calories of an apple and peanut butter is way more filling than 200 calories of potato chips.

I could have a great session after a huge piece of cake too, provided I didn't eat like that for every meal up to that point. I think what a lot of people who haven't been out of shape or making poor dietary choices for a while or ever forget what it's like at the beginning. Sometimes in the beginning, the best way to deal…

Also: my workouts are better, my general mood is better, and my IBS flare ups are shorter.

I get you, OP. I assume by clean eating you mean to cut out empty calories and junk foods and cook/snack on more simple (fewer ingredient) foods. If so, yes! Give it a shot. Try a couple of weeks, though. I'll admit this is not my first rodeo and those bad habits are just a couple "comfort" slip ups away for me. I've found…

It's okay to have a bad day, here and there, especially in the beginning. I'm on my third major attempt at weight loss (I always get derailed by life 20 pounds from my goal weight), and there's always a struggle in the beginning with dietary changes. I'll slip up with a bad choice here and there or a couple of mini-binges,…

My main problem during my period is fatigue and heavy cramps. I usually do HIIT for cardio and some strength training, but if it's a BAD day I'll go for a brisk, hour-long walk. Gets my heart going, I find the trail soothing, a good sweat relaxing, and I don't crap out because I'm feeling weak.

I'm interested!

I don't think she honestly thinks or feels she's fat, I think she's shitlording.

I don't weigh something at least once a day. I'll log it, but not weigh it. My feel normal break.

If you want to see me smile, tell a good joke or say something pleasant.