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I used http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/. Other good ones are: http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ Those two are a little more specific, taking activity into account, but in the end, TDEE is just a guideline. No online calculator is going to give you an absolutely…

Using the TDEE method versus MFP's calculations absolutely works because it's a more accurate representation of your weight and activity levels. It is breaking it down to the simplest principle. Calories in, calories out. But TDEE - 20% is an aggressive method geared towards those losing 75 pounds or more. Read this:…

You have so much to be proud of! You are inspiration to us all! Reminding everyone that, no matter the goal, it is absolutely possible. You look wonderful! Keep smiling!

This. You can always tell the difference, not only in someone's fitness, but in how they feel about themselves, from details like this. You look amazing! Younger, happier, and I must say, hot for 41! Fantastic job!

Agreed that you can't compare your weight loss to anyone else's, as we all have different body types and activity levels. And the close to 2 pounds a week that you are losing is a healthy loss. Your husband's loss is actually a little faster than is typically recommended, unless supervised by a doctor. You're just starting…

Yeah, this group stays pretty dead. So many people come and go. Glad someone made a new thread. <3 Pansexual. Always accepting new friends. Especially of the LGBT persuasion.

I don't think it's depressing at all. Some of us will never be completely happy with our bodies, and most people who have a large amount of weight to lose already have body issues going in that cannot simply be treated by changing their appearance on the outside. Yes, there is a likelihood that your body will not…

If you are logging everything absolutely correctly and if you are accurate in logging your exercise, then your problem is most likely that you are not eating enough. A quick peek at your diary, and it's hard to tell. You have a lot of quick adds and homemade recipes, both of which leave a question of error. Your BMR is the…

Keep in mind, you need to establish a pattern over time before you discover what works. Weeks, not a matter of days. Your weight naturally fluctuates in a given day, from the aforementioned poop to water weight because you ate a meal high in sodium to any number of other things. I've had my own stall for weeks and gotten…

^^^ This. Congrats on what you've lost so far. It can be really frustrating to find that what you're doing isn't working, and that first tip of the scale is definitely something to celebrate. There is a good chance that some of it is water weight, but hey, stay consistent with a caloric deficit and you should see the…

You look effing amazing for 48! You have every reason to be proud! I am so impressed by how far you've come and your commitment to keep going.

Everything that has been said so far is absolutely correct. It sounds like you're on the right track to making better choices, but you definitely need to fuel your body more. You can calculate your TDEE and BMR here: http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/. Using the "sedentary" setting, you would also eat back your exercise…

^^^ THIS! The things that woman can do with her body. Everything I aspire to be...and drool over. Also, definitely the aforementioned zombie movies/shows, particularly The Walking Dead. I have to think, however improbable it may seem, about how I would survive in any kind of post-apocalyptic world. On foot, traveling for…

QFFT.

Agreed with real maple syrup. Strawberries and whipped cream. Honey. Annnnnnd most definitely, chocolate chips. No syrup necessarily necessary. Go dark chocolate to make it a little healthier.

I did the same. My body was nowhere near conditioned for intense exercise at first. My first walk was three miles, and I felt like I was going to collapse the entire last mile. Same thing the next day. But by the end of the week, I was able to push myself up to four miles, and I didn't feel like I was going to keel over in…

Obsessed with Phish Food and Coffee Heath Bar Crunch (or Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch if you're not into coffee). I've heard their Greek Yogurt Vanilla Honey Caramel is really good too. Haagen Dazs, I go Vanilla Swiss Almond, Rocky Road, or the gelatos, Sea Salt Caramel or Dark Chocolate Chip.

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^^^ This. A lot of reading, but those posts really gave me a good foundation for how to approach my weight loss. Eat at the proper deficit, start incorporating some exercise, and work on improving your diet a bit, and you'll be on the road to success. It's totally attainable. Agreed that youtube is full of great fitness…

Amazing change! You can see all of your hard work. You look so much younger and happier in the updated pics.

You may have good quality shoes, but it's not about the quality so much as the fit. If you go to a running store and have yourself professionally fitted, they'll help you pick out shoes that are best suited for you. It's all about how your foot lands when you run. A properly fitted shoe with support in the right areas will…

I follow JulesAlloggio (http://www.myfitnesspal.com//JulesAlloggio) who's a coach and runs an online fitness site for a fair monthly rate. Might check her out, though I haven't tried her services myself.

Love these. Think it is an amazing idea to create REAL fitspos, of REAL people (not to say fitness models and athletes are not real, but you know what I mean, for real, for real) and REAL triumphs. Love the pride those who've posted their own have in their accomplisments. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Definitely…

5'10"! (almost 5'11"!)

NERDS UNITE! I always get ridiculously excited when I stumble across a random nerd on MFP. Now, look! A WHOLE THREAD OF THEM! I think I actually squealed. Don't judge me. Too tedious to list all of my obsessions, but gamer, fangirl extraordinaire, glutton for TV, movies, books, and information. Feel free to add me for…

You look A-MAZ-ING! So much younger!

Amen. Get it, girl! You look amazing!

You. Look. Amazing! Great job, man. You are a total inspiration. I admire your hard work.

Just came across this: http://www.fitbie.com/slideshow/sugar-substitutes

I can't say with certainty, but I'd have to agree with the consensus that it probably is. Crystal Light is just artificial sweeter and some flavoring though. Make your own naturally! Lemon juice or fruit added to your water can make all the difference. You can put anything from lemon, berries, mint, cucumber, ginger, etc.…