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Also, disagree with what you're saying about BMR. Mine is 1468 so I would be eating 968 calories a day. Uhhhhh I have already eaten about 1100 calories today. I eat about 2300 calories a day with exercise and 1900 calories without. BMR calculations are usually incorrect. Yes, I lose weight and body fat by eating this much.…

First off let me say that I eat processed foods on occasion but they aren't a part of my regular diet. I looked at your diary and I see......Klondike bars, pure protein bars, jimmy dean sandwiches, cheerios, jello mousse, cream, salad dressing, blue diamond salt and vinegar, pro bar, crumpets, etc. All of these things are…

Yep, that thing is highly processed and it needs to go. I know it is something quick you can make but there a lot of other options that would only take a couple of minutes to make. I set out my bowl and spoon for my oatmeal the night before. The next morning it takes me about a minute to put everything in it and 2 minutes…

Ohhhhh thats good!! I looked back at my post and was wondering if I was too harsh. haha. I struggle with the scale as well and I know it is frustrating at times....I just want to help! :)

I hope you weren't talking about my post. She is my friend on here and I was just asking her questions about how she is feeling about her body. Like what is she seeing when she looks in the mirror. You can judge a lot more from the mirror then you can from a scale. She may be focusing too much on the weight and all the…

What does your body look like? Do you have a high bf percentage? One of my friends is the same weight and same height as you, but has 13%bf and she looks great. If you have extra fat on your body and it is not muscle then it is time to reevaluate nutrition. I will tell you what I tell everyone. Try to eat clean about 95%…

Yes, what she said. I would recommend doing some reading on health and nutrition. How do you want to feel when you are 70? I want to be strong, fit, and enjoy my life. You look at most 70 year old people and they are riddled with health problems. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. You want to enjoy your life and you can…

This is a good idea too!! If you have a lot of experience then you maybe can get hired to give horse lessons in trade for riding or work for the barn in trade. So many options for you!

I volunteer for an equine rescue and they allow the volunteers to help train the horses if they are an experienced rider. Try this website. http://www.iaeral.org/What_you_can_do_.html It looks like it may be a drive for you but it might be worth it. Take a look around the area and I'm sure you can find somewhere to…

Just read your post again and noticed you can't afford a horse. My suggestion is to look for a horse rescue in your area and volunteer. You can work around and horses and ride the volunteer horses to help them become adoptable. Hope this helps!

Hell yeah it counts! If you're on the horse and just walking around, then no, but trotting (I burn 300 in 30 minutes) can burn serious calories. It is in the exercise database also. If this is what you love then I suggest doing it as a cardio exercise and incorprate some strength training at least 3 days a week. Have fun!

Thanks for posting this!! I eat a lot of food and carbs are my fuel! All come from whole grains, veggies, and fruit! This makes me feel a little better about the amount I eat a day. :)

Thanks for posting this!! I eat a lot of food and carbs are my fuel! All come from whole grains, veggies, and fruit! This makes me feel a little better about the amount I eat a day. :)

Oatmeal is the easiest thing in the world to cook. I buy Quaker old fashioned oats and add 1cup of unsweetened almond milk and microwave for 2 minutes. I have different things I like to put in it each time. Go to graciouspantry.com and go to the bottom of the home page and click on oatmeal project. She has tons of…

It is the endorphins that are released. The harder you work, the more endorphins. This is why many people become addicted to exercise and why exercise helps with depression and anxiety problems. I love it!

Actually, nutrition plays the most important role here.....about 80 to 90% actually. Lifting and cardio will help, but nutrition is key.

Yes, it is accurate, MFP is an estimate only. I always burn more then MFP says.

I use my HRM and only pause my watch whenever I take long breaks between sets....over 30 seconds. You are exerting yourself and increasing your heart rate so the calories burned are accurate. I push myself pretty hard so my HR can get up to 165bpm sometimes and I usually burn about 250 to 300 calories in a half an hour…

Okay, partly in the gym. haha. I said it wrong. :)

Yes, what she said!! I have the same problem area and my diet is what makes it look better....and strength training. I eat clean about 90% of the time and I lift heavy 5 days a week with about 30 minutes of cardio on each of those days. Bodies are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!

Check out gracious pantry.com, I think there is a recipe for homemade chips on there and maybe salsa.

Forgot to mention that bodybuilding.com is an excellent resource and can choose a program to follow. Its free!!

Everyone does it differently but I will tell you what I do. I work out 5 days a week so I alternate lower and upper body on separate days. I do hamstrings/glutes/quads/calves on one day and do back/shoulders/chest/triceps/biceps/abs the next. Lift heavy and increase weight each week. Do low reps with heavy weight but don't…

You guys are confusing her! haha. Its ok to have whatever you like, just try to keep it healthy. Maybe some popcorn or a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole grain bread. Grapes, apples, etc. Try to keep it clean and you will be fine. A calorie is a calorie no matter what time you eat it and healthy carbs from…

Go to graciouspantry.com and she did an oatmeal challenge and came up with about 200 different ways to make oatmeal. All clean recipes.

Yep, I have Eat clean recharged on my kindle. It was about 7 bucks I think. It is a new way of eating and once you start eating this way you won't miss the processed crap much. I try to eat clean 95% of the time and the results are definitely showing.

Ummmmm you're going to have to ask him or start cooking yourself. haha. Olive oil has 120 calories per tablespoon and that adds up, especially since he is "drizzling" it on. :)

Your HRM is correct. The machines at the gym are ALWAYS off and are NEVER correct. They can be off by several hundred calories or less. Also, MFP gives you an average amount. They do not know how hard you are working during the alotted time you are exercising. The HRM is the only way to tell and what you have is a good…

I have been doing weight training for about 8 years but have gotten more serious about it in the last year and started lifting heavier about 6 months ago. I am self taught mostly but have had a little help from a personal trainer for a while. NROLFW and bodybuilding.com are my main sources of info. Sending you a request…

Always weigh yourself in the morning, after you use the restroom. Our weight can fluctuate throughout the day by 2 to 5lbs sometimes. Unless you ate 7000 calories over your alotted amount then there is no way you gained weight. It is probably from sodium or normal body fluctuation. This is why I only weigh myself once a…