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Sounds like you are on a great run right now. I am a 5'7" 188 lb guy trying to get to 150-160 depending on my bf%. I started at 203. I am eating between my BMR and TDEE which means I am shooting to net between 1800-2200 every day. So far it has been working and I have been losing about 2-4 lbs per month consistently. I do…

Here is a whole different way to look at it. Get a fitbit (one, flex, whatever) at Best Buy and just use it every day before you go on vacation. Try to get at least 10,000 steps in a day and you will just feel different going into the vacation.

Someone I know who was really heavy all his life until his sixties then he agressively lost about 80 lbs and looked great. He told me: "I wish that I had started doing this 20 years ago... I will never get those years back and I use that feeling as motivation for me to keep at it now"

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@Bambi8137 Here is a great post to get started with which is a permanent link on the forums http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants Also Check out this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ I just figured out my BMR and TDEE. I actually do it…

It is empowering isn't it? :smile:

@kelly. Thanks.. good stuff!

It is great you had it tested! I really kick myself for not testing it earlier. :smile:

30.6 miles Total - Today: 4.9 miles including a run/walk in the AM Really starting to do research on what variables have a bearing on Heart Rate. Also trying to learn more about VO2Max Weigh in on my post if you would like: ( I bet some of you have a really high VO2Max! )…

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I use a Polar FT7 and I was able to get it up and running after purchasing it at Best Buy within minutes. It has just enough features and works really reliably. Note... Many have found that calorie estimates on many HRMs are "inflated". I am trying to find out if I can enter my height, age, and current weight into my FT7.…

^this I could not have said it any better - congratulations! :drinker: :flowerforyou: :smile:

Ran / Walked 30 minutes 5 Days of running in the books!

Being There - 1979 - Starring Peter Sellers

^^ this ... both of you great inspiration!

Great post.... it proves you can lose by walking. (Cals in less than cals out)!

Good topic. I am a little bit older and am also in the obese category. I weigh 190 and my goal is between 150 and 160 too. I try to mix it up 1. Stationary bike 2. Jog 200 steps / walk 300 steps 3. Elliptical 4. Kettlebell workouts This saves my knees long enough so that I can run every other day. It is slowly but surely…

Thanks..it was a pleasant suprise! :smile:

I stand corrected! I have seen the light {{flys off to rip the liver out of Prometheous}}

@rosehips and @splitdog I beg to differ... the new outlet mall that they are building near me has a "Demonic / Human creatures R Us" right next to the food court.

Welcome back! You can do this - There are more supportive people on MFP than I ever imagined! :smile:

@ginger That is the "quote of the day" :smile:

I started cautiously running again last month. I did 200 steps running and 400 steps walking... Gradually I started improving! Good luck!

Chestnut is the man!

I am really impressed with your desire to get better. We are all behind you. I am sending a friend request. One thing however... and this is important... To eat less calories you don't need to check any recipes... Set a good level of calories and eat at that. You will probably find you eat a lot simpler. Keep reading all…

@ewhip17 ^^ That is exactly what I am finding too! Good Job!

I am finding out I am not alone! :drinker:

Hi... it was so GREAT to see your post. I can't starve myself either. I wrote this post just a few days ago http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1341254-not-new-but-enjoying-the-journey-and-not-starving-myself I just started running too! Feel free to add me. "Slow and Steady" :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

25.4 miles Total - Today: Bought a Polar FT 7 Love it! - And I went running again and did too separate walks... Even inside!

To answer your question... you can get them with only cardio... but it may take longer. But... I want to mention something else..... Let me first make the disclaimer that I have never had ABs and that is what I want eventually. Well... doing the numbers backwards. And I will make a lot of assumptions here. Your goal is 134…