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I can tell you that MFP factors in your current weight when giving you calories burned. I know that as I lost weight, I had to work harder (or longer) to burn calories. When you're overweight, it takes much more effort (burns more energy/calories) to do the same activity when you're at your ideal weight. BTW, I don't think…

I always give up in a day or two, when I go extreme. So much easier to eat whatever I want (I don't eat clean!), and balance my calories. I don't condone eating crapola, but I have had days where dinner was a delicious shake from Cold Stone Creamery, because I WANTED it. I didn't have it in addition to dinner; I had it for…

I have nearly kicked the habit of eating well past being full. Now and again, it will still happen, but I am much more conscious of the volume of food consumed now -- this is w/o considering calories. :bigsmile:

Awesome! Congrats! :drinker:

Swearing in general is no big deal, in my opinion. I've never censored my language in front of my kids. They are teen/twenties now, and they simply do not curse. I never cared whether they did or not. However, self control is important, as there are places you just should not do it. Like in front of OTHER people's…

You seem to have gotten a lot of negative responses, but I feel that those are not the folks to whom your message was directed. My guess is that you were addressing those who are struggling while simply not eating enough. It is different for everyone, and we all have to tweak our plans now and again to make things work.…

Strawberries, yogurt, wine (that counts, right?) beans, and cilantro. People love cilantro, and I think it is the perfect way to make something otherwise delicious just revolting.

I don't mind the tracking. I do know that I at least want to reach and then maintain my goal for a year or so before I try trusting my eyes and appetite. So, I'll just keep logging.

If you want that drink, have it. Just make sure you log it. Make room for it. Plan for it. I do the same with my Tastykake Lemon Pie (300 cal.). I want it, so I make room for it now and again.

Don't beat yourself up. A day here and a day there is not going to undermine all of your efforts. You do not have to exercise every day. You do not have to eat right every day. You just have to do what's right significantly more often than not. Just start fresh, right now, as you're reading this, as if you have no history…

I absolutely believe that anyone can get fit. And I also believe that doing it slowly with small changes, one at a time, make it possible w/o over doing it and getting burned out.

I found all the measuring to be quite a chore until I got a food scale. Now, I set my bowl or plate on the scale, set to zero, and pour whatever I plan to eat. Much easier and so no big deal. AND, if a serving is 28g, and I happen to pour 30g, I just don't sweat it and simply count it as a single serving. When things are…

I would agree, but I can add weight to the TG. There is a weight bar that can be attached to the glide board, and weights put on that bar. I'm sure there is a limit, but I can tell you that the machine out of the box is not the end of the story. :tongue: In any event, though I am maxed on the TG as is, I can only do 12…

Thanks for your response. I will say that my strength has increased significantly, and I am maxed out in terms of weight setting on the Total Gym (though I could buy weights to add to it as needed, thus increasing weights). But, at least for now, the definition in my arms, legs, shoulders, back, *kitten*, makes me happy.…

I don't eat right before bed, typically, but have done so now and again. And, man, does a nice bowl of oatmeal right before bed make me feel awesome! And, I sleep so soundly when I eat right before bed. The scale, each week, doesn't seem to care when I take in my calories.

Hmm. I think that's just mean. There was a time I could not jog to my mailbox at the end of my driveway (three car lengths). I couldn't breathe and would actually get a stitch. Then, I did Couch to 5K, and ultimately ran my first (and only, due to a couple of injuries) 5K race. I have to tell you, I was on top of world…

I do cardio at least three days a week anywhere between 20 min. to 90 min. per session (though, usually it is 30-45 min), plus I do strength training at least twice per week (using The Total Gym, which I love). Admittedly, I haven't a clue what I'm doing. But I can tell you that I am absolutely getting the results that I…

I guess I count calories, but admittedly, I don't think of it as counting so much as tracking. Counting, to me, seems obsessive. Tracking just keeps me from derailing.:ohwell:

I invest very little into all these charts/guides, scales. I use them as a frame of reference and make comparisons to MY numbers alone THEN vs. MY numbers alone NOW. These guides just let me know that I'm on the right path for my goals. Now, what really matters?? 1) How I feel. Do I feel comfortable? Do I feel tired? Do I…

I've given up nothing. And I don't intend to. :drinker:

I prefer brown rice, as it actually has a flavor compared to white, but never thought about whether it was better for you. I like to have a little of everything, good or bad. Like right now, I'm going to have a piece of chocolate, and I am going to enjoy it. :drinker:

It never dawned on me to check the accuracy. I just use it as a guide to let me know whether I'm on the right track. As in, did I have a good day or a bad one in terms of my calorie goal for the day. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that I think most folks over think this entire program. Too many carbs? Not enough protein?…

the warning, i found, has nothing to do with your NET calories. it seems to come up only if you actually consume less than 1200 calories. if you net less than the 1200, by having burned a lot of cals, but actually consumed more than 1200, no warning.

It is up to you, depending on the result you want and how you want to feel. I eat mine back because I don´t want to feel deprived or hungry. I don´t need fast results, just permanent ones. Slow and steady, and enjoying my extra snacking -- thanks to cardio.

I will usually eat most of them back. So far, so good.

Us girls are very competative. However, not all of us are down right rude or mean. :bigsmile:

^^This. Doesn't sound like you have a problem. Sounds like you're losing at a good rate.

Whatever your scale says, if you actually gained that much in a week, the clothes that fit a week ago would not fit you today. As for a minor variation (2 lbs), that can happen over and over again all day long, every day.

Kudos! That's fantastic!

I think more than one workout in a day is great. However, I generally won't do it, because I don't want to have to shower more than twice in one day. I prefer to workout in the a.m., before my shower, and then once I'm showered and dressed and looking fabulous, I'm done for the day. :bigsmile: