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If you're looking to lose weight, calorie counting is a very helpful tool - however if you've got 100+ pounds to lose, you've got some warm up room! Eat all the veggies in the world, go easy on starchy fruits and veggies. Careful with the oils, and weight out 4-6oz of meat per serving! Once you get in the swing of things,…

Invest in a heart rate monitor if it's a concern. Machines and MFP are not accurate representations of your calorie burn. I wear a heart rate monitor when I work out, and the machines can vary from overestimating my burn, to completely exaggerating it.

This. I wear my HRM to the gym, and all the machines (even the same types) give me a substantially different reading each time.

I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Vancouver, BC!

I have been going stir fry crazy these past few weeks. I like trying to make my own sauces - but keep it simple.

I tried Sun Warrior Protein with banana, egg whites, and almond milk. It was gross, don't do it! I might try out one of these. I love just banana and egg "pancakes" but I my first attempt at protein pancakes was a definite flop. What's your favourite type of protein powder to use?

Just a warning, any of the non-organic soups seem to taste like garbage.

1. What made you join this DietBet 10? Just some extra motivation, last year I dropped almost 20 pounds in about 3-4 months and I'm hoping to do so again while also working on my strength. 2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life? Vancouver, BC. I grew up here, moved to Victoria, BC for 7 years and have…

10% will bring me to 161.5 but my ultimate goal is 140 pounds.

Your new trainer definitely has put you on a calorie restriction that is too low. I used iifym.com TDEE calculator and so far it's proven successful. I don't think MFP's settings are appropriate either, it seems to put everyone at 1200 calories.

I was around 40 minutes during my 5km, also not really well prepared but I did manage to do well considering.

If you eat more, you gain more. There is no miracle weight loss food. Also, I recommend spaghetti squash for a great pasta substitute. I also like yam noodles, but more so in cold dishes.

I try to pack as much as I can with me on Monday. Usually that consists of couple avocados, Mary's Gone Crackers, hardboiled eggs, cut up fresh veggies (individual baggies for each day), boxes of soup (I like the pacifica ones or whole foods), coconut water, vega protein smoothie, etc. Then I bring the small extra things…

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Hey! I used to use spark people years ago. I loved the site, but you're totally right... it's too much clutter and it doesn't function well. The app was also super slow. Welcome to MFP, it has it's flaws but it's definitely more user friendly!

Write out your goals (be specific), and the steps you are going to take to achieve them. Make a game plan whether it's day by day, week, etc. If you go don't have clear focus you're going to be more likely to give up. For instance I keep using my fear of workout machines to prevent me from working out at the gym. I have…

I recommend a tbsp of almond butter and some cinnamon.

Sure am! I actually signed up for this 10km in January in half solidarity with a friend, and half because I needed a kick in the butt to get myself working out again. It's helped me before, and it's proven to help me again! The sprinting program was a way to incorporate some high intensity cardio because I am also trying…

Go the IIFYM way for sure. That way you don't have to plug in your exercise on MyFitnessPal as I find it over estimates the amount of calories burnt for a lot of exercises. IIFYM also set me at 178g of protein, which I definitely cannot meet without feeling ill. I recommend experimenting with what works best for you, and…

I'm getting my bonus from work this month, and this is on the agenda for sure.

Thanks for the input guys, it makes sense. I will definitely rework my plan to include more long distance running. I've currently got my plan worked out at 6 days a week alternating weights and running so there is room to work it in. Maybe I will keep sprints to once a week, I just find them to be a fun way to get through…

Sorry, it's pretty minimal thus far. I can run a 5km in about 40 minutes, but have not attempted anything close to 10km with is at the end of April. I only just started sprinting but I don't have an accurate way to measure the distance but I was able to make it just over 1/4 of the track and improved with each sprint. My…

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And once more for good measure!

From what I understand, the calculations of IIFYM take into account your exercise calories already by using the TDEE. I have MFP set at the calories and macronutrients IIFYM gave to me and I do not track exercise as it skews the numbers. I also like this calculator as well for figuring out your TDEE:…

Sprints and jump rope are my favourite. I'm also currently (sort-of) training for a 10KM, but I hate long distance running. Tabata workouts are also quick and fun!