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When you log exercise, it increases your calories so that you can eat back the calories burned.

Did you log exercise? Connect it with a Fitbit?

It helped me get started on exercise when I started working activity into my everyday life. Take the distant parking space at work, take a short walk on a lunch break, bicycle or walk to work, walk to the store if there is one nearby, etc. Is there a destination you could walk to in your neighborhood? I live a mile from…

Letting myself get too hungry will set me up for an eating binge, which I try to avoid. So, I lose half pound per week instead of being aggressive, eat every few hours, and eat foods that are filling and nutritious. Seems to work for me most days and I don't get hungry except when it's time for a meal.

Why are you doing this misery-inducing quick fix scheme to yourself in order to impress people you apparently don't care enough about to see them except at a reunion? Is their opinion of you being slightly overweight so important to be worth putting yourself through this? WHY??? Go enjoy the reunion and be proud of who you…

Maybe you could get "volume" in your diet from non starchy vegetables instead of low fat products? Then supplement with more moderate portions of healthy fats.

You are on an app that is supposed to be doing that. If you are using it correctly, it will tell you what number to eat and will tell you to eat back those exercise calories you are burning. The main problem I see is that you'll need to input reasonable goals. You are small enough that a half pound weight loss per week is…

The ONLY way to be a runner is to become one. Serious runners work hard over a period of time to train, building up speed and endurance over time. They don't just show up at the race and expect to win it off their innate genetic potential. :) That being said, I do think there are people have physical disabilities that make…

Well, first you have to keep the cookies out of your environment so they are not there to grab! That isn't always easy if you have coworkers or housemates who are cookie-pushers, so you might need to establish some ground rules to make that work. Like ask a housemate or coworker to not offer you those kinds of things and…

I have been puzzled by this myself, actually. I never seem to get as many servings out of a can of beans as the label says I should.

Okay, glad to hear all is well. Just wanted to make sure before we all tell you to do high intensity interval training!! I agree with those who say HIIT is a good way to train, though I don't think you have to choose between that and just straight running for distance. Do a little of both. I am a runner and I have some…

No, it is a vote cast for gathering additional data. No way to decide it if is error without actually checking the measurement again.

Take another measure in a few days, to verify?

Not wanting to butt in (with something you didn't ask) but have you talked to your doctor about this, to get cleared for intense aerobic training?Your resting pulse rate is abnormally high (tachycardia range). Have you had a careful heart exam to rule out any heart conditions that would affect your exercise?

I think your legs look great. I see what you are saying in terms of just naturally being built with larger upper legs. For me it is my calves, it is a family trait. But you don't look bad, you just are never going to have little bird legs, it is not your body type. And that's okay. However, I'm a bit puzzled at the…

I'm a vegan for ethical reasons and plan my vegan diet with lots of fresh whole foods and careful attention to nutrition for health reasons (but I also have treats like chocolate and wine now and then for psychological reasons!). I am not convinced that doing vegan plus raw, gluten free, sugar free, oil free, or any of the…

Thanks.... And it sincerely is how I feel. I understand that 5 pounds isn't going to make a huge change in my health or appearance, but I feel like I've been running a 2 year marathon and I can finally SEE THE FINISH LINE. These "Oh, you can quit now, that little line down that isn't a big deal" people need to get out of…

I don't know you so I don't know whether you have gotten to a healthy weight that is optimal for you to look good (given your height, body shape, frame size, etc.) using healthy means OR whether you actually are underweight or below what is going to look good on you or are starving yourself. So... ask yourself if these…

A lot of people don't eat back all their exercise calories because of concerns that the numbers are overestimated a bit and that they are actually cutting into their calorie deficit. When I started using a fitbit, I kept data on my actual weight loss over a 2 month period and my predicted weight loss based on food logging…

Fajitas! Or stir fry. You can also slice them up and put them in a plastic freezer bag for the next time you want to cook with them. I don't think frozen-then-thawed peppers are all that good to eat raw because it messes up the crispy texture, but they are just fine cooked in recipes.

It can change, but changing your body isn't going to cause that to happen. You have to change the way you THINK. You must learn to accept yourself, imperfections and all, and to not put so much weight on what everyone else thinks of you. If this is a struggle, you might want to talk to therapist about it, they can help you…

Yeah, I agree with you on that. I edited my post to clarify that I don't think OP has this type of struggle. I'm going to assume that the "bag" of skittles is just a little vending machine portion as others seem to think... I (and perhaps others) initially thought she meant a whole 54oz bag like you can buy at the store.…

I don't think you comprehended my post....I wasn't saying I agree with the point of view that crack = skittles, I was saying it is extreme. But I also think it is extreme to ignore a persons struggle entirely because it isn't exactly like crack addiction. So it isn't the same--can you stil allow that the person has a…

Why does this issue have to be so black and white?? It the only choice that (1) skittles are exactly like crack emotionally and physically or (2) skittles are no different than any other food for everyone on the planet and if someone claims otherwise they are making excuses? Is there no middle ground--that some people have…

Outside as long as the weather cooperates. I move inside it it is super hot, below freezing, or storming.

I'm curious what part of this you think is incorrect? Do you think the cows just magically produce breast milk without having a baby? That a farm would wait around for the cow to take the initiative to mate instead of inseminating them at the right time to keep milk production going strong? That a dairy farm is going to…

Eat plenty of beans, tofu, nuts/seeds, seitan for protein. If you want to supplement there are a variety of plant based protein powders (soy, rice, pea). For extra calories to reach a surplus, also include avocado, grains, starchy veggies like sweet potatoes, cook with olive oil, plus plenty of fruits and veggies.

It isn't vegan, and yes the dairy industry does involve killing. The moms get killed when they no longer are profitable, long before the end of their natural lifespan. In order for them to continue producing milk, they also must get pregnant and give birth over and over again, females don't just spontaneously produce milk…

You have a lot of good ideas here, I just wanted to make a larger point about the fact that you getting fit can be good for your kids because you are modeling healthy behavior for them. If you involve them sometimes in your fitness or get involved in their activities, even better. I say that because busy working moms such…

I add it to dishes that would normally have meat or tofu, since it has a slightly meaty texture. So start with recipes you already use. You can eat it raw and plain like tofu, so no special prep is necessary for safety reasons.... but obviously some sauce or seasoning is best since the flavor is rather plain. If you boil…