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That's essentially what I'm doing - eating the maintenance level of the weigth I want to be, which is a deficit from where I'm at (the difference is about 350 calories). It's also training to eat the way I will need to at my goal weight for the rest of my life without raising my calories to maintain. A lot of people gain…

Dark chocolate almond milk for chocolate cravings, raw almonds (not salted or roasted), string cheese or laughing cow wedges, and fruit that doesn't take up fridge space.

Do DVDs or video games (Kinect or Wii) in the morning before the kids get up or in the evening when they're in bed - the beauty of having young kids is how much they sleep!

I found eating three normal meals around 500 calories plus three snacks around 150-200 works for me. I have protein with every meal and snack and it keeps me from overeating at the main meals. So I guess I'm doing both. If I know I'm going to be out at a restuarant where my choices are limited I either forego one of the…

Work your way up to handling the distance before worrying about speed. Speed will come with time and continued effort. Don't neglect strength training - your arms and core really help with running, and strong quads, hamstrings, and calves will help you get up hills and protect your knees. Make sure to rest between runs, at…

Welcome from Port Orchard, WA!

The military manages to get people strong without lifting a single barbell. Pushups, lunges, squats, and dips will all work, as will hefting bags of flour in a pastic bag (homemade kettle bells!). For minimal cost a fitness ball or a DVD could also get you started - less than $20.

I thinks so. As my weight has gone down the amount of calories I burn for the same amount of time on a particular exercise has gone down as well, and when comparing to other's calories burned for the same there is much variation. Any chance you and your husband weigh about the same?

To make things easier on myself I set myself a daily target goal that was consistent and then stopped worrying about eating exercise calories back unless my net seemed too low. I eat 1900 every day because I exercise 5-6 times per week and 1900 equates roughly to the maintenance calories of an active person at my goal…

Your allotted calories from MFP INCLUDES the calorie deficit you need to lose weight even if you do no exercise. It is intended for you to eat any additional calories you burn through exercise to make sure the deficit you create is not too high and make all your efforts counterproductive. If you deny your body the calories…

I started by walking and pretty quickly my body just wanted to run, so I ran. Slowly at first, and not very far, but it built over time. You can burn the same amount of calories walking or running the same distance but running will just get you there faster. Set a distance goal to walk or run, and push yourself to get it…

I hit a plateau and didn't start losing weight again until I bumped my calories to more than 2000. If you're not hungry in the morning it's a sign that your metabolism is at a standstill - a revved up metabolism will be eager for food after a few hours sleep. You're putting a lot of effort into making food for your family,…

Thanks for all the replies. My feet don't actually hurt and I'm not stopped from doing anything, but whenever I stretch my heels I feel that tearing sensation. I'll do some research and look for preventative measures to prevent it from becoming painful.

If your actual calories are 1900 to 2400 I think you're doing just fine.

If you felt bloated this morning when you weighed yourself it's probably water weight. Your weight can fluctuate from day to day, depending on water retention, bowel movements, and other factors. Don't give up just because of a temporary uptick on the scale! Keep doing what you're doing and it will eventually get there.

I just calculated my calories and found the MFP number was 100 calories under. I suspect there are errors in the data entered in the first place, which will make all of the numbers we get a little questionable.

The BMR calculator at Fat2fitradio provides the BMR calculation based on the two different formulas that have all been discussed here, and THEN provides a table that shows you based on your TDEE a calorie range that is a reasonable deficit for slow and steady weight loss (multiplying by 1.2 for sedentary and so on upwards…

I was doing the 30 day shred until I started seeing a physical therapist for an unrelatd injury. She was shocked that I was doing jumping jacks and other plyometric moves with my injury. The static squats and lunges weren't a problem - the moves help build up strength in the legs and knees - but the jarring/jumping moves…

I've used imapmyrun, runkeeper, and Nike + (all on the iPhone, I don't know if they're all available for Droid), but I've had trouble with the GPS on all of them. I live int he boonies where cell reception isn't the greatest, and a cloudy day will mess everything up. I found the Nike + the one that works best with so-so…

I get weird looks when peole see me count out my almonds to add to my greek yogurt. I'm not only doing it for portion control - 14 almonds is just exactly enough to get one almond in every bite. And when we had a ginormous box of Goldfish crackers in the office and everybody was lamenting how they couldn't leave them…

My husband bought me my wedding ring when I was 6 months pregnant. Just about a month ago I nearly lost the ring while I was swimming - one stroke nearly pulled it off my finger! This is my favorite NSV, one I fiddle with almost daily, pushing the ring up on my finger and peering through the gap. Congratulations on a…

I've had the Mirena in for 4 years and didn't gain any weight from it. There was some cramping and light period for the first couple of months but since then I haven't had a true cycle at all. Heaven!

I think they call that "Team Working Smarter not Harder" - great job on your success!

I love the prices at Trader Joe's. Olive oil, almond butter, cheeses, and produce are all cheaper, and good quality. This week I bought an 8 oz. chub of smoked mozzarella for half what they sell it for at Albertsons.

Try the BMR calculator at fat2fit radio: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ That will give you a better idea of the calories you should be eating at your goal weight, which provides a enough of a deficit to lose weight in a manageable way. Go by your activity level and you won't have to worry about whether or not to…

Welcome to boot camp! I'll let you in on a secret the recruiters didn't tell you...it doesn't have to be miserable. Get out of the mindset that you're "dieting" - you're just making some smarter choices. Go ahead and make your cupcakes, but plan to freeze them or donate them to a good cause. I like to bake, too, and once I…

I try to replace mine every 3-4 months because I can feel it in my knees when I don't. You've been putting a lot of miles in and I wouldn't be surprised if you're wearing your shoes out faster. What brand are you buying? Have you been fitted at a running store that knows how to look for gait problems? The better quality…

I hear a lot about high intensity interval training mixed with strength training to get good results. I suppose it depends on what your goals are. If it's for the stress relief, do whatever you really enjoy doing and feel like you get good and sweaty from. Or, pick a fitness goal you want to achieve, something concrete and…

I like the 90/10 rule - eat healthy 90% of the time, and don't worry about the other 10 percent.

I was really trying to track fiber for a while and I was really surprised at all the foods I thought would be full of fiber but weren't. You'd think fruits and vegetables would be brimming with fiber, but when you're aiming for 35 to 40 grams per day, I couldn't eat enough. Some foods I was surprised were so high in fiber:…