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MFP Calculates your deficit without movement (unlike using TDEE Which works in your actvity level). So if you're following MFP you should eat back your exercise calories. However, it's typical that the estimates run high. You can always over ride the amounts entered, or stick to eating back a certain percentage. It is NOT…

I'm 23 and never been much of a drinker or partier. It was never an issue until I started dating my current bf. His family views alchohol consumption to quanities that make me uncomfortable as totally normal and it's a hard thing to adjust to. I don't have much advice for the OP, being in a similar sort of situation…

Well. I mean, I'm trying to lose weight, because there's a ton of it to go. Is it my end all be all goal? No. I have a goal weight idea but only because I'm so far away. I'm really concerned more about dropping body fat and that's what I work on. When you're 5'11'' and 274lbs, weight is a slight focus ya know haha. But I…

Start with small changes. Maybe you just start logging what you eat for a week, just to get an idea. Good or bad. Then start working on your calorie goal. Small changes are the easiest to maintain. Work on one thing until it's a habit. For example, I had to stop drinking calories. So I switched to diet pop. And now I'm…

A version of Deadpool. I refuse to buy costumes that I can only wear once. So I got a Deadpool hoodie which I'll wear with black leggings and converse, and a red tutu. warm and comfy. ANd I'll wear the hoodie a bunch so I don't feel I'm wasting money for clothing at a size I won't be by next Halloween.

WHy wouldn't you? It's still water. You're even calling it water. Adding lemon doesn't negate it being water. Don't overthink it, it's ok.

A yeah. I went a bit cross eyed trying to figure out what was going on that made this thread implode and must have missed it.

If you're just trying to lose pounds, no it doesn't matter. Plenty of people lose consistently and maintain eating what they want within their goals. If you have a more specified body recomp goal (looking to build muscle for ex) I think you need to pay more attention. And obviously you need all your nutrients and whatnot…

I just want to clarify where on earth it says she gave her family money? In her first post she says she placed an order, not gave them money. But she also says she texted them and didn't get a response. In my head no response means not to count on whatever it is happening. I just finished writing an essay and my brain is…

Soooo the ads are like any ads generated in a web browser, even in the app. It's targeted based on what you look at. So now that I've been in a thread with the words "burger king", it's likely I'll get a burger king ad, or something similar. All the website mfp does, is allow a variety of places to advertise. The actual…

I hated Castiel at first. But now I can't live without him.

It's taking me forever to get through all the seasons to catch up because the early seasons would scare me too much haha. I'm finally on season eight and it's not so freaky, but I'll have to find season nine somewhere before season ten starts!

Nope I didn't gain on Sertraline. If anything I lost weight, because I was so fogged out while on it. Two car accidents in back to back days, couldn't remember where things were, forgot all my passwords...So I wasn't eating because I didn't remember to. Idon't take that one anymore obviously haha. But it works for a lot of…

I don't log anything under 10000 steps because 10000 is the goal to have normal movement through the day. Even a sedentary setting assumes you're walking a bit. To the car, to the office, to the bathroom, to the copier, etc. so in my opinion only doing 5000 steps doesn't earn you any extra calories. You walked because you…

If it's based on percentage of weight lost to make it fair, then I'm in. I have a lot to lose and could contribute well, but if it's based on pounds alone, no.

I never email anyone in the office anymore, I get up and talk to them. I go walking on all my breaks. Sometimes I'm the weirdo doing walking lunges down to the copier Wall sits or squats randomly I have a small low key office so I can get away with a lot. I know some people if working in a more populated office use their…

So I currently have no domestic skills to speak of. Though I'm not overly squeamish (my bf is a hunter) and I'm trying to learn some old school skills that I think are cool (knitting, I can already seew by hand not machine, baking from scratch, canning, etc.) However, I am a very outspoken woman. I could not play the part…

Yep. It's not a direct equation, but it holds true for me. The more water I drink, the less "hungry" I am for random snacks. It also keeps me from getting as sore after workouts, and I just feel better. The weeks I consciously drink a lot of water are the weeks I lose the most, probably because it keeps me from snacking.…

I miss dairy :( It's bad for me because I'm lactose intollerant. If I want to hurl all day, I can eat it...but I mostly stay away. That's the ONLY reason it's bad for me, though.

Honey I'm a woman and I am definitely not loving and kind by nature. Just saying. I know my place. It's wherever I choose to be. Annnnnnnnyywaaaayyy. This thread is all kinds of weird. I'm not really sure what's happening so to the OP: Discipline comes from within. For me, what helped was setting weekly goals. A long term…

Of course you can train without a trainer, if you can't afford it time wise or financially, or you just don't like it. If you have no idea what to do or where to start, there's a ton of programs available that are easy to follow and come by, and cheap. Since you mention strength training check out Strong Lifts 5X5 (there's…

I barely qualify. I'm 23, and nearly 6'. My highest weight was 307. I had gotten down a bit from there, but gained back to 298 when I started in June. This morning my scale said 274 though I only log my Friday weigh in, so we'll see. Anyone can add me, but I post a lot and it's not always about weight loss.

I've learned hearing something I don't want to hear, often in a harsh way, is what sticks with me the most. After the initial "Owch I was wrong about something" it's more helpful and valuable.

Hmmm I'm not sure where I fall on this. On some level it seems like arguing semantics, but on a different level I kind of understand. My boyfriend once explained the difference between motivation and dedication to me. My head may *want* to do something, but I still struggle with doing it. Dedication is making it a habit so…

SO one time in high school I had just gotten dumped by this guy for his ex and was all heartbroken and whatnot. Two days later his best friend, who I had interacted with a bit, asked me out and I said no. Obviously. Three days (I could be wrong slightly with the timeline, it was a long time ago) after that he called me at…

I wear tank tops when it's hot out because I'm freaking hot. Also I have a sleeve in progress and a tattoo that covers the cap of my shoulder. I like showing it. Hence, tank tops. I'm starting to wear tighter shorts and pants just because it keeps the frabric from snagging and bunching. I really couldn't care less what…

Really? I was on the site before at the beginning of 2012. I had a wonderful friends list of people who supported me, though they probably shouldn't have because it was clear I was undereating and dealing with the beginnings of an ED. I used the boards all the time and ran into a range of people from overly nice to…

Firstly, you spend every day together? That seems obsessive. I love my boyfriend, but I need my own space, too. I've found that relationships that get too clingy too fast tend to implode in miraculous ways. Secondly, chill. Of course he thinks about her. Like everyone else has said, you don't let go of past relationships.…

I'm no doctor so it could be totally different from me to you, but I had something similar happen. I'd get red splotchy hives up my arms and legs. I eventually found out it was related to my poor circulation. If I took the time to slowly work my body and heart rate up (i.e. proper warm up) then it didn't happen. Also less…

Just a couple of observations: 1.If your OP has a link and that you're going to start something, it is assumed you're doing exactly that plan. It wasn't until later that you clarified you aren't following it exactly. More definition in your OP could avoid some miscommunication such as: "I don't want to do this exactly as…