shadowofender Member

I don't have long term experience with prednisone, but I've taken it for about a week before and definitely ate like crazy. For my personally, it did stop when I was off the meds.

I'm legit 6'0. I spent most of my adult life believing I was 5'11'' until I saw a new DR and they took height and weight for their own records. I was SO upset. I know it's only an inch but I HATED being tall my whole life and being in a whole new foot category was devastating for me at first. So my massive height…

I'm interested, not because I feel like 10000 steps is a magic number and it only helps with weight loss if everything else is on point, but because I feel like having a goal to strive for *is* what helps me be more active with everything, and not just extra walking.

Pretty much whatever I feel like drinking at the time that fits in my day. Mostly water.

I don't like green tea, I prefer black. It's all just what you prefer, I think. If you're sensitive to caffeine like I am, morning is better. I can't have any caffeine after like 2pm or I won't ever sleep.

I don't know if it's just by me, but the rotisserie chickens the stores sell tend to be smaller than the raw ones I could buy and cook myself. If I do get the rotisserie, it's about 2-3 servings. Usually my SO and I will split one for a meal because both of us try to hit a high protein level and having a small serving is…

I had to way cut down on how often I eat food outside of home because it does add up sooo fast. Rather than say I an never have it, I save it for truly special occasions. My anniversary, weddings and showers, a friend is in town, etc. I did have to stop going out for every single person's birthday. And by that I mean, I'll…

I have a one and I mostly use it to make myself more active now that I know what a typical day consists of. I found I was way lazier than I thought, so I go out of my way to take more steps. I do not use it with calories because it's just a way for me to be more self aware and it works great for that.

I'm not sure what you mean here. It all depends on the amounts and if you really want to eat Tuna five days in a row. I wouldn't, regardless of how much I had on hand.

I couldn't drink plain water when I started, so I used things like MIO or the flavor packets and just started slowly increasing my intake. Now I drink plain water and a ton of it. Granted, it needs to be cold for whatever reason, I still hate room temperature water. As far as drinking more water to help with weight…

I don't know how in the world my family would ever have been able to have meals all together. Growing up, my parents worked two jobs each, and my brother and I had school. Now that I live with my bf, we try to have at least one meal together, but typically he works days and I'm nights so it's hard to do more than that.

If I'm not trying, and just going through my normal day, I average 3500 a day because my job involves sitting at a desk. So I made my goal 8000 a day because that bumps me into the "lightly active" vs "sedentary" category and 10000 is a huge time commitment for me at the current paces I'm able to maintain. This week I've…

Is the 400-700 from dedicated exercise? Is the 1490 what MFP set you to? If so, you should definitely eat back at least a portion of the 4-700 because MFP does not calculate the workouts in, and it already has you set to a deficit. There's another thread going right now about the same question that has some good…

See if they have trainers there who will give you some info on various machines, just so you know how to use them all properly. Then find something that works for you. Not everyone likes the same routine at the gym and a variety of things can be useful. Weight training is always awesome, and there's available programs…

I eat about 75% of them back typically, but I also have a bigger deficit just based on height and starting weight. I also tend to eat a bit more of them back if I'm lifting vs cardio because I get hangry.

If MFP is telling you 1600, that already has a deficit built in. So even without a workout, you can still eat 1600 and lose weight.

What is the goal MFP set for you? That's your ideal. If you workout, it changes how much you can eat. My goal is 1800...so my net goal everyday is to hit as close to exactly 1800 if I can. If I work out and earn 200 calories, it takes me to 1600...so I can eat those 200 and bring it back to a NET of 1800...does that make…

It's hard to tell because you've been eating lower for such a short time. Are you logging accurately, as in weighing all foods? If so, and you're that low, you could always try adding in more calories and see how that treats you. I'm all for eating more whenever possible. I guess the question is, what are your stats, and…

What did you set your goal to? When it asked how many pounds you want to lose per week, what did you answer? It's a 250 calorie per day deficit per half pound loss a week.

MFP calculates your goals with the deficit built in. If your goal is 1380, you need to eat that much. And if you work out, you need to eat back at least a portion of those calories as well. It is generally advised to stay above 1200 as a minimum for women as well.

I would just count it as water since you aren't actually eating the fruit/mint/etc. I could be wrong, but I would guess the calories from infusion in this instance is negligible. Then again, maybe someone else knows better, that's just my best guess.

It might be worth it to talk to him about how you feel as well. If you're feeling like he is bragging, let him know it's great he's had a loss, but ask him to maybe tone it down a bit.

In the beginning, it can be overwhelming because there's so many things to learn. Just do baby steps. Start with logging, you did. Don't worrya bout macros yet, just keep working on logging accurately. Get a food scale and start weighing your food, you'll be surprised how much of a difference it makes. Also, try to avoid…

Coffee isn't going to hurt you. Just keep in mind if you add anything to it, you should measure and log it. Creamer adds up hella fast just fyi.

Oh man, it's been a good solid year and I can't get away with intuitive eating at all. Well, I kind of can maintain a bit if I'm not logging, but not really. If I'm in a food routine it's easier. Like, I have the same breakfast most days and I know those calories and roughly what that leaves me.

I personally learn better from in person sessions, so as much as I found internet searches helpful, the six months I spent with a personal trainer was far more beneficial for me in terms of learning, comfort in the gym, and adapting to new situations. My trainer was great and always willing to explain the whys of a thing…

Darien

Isn;'t that what MFP is?

I think that for most people, they try to limit to a "cheat meal" just to control it a bit better. I find that logging everything, even a cheat day or meal, helps my brain recognize what I'm doing and eventually learn to limit the "cheats" to where it's just part of my day to eat what I want within reason. In my opinion,…

Definitely ride it out. Whenever you increase calories by such an amount it takes time for your body to adjust. Give it another couple of weeks before reassessing.