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I joined you measurecp! Excited to see how this works since it's my first challenge too!

What about signing up for a 5k run in the fall and then following a training program? I like Hal Higdon (Google his name and 5k training). This is great motivation to exercise. As others have said, log EVERYTHING here for food intake. Even the 15 calorie gum. You don't have to go all in at once giving up foods or making…

I keep reading from similar posts that "changing it up" helps. Recalculate your calorie needs (especially if you haven't since day 1), try zigzagging calories, change your exercise program and lift more weights, pay special attention to intake and macros, drink lots of water as usually, get sleep, etc. Thoughts, sometimes…

Agreed. Pickles have calories and lots of sodium. You are eating extra and you aren't logging accurately. Helpful advise here, follow it and you will see changes in your body.

Thanks for posting this! I'm actually going on a vacation in June for a week and should be around goal... I am already stressing out a bit. Salt-yuck... Good to hear even if I "know" it. :)

*Gasp* I'm a "double dirty" eater!

Great post! I would say that all of that above would serve you well. Often we don't accurately guess our calories as well as we think we do. Open you diary and we could really assess the situation. More than that... what has worked for me (IMO) was to slightly overestimate my portion sizes on food and under estimate…

Do you weigh your food? I don't, so to compensate I always log a bit over my guess at amount. For exercise, I always log a bit under the guesstimate of calories burned. It's worked thus far and then I don't have to worry about eating half of whatever... I just plan to eat all of my exercise calories, I can see my net and…

I'm sorry that you had to experience that! Report him is right. My suggestion for you is to KNOW that you are such a more awesome person than that dude! Next time you see him at the gym, make sure to smile and go say hello. Introduce yourself shake his hand and let him know you missed his name last time you were fortunate…

This... It still happens once a week or so but I fit it into my weekly average. Typically, 500(ish) over maintenance.

Yes, lethargy and hunger leading to weight gain (1-2 lbs)... for the entire week before and first couple of days. I'm used to it now that I'm tracking for a couple consecutive months. I know the lbs and my body will snap back at the end of my TOM. I just consider it the price we pay.

Exactly, healthy is better and makes life easier. Also, just noting depending on your body composition others may not notice unless your standing in front of them half naked. :) I happened to gain the extra 25 in my stomach, arms, face, neck then lost first in the opposite order... This is why the 5 lbs were probably…

As others have said, gaining weight on that low of a calorie deficit isn't possible. Suggestion: be honest and log everything you put in your mouth EVERYDAY... even that multivitamin. Weigh/measure everything and decide if your goal will be net or tdee.

I agree with the above for the most part. I will also say it depends on how much you need to lose and the rate your are losing. Tracking your calories, exercise, and stats (weight and/or measurements) will help you stay motivated. I came on with 25 lbs to lose. I actually didn't notice much change until I was -8 lbs but…

I'm curious as well. Something isn't adding up. OP- from you diary today are you saying you had 2 pieces of mentos candies as part of your snack? Those are 10 calories each and I can't imagine opening a pack to eat 2...

You are definitely making progress. So... I can't find the source for what I'm about to say... But, I found it extremely helpful and hope you do as well! It takes 6-9 minutes for your body to "adjust" to a run each and every time. Background: I ran a marathon at 29 having never ran in my life. I was a dancer so somewhat…

It doesn't matter when you eat your daily calories. I don't think there is much debate there. The debate comes from whatever works for you and if you have certain medical conditions requiring you to follow food frequency patterns. For example... If you tend to eat more at night then plan ahead eating the majority of your…

I agree with following weekly trends. Calorie Cycling is something people do on here as well which is a more structured take on managing weekly calories daily going over and under goal. In short, sure, eat less tomorrow. You're still on track!

Under nutrition there is a daily and a weekly option to view your numbers.

MFP put you at a deficit so you are likely eating around maintenance... (Edit) you are definitely still eating at a deficit now that I see your updates. ;) I look at my weekly calories anyway as I believe many others do as well. If you take a look at those I bet you are very close to goal. No way did you mess up your…

I do eat at night as well. As the others have said, I plan my meals. I skip breakfast or eat my first meal as a late(ish) lunch then snack and eat my dinner late 7:30-8ish then snack before bed! The snacks may or may not happen depending on how hungry I am that day. Most important to me is that the calories are available…

I will send a request. I'm fairly new but definitely believe in the power of support!

I record my once a week results. You can see my TOM bumps every month. Ha! Now, if I randomly weigh myself not on log day I don't record (up or down numbers). I don't feel like a cheater. Our weight fluctuates anyway regularly. I just like to see the trending pattern (even with the road bumps).

The TRUTH pill! It totally works. First, be honest about what your are currently putting in your body. Second, decide what changes should be made to lead a healthier life. Lastly, implement said changes.

Hello! IMO, a former dancer with now bad knees: punches (sitting/standing), pool (if you have access), stretch and strength yoga. Those are my top suggestions. Also, stationary bike with GOOD FORM (if you have access).

I was about to add that I think the science behind the women eating breakfast comment came from a cereal commercial... Either way, I have never had the want for breakfast even as a child. I'm on one of the IF plans naturally and it works for me. I also notice when I do eat breakfast (going out with family and friends), I…

I agree with this ^. IMO: More nutritious foods... or even just more calories... Start slow with "cheat" days if you need and focus on weekly calorie average as oppose to daily numbers.

The Matrix. First and last time I have done that... It was a really amazing movie back in the day.