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Adjust the number of equal amounts for the number of servings you get out of the 200 grams, of course. I'm using 4 based on the 50 gram serving size given. If the total weight, once cooked, is 350 grams, then you'll want four containers of 87.5 grams. Does that make sense?

So say you weigh out 200 grams, or 2 full cups and cook as you have been. Once cooked, if you weigh the rice into four equal amounts, that will give you an accurate split. It may take a little trial and error, but it will give you the most accurate count.

Excuse me, the 50* grams the box refers to, which would be 100 if you're measuring out 1 cup rather than 1/2 a cup.

It does get confusing! The rice should be measured before you cook it, that's what the 100 grams the box is listing is referring to.

He's saying his motivation is a broken heart. Just scrolling through some stuff and thought I'd clear that up :)

I've been a member at the YMCA for several years, but even when I was just beginning, I never felt out of place. My (at the time) 80 year old grandmother used to come to certain classes with me and she was just fine! You look quite a bit younger than 80 lol, so I'm sure you'll do great :)

Yes, me! I'm 5'8 and hoping to lose between 25 and 30 pounds. I've lost exactly 5 as of this morning, so I suppose it's 20-25 now :smile: but I can always use more motivation!

I could use some motivational friends as well!

Hit quote and it won't let me delete, so excuse the blank post!

Today is my first day back after a few month hiatus and I'd love to jump start my weight loss. I'm 5'8 and 148, hoping to get down to 125ish eventually, but 10 pounds would be a great start! I'm a little late to the party, but count me in too I could really use the accountability as well :)

Female Age 28 Height 5'7 Starting weight 157 Current weight 145 Goal weight 125 Calorie goal 1,500 Train at a small independent gym where they have intense boot camp style classes I go to 5-6 days a week. Also, kickboxing 3 x a week. I know it says I joined last winter, but I never even signed in until August! Progress has…

Ah, ****. I hate when that happens lol. Teach me to get sucked in by a comment and not look at the date!

Did you even read the original post?! Clearly she's not having an issue with long term weight loss, she's 141.1 pounds at 5'11!! She would like to look better for a part, whether it's smart or not is irrelevant, it wasn't the question.

Strength training will not "slow down or stop" weight loss, nor will it cause unintentional weight gain. A person really, really trying to gain muscle who has fully committed themselves to it will put on approximately 1-2 lbs of muscle a month (depending on whether they're male or female). This doesn't happen by accident.…

Amen. Length of time here has nothing to do with being able to read, understand, and respond to a post/question in a helpful manner. Beating the OP up about making excuses (as if you know anything about her) isn't going to help anyone!

Oops, that cut me off. Just wanted to agree with this ^^^ I was an addict (not food) for the same reason I ended up overweight, not because I didn't have any self control, but because I chose not to exercise any self control over my behavior!

I'm sorry, but that kind of attitude is what frustrates me! You're frustrated that you never lose the weight and you've tried pills, etc. but how about just plain eating better and moving more? There is no magic cure! Hard work, commitment, a desire to change, those are the things that will get you to your goal, not some…

Okay, but the calories are still pretty high a lot of days too. Again, I don't mean to come off as insensitive, but it seems like you're going over most of your numbers every day and I imagine that's slowing down your loss quite a bit. Maybe try eating back just some of your exercise calories? I don't trust their…

I was going to say the same thing about the sodium. Also, on your diary today for example, you've almost hit or surpassed all of your numbers and you haven't had dinner yet. I don't say any of that to be unkind, I struggle with the same things (I imagine we all do or we wouldn't be here) but I would try to eat less…

Good for you!! You look absolutely wonderful!

No exercise that makes you out of breath to the point that you can't carry on a conversation is what she meant, I believe. You can go about your normal daily activities i.e., walk the dog, clean the house, etc., just no heavy duty stuff. However, I agree -it does sound ridiculous. What kind of nutrition program advocates…