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I don't know if this is going to be enlightening or discouraging, but here goes ... When you put your stats into MFP, it calculates your net calorie target in order to achieve the rate of weight loss that you entered. Something to keep in mind is that as you lose weight, and you get more fit (assuming you are exercising as…

I generally do 6 days a week in deficit and one day a week at maintenance. The maintenance day coincides with a dinner out, etc. But it's all in my plan. Cheat days (for me) are not an all-you-can-eat gorge/binge day. ETA ... and I don't call it a "cheat day" either. I don't feel like I'm denying myself on my deficit days,…

There are plenty of posts about this. Some people get it badly, others less so. The overall consensus is folks are way happier being fit and healthy with some loose skin, than overweight and constantly in pain, out of breath, etc. from being extremely overweight.

http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html (UK site) The "Unflavoured" variety has two ingredients: Whey protein concentrate and an emulsifier (soy lecithin). And that's it. Looks like the US version is the same - http://us.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10852500.html

Good luck Scott. I waited until I was in my early 50s before I got my **** together, but once I did, the rewards were fantastic. Cholesterol in a great range, blood pressure down to normal, resting pulse rate nearing what I had in my 20s, no more pain meds for my knees, etc., etc. Take it one step at a time, and work out a…

^^^ This I cut my food budget when I went from eating poorly to eating well, and that was me buying all fresh produce ... instead of factory-made meals and endless supplies of cookies and cakes. I could cut budget even further if I went to frozen veg, and frozen chicken breasts, for example. Sample dinner: - boneless,…

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Thanks!

Sometimes a picture is the best motivator. When looking at yourself in the mirror, you can look beyond reality. A photo doesn't lie ... I know ... it's what got me going finally after years (decade?) of excuses. Best of luck to you!

I started with a Fitbit One - until I forget it was in my pocket and jumped into the pool - and now I have a Fitbit HR. I don't use it to figure out exactly my calories burned so that I can adjust my intake. I use it to make sure I don't sit on my bottom all day (desk job). After 3 years of tracking on and off, I know…

Thanks! Didn't you get the memo? 50 is the new 30!!!

I used to get a lot of that. My first response was "My target is to return to my wedding weight where you all thought I was fit and trim. I still have xx pounds to go." When I put it in that perspective, most of the time, the answer was "wow, good plan", because they then recalled the person I was, before I became the…

My first Fitbit was a One, and it was great ... until I jumped into a pool, while to One was still in my pocket. D'oh! I replaced it with a Charge HR. I was pleased with it, but he display face easily scratched, and like your Surge, the band on my Charge HR started to come apart. Luckily, mine was still within warranty, so…

As you said, you're already on the low end of normal on the BMI scale, and at 126 lbs, it doesn't take much inaccuracy in CI v CO to be at maintenance v loss. From the sounds of things, you're doing fantastically!

^^^ For the win!

It's an interesting question. I had 100 lbs to loss. Almost the whole way down, my face looked younger and younger as the puffiness went away. But with the last 10 lbs, it seemed to get a bit older older looking. Eventually it either settled back down, or I just go used to it.

I used Air B&B twice last year, both with great results. Sometimes you're sharing space with the owner, sometimes you have the place to yourself. The listing will indicate the arrangement. Every listing is different, as they're all different owners. The only commonality is the website used, and the rules the website set.…

Is there any chance you got your macros mixed up? Looking at your program, days 1-4 are primarily carbs. Then as the days go on, you start getting a bit more protein (beans, oats, dairy), but you're still above a 50% carb ratio. Is it possible that they wanted you to do a 55% carbs, 25% fat, 20% protein macro mix?…

I'm not a low-carber ... 50% of my intake is carbs. But, for me, if too much of that intake is of heavily refined carbs, then my appetite seems to go through the roof. So, most of my carbs are whole grains, fresh vegs or fruit, which are all filling and keep the "hangriness" away. But I keep a little space set aside for…

Two responses:* You make time, rather than find time. I'm sure there are 30 mins in your day that you could free up (turn off TV for a bit, etc), and go for a walk or do some bodyweight exercises at home. * You biggest losses will come from intake rather than exercise. Eating fewer calories doesn't take any extra time.…

I haven't looked at your diary, but the first questions I would ask are whether you are getting enough water, enough fuel, and enough protein, and a sufficient variety of foods (esp vegs) to get all of the nutrients you need. Your description of how you feel sounds like how I am if I do an extended hike without enough to…

I went from 279 to 174, and like you stated, it seemed like a massive leap, so I broke it down into 10 lb targets, to keep it manageable, plus four major milestones:* 250 * 220 (since this is equiv to 100 kg) * 199 (getting below 200 is sometimes referred to as getting to "Onederland" on MFP, as you are back in the 100's…

Excellent!

I thought I was living large with my nearly 1/2 pound broccoli serving size. I bow down before you @GottaBurnEmAll

veggies, veggies and more veggies. Right now I'm eating a basic sandwich (bread, meat, cheese), accompanied by a mound of fresh vegs ... spinach, cherry tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms. Last night it was 150g of steamed kale ... so much kale you couldn't see the rice or chicken on my plate.

Only weigh yourself in the morning, after you've "gone". That will be a more consistent reading. Daytime readings fluctuate all over the place giving food and liquids intake, activity, etc.

I was going to suggest beans and brussel sprouts ...

I never thought of taking tuna backpacking, because of having to deal with the can, but a pouch of tuna, and an extra-ziplock to seal-in the post-meal scent, might be the way to do it.

It's been a while since I've done overnight hiking. I've simplified my outings to be 6-8 hour day hikes from a starting location. That means that it's breakfast at base, packed lunch, plenty of snacks and water, and dinner back a base, skipping the need for a camp stove, fuel, water filter, etc. What I take on a day hike:…