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:) http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ That's the link to calculate your TDEE. You'll want to do the TDEE - 20% since you're trying to lose weight (that number will be calculated for you).

Awesome. When you start eating normally again and gain all the weight back, maybe you'll try it the right way.

Well, first of all, you don't consistently log your calories. I'm not sure you even know how much you're consuming since you aren't putting it in here every day. Second, there is nothing wrong with eating 500-800 calories at a single meal, I do it all the time and have lost all my weight and maintained for years. Have you…

I'm confused. Whether you're eating 800 calories or 0 calories, you are not properly feeding your body. OF COURSE you would binge, you were hungry! It is completely normal to have an appetite, and 1800 calories is probably a great goal to maintain on. However, I think it's clear you have some issues with food and perhaps…

Agreeing with everyone else.

I chose a size rather than a number. I had a ton of old clothes that no longer fit me from high school/early college. I originally had picked 130 as my goal, but I didn't fit into the pants and I didn't like how I looked. After that, I decided I'd go off visual appearances rather than a number. When did I start feeling…

I find it odd you're criticizing other people (parents) for their choice of snacks to send and yet you haven't lost a single pound either.. apparently 100 calorie pack cookies and goldfish appeal to us all.

Carbs are not the enemy. You need to count calories. Period. Stay within the macronutrients you aim for (I try to do 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat) and count calories. It's really that simple.

I'd second trying new things. HIIT, kettlebell workouts, running/biking. Also, what about calorie cycling? I've had a lot of luck with that when hitting a plateau. What about a week off exercise? Or a week eating at maintenance? Sometimes just switching things up a little can cause movement on the scale.

This^^ Lifting heavy has helped a lot in reducing the appearance of mine too.

I've been in maintenance for 2 years now. I weigh myself once a month usually and log it. When I get to the high end of my happy weight (which I'm at now) then I know to clean up my act a bit and will log once a week until I'm back to the low end of my happy weight. I let myself fluctuate between 123-127 and as I get…

Mine was all from college. I drank 5-6 days a week and ate fried foods multiple times a day. I did work out, but not regularly. I actually think I'm pretty lucky that I only gained about 15-20 lbs over the 4 years of college considering how crappy I treated my body. I still have to be careful when going to visit friends…

This is awesome! Congratulations!!

My first exposure to weight lifting was crossfit. I literally had never been so sore in my life nor had I ever felt so awkward trying to work out. But I stuck with it and I absolutely loved the results. I stopped doing crossfit classes and have continued lifting weights on my own. It's definitely something worth sticking…

Yep. There is no reason for you to eat that low. Weight loss is a lot easier when you get to eat more.

I like fitnessblender.com They have tons of workouts, most body weight only and don't require much space.

This is what I would do. Make sure to still count the calories still.

This. Although I'm sure you could eat a lot more than 1200 and still lose.. but that's not relevant to the question at hand.

I do 2-3 HIIT workouts per week. Usually 20-30 minutes and on my off days. I follow the NROLFW plan and now the workouts are starting to call for interval training after lifting, so I could probably take more rest days.

You can still have enchiladas and margaritas, just account for them. If I know I'm going out to eat with friends I'll eat lightly during the day and save most of my calories for dinner. Yes you can't have the accurate count, but looking up a plate of enchiladas from 3-4 big restaurants and averaging that as your calories…

Ranch dressing. On pretty much everything.

This. You're either over-estimating your calorie burn or underestimating your calories consumed.. or both. You can have those nachos or beers, you just need to make sure they fit into your goals for the day.

Although I'm maintaining, I continue to work out and lift heavy 4-5x a week. I've upped my calories so I won't lose, but I'm still losing inches.

Where in my post did I say it isn't exercise? I personally do not log anything that isn't one of my workouts. Do I burn calories doing other things like cleaning or walking my dog? Of course, I just don't log it.

I don't log anything that isn't intentional exercise

With 150 lbs to lose, you can eat SO much more and still lose. I know you want to lose weight as quickly as possible, but punishing your body by barely eating is not the way to do it. The weight loss will be slower, but it will be sustainable and permanent. I would suggest calculating your TDEE here:…

WOW! You should be so proud!

I mainain on 1900-2100 without exercising.

Morning sounds like it might work out best. But, why don't you eat half a banana before working out or peanut butter and toast? You will be making your son breakfats anyway, you can make yourself something small. Also, if you make hardboiled eggs on the weekend you can have 1 or 2 before or after the workout. I personally…

Same! Keeps me full through work and gives me enough energy to work out right when I get home