JohnIVC Member

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Good point on the water, I keep water at my desk and usually put back 72 to 96 ounces of water which also gets me out of my desk for washroom breaks!

I left a restaurant job 7 years ago, was already having the weight creep up and then the desk job had translated to another 35 lbs. Started MFP 102 days ago and have shed 27 of those pounds!!!! Almost back to where I was 7 years ago. 28 more to go to the first goal before reevaluating if 220 is good on my 6'3 frame. I have…

Had to add a hole to my belt to keep my pants up! Will have to dust off size 40 waist soon.

You missed the other part - low impact training due to injury!

I've lost 18lbs so far, but I frankly haven't seen any change in appearance. At the gym this morning I put on my pants and realized I forgot my belt. I thought I could likely get through the day without it. Nope, stood up and the pants that use to be snug (with the elastic waist in the sides) slide right off me!!! Needless…

I have a desk job, profile is set to Sedentary and I log all my cardio. I set to 1lb/week, and in the past 7.5 weeks since using MFP I have lost 18 lbs. I dont usually eat back calories unless I feel my blood sugar dropping and being drained. I am doing about 180mins/week of cardio plus doing stronglifts.

Weight Days - Strong lifts 3 days a week = 40 mins + 20min cardio Cardrio days - 3 days a week - 45 minutes + cool down Never at the gym much more than an hour

Weight Days - Strong lifts 3 days a week = 40 mins + 20min cardio Cardrio days - 3 days a week - 45 minutes + cool down Never at the gym much more than an hour

I eat before weights and cardio on empty. Just like others - get burpie - especially in the pool!

This thread has gotten hijacked, I was asking for what other people have done when hitting a plateau. I think my exercise and caloric defiecit eating are appropriate given losing 11 lbs in 3 weeks and now 3 weeks of little/no loss. My caloric intake has not changed in 6 weeks I eat the same friggin chicken and veggies…

How can you emphatically stat I haven't gained muscle? If ive gone from benching (sad to say) 30 lbs to 80 lbs and squatting 40 to 90 lbs in three weeks would suggest muscle build?? My quads definitely show the results.

MFP set my deficit to 2300 a day, Im eating 2100-2300 a day, I cant see being able to function on less that 2000cal a day. As it is Im STARVING 2 hours after dinner and suffer until breakfast. Most days breakfast is 500cal, lunch 500 cal, dinner 600-800 and then snacks throughout the day are another 400

I've considered the exercise program to be a part and wonder if I have built muscle mass replacing fat loss and I therefore don't see it? I started out 6 weeks ago swimming 30 minutes 3 times a week and walking 30 minutes opposite to that. 3 weeks ago I got into some weights (squats, dead lifts, bench press), swimming 1-2…

The scale is a good idea for sure! Most of my logging is by using the bar code reader so I am creating all new entries that are accurate as per the bar code. And I enter everything from mustard, margarine to veggies that have minimal calories. I too don't trust entries and confirm them whenever I can.

Thanks for your input. On most days I drink 96 oz of water. Fibre is about 24 - 32g a day. So are you suggesting Im not eating enough if MFP has set 2300cal a day and I come in around 2100-2200 a day. I am also doing 30 min cardio minimum every day and don't eat the calories back and 3 days of lifting.

This is something I have considered - when it comes to my proteins I am estimating for sure. Will look into this!

24 oz Water Smoothie - 1% Milk, 0.5 cup, Original Plain Yogourt 0%, Whole Frozen Blueberries, 3/4 cup, Banana, White Bread, 2 slices, Margarine Becel, Ontario Pure Maple Syrup - Real Canadian Maple Syrup, 3 tbsp  Timothy's - Colombian Coffee (Kcup) , 20 oz

This is bang on! I use to buy Nike all the time more for the label then anything. 3 years ago I had excruciating foot pain in the mornings (Could barely put any weight in it) and was referred to a podiatrist who diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis and over pronation. I had inserts made which have been nothing shy of a…

I work in an office as well, have a microwave and fridge. I vary through the following items throughout the week to keep some variety. Mixed Greens Salad/Raspberry vinaigrette dressing w/ Chick Breast Assorted Fresh veggies - baby carrots, celery, broccoli, grape tomatos, peppers Canned Tuna - add pepper/vinegar Cottage…

Lunch today was a romaine/carrot/grape tomotao salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing and a large can of tuna (132g) with a tblspn of mayo. 295 Cal with 30g Protein.

I just completed 40 days Alcohol Free - finally had 4 beers over Easter weekend - tasted so good, but felt guilty. the first 30 days were pretty easy, the last 10 was difficult but that was due to exposure at family events.

Thanks, and yes, the don't drink your calories applies here too, just water except my breakfast smoothies.

I just started my weight loss journey 3 weeks ago and morning workouts are best to fit in with job/family. I'm up at 5:30 and am in the gym by 6am. Most days I hate 5:30 - but I find what works for me is to turn off the alarm and without a thought sit up and get my feet on the floor and get moving - within minutes the…