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I suppose Ill just set it to lightly active then and if I lose more weight than 0.5 pounds thats fine too! I already reached my goal, but after a few months of eating more junk food than normal I gained about 3 pounds and want to get them off and get rid of these bad habits.

Thanks for all your feedback guys! I suppose for now Ill change my activity level to active. I have a pedometer app on my phone so If 10,000k steps plus is considered "almost active" I usually walk a bit more than that anyhow. If I skip a walk Ill just eat 100 less calories that day. Hopefully that keeps it simple enough.

I do 40 squats with a 45 pound bar bell and 30 sit up every other day, but thats about all.

Thanks guys! Im not sure why I didn't think of this since I have joined a gym which Im guessing has the proper equipment.

Oh and to those who asked I do own a food scale and weigh everything out that I can.

And Sally, I only did it for a week and a half and it worked out fine. Noted it is not something I would do for longer than that, but It did break my 130 streak I had going on for quite some time so I'm happy. Now I'm just focused on getting fit for my Yosemite trip! Lots of hiking involved.

Thank you all so much for your advice. I'm surprised this topic even got answered. The reason I've been hesitating on buying a hrm and fitbit, which I did return is because it's all so expensive. I really like the TDEE method rather than adding back exercise calories. It Just seems simpler, but until I can afford to…

Thank you for your feedback guys! I just wasn't sure because after lifting I get so hungry I would think it would count as being moderately active, but I suppose not. ):

I think Ill just add in some cardio for 30 minutes 2-3 times a week because I enjoy being able to eat more. 1360 calories per day just seems to low...

Well said! <3

If you have a lot of weight to lose it might take others a bit longer to notice, but there is more to losing weight than just your actual body. Im sure you feel loads better! 2 stones is a great accomplishment and you should be so proud of yourself! I have lost 20 pounds so far and my co workers haven't said a thing. Its…

There are a lot of factors that play into it. If you're looking to lose a lot of weight then yes 20-30 pounds is realistic in the beginning, however if not its going to be harder. I would say 30 pounds is pushing it. Your body doesn't have a deadline for losing weight, but the main principle is calories in-calories out.…

Thank you both! I really do like stronglifts and I feel they are much more effective than my old cardio routine. Yesterday I was so worn out from only a 45 minute weight training session verses my old hour and a half on the elliptical. Im eating at a 20% defect and started using the TDEE method so hopefully I'll start to…

I only skimmed through the article so please correct me if Im wrong, but it stated that heavy lifting won't give you a smaller waist and to not use any weight when working your abs or enough to do 15-20 reps at a time. I find this to be false. I have seen many pictures of women who do strong lifts and have much smaller…

Thank you all. I really didn't want to give it up and to be perfectly honest my main goal is just to tone up. Although you ladies look absolutely gorgeous Im mostly looking to firm up my flab and I hear heavy weights is a great way to do so. If not please correct me. I have a follow up question as well, My goal right now…

Thank you ladies! Im glad to see all of you have made such improvements! I use a barbell for everything and have had a bit of trouble figuring out my form for rolls. I don't know why they just are difficult for me. My first day I used only 20 pounds, but did 4 sets and 12 reps so Im not sure if that makes a difference, but…

Thanks for all your advice guys. You have really helped answer all of my questions! Im going to GNC tomorrow and see what I can come up with. For as big of a jug as you get maybe its worth it.

Sounds interesting! I found most of my cravings went away with time. Like bread, fried foods, and cheese. Although I still do have a sweet tooth! Maybe it could be useful for that. ;)

These are so incredibly inspiring! <3 Forget cardio! Started my heavy weight regiment last week. Super excited till I get to post my transformation on this thread!

Steve, Ive heard of the stronglift workout and have seen great results from it! I already am quite sore anyhow. Is it alright to still work out when you are sore or will your strain your muscles? Fujiberry, Thank you so much! I will be trying this routine out tomorrow. It seems challenging, but I need a more structured…

Steve, Ah okay. I would like to lose 5-8 pounds still and then focus mainly on gaining muscle. I hear a lot of people prefer full body exercise rather than isolation which makes sense, I mean you can't argue the results. Im a bit confused about how to properly weight train. I see people log 60 minutes and Im like, "How the…

erinelissa91, Thank you! I will definitely take your advice. Oh, I know I won't have those yet, but you gotta start somewhere. As for the carbs, Ive been cutting down a lot on them, however I do have a sweet tooth which is hard to fight. Lol.

Raggedy, If I lost 15 pounds I would be a stick! Im 130 and 5'3. I would be on the low side of my BMI which is not a look I personally want. Fujiberry, Its hard to not rely on the scale, but you're right. I started not weighing myself daily which has helped. And yes I am. I like that Idea a lot, but if you're eating at…

The thing is, I don't want to be to thin. I feel if I lose more than my desired 5 pounds I would be so. I just want to be firm and somewhat muscular.

Maybe I used the wrong terms. I know I have to continue to lose weight, but Im sure with a good routine I could tighten up my mid section some.

I say, you look great! So who cares what the scale says? If your measurements are the same or even just slightly up then its fine. (: No one knows nor cares how much you weigh looking like that. I try and go by how I feel and look rather than that stupid number.

Thanks for all your great advice guys! In regards to my first questions, I can't remember where I heard that, but I did somewhere. I also thought it made sense in some aspects because when I was 20 pounds over weight I know I ate a LOT more calories than my maintenance level and always stayed the same weight. I was 150 for…

We are our own worst critics. I went from a size 12-14 to a size 6 and have that problem on some days too. Im sure you feel a million times better than ever and most of the time take pride in your accomplishment! 10 pant sizes is a great feat! I think no matter how trim a person gets after having to work so hard they…

I have started to realize the work outs I do are becoming easier so Ive been increasing the speed and incline which certainly puts a stop to that haha. I just started putting in my information on the elliptical, but I always did on the treadmill. Im not sure why I didn't think of doing it for the other machine. I hear the…

I do it for both. The cardio really has toned me up more than anything, but it also makes me feel a bit better knowing I earned a snack from it as well since I always feel so hungry afterwards.