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I'm switching my routine and am aiming for a half hour to 45 minutes of cardio and lots of strength training. I would only be using it for the cardio because from what I heard strength training doesn't really burn many calories. Thanks! That sounds just about what I need. How useful is the computer component? I love that…

Thanks guys! I was thinking maybe there was a setting of some sort, but I suppose I just need to look harder.

Do cliff bars count? I love those things! And the added protein makes it feel worth while for all that sugar.

To be honest I skipped some parts of the book addressing health concerns because at this point in my life (19 years old) I don't have any medical conditions and already eat fairly well since Ive started to lose weight anyhow, although for people who do suffer from those illnesses it is definitely a great rout to go! People…

That was my concern too. It seems way to restrictive for the world we live in plus my whole life would revolve around food. The only reason I am even contemplating doing this are the amazing success stories! Almost everyone has lost at least 5 pounds the first week and continued without any plateaus and kept it off years…

Im going to start using my scale for everything because I do eat a decent serving size of cereal so you're probably right. Plus, the more accurate I get the better results. Thanks for the info guys! Ill be sure to post if I find any surprises about my serving sizes.

I read the book and am quite interested, but there are a few things I find strange. 1: No snaking? If you can have unlimited fruits and vegetables then shouldn't you be able to have them in-between? 2: Would almond milk be acceptable for cereal and oatmeal? 3: This diet seems hard to maintain in the real world with food…

By daily usage do you mean your BMR? Because that seems awfully low.

I drink about 6-8 of these a day! And here I was worried I wasn't getting enough water…

I have a food scale but only find it handy when I need to weigh out meats. I use a measuring cup for almost everything else like cereal, fruit, grains, chopped veggies. I suppose its not "as" accurate but It seems to be easier for me to log with.

I bought a food scale to ensure accuracy now, but I'm sure it was water because I lost weight once i started eating again and there is no way it was fat that fast. Thanks for the info. I was buying into the starvation mode thing for a while. Now I'm just gonna eat to my calorie goal and enough to be content. :)

I'm still not sure why my weight stagnated then. You would think I would have lost at least a pound for almost 3 weeks of netting anywhere between 500-700 calories a day. The only explanation I could get is I was working out so maybe I built muscle? -Sigh- This is all so complicated. Im just going to go on Jenny Craig….…

Heres a section from a post I found on BMR and TDEE "So, in order to keep you living and breathing, again, body NOT caring about weight loss, the body will slow or stop some other systems (metabolism being the 1st it stops) and hang on to those 1200 calories b/c all it knows is that you are under-feeding it and so it must…

Good point. But what about the theory of your metabolism slowing drastically? I was pretty flabby as well during the time i was essentially starving myself (unknowingly since i wasn't educated about eating back exercise calories) so I felt I still retained the fat . Once I started eating more I firmed up.

I was only netting about 500 calories for 3 weeks and I didn't lose any weight. Once I bumped up my calories I lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks.

Sometimes it takes bad experiences to wake a person up! So really it was a blessing in disguise. Your walk of shame is now your first step forward to a better you! :) Good luck! I know you can do this! (:

This makes a lot of sense to me. I don't want to completely deprive myself of all foods i enjoy so Im going to stick to the occasional snack/treat but fuel my body with good nutrients regularly. Thanks for putting it in a more logical manner.

Thanks guys! I just wasn't sure if a 5 pounds increase was normal because it seems like a lot of weight to put on in just a day. I hear some people weigh themselves the night before and then the morning after, but I like the idea of just weighing myself when I wake up so I have a better perspective on how much I truly…

Thats a good point! I never thought about the hydration aspect before!

I have the same mind set as you do unfortunately. My whole day revolves around fitness and food. I can't stop thinking about how certain foods will effect me or I feel as if the world is going to end if I don't work out. Im also isolating myself from any activity that involves food I'm not comfortable with. Like the…

I took a look at this tread and it really helped me understand peoples view points on MFP. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1267509-why-do-people-seem-to-bash-healthy-eating I see healthy eating as no processed foods. Like, fruits, veggies, grains, nuts, avocados, lean proteins, eggs, fish. I am in no way the…

Good for you! Its always a great feeling having clear skin. Mine is also hormonal, but the right foods have helped tremendously. I mean, how could it not effect your skin? Food effects everything you are. Like the saying goes you are what you eat!

Then whats all the hype about eating healthy to loose weight? Im sorry I'm just trying to understand this.

Thanks guys! I have a lot of new things to try now. Im baking a sweet potato wrapped in foil tonight for dinner! Lets see how this turns out… (:

I use the message boards quite often. It helps for tips and fitness/food information. Before I found the message boards I didn't understand how to healthfully loose weight. I was only netting 500 calories or less due to not eating my exercise calories back and my weight stagnated for 3 weeks! Listen to Bubb! You never want…

Haha oh, thank you! :D

Feeling good and looking good is incredible! It shows the world that you value yourself and your health more than a few minutes of endulgence every meal. Everyone has there own motivation. I love clothes and fashion! I used to see so many different outfits I loved, but knew I could never wear them. The joy I get out of…

Hello my name is Blake and Im addicted to chocolate! Good luck! Im sure you'll meet your goal in no time! <3 I do eat wheat and lots of complex carbs from fruit and as for working out I do HIIT everyday, but hopefully we can still support one another on our ultimate goal, losing weight. (Even if our plans are a bit…

Congrats on the 3.5 pounds lost! Some of my favorite snacks are apples, bananas, grapes, (any kind of fruit really) almond butter, dark chocolate, hard boiled eggs, and greek yogurt. (I buy Chobani) I grew to love fruit so I usually choose it as a snack before anything else, but nuts are great too! (As long as you have the…

Hi Brittany and welcome back! I understand eating healthy can get pricy. Im at the grocery store every two days stocking up on produce because I go through it so quickly, but then again I'm not the best planner. My advice would be to buy healthy foods you know you enjoy to start with. When I first made my lifestyle change…