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Weight loss is calories in vs. calories out. Type of workout has nothing to do with the number on the scale, although sore muscles can hold water (this is temporary). Type of workout is important for fitness goals and body composition.

A couple things. BMR isn't maintenance. Basal metabolic rate is essentially if you stayed in bed all day. Even sedentary gives you more calories. Also, when some people "swear" their maintenance is 1200 calories they are wrong. I'm not saying this is never possible, but it's more likely 1200 calorie maintainers aren't very…

1,200 is based on your weekly weight loss goals, AND it's before exercise. As you get closer to goal, your weekly weight loss goal should become smaller. Unless you are petite, sedentary and/or elderly 1200 isn't likely a good goal for you. My Fitness Pal uses general exercise categories because exercise calorie burns are…

I like sandwiches for lunch too. Flatout wraps are a favorite. I typically don't go the recipe route, but lots of ideas below. https://www.skinnytaste.com/sandwich-recipes/ https://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/healthy-sandwiches Mmmm.....tuna, green apple salad. Haven't done that one in awhile.

This^ Unless you are syncing your steps to My Fitness Pal through an activity tracker, just put in the highest activity level.

Rebounders (mini-trampolines) are great for low impact workouts. You have to get a quality one though. The $50 Gold's Gym variety won't cut it, they're like jumping on the floor. Check out Bellicon YouTube workouts to see if these look interesting to you.

This^ Watch your calorie intake closely. Exercise is good for your health, and can give you some wiggle room, but it's not required. If you are on crutches google chair or seated exercise on YouTube. You local library might have DVDs. Brands are Sit to Be Fit and Chair Dancing.

2 pounds a week is only appropriate when you have 75+ pounds to lose. If you dialed your weekly weight loss goal back, you would get more calories. You can always over-ride the calories to something else, say 1400. See how that goes. Also keep in mind that with My Fitness Pal your calorie goal is before exercise and based…

Walking is great. If you struggle to get motivated when it's 90° and humid, check out walking workouts on YouTube.

I think you just answered your own question here. Your workouts are very effective for you because you like doing them. As long as you feel like you are making progress, your workouts are effective.

Food is essentially made of protein, fat and carbs. Are you looking for an all protein diet? A diet that is both low carb and low fat is not recommended because it's going to be tough getting enough calories and nutrients. Very low calorie diets mean faster weight loss....but more muscle loss too. High protein doesn't…

Keep in mind you do get a step allowance included in your activity, so you don't want to log all your steps as exercise. Here's a link to activity levels based on steps: http://www.fitnessforweightloss.com/rate-your-activity-level-based-on-steps-per-day/ Another option is to change your activity level to match.

2 pounds a week is only realistic when you have lots of weight to lose, like 75+ pounds. You're doing well. Keep up the good work.

I use my favorite recipe but make swaps. 2% mozzarella, then use less. Fat free is just nasty. 1/2 the regular meat or Italian turkey sausage. Pre-cook and blot with paper towels. Non-fat ricotta or 1% cottage cheese. Egg beaters (or just egg whites) for binder. It's going to be a calorie dense thing. Use more veggies if…

The purpose of exercise isn't burning calories. If that were the case all exercise should be cardio (as it tends to burn more). The purpose of exercise is to be as healthy as we can be. This is why we also include strength training even though the calorie burns are small. My Fitness Pal takes a different approach than some…

To make? Sounds like such a hassle. I just roll regular pizza dough really thin. Turkey pepperoni brings the calories down nicely.

1400 would be maintenance? OP - google TDEE (total daily energy expenditure). 1400 sounds low to me. OP - 1200 is a default minimum based on your weekly weight loss goal. 1200 is before exercise. So yes, you should be eating a portion of exercise calories OR at least increase your activity level to active. If you've got an…

This is a website designed for people to measure and log food. So it should goes without saying, that most people here measure and log food. Herbalife and other meal replacements help you skip all the "hassle." It's designed to be a short-cut. I guess that makes most of us look pretty foolish. But hey, go you!

Some websites let you set parameters for what you are looking for.......... https://www.skinnytaste.com/low-fat-recipes/ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/1231/healthy-recipes/low-fat/ https://www.myrecipes.com/low-fat-recipes

You might try looking in a low carb group........... https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum

Start with short workouts and small goals like 60 minutes of activity per week. 6 x 10 or 4 x 15. Activity can be walking, dancing, yoga.....anything. Google 10 minute workouts on Youtube. Keep trying new things. You will find that you are gradually becoming more fit. Becoming fit will be a feeling you like.

Yes, a generic log of calisthenics sounds good enough. Calorie count is not going to be significantly more accurate by having the exact names and logging 1 minute of each.

2 whole weeks? One pound? This is not proof. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10683010/the-weird-and-highly-annoying-world-of-scale-fluctuations/p1

Risers will be specific to your brand of step. "The Step" brand is used in many Cathe and Gin Miller workouts. That's where you are going to find separate risers. Buying 2 steps of the same brand would give you extra risers. Below is a plyometric box by "The Step." The first question asked (in the review section) is, are…

You might want to join a low carb group. You should find some keto followers there: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum Losing weight (if that's your goal) is all about a calorie deficit. Find a way to consistently take in fewer calories than you burn. Some people find keto filling and…

But this is under eating. 1200 less 300 = 900. Do you think 900 calories is reasonable? My Fitness Pal gave you 1200 calories based on your activity level before exercise (and your weekly weight loss goal). The reason exercise is added back is because it was not in the original calculation. There's a video link in this…

Leslie Sansone walking workouts are beginner to intermediate. The pace picks up after the warm-up, but you can easily go at your own speed. Be mindful of the side to side elements (a bit unnatural).....go slowly at first. "Boosted" walks are code for high impact, hence intermediate. Steer clear of these for awhile, or…

Resistance/Strength training should be quiet enough. I like Jessica Smith TV on YouTube, and pilates (I use DVDs) but lots available on line also. Cardio is a bit trickier. Low impact cardio done on a yoga (or puzzle) mat should be fairly quiet ((again, Jessica Smith). But step aerobics would also be quiet and more intense…

Women can gain muscle while eating at a deficit, but it's painfully slow. We don't have the hormones. Here's how fast you can expect to build muscle on average: Average Natural WOMAN: between 0.12 – 0.25 pounds of muscle per week (or about 0.5-1 pound of muscle gained per month). This would be under ideal conditions - very…

I call woo. Gross exaggerations all.