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I would go with the elliptical, even though that won't be that accurate either. MFP is based off a consistent pace and cookie cutter person, where at least the elliptical was able to measure when you went faster or slower. I personally count macros based on a weekly average, so I never eat back my calories, I just eat the…

How much are you trying to eat though? I can not survive on 1200 calories, I literally die. I am happy on my cut around 1700. When I started to get too active, even 1700 wasn't enough, and I started to binge because I was literally starving. Once you can learn the difference between hungry and boredom, it will really help…

Are you cheating ever? My TDEE (around same stats) is 2100. If you are 1700 for say 5 days, but 3000 on the weekends, you just put yourself back to step one. Think of it as more of a weekly average than just a daily thing. Also, are you counting your macros? You really should make sure that you are hitting protein, carb,…

Cons - most of them have no nutritional degree and want to put people on very restrictive diets. most are very expensive - many work for companies that require quotas cookie cutter plans Just because in shape does not mean they are entirely knowledgeable Think that cardio is only way to get in shape Pros - Might hold you…

Good luck on your marathon training. I have seen specific marathon plans on the internet. I personally enjoy cutting on 1800 calories a day. I feel like my body likes me more too. :)

I was referring to the reference of working out, I do know that it is a deficit that will be the number one factor to weight loss, however this person referenced being at only 1200 calories a day. Sorry for the confusion.

Great job! I count macros, and LOVE that I can eat the "dirty" foods if I feel like it!

I am on a cut now too! I have a trip to Vegas in September. I lift heavy (officially competitive powerlifter now) and I will be doing cardio! I started yesterday, weight today is 184. =/ BLAH My short term goal is 165, long term to be determined later. My lifts matter to me, so not trying to base my weight off the scale.

Keep it up! Great job!

Good luck! I work long days with a commute, however I learned that if I meal prep, it makes a huge difference in my life!

I also have my whole work out preplanned before I get there. I am there on a mission, so I don't even notice those other people.

I blend it and add jello or pudding... yummy

Warm-up WOD: Partner WOD - 200 M Run, 30 Partner Med Ball Passes, 30 KB Swings, 30 Partner Sit ups Strength - Clean & Jerk 3,3,3 (55%, 65%, 75% of 1RM) Metcon - 21-15-9-15-21 reps of: Power Clean 95/65 Wall Balls 20/14

Crunches are not going to really assist on losing weight, cardio will :)

I just want to be able to have a couple abs showing and to be able to throw some heavy weights around. I don't really have a goal weight.

^^ Agree. We get stuck that we want to drop the weight fast, but really if you want to maintain it, you need to just go at it. I personally have only lost 13 pounds since last December, however my body comp has changed entirely.

It can take up to a month to have your body adjust to new numbers. Not sure why you are eating so little, you can definitely eat more and still lose weight. Are you drinking water? Hugh factor in weight loss. Are you actually weighing the food and logging it to the serving size.

I figured out my numbers based on a weekly average of work outs/calories burned, so I just eat that number every day, if I work out or not.

I weigh 170, eat 1800-2000 a day and am losing. Less is not always more. Are you truly eating what you think? A food scale is your best friend, and it can really make a difference in your measuring. Example: You use creamer every day and you estimate that you are only using 1 serving, that is 20 calories, in reality you…

I am 5'3, desk job and I eat 1800-2000 a day, and am losing and body is recomping. Food is not your enemy. The one thing I dislike about MFP, is the fact that it is stuck on the whole only way to lose is 1200 calories. And carbs are not your enemy either, I eat carbs, lots of carbs too.

They didn't allow me to do Rx... and I knew for a fact I could get 10 OHS with 65. I was kind of upset about the whole thing to be honest.

I did scaled, I was told I need to do either every WOD RX or Scaled, and knowing that my pull ups need to be banded, I went scaled. I only got 119. I was very disappointed in myself. Blah.

I am 5'3 as well, and am completely looking for motivation. I am powerlifting, so numbers on the scale don't matter to me near like how I look with my clothes off or how much weight I can throw around. I am looking to cut a couple weight classes (maybe, one for sure). I am currently at 176, need to be at 165.

I am eating close to 1800 a day, and losing just fine. I eat this every day, work out or not. I love that I can eat and not fear food. Plus, I won't binge this way either.

I crossfit, powerlift, and IIFYM.

You can do this! Make sure you are honest when you log your foods, and honestly, you should be weighing everything that goes into your mouth in grams. You would be surprised how many times you might think you are only eating 1 serving size, when reality you are eating 3 times that. I have struggled with my weight all of my…

What he said ^^^ Carbs are great for you, eating in a surpluss when trying to cut is not :)

I LOVE Quest bars, I only didn't recommend them since it kind of seemed like she was staying away from the "supplemental" protein.

I personally have to save myself x amount of "calories" for the night, so I don't binge.

No, but that is because I follow IIFYM, and I eat the same amount of calories every day and my numbers are based on my hypothetical gym times.