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I know I love it too. And you can figure out workout and non-workout days in seconds! Its a great find and you tailor it completely to your own needs.

At first I thought it was high your BMR but after looking at your ticker I noticed your current weight is over 200 which would explain the high number. Our bodies burn higher calories the more we weigh, so your weight loss of 2 lbs is ok until you get within 20lbs of goal then you will find that your BMR drops. At that…

Have you tried this calculator: http://www.health-calc.com/diet/energy-expenditure-advanced MFP gives me 1437 BMR Health-calc gives me 1498 BMR

Try reading this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/501511-great-read-on-plateau-ing If you are strength training you need to eat enough to feed the muscle or you are just spinning your wheels. Find the sweet spot between your BMR and TEE to lose fat without sacrificing the muscle maintenance, and get plenty of…

Try reading this also: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/501511-great-read-on-plateau-ing It explains a lot about what happens when we reduce our calories too much.

Actually you should subtract 20% from your TEE not your BMR. Your BMR is the calories your body needs if you were to lay in bed all day. Somewhere between BMR and TEE is ideal for weight loss. With this calculator you can actually figure out workout versus non-workout days. As long as you stay below TEE, you will lose…

I have a spike/cheat/off day once a week, usually Saturday, where I eat whatever I want within reason and do not log my food. Its a day to relax and not stress about everything I put in my mouth. However, I don't go crazy and couldn't ,even of I wanted to, as my body would revolt against me if I did! Meaning I would feel…

Try this site: http://www.health-calc.com/diet/energy-expenditure-advanced

I handle this by having a spike/cheat/off day on Saturday. I eat within my calorie range Sun-Fri and stick to my exercise schedule of 4 hours a week. Saturday is my day to be free and flexible with eating and I do not log food or stress about what I eat that day. I still don't go crazy and over eat (even if I wanted to my…

Also here is a great link to calculate your TDEE: http://www.health-calc.com/diet/energy-expenditure-advanced

Please read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/501511-great-read-on-plateau-ing This explains everything you want to know about how your metabolism works in terms of calorie intake, and exercise output. You need to know your RMR (BMR) and then calculate your TDEE (Maintenance) which is RMR+Activity level…

This it what I use: Fish oil supplements (omega 3's) Vitamin C supplements Plenty of water Oil of Olay age defying cream in a jar (have used this for the last 10-15 years and love it!) Eat good fats like Olive oil, coconut oil and fatty foods like avacados and salmon or mackeral Get enough sleep - this is the time the body…

Anything from Beach Body like P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire. Also Jillian Michaels has several great workouts that are short 20-30 mins and very effective. I like vintage Firm (80's and 90's) but they are hard to come by .... I guess I'm showing my age!!!

I work normal hours, but do have a physical job, so understand the tiredness. Whenever you decide to workout, chose a time where you have the most energy and doesn't interfere with meal times. Either eat an hour before or right after. And personally I wouldn't workout right before sleep as it might disrupt that. Here are…

That is very funny! I had to repost it as my Facebook status! Thanks!

This might help. Good luck! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/501511-great-read-on-plateau-ing

Just remember to eat enough. It very intense and month two the workouts are longer. I eat around 1600-1800 cals a day while doing Insanity. Good luck, stick with it and you will definately get results. Seeing as you look pretty close to goal weight I suspect you will lose inches more than weight, and I believe the pooch…

This might help. Good luck! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/501511-great-read-on-plateau-ing

Here is an interesting thread about breaking a plateau. Good luck http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/501511-great-read-on-plateau-ing

Definately raise your cals to at least 1800 a day. And you are right, Insanity isn't just cardio, there are a lot of compound calisthetics moves, like squats, lunges, dips, and many push up variations. I love it but you have to eat enough to fuel the body for the workouts.

Use it instead of sour cream, salad dressing (add garlic and lemon juice), mayo, or add fruit, honey, homemade chocolate sauce ( I make mine with almond butter, cocoa powder and milk, and a little honey - or omit almond butter) - YUMMY!

Honestly I would try eating at TDEE (maintenance) for a week or two and take a break from intense exercise. Or if you are not exercising intensely, try adding HIIT once or twice a week. Here are a couple of links to help: http://www.health-calc.com/diet/energy-expenditure-advanced…

This seems pretty acurate. I'm female, 47, 5'7", and 171 lbs It says my BMR: 1506 My TDEE: 2508 Rest days (8 hrs sleep, 6 hrs standing, 10 hrs sitting) My TDEE: 3424 Workout days (30 mins HIIT, 30 mins weights, 8 hrs sleep, 6 hrs standing, 9 hours sitting) I ususally eat around 1800 cals every day and have a spike day…

Very funny!

Try adding olive oil, coconut oil or nut butters, even nuts. They are good fats and high in calories without filling you up.

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I look forward to my morning coffee and include it as part of my daily cals. I make mine in a Mr Coffee Espresso maker and steam heat about 1/3 cup of skim milk and add one creamer single for sweetness. Its like a homemade starbucks! YUM!

^^THIS I follow my set cals 6 days a week and have an off/spike/ whatever -you -want- to -call -it day where I eat what I want within reason. I shop the day before for the week and include any indulgences I might be craving for that day. I do not log my food, exercise, or OBSSESS about what I'm putting in my body on that…

I'm 5'7" and my goal weight is 150. In my 20's I was naturally at 140, size 6, and after kids 150-160 size 8. Now in my 40's, I'm currently 172 , size 10-12. I feel comforatable and sustainable at 150 .... now getting back there is a whole other kettle of fish!

I'm the same way. I only weigh in once a week, but this is my pattern for the last month: Lose 4lbs, gain 2 lbs, lose 1 lb, gain 2lbs (TOM) ...... but I am still below my original weight from the previous month start. So I average a loss of about a one lb a week which is my goal. Its just the way my body works!