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accd to my heart rate monitor I burned about 600 calories. Not nearly as hungry as I would be had I run/walked that amount of time

hmm, I certainly don't need to gain muscles on my thighs or quads. they are already big because of hereditary and lots of biking in my youth

here's one of the stories: http://www.today.com/health/your-spin-class-addiction-may-be-reason-youre-gaining-weight-2D11899301 Looks as though the claim was made based on people who spin every day.I don't want to do that, but am interested in spinning related weight loss success stories.

Thanks newmeadow, that does put things into perspetive. hasta_la_vista, i felt great on low carbs for the first several weeks. Maybe it's the Halloween candy that's doing it to me :)

I've pretty much given up all refined sugar - I try to limit carbs, but eat veggies and fruits. though if you look at my recent diary, you'll notice a slight increase in junk (halloween candy), as I look to my normal "go to" foods to lift me out of a funk (chocolate). And no, that's not working. ha!

I live in New Orleans -- it's been sunny and in the 70s for about a month now. No SAD here :) I may need to pump up my calories - i usually net about 1200, but the depression is relatively new.

BTW!!!! she also recommends these calorie formulas for losing weight 10x goal weight for sedentary, 12 x for light exercise, (1-3 times a week), 14x for moderate exercise (3-5 times a week); 16 for vigorous exercise (6-7 times a week) 18x for daily exercise and physically demanding job. with thesenumbers I would gain!

haha. nice catch Sullus -- i didn't even register that HUGE discrepancy. Yeah, veggies don't count because they are mainly fiber and the carbs are ok in that instance. Fruit counts as carbs. Yes, she's a registered dietitian. And why yes, i DID ask why no carbs at night - -she said because it makes you feel bloated in the…

Hmm, I think I answered my own question by looking at previous threads. I think this is a purchase i can postpone http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/459580-polar-hrm-calorie-burn-estimate-accuracy-study

These are all great. Just like I'm feeling. Anyone else?

I agree with the above. That's why I don't want to go on a low-carb atkins-like diet, I couldn't miss my pizza! but Pizza and an occasional piece of bread are the exception. Today I had some homemade chicken pot pie, crust and all, because I made it and it was darn good. Maybe go off the wagon just a teeny bit, but get…

Add me if you like! I have 70-80 pounds to lose, though I too technically could lose 100 lb and still be in the healthy range, I don't ever intend to be super skinny! I had some bad knee problems too -- i started my exercise about a month ago just swimming. Seemed to help a lot, I gradually worked into a walk/run plan and…

Really amazing. Words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing

Well, apparently it was water weight -- stepped on scale and was FINALLY down. woohoo!

Good luck! I have pretty much given up alcohol (and I live in New Orleans!) I could easily put a way a bottle or two a night myself. it probably doesn't/didn't help with the carbs and cravings. I know now that my problem wasn't so much having no willpower (which I always thought was the problem) but rather being addicted…

Hmm. guess I'll be buying a food scale. Thanks!

Activity is a 6-7 (but with bursts on those times up to 8 or 9)

Thanks for this and the other encouragement. Will definitely try to cut back on carbs. Looking at my macros I can see I still have room to go!

For some answers, and replies I'm 235 and 5' 7" My TDEE is 1570, and that was confirmed by bodyfat testing, etc., at the gym. I'm also taking 25mg of trazadone for sleep, which is a betablocker, but have been on that for a while, and in the past it hasn't kept me from losing weight. I also had a monster period right when I…

Woo Hoo -- I'm in. Good to meet you!

Tiff -- I'm on board with you - have to lose 60-70. A husband, two kids and a dog. Finally finding time for myself to exercise and eat right. Family is a bit shocked, but I've been sticking with it four almost three weeks now! Go girl!