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I'm looking for this number because when I judge swim meets I stand at the end of the lane. Sometimes it's for as much as 3 or 4 hours in a day. I don't walk, so no steps are counted, but I'm definitely expending energy.

@ ValGogo A suggestion to expand your own knowledge - pls check out Overeaters Anonymous (OA). I believe they count sugar as any other addictive substance. I think they have a suggested eating program that requires one to never eat anything with sugar above 5 or 6 on the ingredient list, with the thought being that an OA…

I have a related question. My Fitbit and MFP have been synching beautifully -- until I lost my Fitbit yesterday. How do I turn off the synch until I find it or get a new one? Right now my exercise calories are really messed up. Thanks!

I totally feel your pain. My husband and 3 children all have high metabolisms (we're talking 12% body fat - I'm not making it up). I, on the other hand need about 1850 cal. a day to maintain. I too refuse to cook separately but have to respect that their nutritional needs are quite different from mine. That being said, I…

I too really like food! And I have ridden the weight roller coaster up and down 30 lbs or so since I was 16 (I'm 51). This time around I'm looking for success, so I set a program that would allow me to succeed fairly easily each day. I set my goal to lose 1/2 lb per week. That;s 1580 calories a day which is only a 250 cal.…

I got a Fitbit for Christmas & have linked it to MFP. Two days ago it transferred my exercise across to MFP, but not yesterday. Both days my calories crossed from FMP to Fitbit. HELP!

OK, reread my post & the quote makes no sense -- let's try again! People who are not successful give up what they want most for what they want now. :)

Good morning! I'm starting MFP (again!) & we sound similar. I'm 51 with 3 kids (high school, middle school & kindergarten) starting at 180lbs. Lost a bunch about a year and a half ago, but promptly put it back on plus some. I read something recently that talked about how people who are not successful choose what they want…

Got a Fitbit Flex for Christmas . . . trying to figure out how to make it work. I did get it and MFP linked but still haven't figured out what all the light patterns mean. Yesterday was the 1st day I wore it & was surprised to see how much I actually walked! I didn't get it set right for sleep last night . . . I keep…

Hey, ladies! Loving the 50+ category. That's me, but I'm far from retired - 3 kids at home 15, 13, and 5 so the cooking gets challenging because they and my husband all need WAY more food than I do :) This is my second trip with MFP. 2 yrs ago I lost 17 lbs, have since found them all. Been back almost a week & it's working…

measure, weigh, and record. It's a bit of a pain, but was really enlightening for me. After dieting off and on forever. I was sure I could eyeball things. Turns out my idea of 3 oz is more like 4 or 5 and my idea of 1/2 cup is closer to 3/4. Doesn't seem like much, but adds up over the day. And make sure you record those 5…

Hmmm, looks like I've lost a housecat, a couple of gunea pigs and, oh yes, my brain!!!

It's all about the calories vs. the calories out. Fruit is great for you and as long as you are getting enough protein and other groups within your day, whether your carb calories come from fruit or pasta is up to you.

Brittany: I log as I go. If I plan too far in advance, then if I want something that I haven't planned I tend to rebel and eat too much. If I keep up with it during the day then I'm always aware of what I have left. Good luck!

Buona mattina (it's only 10 a.m. in Washington State!). Here are a couple more suggestions. Try having less pasta with more veggies (pasta is 200 cal per cup). Sometimes a large green salad first helps fill me up. As for the wine I'm trying to drink less, but better quality! The wine is 100 cal. per 4 liquid ounces. Think…

Yes, it does burn calories. Look under "strength training" in cardio. And more importantly it helps build that all important muscle for continuing to burn calories, so make sure to include some in your workouts.

Buon giorno, Riccardo. Piacere. I lived in Napoli for 3 years and agree the food is amazing. If you measure what you eat and record it ALL on this web site you will have a better idea of what you can eat and what you cannot eat. Most hotels have an exercise room - or just go for a walk around town before dinner. A little…

"ditto" all those people who suggested exercising at the practice field. I've seen lots of moms do that. How about driving home to make dinner while he's at practice so y'all can eat right when you get home? More driving, but also more sleep! You can also take time on the weekend to make main dishes ahead for dinner - Put…

Here are some ideas that have worked for me. Log everything, all the time. Those 5 fries you snag from the kids, log them. The handfull of wheat thins, count and log them. Measure as often as possible. I've learned lately that what I think is a 3 oz. portion of meat is closer to 5, that my vision of 1/2 cup is really…

Love it!

Sounds tasty. My brother once told me about this great sugar free, fat free, dairy free icecream. I said "Dude, that's water:)" However, surprisingly, the stuff's not bad. If you end up at Coldstone with the family, you can get that and mix it with sorbet for a treat that won't totally blow the calorie budget.

Try walking during your lunch break. Just slip on some tennies & walk wherever. You don't have to break a sweat, just get your blood moving. Also, if you're walking before you eat, you'll probably be less hungry.

I've had good luck with the Playtex 18 hour minimizer bras. Not sexy, but no wires, and since they flatten you a bit, no bouncing. And not too expensive. I get them at Wal-mart.

This is the first time I've been on MFP and, following the guidelines, it's working and I'm not starved all the time. I think eating back fome of your exercise is important. When you eat too little, your body becomes hyper-efficient in how it uses the few calories it has & you lose less weight. Also, for me protein in…

You're in the right place! Log it ALL and you'll be amazed at what you learn. My husband retired from the Navy a few years ago so I know what it's like to move around the world with kids in tow. Get out -- volunteer at school/preschool, go to church, join the spouses group. My saving grace when we moved to Naples, IT was a…

Yes, eat something. Try to stay close to your calories. I read someplace that you don't want more than a 200-300 calorie deficit at any time during the day. Makes sense to me. Also, I find that if I don't eat then I rebound later - either that day or soon after. Hope you feel better. PS we're starting at the same place w/…

My experience with eating too little is that after a short while the weight loss slows dramatically. Also I tend to rebound eat when I've eaten too little. Also, my nutritionist said to eat at least 130 grams of carbs daily. Fewer than that and you start to burn up muscle, not fat. And you need to be building muscle - at…

Thanks for being awesome - every one of you! And funny too :) Love all the support - thanks! You all are right -- one day is just one day. And today can be a great day.

Welcome from another denizen of the NW! MFP is great -- I had a baaaaad food weekend & a crummy morning but now I'm chatting w/ MFP friends & getting the motivation I need to keep moving forward! Look forward to your success:smile: