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Less strenuous exercise for me. When I'm taking a million gym classes a week, my weight doesn't budge (I assume it's because I'm hungrier and eat more). If I stick to walking or running, I tend to lose more quicker.

I did all the cooking this year. I swapped the traditional favorites for healthier versions (roasted sweet potatoes instead of sweet potato casserole, fresh green beans with portobello mushrooms instead of the creamy casserole, etc.). I allowed myself to eat leftovers for 1 day after the actual meal, and still drank lots…

Walking is what has always worked best for me. In college I lost about 30lbs, and only did walking and some pilates (plus diet). I find when I get into really intense workouts (such as spinning, boxing), my appetite goes through the roof, and I just maintain weight. Walking allows me to eat less and still exercise.

When I first started running (back in May) my pace was about 12-12:30 min. mile (once I worked up to running a whole mile!). This morning I ran two 10 minute miles.

No, I didn't really lose anything eating 1200. I calculated my TDEE and cut 20% of that, which puts me around 1630. I eat 1630 a day (sometimes a little less) and don't log exercise. It seems to be working so far.

Everyone says "eating more" is the ticket. You can see from the other replies that many people have found themselves in the same situation and using TDEE worked for them. I don't know if I will lose, but what I'm doing isn't working, which is why I'm asking.

I bumped my activity level down to "little to none", and then took 20% of that number. It put me at 1635. That's what I'm going to start with for now! Thanks everyone!

Thank you so much! I'm going to try this. Here's hoping!

Okay, so I manually changed my calorie goal on MFP. Since I'm supposed to eat the same amount regardless of exerices (right?), should I just not log exercise? And just eat the same cals every day no matter how much or little I work out?

Thank you guys! I work out 4-5x a week (running, strength, pilates), and I the scale is just not moving. I'm honest with my logging as well. I only have about 10-15lb to lose, so I thought maybe that's why nothing was happening, but I've been dedicated to this for 9 weeks and have lost maybe 3lb.

I actually underestimated my activity level. Right now my calorie goal is set at 1430... and like you, I'm not losing.

I did W7D2 today!!! Woohoo! I fell short of the 2.5 miles though. Ran 2.34 in the 25 minutes.

I'm on week 7 and I've only seen minimal results on the scale... it is frustrating, but I figure it's gotta start paying off soon, right?! Keep it up!

Completed W6D2 yesterday! I'm loving it so far.

I work out before work, and I also take a couple 10/15 minute breaks to walk around the building. I keep an old pair of tennis shoes in my desk drawer. About 3 days a week I pack my lunch, eat at my desk, and then use my lunch hour to walk around the building. Most places are required to give you (2) 15 minute breaks a day…

I've had this happen. I can feel really great when I leave the house, but when I see a pic of myself taken the same day, I'm like "no way". I can't explain it, but when I look in the mirror, I think I look ok... Try not to dwell on it though. Use it as motivation!

W5D3 terrified me. I ran the first 16 minutes of the 20 pretty well, and then I thought "OMG I have to walk"... but then the earlier runs kicked in and I said to myself, "you've got 4 more minutes. You've been running 4 minutes for like 2 weeks now." When I framed it like that in my mind, I was able to keep pushing and I…

That's definitely a milestone!!! I started W6D1 today, so the feeling of completing W5D3 is still fresh in my mind. That was my mental hurdle, and once I had knocked it out, I knew I could finish the program. Great job!

I am on W5D2. It's a great program for me! I have been really amazed at how quickly I have adapted to the longer runs and how quickly I'm building up endurance. I would recommend it for any beginner!

The first 5 minutes was alright, but the second was a real struggle for me.

thank you! I kind of feel like I've hit a wall. I pushed through it, but the thought of running more than 5 minutes is scary right now!!

I'm on W3D2... I know the program is only 3 w/o a week, but I usually do it 4-5x a week before moving up. I did W3D2 this morning, and I actually think W3 is much each easier than the first 2.

Kick the cheat day. I allow myself a cheat day when I'm trying to maintain weight, but when I'm trying to lose, I don't cheat.

I see a difference!!!! It is hard to see ourselves change, because I think we have a certain vision stuck in our minds. But honestly, I see a big difference in your pictures. Keep it up!!!

5lbs in 8 weeks is steady loss! I know you want it to go faster (don't we all) but a 1/2-1lb loss per week is healthy and consistent. Don't get discouraged, just keep it up!

I'm one of these! I have a much better day when I work out before work.

NORTH CAROLINA, COME ON AN' RAISE UP!!

YES!

I had to learn to like it. The key for me is adding stuff to it, like fruit or nuts. Also, try different flavors. I like the Quaker Strawberries & Cream. It's actually pretty good.

I take the gummy vitamins also, and don't log them. Mine have 15 calories in 2 gummies, so I figure that's pretty negligable. But that's just me!