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Maybe I'm not understanding you correctly, but even if you go over a macronutrient allotment, the diary still counts your calories. It won't stop counting any calories from carbs just because you ate too many. All the red signifies is that you're over your daily goal, but otherwise the diary works the same, it just changes…

Tonight is Day 3 of Level 2! Definitely feeling the effects of all the planking in my shoulders. I feel like Level 2 is targeting slightly different muscle groups. As for this level, I've decided I hate the walking push-ups. I'm reeeeeally inflexible in my legs, so I have to bend my knees a bit to get through it. Also, the…

Feel better soon! I'm happy about the inches...would prefer if they came off right around my midsection, as that's where I'm widest, but hey, inches lost are inches lost! AND, I still have 18 days of the shred left!

You might find 30DS an excellent fit. It's three 6 minute circuits plus stretch/cool-down. I've definitely started to notice a difference in my muscle tone after just the first level (two days into level 2, so i still have 18 days to go!) As for my exercise, I've been doing 30DS to get in strength. I'm also running my…

Sorry for any multiple postings! MFP keeps telling me that posts can't be blank, yet apparently it was just erasing what I'd written and still publishing it. The site is driving me crazy today!

I LOVE the idea of mini challenges. Maybe we could start them next week when we post our first weigh-in? I have a couple sneaky things in mind. :)

I changed your NSV for you in the Google doc. :)

It's been updated. :)

Just finished Level 2, Day 1. Holy. Cow. I know I got stronger during Level 1 and I hope it happens soon with this Level. I kept whining to my TV every time she said to get back in plank position, lol.

I am LOVING how much everyone is getting excited for this challenge. I'm going to be adding a 21st person into the group. She's a friend of mine in real life and the one who introduced me to Tumblr (a blogging platform with lots of weight loss folks) and MFP. Kinda breaking the rules, but I guess I can do that a bit. :)

No worries! I still think it's a great idea. Give me a couple days to digest and I'll probably take some shots for a "before" to be put with some "afters" later. I can't turn down a challenge. :) (Maybe I'll put some up around Halloween and again at Thanksgiving and Christmas?)

How about we encourage progress pictures for those that are comfortable. We can just post them in the thread for those that want to. I think I might try to post some about halfway through and again at the end. (Unless I'm seeing lots of progress in which case maybe a couple more times than that. ;) ) For those…

Ok everybody. Here is the link to the Google doc for everyone's stats. I've put in everything I've got so far. If you see something missing for you, just send me a message or post to this thread. I was a bit unclear in the beginning about what I wanted from everyone (bit of a frenzy getting this going- it's my first time…

Today! I'll use everyone's CW for this week and your next check-in will be next Monday (8/15). It'll be a bit more clear once I send the link for the spreadsheet. I'm working on filling it out now with everyone's info. :)

Nope, you're #20! I'll be running this a lot like the Fit for Fall, as I've really liked how that one has been going. Anyone else interested in joining- please send me a message privately with your stats. If anyone has to drop out for some reason or goes inactive in the first few weeks I will open up their spot to you.…

hi! I started another christmas challenge (unfortunately we're one away from full at 20), but if you guys get up to 20 or so I'd love to turn this into a friendly competition. We're going to be tracking pounds lost and I'll be calculating percentages. Could be fun! Good luck to all of you!

Awesome! We've got space for one more person in this challenge, so if you know someone bring them on over! I'll start a closed group once I get the last person. As of right now, if you've said you'd like to join, you're in and I'm looking forward to this challenge with you! Please add me or bookmark my profile so it's…

Still can take five more people! If you don't make that first 20, please express interest anyway in case anyone backs out. Thanks!

You're right. I should have put goal weight. So, to correct: Please put down: CW: Goal Weight (GW): Sorry for any confusion....I just got too excited typing out the challenge!

I didn't count to see if I'm within the first 20, but I want in too if it's possible!!!

I took a couple days off due to illness, but I'll be picking back up tonight. L2D1 here I go. Side note....I peeked at my measurements, not all, but I did realize I've lost 2 inches off my waist! And I've still got 20 days to go! Woot!

I care. I care when the stairs don't make me run out of breath. I care when I don't cry in the dressing room. I care when I run faster than I did yesterday. I care when I get ready to go out, look in the mirror, and smile. I care when I feel strong and healthy. There are a lot of reasons to lose weight, but other people…

I'll do bread by weight if I don't have a brand to go off of or they're odd shaped slices (like with round loafs), mainly because the air volume in the bread can really alter the nutrition profile or the slices vary in size.

I'd recommend just setting your activity setting to lightly active (Settings > Diet/Fitness Profile > Lightly Active (ie nurse)). It's a good way to just baseline your calories off that usual activity rather than individually entering it. I've found MFP calorie burn estimates to be rather high, so I wouldn't recommend…

I think what the OP is asking is what happens when the serving size (ice cream for example) if 1/2 cup or x grams, but when measured by volume and weight are different amounts. For me, I go by weight because I feel I'm less likely to make an error, whether it be inadvertently packing the food in the measuring cup while I'm…

I haven't done both, but I would imagine 30DS could give you results the second time around if you've strayed from strength training lately or, more likely, you upped the weights a bit. Were you doing modified moves before? If so then the second time around with unmodified would definitely give more results. Everyone who's…

Try throwing them in your food processor! It comes out like frozen yogurt. I like to add some peanut butter. Best part is I can eat it for breakfast and feel like I'm eating ice cream! :)

I can't agree more. An asthma attack is something to be taken seriously, plus negative effects of asthma can really impact your results. Definitely see your physician if you're having asthma problems and have a plan for any problems you may encounter. That said, it can be done. I started at 236 pounds and always said I…

You'll lose weight just about wherever your body decides you're going to lose it. Probably not what you want to hear, but it's true. There is no way that you can burn calories and "target" belly fat. That said, cardio will burn calories. Less calories in and more out equals weight loss. Combine that with strength training…

I think this is easy to do when you're not exercising or, more likely, not trying to live with some moderation. Sure, they might be under for a day or two, but over the weekend they might go over by a couple thousand because they don't balance well; it's just one way or the other.