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Once a week in the AM. I have done daily, twice a week, every other week, you name it. I have found one time keeps me accountable but isn't too much to mess with my head. I find daily just gets overwhelming for me and one step in my morning routine I just don't want.

Exactly. Rest now, you will recover/get better faster. Working out when legit sick is just foolishness. :#

Exactly. Both are important. For example - I am training for distance running so I haven't lifted "heavy" in months. I will probably go back to heavy once I am not running as much. How long will it take to see results? I personally see changes after a month but everyone is different.

Along with the advice above to create a butt B) look into barre-type moves. Not all moves require a barre (some can be done with just a yoga mat) and whenever I am consistent with them, my butt has never looked better :)

Been there, done that. I could never stick with low carb, but whatever floats your boat. I prefer following TDEE/IIFYM principles. Feel satisfied, eat my carbs and lose weight too.

I prefer going by TDEE because the calculators I use factor in my average workout burn of being active 3x a week (although normally it is 4-5). So everyday I eat the same amount regardless if I am working out or not. Made things a lot more simple for me.

My idea would be to change the ratios of your macros, leave your calories alone at their current number and see if that shakes up the scale. Bump up the protein/fat and lower the carbs (unless there is a medical reason why you can't).

My diary is open to my friends. I look for MFP who are in it for the long haul :smile: and not some 90 day fix :noway: I follow TDEE principles so even though I track my workout burned calories I rarely eat them back since the burn is already factored in. I also don't label foods as "good" or "bad" - and loathe the word…

I am 5'8" at 227 LBS and my calories are basically the same as yours, 2020 but I follow TDEE where my calorie burn is already factored into my daily cal needs. I eat 2020 everyday regardless if I workout or not (but on average I workout 3-4x a week). TDEE is a lot easier to follow/work with than MFP calculations but TETO.…

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Amen.

I am looking for friends who follow TDEE/IIFYM. I try to keep my friends list "small" and with people who have similar goals/lifestyles. I appreciate the quality of my MFP friends, not looking for quantity. I am also training for a marathon so other runner friends, feel free to add. :drinker:

So, so true.

10/26 - Marine Corps Marathon! First full marathon for me :)

1. Run/walk/waddle/crawl a marathon at the end of the month. Working at this goal for months and I will do my best race day to make it happen.

This is all a process. There have been times where the scale danced back and forth for MONTHS for me. Discouraged doesn't even come close to how I felt. :explode: Then I remembered, I have been doing "this" for over a decade. My weight has gone up, down and all around throughout the years. What it comes down to is changing…

Agree. Or find a workout class that you enjoy. Also schedule workouts for BEFORE work. You need to make it a priority in your day if it is going to happen. We could cheer you on till we are blue in the face but the motivation needs to come from within. You have to want this.

This isn't about willpower but putting your priorities in order. You want to lose 10 LBS but the nightly sweet fest is holding you back. What is your priority? Allowing your sweet tooth to take control or reaching your goal? I have candy in my house ALL THE TIME but me achieving x,y,z means more to me. I simply either…

Exactly :drinker: Definitely pushes me to do more.

Used it for months and it is worth it. Keeps me accountable to login/track here while getting a little cash. Win win :)

Exactly. Many (including myself when I was younger) didn't realize this truly is for life. People I know that have maintained continue to login daily to track.

My Dad wasn't so fat either and it took him 10 years of the attitude of "why should I bother, this isn't working" to finally pass away. My point is you have the chance now, to dig deep, and find why you feel the way you're feeling. That was the one question that was never asked to my Dad which is why I believe he didn't…

And you wanna know WHY YOU SHOULD BOTHER?? Because your son will be left without a mother. Because it SUCKS not having a parent around because they passed away due to obesity related issues. I am 26 years old and lost my Dad last year because he couldn't "bother" to try. Think about it.

This is true. My bloodwork/health stats are textbook perfect when I go to the doctor - have been for years - even if I was tracking my food intake or not during that time. What it comes down to, if I want to weigh less, I need to monitor my food consumption in some way, shape or form. I guess you need to decide what your…

I was 15 years old when I decided to get healthier. I am 26 now. My weight has been up, down, and all around since then. But ya know what, I still try. I still give it my all everyday. This is even if "my all" is less or more than the day before. This won't happen in a week or two, maybe not even months. But a little bit…

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#truth I can do whatever the heck I want/log when it comes to my diary. But if I post a question on a thread I need to be open for all comments/opinions. IMO MFP is supportive. I look forward to logging in everyday. True, I spend more time in my own Newsfeed than the forums but regardless, the accountability I get from my…

Consistency. Login everyday, be honest with your tracking (good, bad, ugly), maybe a little activity if you can. Either follow MFP guidelines for calories or venture off to TDEE (that is what I do) but at the end of the day it is wash, rinse, repeat. :wink:

Oh and I like race swag :drinker: