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You aren't alone. Like the previous posters I assume that MFP is at least 50% accurate. I don't think knowing how many calories I exactly burn is necessary. I wouldn't wear it all day. In addition, I don't weigh my food so for the non-processed food, it's only an estimate anyway.

Since coffee is a diuretic, if I have a cup of coffee, I balance it with a cup of water. My goal (even with coffee) is to have 8 glasses/day.

I log both fruits and vegetables. Logging fruits keeps track of my calories while logging vegetables keeps track of my fiber. As one poster mentioned, WW doesn't count these. However their base calorie levels when compared to MFP are lower.

Stick with C25K workout plan. Yesterday was Day 2.

I'm not sure if exercise is part of your regime (as moepwr mentioned) since your diary is not visible. I notice a dog is in your profile pic. Walking is an excellent way to get some aerobic activity in your day.

My body is also exhausted after lifting weights. I usually start with a banana only so I have a bit of energy, but keep plenty of water handy. After the workout, I do a protein drink/bar combined with a decent meal. Even before I worked out on a regular basis, sometimes I had stomach irritation from a multivitamin. I need…

I chose my GW based on BMI calculations. Now that I'm there, I'm working on maintaining this weight while reducing my body fat %.

Love them! Popcorn - Eat the 100 calorie packs Nuts - Just take out a bit at a time so I can track portions. I used to eat directly from the bag. Potato Chips - Eat Special K chips. I like them, but I know it's an acquired taste.

There are videos online here also http://www.bodyrock.tv/

Rowlett here.

I do exercises where I force my core to be tight or else I'd tip over and/or crumble like paper. These are plank, squats and pilates.

Is this the "best" brand? I don't know. It's Oscar Mayer - Bacon - Fully Cooked - Ready to Serve. 4 slices are only 70 calories and take less than a minute to prepare with minimal mess. It goes great with my oatmeal and yogurt.

Are you ok with leafy-type vegetables? I don't know if these have blossoms. Salads made with spinach and lettuce really fill me up instead of breads. Cooked greens like collards and mustards are good also.

Very funny!

I wouldn't say anything. As several posters have mentioned already, you won't be "heard" until the individual is ready. Now if asked, I will mention what I'm doing and give details. Even then I say what I am doing, not what they are doing wrong. I don't comment on what they SHOULD change unless specifically asked.

I track salt to be healthy, not to lose weight. I need that "reminder" that prepared foods often are filling up my body with salt, even if it doesn't taste "salty". On those days I make sure to drink more than the 8 suggested glasses of water a day and try to refrain from having the items in the first place.

As jfcameron23 mentioned, Pilates is great ab workout. Also try planks (regular and side). I still have to shed what's covering them, but I can feel an improvement.

Use it for exercise videos and watching different series. Most recently Stargate Universe and Buffy.

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I don't wear shoes at all on my elliptical. My wife and I use thick athletic socks. Since it's just our family, the foot pads never get dirty. We haven't had a problem with foot traction either.

I'm not a big fan of leftovers either. My wife will make food and will freeze half of it the next day. You can freeze bread and it will be ok. In addition, if I do NOT want to eat something in the refrigerator, I'll either eat fast food or make other arrangements for food. Kids yell and scream about not eating certain…

I've tried working out without eating. It wasn't nearly as intense because I felt light headed. I do a banana and water and then eat a full breakfast afterwards. I tried once (to save time), eat a real breakfast first and felt like it was going to come up. If your body needs energy, maybe it needs something lighter. What…

Taimak (played Leroy Green) from "The Last Dragon"

Max 1 min, 30 sec and I felt like my body was going to vibrate my fillings loose.

1 KCal = 1000 Cal For example 0.6 KCal = 600 Cal (calories) 1.2 KCal = 1200 Cal (calories)

I started my diet with FINALLY recording what I ate accurately. I used to think this and that there wasn't adding up to much. After I realized what I was eating and how much, then I looked for alternatives.

I don't count an activity unless I sweat. This criteria makes it easier to exclude items like housecleaning.

Funny and informative. I on the nerd side.

My wife and I have been using a juicer. We do a mixture that has a lot of kale plus a frozen mixed fruits. This gives us fiber and other good stuff in kale. The biggest negative is the amount of sugar that you can ingest if you add to much fruit. Kale (to me) has a strong taste and is best hidden under fruit.

You should read any of the many threads about eating back your exercise calories. I glanced at your food diary. If it's up to date, you ate about 1200 calories, but exercised quite a bit. Your body actually received a lot less than 1200 to function. In the end, your body will adapt and slow your metabolism.