amandzor Member

Oregon coast

a chest of dongs.

Nope, gay.

That beard. I'm jealous.

Pass. Playing my gay card here.

I don't do dresses. But I'm currently 236 and wear a 16. My lowest as an adult I was 175 and wore a 12.

Well. If someone comes chasing after you, consider it a challenge to run faster!

For these reasons, I do not pasta. I love it, but it's just not worth the calories.

Bench press, squats, deadlifts Non-lifting? Push ups, sit ups, sprints.

I give myself a +3/-3

I'm on the 2,500 boat.

The more you weigh, the faster you are able to lose weight because you are burning more calories just sitting around (and carrying an extra 100lbs on your back while you walk/run requires more effort on your body than someone who only weights 115lbs.) How short are you exactly? This seems pretty small. And even at 1200…

^^ This. Nothing is "bad." Even food that lacks proper nutrition (Big Macs) can still be used in weight loss, as long as you're eating fewer calories than you burn.

As most people (even with HRM's) over estimate their burned calories. I wouldn't worry about eating back every single one. Quick, high cal proteins are great for adding cals at the end of the day when you're not really hungry. Nuts, peanut butter, a few hard boiled eggs. Think if it was fuel rather than feeding hunger.

I just completed week 4 for the second time. Those 5 min jogs are a killer. I'm nervous to move on to week 5, but I know I need to move forward, to push myself. I can run about 4 mins without stopping, that last minute I struggle. That being said, I signed up for a 5k this weekend. It's just a fun run, but my goal is to…

I"m down 30lbs at the mom, but lose 2-3 lbs a week eating 1200 cals, and exercising for an hour or so 4-5x a week.

When I first started I was at a 3.8-4.0 on the treadmill. Today I can manage a 4.6-4.8 pretty comfortably, 5.0 isn't a struggle as it used to be. 6.0 is where it gets a little tougher.

Strawberries and cantaloupe. Yuck.

26, 5'7" and I started at 268. I'm now down 30 lbs, half of that in the last month or so. My diary is open, and most days I'm right around 1200, in addition to an average 4 days of exercise a week. Feel free to add. :)

I'm 5'7, 26, and am currently 238. I started at 268. Goal weight is 150. Feel free to add me.

1. LOG EVERYTHING 2. Portion control 3. Get out and move 4. Don't weigh daily (weight fluctuates, and you'll drive yourself crazy) 5. Be consistent 6. Don't give up!

With a starting weight of 268, I set out to lose 118 lbs. I've had ups and down, bumps along the road, but now, I'm down 29 lbs (14 last month) and have made some serious lifestyle changes that aren't going anywhere In it for the long haul!.

Ice Cream. I could easily eat a pint a night. It's why I no longer allow myself to indulge, as it's a trigger food for me. I'd rather have a single cookie, or something I can better resist having more of.

Proof that even with medical issues, weight loss is possible. You should be oh so proud of yourself. I know the MFPers are!

Agreed. I think it's an overly simple explanation for people who have limited knowledge about nutrition. But still useful as a starting point.

The only way to fail is not to get back up when you fall off the wagon. It's in the past, you can't change it now. Try not to dwell on it, you'll only make yourself guilty with it.

This. Or what's the point? Also, just because you expend a lot of energy one day doesn't mean you'll magically lose x amount of pounds. The body is a complex system, it could be that you ate more calories than you thought you did, or your calories burned was off. Maybe you've been holding water to repair your muscles.…

My trick to combating late night snacking is water. Use a flavored, no calorie "water enhancer" (I like Tangerine Mio) and fill yourself up a bottle to take with you to bed. The sweetness combats that urge, and the water fills up your stomach/hydrates you.

Focus on you. As far as I'm concerned, when I go to the gym? I'm the only one there.