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Drinking more water and getting a good sweat on seem to work for me. Also be mindful of the sodium intake.

Congratulations to you for wanting to take charge of your health and life! Sure it seems daunting at first, but it will be so worth it. Definitely read this post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants Start at with small changes that you can sustain. For me as…

If it's only been a couple of weeks, you probably won't see any results. Give it another 2-4 weeks and if you're still not trending downwards, subtract another 100 or so calories for your TDEE.

Have you figured out your TDEE and BMR? http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/ It's recommended to subtract 15-20% from your TDEE to get your daily goal.

Keep in mind that the information on the websites may not always be accurate especially if a chef gets a little heavy handed with oils, butter, sauces, etc.

Go to Settings: Diary Settings: Scroll down and you'll see the tab to change who can see it.

Also just because it has a barcode doesn't mean that the weight is accurate. Better to weigh food yourself.

If you haven't gained anything, then you are at maintenance. Are you weighing everything with a food scale. Weigh solids and measure liquids.

How long have you been stalled? Are you accurately weighing and logging everything?

I suggest staying on it, oh about a nanosecond. Seriously, eat less, move more. Make changes that you can sustain. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

I use an indoor grill and will grill several chicken breasts at once. Make some rice and steam some veggies. Meals for several days. You can also bake sweet potatoes ahead of time then reheat.

Read the Sexy Pants post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think Rather than frequently changing your calorie goal, set your calories correctly for you. Stick to your goal…

Great minds! :)

MFP has a reputation of overestimating calorie burn. That's why many folks recommend only eating back half of your exercise calories. A lot of people use heart rate monitors to get their calorie burns, but those are only good for steady state cardio. If you've stalled, then 1) You're not eating at a deficit. 2) You're…

I noticed that some things are not actually weighed (e.g. Bagel). A food scale is your friend in the kitchen. Weigh everything solid and reserve the cups/spoons for liquids.

This site has something similar I think. http://calorieline.com/tools/tdee

You have to make that mental commitment to do it. Sure it takes effort, but it is so worth it. Here are some posts that you should read. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you%27re+new+here…

Rather than trying to figure out how to wake up, maybe you need to figure out what is causing you to not get a rested sleep, especially if this is an ongoing issue for you. Long hours working on the thesis could be but one culprit. Are you getting adequate nutrition and exercise? Are you limiting caffeine intake prior to…

Start by reading these. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you%27re+new+here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think Rather than…

First off, don't be so hard on yourself. Lots of people don't lift for assorted reasons. But good on you for deciding to incorporate that. There are plenty of workouts that you can do involving bodyweight. Just enter bodyweight exercises into Google and you'll get lots of suggestions. Also, if you can afford to add…

Fast food contains a lot of sodium which will cause a water weight gain. Besides, weight will fluctuate daily. But as long as you continue a downward trend, it's nothing to fret over.

You might consider doing C25K as a way to get into running. It combines walking and running at intervals first doing more walking than running. I think most of the programs last about 8 weeks. Also consider investing in a good pair of running shoes by going to a store specializing in that. Have a gait analysis done and get…

Definitely agree that you're off to a good start. And this will be worth a read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants Good luck to you!

I prefer strength training first so that I have the maximum energy for it. Most weeks I don't even do cardio immediately after weights, instead doing it later in the day or on alternate days. But it's an individual preference.

Yesterday I took advantage of the tax free weekend and bought some new workout tops in size Medium instead of XL.

Oh I absolutely love it when people comment. It's those NSVs that make the frustration bearable when I think the scale should be moving along faster than it does.

If you've been losing weight, then you're not doing it wrong. I would recommend changing up your workout routine and start adding strength training. Lifting helps to retain muscle mass while losing weight and helps burn calories. Stronglifts Summary http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary…

Someone recently posted a link to this site which seems to calculate TDEE, etc in a little more detail. Perhaps it might give you a better idea of your numbers. http://calorieline.com/tools/tdee

I have the Fitbit flex, but I would imagine the principle is the same. I let the Fitbit log the activity. However if I do something l like weightlifting or spin class, I'll manually enter the activity on MFP with the time. This way it is not double counting the burn.

I would recommend diligently weighing everything on a food scale. It really does make a difference. Log honestly and accurately and have patience. Good luck to you!