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Doing the Math - How to?
I have just relied on MFP but i see posts talking about the math (figure out how many fewer calories you need to loose weight). curious if there is a go to link to learn how to do that?
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When do you lower weight loss per week goal on MFP?
When do people recommend going to 0.5lbs/a week loss? And why is this a better decision VS keeping the loss at 1.5/wk to finish faster? I am eating 1300 calories but not eating back any exercise calories, but as I am ramping up my runs I suspect I need to eat at least a small portion of those back at least on some days. I…
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Halo Ice Cream - weighing
Possibly a stupid question but it's been bugging me so I'll post ;) Anyone else here buy and weigh Halo ice cream? I starting buying Halo ice cream now and then. I put my bowl on the scale and zero it out then will scoop up a portion. But I am finding that what I am getting is MUCH less than what htey say is in the tub. At…
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Deciding on a "maintenance weight"
How do you all decide on your maintenance weight? I have a goal based on past experience. it's still on the heavy side for my height but not sure I can (or care to work hard enough) to get much lower than that. 135pds at 5'1 (female). I may see if I can do 130 but i may do that last five pounds more slowly. Currently at…
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Looking for lunch ideas
i normally eat a quinoa black bean salad, a few carrots and celeri and carrots plus a home made protein bar for lunch. but looking for new ideas. Lunch in total is around 330 calories total. This week I am trying two boiled eggs, two light laughing cow wedges, a few carrots and celeri or cuccumber and my must have…
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Increasing Fat (in diet)
I've been tracking everything since April. Because I tend to need to eat MORE i go for foods that are low in calorie per weight, so really tons of veggies (ensuring I get more than enough protein). I cut out oils and such as they added too many calories and they add nothing of valu as far as taste (to me anyway). The other…
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Plateau's - when to lower calories?
If needed I can give more background if needed but my issue is: pleateau's. i've lost about 20 pounds in 10-12 weeks but am stuck for two weeks now at 156pds. I've searched online and already do much of what they say. I track carefully and even re-tweak things to ensure i am honest. I exercise daily (currently have to find…