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Finally... my before/after:
[ img ]http://www.flickr.com/photos/52735254@N06/9344918688/[/img ] I have used MFP for over 565 days straight. In that time I have lost 150lbs. I've been diagnosed with and then beaten diabetes, been taken off of blood pressure and cholesterol medicine, become a runner and avid fitness guru. I hope that this picture of…
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One week break...
All- I've decided I'm taking a one week break from calorie deficit and exercise. I've been in a deficit for about 15 months and exercised (lifting/running/HIIT, etc) throughout that period. I've lost 136lbs and feel great. I'd like to lose about 15 more but am more focused on body composition than the number on the scale.…
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Things I've done in 1 year on MFP:
Things I've accomplished in 1 year on MFP: 1. Lost over 100 pounds. 2. Was diagnosed and then went on to beat diabetes. 3. Taken off of blood pressure meds. 4. Taken off of cholesterol meds. 5. Sugar went from 347 to below 100. 6. Went from barely walking 1 mile to running 10+ per week. 7. Ran my first 5K and became a…
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Doesn't it suck when....
...you really want to excerise but can't because of injury? I work out 6 days a week - 3 lifting and 3 running. Sunday is my "long run" day... typically 6+ miles. I just became a true runner this summer but am still a beginner. Lots to learn. Anyway, I've got plantar fasciitis and recently got blessed with achilles…
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Why does MFP let people eat below their BMR...
...and not provide a tool for TDEE if it is so important? Just sayin...
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Advice - First post...
MFP Friends- Here's the scoop. Been here since 1/3/12 and have dropped 43 pounds since. I've been set to lose 2lbs per week for all of that time. Calories started at 2000 goal and have gradually dropped to 1670/day. Hit the gym 4 days a week, cardio and iron. Just this week I'm noticing that my body may have hit the wall a…