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5'4" and aiming for 115-120 lbs! Similar goals?
Howdy! I've been on this site for a while, but now that I'm finally starting to concentrate on my goal I could definitely use some like-minded friends! (Not that the friends I have aren't awesome, everyone just has different goals!) Currently (that's me in my profile picture) I'm about 133 lbs, with a ways to go. So if…
Calorie surprises!
Has there ever been a food that surprised you calorie-wise? (Like, you ate something and were surprised when you logged it because it was so insanely high or unexpectedly low?) Also, has there ever been a food that you discovered you had been consistently logging incorrectly? Feel free to share your experiences! I've been…
Should I increase my calories?
I figure this can be a general thread, feel free to post your own situation and stories :) I'm a 23 year old 5'4 female who weighs 133 lbs and leads a generally sedentary lifestyle (with some light workouts thrown in). In my case I've been eating around 1330 calories a day for a few months- and it's been working great!…
Using a pedometer in a hilly area?
I use a pedometer to map my runs and give me a more accurate calorie count- however, the area I live in has many, many hills. These hills prevent me from getting a more accurate calorie count, I feel, since I know I burn more than my simple pedometer can tell me. Any tips or opinions? I'm thinking of adding an extra 10-20…
5'4" and shooting for 125 lbs :)
Howdy! Anyone in my situation? I'm currently 141 pounds and looking not only to lose weight, but to get in shape. I'm a former cross country runner and have recently started running again (I got 5 miles in today- 5 slow, slow, slow miles), which makes me confident I can reach my goals. My giant problem is my food…