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Mental Reset Needed - Calorie Adjustment
Even when I average higher days out with the average ones over the course of the week, I'm likely undereating for my activity level. Trusted sources say to average around 1500, but if my days go much over 1300, or the average for the week is 1400 or higher, I get anxious. I'm sure I'd have more energy and not be as crabby…
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Your thoughts on the 30 Day Shred?
I scanned back about 10 pages and didn't see anything, but maybe I didn't look far enough, sorry. Just wondering about your take on the 30 day shred? Marketing hoopla? Effective? Better off doing separate, dedicated strength training and cardio sessions? I was curious, so started today, but wondering if I got sucked into…
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How does 30DS fit in?
I'm still intimidated, but want to give the 30ds a shot. I'm currently exercising 6d/wk, 3 strength training, 3 cardio; each sessions is 40-60min, depending on day. How/where does the 30ds fit in? Replaces a cardio session? A strength session? Do the 30ds PLUS what I was doing? Time is a bit limited, don't really have…
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U.K./U.S. Exchange?
While we're here to get/stay/be healthy, there are some foods that you just can't/won't let go. And, I for one find the Cadbury creme eggs and other candies they have in the U.K. far, far superior to the ones they have here in the U.S. Of course, there are websites that we can buy from, but they've got pretty inflated…
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Weighing Food @ Work?
I have an office where I could keep a food scale. But I'm torn if I want to buy one for work (have one for home). Pros: Would help better calculate, ensure I don't overestimate (I do use measuring cups/spoons at work already) Cons: I sort of feel this is bit "over the top." I want to live/eat healthier, not obsess about…
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Strategy - Leading up to Food-filled Weekend?
My birthday & Easter are the same weekend, and assuming i meet the goal I set for myself, I plan to have an all-out day on my birthday. No binging, but anything my heart desires (already looking forward to a non-sugar free, not skim Starbucks drink, and scone for a 800 cal+ breakfast!) is okay. Probably a few drinks that…
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Always saving calories?
I've found my pattern lately is that I'm always anxious about saving calories. I'm always afraid I might want them later for something, but then often end up eating too little (if I fall asleep w/ my kids) or eating things because I "should" not because I want to. For example, I save at least 500 cals for dinnner/after…
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Meal Plan Reset to Increase Protein/Fat - Tips?
With much appreciated help from our awesome moderators shaping the next part of the journey, I was hoping members of this group (since the BS level is generally lower- love it!) could advise on how they shifted their menus to increase protein and fats, while keeping calories low- around 1400 on an average day. I'm "eh" on…
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Fast vs. Slow - How Not to Get Discouraged?
A friend recently celebrated a 27lb loss in 8 weeks in a "biggest loser" contest , and I overheard an infomercial promising a 3-size clothing drop in the same amount of time. I've been working really hard both on food and exercise, and while I'm not discounting my 10lb-ish loss, I'm not even close to a drop in clothing…
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I've been undereating. I think. Now what?
I have spent days searching, reading roadmaps, questions, posts, blogs, who knows what else, calculating, etc, and I'm confused as ever! I posted something similar yesterday but I'm wondering if asking it different will help my fuzzy mind. BMR = 1390-1510 dep on method TDEE = 2256-2001 dep on exercise level (not sure if…
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Confirmation I'm On (or heading toward) the Right Track
Ok, I've read the Newbie stuff, the questions, and the roadmap, and old posts of similar questions. I've done every BMR and TDEE calculator Goggle could find. But, I'm still a bit confused and hoping someone can confirm I'm on the right track- a bit of hand holding, if you don't mind. 36yo female, 173lbs (started at 183…
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Anybody else trying to avoid falling into unhealthy habits?
I tried checking out community search and groups, but couldn't find this issue exactly, but I'm guessing I'm not the only one. Eons ago, I was anorexic. I am most certainly not now! But as I've started my new healthy lifestyle and weight loss process, I can already see those unhealthy habits sneaking in. Some examples:…
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Anybody struggling with anxiety and frustration?
Hi all! I'm a few weeks in, and while I'm overall doing ok on the diary and scale, and have gone from no exercise, to committing to 5x/week (and to build off of that) I'm struggling with anxiety. Or at least that's how I best describe it. I'm frustrated that I have to plan. out. everything. I'm not getting any enjoyment…
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Polar ft4 - On sale at Sears
I'd been monitoring Amazon when I happened to find the women's bronze model on sale for 44.99, plus there's extra savings til Tues so it was 40.99. Score! The FT7 is currently running well under Amazon (and other retailer) prices, too- thought I'd pass it along.
