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Re: Exercise
Yes. That is the way MFP is set up. If I run 5 miles and burn 500 calories, but only eat 1200, that would give me a net calorie intake of only 700 calories. Not a good idea. If you don't eat back at …3 - 
      
Re: who had actually lost weight
I lost 55 lbs. and have maintained that loss for 10 years.1 - 
      
Re: Why do we self-medicate with food?
For me, the emotional issue is usually that I am very very bored. My life is very limited. (Retired with a husband who has severe physical limitations which mean we rarely go anywhere except to the g…5 - 
      
Re: How did you teach yourself to slow down your eating?
I am a very fast eater while my husband is very very slow. I have not been very successful at slowing down. I do know it helps if you turn off distractions like TV or computer and focus on what you a…4 - 
      
Re: i apologize
If a person eats less and/or exercises more they can lose weight. No calorie counting needed, especially if you have a lot of weight to lose. My husband lost 20 lbs. just from giving up sodas. A few …4 
