Posts by flygirl152

Original Post by kaellia:

I'm 5'2" and I weigh 153 pounds, so I'm definitely overweight (but not obese).  The food scale and HR monitor are excellent ideas.  Which brand of HR monitor do you recommend?

The target Calorie Count gives me (using the standard USDA values) is 1200 - is it still OK to hit this level if I exercise every day?

This was almost exactly me on Jan 1/12.  I started at 151.5 pounds, 5'2", female, 31 years old.  I have been eating between 1500-1800 calories per day, I sit at a desk for work 8 hours per day, plus commute for 1.5 hours in my car, at home I rarely sit down (I have a very active 2 year old).  I have myself set at moderate activity because of my home life.  I log all of my workouts (3 times per week).   I have lost 18 pounds so far this year by eating that amount most of the time.  I have had a few bad weekends where I consumed more like 2000-2500 per day though. 

I prepare most foods and try to stay away from packaged foods as much as possible.  I have a food scale and weigh EVERYTHING, that way I can't lie to myself about the portions.  I would highly suggest a food scale because it will tell you the complete truth about your portion size.  I did not have a clue about a true portion size until I bought the scale.

^5!

The analysis page is so messed up.  I just spent half and hour to try figure it out and I am completely lost!  Everything seems to be upside down??!!  I'm going to use the old dashboard.  Please don't take the old one away!

Please bring back  # of calories in total that I burn in a day!  I like the net calories, but as my weight goes down I like to know what my new Maintain # is.  And don't up my calories remaining just because I added activity. 

Original Post by anijahoney:

Hey congrats on your acheivement of 14 Pounds in 2 months... :)

But what kind of excersice are you doing? Is it  a home workout DVD or r u hitting the gym?

Right now I do yoga at a studio once per week for an hour, Exercise bike at home twice per week for 30 minutes, and I chase after my 2 year old.  I also take my little guy to a toddler dance class for 45 mins once per week which is also a light workout for me.  As a family we do 1 activity that is physical on the weekend such as go swimming, walking, snow sledding or ice skating.  Overall I don't workout very much I just keep on my feet (and off my butt) from the time I get home from work at 4:30 until it is the little guys bedtime at 9:00 by cooking, cleaning, and playing and running around with my little boy.  Usually I sit and relax for 30 minutes each night and watch a TV show before going to bed.  I'm also going to be starting a Deep Water Aquasize class next week, so hopefully this will help out too. 

What are you doing for exercise? 

Don't ever skip meals, you will be hungry and it may set you up to binge later!  Calorie count suggests 1300 for me as well (Start weight 151 on Jan 1 2012, Currently 137 pounds, Goal 127.  I'm Female and 5ft 3in)  I Never eat below 1500, I have learned that this is my never go below number from past experiences here.  You need to add in excercise and extra daily activities that get you moving more to burn calories, get fit and build muscle.  Make little changes like taking the stairs instead of elevator, things like this will pay off in the long run.  Just restricting what you eat to very low calories will set you up for failure in no time at all.

I think your idea to slowly reduce calories week by week is a good plan that may work.  Maybe drop 100 calories per week.  I also agree with finch about adding in some calorie burning activities.

I'm guessing if it says half a pack it is something like ramen noodles.  Generally penne, fusilli, spaghetti come in a box that is 375g or more and shows calories for 85g (dry) serving.   I'd say it's not a very good regular choice if this is the case.  I occasionally eat a kimchee ramen noodle bowl as a treat but it is just ramen noodles and salty flavoring basically so it's not exactly what you would call healthy.

Hmmm.  It's been a long time since I last donated, maybe the calorie deficit is a good incentive.

Original Post by mythals:

Original Post by gdharris:

 Prune juice and coffee make for an explosive combination. This is more akin to "nuking" the colon rather than just cleansing.

I recommend doing this on a weekend when you don't have to be anywhere. To turn it off, stop drinking coffee and eat a meal.

I laughed so hard at this, classic.

I got a good chuckle here too!