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Old 09-10-2006, 09:43 PM   #16  
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Hi Everyone! I finally found my way over to September. I still am at a 2 month plateu. My weekend wasn't great but I was back on track today

Sunday: 1756 calories, 638 deficit
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Old 09-10-2006, 09:54 PM   #17  
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It sounds as if everyone is so diligent. I dont count every single calorie I just kind of add it up in my head as I go. I have done very well at not snacking and if I do I keep to the 100 calorie snacks so that I can keep track. This has been working for me and makes me feel as if I can live with this as a lifestyle. I am not sure I would stick to it if I had to count every single calorie. Is that what you all do? My biggest problem has been exercise. I like exercising at the gym but it is finding the time that I have trouble with. I was doing so well over the summer but now that school has started (I am a teacher) I only made it to the gym twice this week (although I did do a workout video one day). Any tips on staying motivated through the week to work out?
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Old 09-11-2006, 03:25 AM   #18  
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Luv_Losing, I found that logging everything I eat everyday has helped me become aware of how bad/good specific foods are for me. SO, now I know what I can eat, how much of it, etc. I think it is a learning process, once I reach my goal weight and go into maintenance, I would probably not be so strict with it.

As for exercise, I just consider it one of those things I HAVE to do everyday, like eating. Not negotiable....

Friday: Surplus of 300
Saturday: 1,200 deficit
Sunday: 914 deficit
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Old 09-11-2006, 06:40 AM   #19  
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I too log 'everything' it's the only way I can do it....otherwise it makes me second guess myself...As for exercise...I HAVE to...it's the only way I have learned that will boost my losses, you know Calories IN Calories OUT thing... I am enjoying it actually....and kind of look forward to it at the end of my work day.
I had a great day yesterday....not so great Saturday...but I am still int he ballpark...
Still very much enjoying counting calories....the one thing I don't do, is count the *lifestyle* calories mentioned, like for sitting watching tv, or any other little one we may burn during our day. I figure those will be taken by the 10 calorie Vitamins I take or the fiber pill with calories or cough drop If I did that, I'd be even more ... I DO count what I know I can actually look up..like x amount of calories burned for 30 Minute Step tape or 45 minutes on a treadmill, etc.. and I use that. I works for me so that is what I have to and need to do.
I felt successul up until last week when I did that, then got side tracked with something I read and thought, OH NO!!! all that for naught....but NO more, I am back and it FEELS good!!!

Have a wonderful, wonderful day everyone....
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Old 09-11-2006, 07:50 AM   #20  
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Hi Ladies,im new to the site and trying to find my way around.I was wondering if you ladies could explain to me this calorie counting and calorie deficit thing to me.And whats zig zagging.Please qny help would be great!Take care and good luck,holly
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Old 09-11-2006, 03:02 PM   #21  
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Getting ready to leave for a 2 week vacation, didn't lose my 20 lbs. but close to 10 so I will gladly take that.

My goal for the trip is to maintain......wish me luck. Y'all be good now!

See you when I get home, Phyllis
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Old 09-12-2006, 02:43 AM   #22  
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Deficit of 730 yesterday!

Had a lovely workout, didn't feel hungry even once.

Progress is sweet. Just hope the scale agrees friday

Mommyofthree, please check the other threads under calorie counting for discussions on zig zagging and how a calorie deficit work.
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Old 09-12-2006, 08:40 AM   #23  
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Mommyofthree....there are several posts here about deficits....try to go back and check those out, if you still don't get it then post your question again and someone will help you.

Good to see you joining us.

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Old 09-12-2006, 04:00 PM   #24  
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I've been sick for the last few days, so exercise is out of the question. I have been keeping up with my calories though. At least I can say that much.
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Old 09-12-2006, 04:29 PM   #25  
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I am a calorie counter/food journal keeper and have just discovered FitDay.com. That's a pretty cool website! Trying for an average deficit of at least 600-700/cal day with exercise almost daily. We shall see...
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Old 09-12-2006, 10:43 PM   #26  
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Hi Everyone!

I hate to admit it but I had a terrible day yesterday. Over 3000 calories and no exercise

I was back on track today though.

Tuesday: 1402 calories, 1164 deficit, 35 minutes Tae Bo
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Old 09-13-2006, 02:38 AM   #27  
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Small deficit of 300 yesterday. Would have been more if I could only have done my exercise
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Old 09-13-2006, 08:08 PM   #28  
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Hi Everyone, I had a good day today. I got my exercise in and at well.

Wednesday: 1307 calories, 1372 deficit, 45 minutes curves
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Small deficit of 260 - with exercise included
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Old 09-14-2006, 02:15 PM   #30  
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Hello everyone! The move went very well. The only glitch was replacing my computer ... and over eating I missed this site sooo much and apparently compensated by eating. But I'm back at it now.
Sometime later or maybe tomorrow morning, I'll have a chance to read a bit and see what everyone is up to. Just wanted to say Hi!
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