<p>I started using the app “Lose It!” someone up thread mentioned and it gives the option for 1/2 pound a week.</p>
<p>missypie - you need to burn 3,500 calories to get rid of a pound of fat, if I recall that correctly. So if you still eat the same food but add an exercise routine that burns 300 calories/day with a day or two off per week, it will take you roughly 2 weeks to lose that pound (it will look like you’ve lost more because you will lose some H2O as well). It is doable. H and I have been running daily and doing free weights while eating close to 2000 calories daily, and in 6 months or so I’m down to 132 lb from my 152 lb peak weight (although even the higher number did not put me in the overweight BMI). I’m doing this mostly for hubby because he is the one who needed to get his weight under control. The only dietary restrictions we have so far are: eliminated most sugary sweets, replaced white breads with multi-grain ones, and eat way more fish and chicken instead of hubby’s favorite steaks.</p>
<p>Another good thing - measure yourself before starting an exercise routine. If can be a real boost to see that you’re losing inches.</p>
<p>sabaray – Where are you finding the daily sugar allowance on MyPlate? For a daily value, I get a link that says “n/a.” When I click on it, there’s a dialogue box with the message that “the FDA has not yet established a daily recommended value for sugar intake.” Are you using the beta version?</p>
<p>Also, people are pushing themselves too hard. Take it easy. We tend (as part of animal world) to gain some weight (for me it is about 7 lb) in a winter and to lose it in a summer. There is no reason to worry about something natural as this. Remember: Do not worry, be happy - a.k.a be reasonable to yourselves!</p>
<p>I don’t find weight loss or gain to be tied to the seasons. For me, it’s a matter of eating smart and maintaining my exercise routine, whatever the season. I do find the metabolism ratcheting down a big notch every five years or so. Bummer.</p>
<p>The DD bacon egg & cheese wrap is actually only 190 calories with 9 grams of protein if anyone is interested. The salt amount is not good, however. It’s good for a quick grab on the way to work tho & and I WAS proud for bypassing the muffins!
As far as working out and eating the same amount of calories, I have a real problem doing that! I’m even hungrier when I work out!</p>
<p>wjb-yes, I’m using the beta version.</p>
<p>Anyone do yoga? I keep thinking I’d like to take yoga classes to improve flexibility, but I really like an intense workout, and I am not very much interested in the whole mind/body thing. (Just call me shallow.) So no Hatha for me. Any recommendations for a variety of yoga that burns some calories? Can a not-very-balletic beginner jump in?</p>
<p>Ah, that explains it. Thanks, sabaray.</p>
<p>I actually seem to lose weight in the winter (more intense workouts) and gain in the summer (do a lot of walking, but also like ice cream 
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<p>Now that you mentioned it about the sugar I am actually hoping that my sugar intake isn’t quite as high as they say it is. It is only lunchtime and I have had 99% of my daily sugar according to the beta version. I’ve eaten cereal with milk, a Chobani yogurt and 2 cups of homemade, very low fat tortilla soup. Hmmm. I am really starting to hope that it’s not accurate!</p>
<p>Interestingly, the alpha version has a sugar glitch, too. Although it’s telling me the FDA hasn’t established a daily value for sugar intake, if I click on the number of grams I’ve consumed today, which is 21 (and based on what I’ve eaten, seems pretty modest to me) I get a page that tells me I’ve exceeded the recommended daily level.</p>
<p>I just noticed my sugar (29 grams from an apple, 1/2 c. milk, and a little onion) is supposedly 133% of my daily allowance. There must be a problem there.</p>
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<p>Different strokes for different folks. Everyone has to do what works for them. But for me, this quote calls up the Monty Python sketch where the guy goes to an Argument Clinic, which also offers for-pay Being Hit On The Head lessons.</p>
<p>“Anyone do yoga?” - I have tried, got bad case of virtigo, spent ton of $$ going to chiro to get rid of it. My friend had the same experience. Be careful! But my neck is bad, I cannot even have massage. Otherwise, yoga makes you feel great, very deep relaxation, unfortunately not for me.</p>
<p>TheAnalyst,
You are putting too much presure on yourself! Do not stress out, remember the altimate goal of losing weight is being healthy, not sick. How about 5 apples / day, lots of melon, pineapple + half bar of chocolate and half-cup honey? This will definately make you happy! Enjoy! I do, still within limits of normal weight. These will not make you overweight.</p>
<p>I have two issues with yoga. One is that some people overflex their joints and that can become a problem over time. The other is that I’ve seen a number of people become dependent on it as a way to manage stress. That may not be bad but I’m seeing some of them stop doing other exercise to focus more yoga and the body can really use variety. But I certainly recommend yoga. It’s fun. Any deep stretching reduces stress and you do feel more in control of your body.</p>
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<p>Look for a Vinyasa (Flow) yoga class, or a Power yoga class. I like to describe these as the ones that “look easy from the lobby”. Not every type of yoga is relaxation. The right yoga class can be REALLY intense. You should be finding/using/feeling muscles you never knew you had. I am not into the whole mind/body thing either, but LOVE a good yoga class. Good luck!</p>
<p>Going to the Y tonight with hubby. It should be fun. Will try to burn 300 calories. I’ll let you know how I did.</p>