I sit all day at work too and try to get a workout in 5-6 times a week. I usually put myself at low active because of all of the sitting I do during the day. I find that when I'm trying to calculate calories the low active end is more what I should aim for.

I agree with mrspackrat, the calories burned is estimated too high, so if you have a heart rate monitor you may want to use it. I still use the site, but I just know the deficit won't be as much. I'm doing okay, but just staying pretty steady. I'm here to learn healthier habits and the weight loss is a bonut. I've found a lot of great tips on this site and I hope you do too. I hope you find success here!!

I am currently on Depo and I did gain some weight in the first year or two, but I wasn't eating well or exercising so that didn't help. I've been on it for at least 5 years now and have started eating healthier and exercising and I have been able to lose. I think after your body get used to it things level off, but it takes time. The IUD's are too expensive for me at one shot, but the Depo is more reasonable. I used to blame all of the gain on the Depo, but looking back I'm sure most of it was my eating. I'd talk to your doctor about all of your options before you stop. I hope you find what works for you!

I haven't tried it either, but have looked it up because I've done a few beachbody programs, and it is super expensive. I'd say if you are just wanting a shake for extra protein, buy an over the counter, cheaper one. I will sometimes have a shake because it's quick and easy, but typically I'm like the other posters here and try to do real food instead. The shakes can be filling, but I wouldn't want that to be where all my calories come from.

Good for you!! I feel like the benefit I get mentally is just as important as the physical. I love the feeling I get after working hard and getting a good sweat going. I just feel more positive once I get that workout done.

I love to snack!! Too much, that's part of why I'm here. There are some good recipes on the site, but also try some fruits and veggies for snacks. I just had a small apple with a Tbsp of peanut butter and it was great. I like pudding too and if I have banana or vanilla I'll mix in some fruit and cool whip. I'll also have carrots, cottage cheese, celery with cream cheese or peanut butter, yogurt, cheese sticks, whatever sounds good. For me just keeping it simple is best.

Weekends are hard for me too, but last weekend I made sure to come on here and record everything and that helped. I don't know if you record on weekends or not, but if you don't it may help. I also go grocery shopping on the weekends so I have healthy foods to eat for meals and snacks, and don't have an excuse to go out to eat or eat junk. I think I'll struggle with weekends forever, but being able to think before I eat and make a conscious choice to eat better is coming with time.

CollyMP, love your #1!! I agree! I am thankful most for my loving, supportive husband and kids, without them my life would be a mess.

I am a snacker too, but you can do this for yourself. I bring fruit and veggies and maybe some yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, nuts, or something with me to work every day so I'm not feeling deprived but I'm still eating healthy. During the day I eat small meals and have small snacks in between so I'm not hungry. I just make sure to bring a bag with some ice packs and then my snacks are right by my desk if I need them. I don't think the box is the best way to go, but if you think it would help you keep calories down and you find it more convenient than packing your own snacks, then try it. If you try it and gain or feel like you're eating too much, then you don't have to get it any more. Like NCNOLE said, do what works best for you for the long term.

I know we're not doctors here, but how long do you let the pain go and try to rest and ice it before you go to the doctor?

You have to go into this war prepared to lose a few battles and sometimes make slow progress. You aren't giving things up, you're making better choices for your health. It is hard to pass up on some things you have enjoyed all your life, but eventually it will just become a way of life to pass on the junk and go for the healthy. Think about the big picture and how much you could lose in a year. If you lose a pound a week that's 52 lbs. a year, and that's a great number. It looks to me like you are doing amazing so far, so keep up the good work!!

My hubby and kids don't like to eat well either and it has taken me almost 2 years to convince my hubby that eating well will benefit us all in the long run. We still have "bad" foods, but I'm trying to at least gradually get us from eating junk for dinner to having healthier options. I've stopped buying the junk, so if the hubby wants it he'll have it without me around and I'm not tempted because it's not in the house. Wanting to be healthy is not superficial, so don't listen to the hubby there. I used to feel like my hubby was going against me trying to be healthy, but over the last couple of years he's come around and is at least supportive of me trying to do healthy things for myself, and he's more open to eating healthier when I'm doing the shopping and cooking. I think seeing me happier and with more energy has made him realize this is good for me.

I'm glad that you posted this. I have been having some shoulder issues lately, I think due to push-ups and planks. I've got the rotator cuff symptoms along with pain down through my back ribs. So far just resting is helping, but I'm thinking I need to find some exercises to help build my muscles back up too. Glad to know I'm not the only one with these issues!

You can do this!! Once you get back to it you'll start feeling better and it will get easier to stick with it. I do the best when the weather warms up because I'm more active outside, I get the cabin fever too. Good luck!!

Great attitude!! There may be ups and downs on your journey but if you stay positive you'll make it through. Good luck!!

Their noticing all of your hard work. Good for you!

Thanks for the read! It's sometimes just good to see things in black and white and know that just hype around a particular "diet" doesn't mean it's better than my own eating plan. I know what to do, but it's hard and I think the weight-loss counseling and the food diary are really important. I don't do weight-loss counseling so much as just being involved here and being able to speak my mind, ask for help, and help others; that is my counseling. That last line is the one that I've been trying to stick with "healthful weight loss comes down to picking a balanced diet that you can maintain for the long haul."

Sending hope and prayers to Boston. I hope the people responsible are caught and put away so they can't terrorize anyone else, and I hope that no one else has to experience the terror that those in Boston had to endure yesterday.

I'm struggling with this too and I am going to try to make a better plan. I will try to eat the things I eat during the week on the weekend and make sure I get my exercise in. I'm going to start planning my lunches ahead for the weekends too and make sure I have a stock of healthier quick foods for when I'm in a hurry between activities. I've quit buying as much junk for the family because I end up eating it, and they don't need it either, and if it's not there then I can't eat it. Good luck to us all!!

Try the recipe section here. I found an enchillada bake using spinach and it is delicious. I put it with some lettuce and other veggies and make like a taco salad for lunch or dinner and it is great!