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Help!! Are we supposed to eat exercise calories??? Help!!
Hi, I have been using this site for a while and really like it, however since Christmas I have been sticking to cals and doing British Military Training twice a week (think running round a park with an ex army instructor shouting at you). I have been really pleased with how I have been doing although am planning to up the…
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Your HRM battery
Do you yourself change the battery in your Polar HRM? I have a Polar F11 and I am thinking the battery is starting to go but my son bought it for me online for a Christmas gift and there is NO close approved dealer. My DH says he can do it but I was abit concerned he may harm something! Thanks for your help fitness pals!
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how much do i really weight?
I weigh myself in the morning, I weight 193. At night I weigh around 198. How much do I really weigh? I have been weighing myself every Sunday morning as soon as I stay up so it is steady, but I am just wondering, is that my real weight? Or is my real weight right before I go to bed? Thanks
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Breafast: fuels my fire
Ok so i've been reading a lot about breakfast and how if you eat the right amound of proteine and carbs yahdy yahda you will feel full longer etc etc. But it never fails that breakfast makes me MORE hunrgy! i consume a solid amnt of calories for bfast and i feel hungry an hour later. for example i had 2 slices ezekial…
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Frustrated.
I have read a lot of the advice giving for people that are stuck and I don't understand why I am! I am consuming the right amount of calories (eating about half of my workout calories, sometimes more, sometimes a bit less) I work out 5-6 days a week, ranging from 30 minutes to - 55 minutes. I am doing Cardio Max, Tae Bo,…
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Skin 911
I know this isn't weight loss related, but I stumbled on this article about a month ago and now pass it on to you, tried and true, it's pure gold if you have problematic skin or are prone to TOM breakouts like I am. Enjoy =) Acne There's nothing like a pimple to ruin a look. And models learn at a very early age how to deal…
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Shoveling Snow
Hello, I shoveled snow today for about 20 minutes, what would I count that as? for exercise, there's no category for shoveling snow,... I was just going to finish my diary for today, so I kinda need to know :p
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Multi Vitamin for Women
hello. can anyone recommend a good multi vitamin? I used to take One a Day. I was wondering about it because I know some members have recommend B12, etc for energy. Any recommendations would be great.
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Wight loss according to this site
I have a few friends who are also using thissite and none of us come close to weighing what this site says we will after a five week period. I know they like myself log in everything they eat and log in the minutes they exercise. My question is this happening to anyone else?
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Sick of just water
Hi! So I've been doing great drinking water, lots of water. But I am just sick of it. My question is... is drinking the naturally flavored sparkling water (0cals, no salt, no caffeine, 0's for everything on the nutritional facts) just as good for me? It will really help me not to bail on this water drinking, but it tastes…
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Weighing in tomorrow. I'm nervous.
So I started this journey about 2 weeks ago, when after an evening of emotional binging I was feeling like absolute CRAP about myself, I decided I had had enough. I weighed in last at 178 two weeks ago and that same day I walked the zoo here in Seattle with a friend, pushing a double stroller with two children in it and I…
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HRM help
Hello...I'm using a Sports Instruments HRM (ECG 5) and I can't for the life of me figure out how to clear out the calories from today. Does anyone know any solutions to this? There are 2 buttons on the left side, one on the right, and one on the bottom front. Thanks!
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Mypyramid.gov estimates my energy requirements much higher t
Yesterday someone posted a link to mypyramid.gov, the USDA website which has a food tracker and an activity tracker. I put in my information for yesterday, including my best estimate for how I had spent my day. And it came back with an energy requirement of 2900 calories! Way higher than any TDEE I've ever seen for myself,…
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Trying to avoid bread...
Seems like bread is a killer for me, Im trying to avoid it where possible, now I'm standing at the fridge wondering what to have for lunch. Dinner is easy ...ie grilled steak or chicken with steamed veg..easy, but i find myself standing at the fridge or pantry staring and wondering!!! I think its boredom...I SHALL GET…
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Its 2010...Please Join Me
Hello all. Happy new Year! This isnt my first time using this site, but I am determined to make 2010 the year I succeed. My name is Thalia and I would like to lose about 70 pounds and then go from there. My highest weight ever was 267 pounds and I was so embarrased at how big I had really gotten. I was determined at the…
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Weight Loss Pills
Has any one here ever tried a weight loss pill & saw results from it? I've tried Hydroxicut, the one Anna Nicole Smith was promoting & 2 others. Sometimes I felt like they worked & other times I felt like they were a huge waste of money. Anyone ever used one that really works?
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Help!! My hair
I wanted to ask a question and maybe someone can help me. My hair is falling out!!!:sad: I have been on my diet since oct and just this month I started taking a daily vitamin. I thought maybe it would help. I usually go over sometimes on my proteins. Is there anyone eles who may be having this problem? Is there something I…
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Oh Where Oh Where is 179
I believe I have officially hit a platue. ALREADY!!! For 2 weeks I have been Yo-Yoing between 183-180.5 but I don't seem to be able to see 179 on my scale. Unfortunetly I know my scale is not broken as it is brand spankin' new lol. HELP!!!!! Any suggestions? I would like to get working on making the 170's dissapear!
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Here we go again....
Starting over. I wish I could learn to stick with this!! But there is always the next meal! I seem to end up here a lot :(
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Weight Gain with Exercise
Why the Scale Goes Up When You Start a New Workout Plan Share Buzz up! (6) on Yahoo! By: dailySpark Guest Blogger : 1/18/2010 6:04:54 AM : 165 comments : 14,414 Views By Chalene Johnson Probably the most common question I get when I release a new exercise program is, "Help! I'm gaining weight! Am I doing something wrong?"…
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number two issues
Im apologizing in advance for the nature of this post - but I have to find out of imthe only one or if there are others with my problem. So - if you ever meet me in person dont remember this post and hold it against me :blushing: I have a bowel movement once a week. It is always hard and very uncomfortable to pass. I am…
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Plauteau
My weight loss was going really well. I lost alot of weight in the first month. Now I seem to be stalled. I'm about 6 pounds from my goal weight. I have been reading these posts and keep seeing that you should increase your calories when the weight loss stops. I was on the minimum 1200 cals and just stopped losing. I…
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Unrealistic expectations?
I have my goal weight set at what I weighed in high school, I'm pushing 33 years old now, so it's been awhile ;) I was talking with my husband about it the other day, and he said that was probably unrealistic, as I've had 4 kids since then, and my hips are wider, not from being fatter, but from having kids, and that my…
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Why am I waking up starving?
I am waking up starving!! I have my 1200 for the day. 3 meals, 3 snacks. My last is around 7:30 it may be a diet yoghurt or nuts or a piece of fruit. My alarm goes off at 4:30am and by 5:30 I'm at work starving hungry!!! Anyone know what's going on with my tummy??'!!
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Fan of excercise ticker!
Hi all, I just wanted to put this out there! When the scale stopped moving I decided to refocus my goals. I am trying to eat clean and up my excercise to focus more on weights and core. So, I created an excercise ticker to show number of minutes excercised and I am really enjoying iT. Our 25th wedding anniversary is in May…
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Help...Calories and Exercise??
Hi there, I am new and just confused about 1 thing. I filled out the initial form with my weight/height and activity level (which I listed in the lowest category). I am a stay at home mom who moves around a lot...but I also sit a lot. So that category seemed to fit me the best. I also did not list that I would do any…
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Menus
I noticed a few people commenting on developing their menus for next week ... and I was wondering how many people do this, how much of a difference does it make, and how "critical" is is to dieting success? Working almost all the time, I don't really plan my meals but I have been trying to ensure that what I eat is healthy…
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how to prevent loose skin
Is loose skin really unavoidable and inevitable after substantial weight loss?
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Jillian Micheals 30 day shred!!!!
Hi everyone.. I was doing some research on Jillian Micheals workout DVDs and found the 30 day shred .. I was wondering is it really as good as it says it is .. I mean do u really see results in 30 days.. it says you lose 20 lbs. in 30 day now I know thats on an average .. but do you really see results and is it worth…
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Weight Control for Kids
I just read an article that Rikki Lake is starting up a website to help kids deal with their weight issues (much like MFP helps us adults) http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/02/17/ricki-lakes-fight-against-childhood-obesity/?ncid=webmaildl3 I think it's great! Even though my child is not obese (she's actually on the skinny side…