-
Starting over yet again!
Hello All! Starting over is the story of my life. I am once again trying to get this weight loss thing going. I am a thirty something year old mom of 2 with about 50lbs to lose. I could really use a good support and motivation system. Specifically WOMEN ONLY (no offense Men) who can relate to my struggles of trying to…
-
New and ready
Heyyyy everyone!!!! Soooo this is sign up day and starting tomorrow.. Plan to stick to it as much as possible. I use to weight 16st when I was younger and worked really hard to get down to 12st 7lbs... Over the years it has started to slowly creep back up. I've always been body confident and know what to wear to suit my…
-
New Fitbit Zip user
I just purchased my Fitbit Zip today and have a few questions if anyone could please answer them for me. I. I walked on the treadmill for 44 minutes and the Fitbit shows I walked 4,920 steps, 2.08 miles and burned 1,144 calories. When I first set the Fitbit up it automatically showed I had burned 726 calories before I did…
-
What do you do on your rest days?
So I'm on day four and today is my birthday. I was planning on making this a rest day. My recommended calories is 1280 a day (I'm 5'5 and about 155 lbs goal is to loose about 25 lbs). I'm finding it pretty easy so far to stay within my recommend calories because I can see if I'm over I just try and burn more afterwards. So…
-
Headaches?
So I've been at this nearly a month, never exceeding 1200 - which has been difficult at times but I think I got over the initial hump LOL. I don't know how much weight I lost, but I've gone down a full pants size (was a 12, now a loose 10). But here's the thing: the past week or so I've been getting headaches and…
-
measurements
Do you measure at the belly button or slightly below the belly button? and do you wrap to the silver clip or to the 1? I never know where or how to do this right.
-
2 questions
its ok i think i shorted it xx
-
Weight Ticker
Do you have to manually put in your lbs lost on the ticker? I changed my weight as I lost 4lbs this week but its still saying 0 lost - if so how do i change it please? Thanks Jx
-
Losing 100+ Let's Do This!
Hey Guys! I am 100 pounds overweight, I've come to this conclusion about 2 weeks ago... by stepping on the scale. I'm 6 ft tall and I weighed 280 pounds. :( BUT I'm on the fast track to a healthy and happy lifestyle! (Lost 7 pounds in two and half weeks now!) I'm looking for friends who give support and I give support…
-
Seated Chair Exercises
I've just started a seated chair exercise routine for the Obese and Limited Mobile that is on You Tube. It's a 25 min. workout. I was wondering how do I post this in my exercise portion of my diary? Anyone have an idea how to do this? Do I have to break it down for each exercise? I want to be accurate, but am clueless how…
-
Not losing weight at first
I can't help but get down about the fact I'm not shifting much weight even though I'm exercising at least 4-5 times a week and eating so much better than I used to. I've been reading lots about how going from a sedentary lifestyle to exercising actually makes you gain weight to begin with because of your muscles changing…
-
Brand new- Looking for your best tips!
Hey! I'm a new member to MFP- and I want to make sure this works. Not for the short term- I'm not looking for "diet ideas". I'm looking for ways to make a sucessful lifestyle change. I would love to hear what has worked for other people. Any advice, tips, suggestions- all welcome! Christina
-
Insanity or 30 Day Shred - Women?
So, this is my second time around with MFP. I used this thing well over a year ago and lost around 40lbs. Well, I'm back and have gained some weight and still have a long ways to go. I won't have access to a gym for three more weeks and I am going to start my diet tomorrow...so I need some advice. I have both the insanity…
-
Weight Loss Surgeries - Preventing The Health Risk
Going for a weight loss surgery is one of the many option to remove unwanted fats off your body instantly - However, does going for weight loss surgeries prevent one from putting on weight again? Let's find out. These weight loss surgeries are classified by health experts worldwide as a "major surgery". As such, it is…
-
5+2 DIET
I'm thinking of starting this .. anyone care to join me . . Monday and Thursday being the day's when we have the 500 cals.
-
Your Health May Depend On Making The right Choice
There are so galore fasting, fat hurting and regress the fat solutions obtainable on the industry that it can be nasty forthcoming up with a superior. The attraction to products that are more unbleached has not been unrecoverable on those who wage these kinds of fasting products. Practically anything that contains…
-
I have 782 Calories left for today... what sounds good?
I have 782 calories left for today.... not sure what I should eat. It is 8pm where I am and I will be going to bed soon...but I know I should eat something or that "starvation" sign comes up..any suggestions??
-
How close do I need to be to my Polar HRM computer?
Hi everyone, So I'm new to these forums and I couldn't find a question similar to mine and was hoping you guys could help me. I recently purchased a Polar FT4 watch and I was wondering if I could still detect my heart rate and if I could still see my workout if I didn't wear the actual computer on my wrist? If so, how…
-
still confused..Net calories
so i get the math... calories in minus calories burned equal net what i am not understanding is that the graph makes it look like i have this high number for goal, and that seems reverse to me. shouldnt i want it as low as can....meaning i have burned a lot of the calories i took in? maybe i am mistaken, but that seems…
-
How do I start running?
I know that the answer to this question should be to just start. BUT, I want to enjoy it. I have always loved the idea of being a runner. I love the outdoors and really want to connect with nature so I feel like this is a really good way to do it. I am 24 weeks pregnant so I don't want to over do it as well. I have already…
-
New on here- 9 pounds down so far!
I am new to the social aspect of MFP although I've used other features of the app for quite some time but not nearly as consistent as I should have been. I am excited to share my successes, challenges, and set backs during my weight loss journey. This setting allows me to be honest and share with everyone who has similar…
-
the last stubborn 15lbs!!!
Was off for 2 months over summer with my boys and moving into a new home. Was down to the last 5-10 lbs and doing crossfit 5 times a week. After my 2 month hiatus, it's all back and have totally lost some muscle. Other than intense clean eating and cardio, is there anything I can do to accelerate the weight loss and toning…
-
For the first time in forever..
I could be noticed byyyy someoneee. Just kidding, my toddler has me listening to the Frozen soundtrack every day on our way to and from my work and her day care. But here's what I'm really excited about. Honestly, for the first time in forever, I have started this journey and can't believe the transition I've made. It's…
-
Fitbit & cardio log
I have my Fitbit linked to My Fitness Pal, and I am wondering if I am supposed to add my elliptical workouts as cardio exercise on My Fitness Pal. Some people have reported that their Fitbit does not log their elliptical steps, but I have a Fitbit One, (which I wear at the center front of my bra,) and it logs every step I…
-
DIY Weight loss spa week?
Has anyone done an at home weight loss "spa" week? With healthy meals, planned exercise, and a daily schedule. I am thinking about taking a week off of work and going to my mom's house to do a jump start weight loss spa week for both of us. Has anyone done this? thoughts?
-
I Did It!
Hey guys! So I'm new ish kinda? Been here a while under a different account but now I'm here to stay! Proof? It's a new week and I did something that I haven't done in years! I ran for more than 5 minutes. I'm not horrible at running, I guess. I just needed the motivation that only my dog can give me. He's just as new as…
-
Which Activity Level to Select??
I'm 5ft 7, 221lbs, 40ish %BF, 29 and a woman. I work out twice a day and total a calorie burn of about 1500. My question is, to lose weight, which activity level should I select, to know how many calories to eat? Then once I know, do I theb eat my exercise calories back? Thanks :)
-
what do you do when your doing good then slip
i was 15 days into tracking my food and starting to feel good wasn't losing any weight but could feel a bit thinner then i went camping for 3 days and kinda blew it how do i get back on track again .... i seem to cave at 2 weeks .... i honestly cut out the crap food and started eating better any tips thanks
-
Will I need to reset my stats?
I set my goal to lose 28 lbs total. I have lost 7 lbs so far - and seem to be having a harder time losing (granted this past week was TOM - so yeah) I know I have read that people may need to change the stats on MFP as they lose weight, but I just assumed it would be for those people who started out heavier. Is this the…
-
Hello from the UK, seeking friends :)
hi, so I have been on here for a couple of months, in general I am loosing steadily I am happy with the progress, I started at 16st at the beginning of Feb, joined mfp in march and now down to 13st2lbs as of today so high five for me :laugh: would love to have some mates to share the journey I am on everyday logging my…