Fitness tools that helped me reach my goal

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Soccer_Chick
Soccer_Chick Posts: 204 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
These are the few simple things that helped me find success in my fitness journey:

1. MFP and all my motivating friends
2. Polar heart rate monitor
3. New Rules of Lifting (book)
4. Inexpensive food scale
5. C25K app
6. 100 Push-Ups Challenge app
7. ipod
8. Gym membership

These simple and inexpensive items have been with me over the past 6 months as I have lost a total of 28 pounds (20 since joining MFP) and improved my physical fitness. Finding the right tools that work for you is key!

What are the things that have helped you along the way?

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  • runnermel
    runnermel Posts: 278
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    where did you get your scale? I really need to get one! I must get focused on losing after this marathon!
  • debbiequack
    debbiequack Posts: 275 Member
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    Great job, Soccer Chick!!!

    I have just a few, inexpensive things--

    1) an exercise mat
    2) a 40 lb. boxing bag that I got on craigslist for 20 bucks
    3) a few dumbbells
    4) a cheapo HRM (omron) that works fine-- I just have to estimate my own averages
    5) (most expensive) decent running shoes.

    Best,

    Debbie
  • prettyfitchick
    prettyfitchick Posts: 502 Member
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    I got a 5 dollar food sale from walmart I love it but my boyfriend stuck the part thats holds the food in the dish washer and it wasnt dishwasher safe :cry:
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    1. running shoes
    2. weights
  • cufirst84
    cufirst84 Posts: 127 Member
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    Dam Girl...love the guns !!!! awesome job ...A few things that have helped me, MFP friends, Portion control, my running shoes, my super supportive kids, ipod, my go green water jugs & "Skinnny Taste" cooking webpage.
  • bjberry
    bjberry Posts: 665 Member
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    I lost with the help of the people around me:
    1. I speed walk with my grandson (7yo, who runs while I walk).
    2. My initial weight loss motivated my son-in-law to lose 50 lbs and keep it off this past 1.5 years. Now, I must keep from gaining my weight back, so I use his continued weight control to keep me focused.
    3. My husband lost about 30 lbs becasue of me, too. ;) So he and I are now on a slow glide down to our favorite weights.
    4. I have a pedometer on my cell phone. As long as I wear it, I can keep track of how far I have walked.
    Simple, easy, ...
    Have fun! :drinker: (lots of water)
  • MindyLynn77
    MindyLynn77 Posts: 126
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    DVD's!! - Hip Hop Abs, JM 30ds, 2 Biggest Loser's workout videos, Turbo Fire.

    Food Scale

    MY SISTER!!!
  • ninkdole
    ninkdole Posts: 243 Member
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    My family and friends, including those on MFP

    30 day shred

    Walking shoes

    iPod

    the little packets you add to water 'cuz I can't drink water without them.
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
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    1. MFP
    2. MapMyRide
    3. The Gym at Work
    4. The Trek 7200 I bought used from a co-worker (big weekend calorie burns)
    5. Refereeing soccer (Even bigger calorie burns on the weekend)
    6. The coach, the assessor and the photographer whose words and photos helped motivate me in the first place
  • rgibswilg
    rgibswilg Posts: 17 Member
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    1. Logging my food.
    2. Plotting my weight (I use MFP and TACTIO--I like the plotting program on TACTIO better).
    3. My iPOD.
    6. My MFP friends who make this process so motivating, interesting, supportive and entertaining.
    5. My jogging stroller, running pals and most recently a new Polar HRM.
    6. My jumprope and 8 lb hand weights.
    7. Books: "Thin at Last" by Dr. Richard Williams and "The Perricone Prescription" by Nicholas Perricone.
    8. My number one tool though is my desire to be fit, to try new things, shake things up and approach each day, each week, each month as a fresh opportunity to improve my health and fitness either by going back to old stuff I haven't done for a while or coming up with something new and fun to try: a new exercise, a new DVD, a new recipe, protein shake or healthy habit like taking the stairs or drinking more water.
  • mrsredneckmorris
    mrsredneckmorris Posts: 119 Member
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    Things that are helping me reach my goal:

    MFP and all my MFPers
    Boxing
    Thinking of how I want my daughter to be raised (healthy and happily)
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
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    My list:

    MFP
    Food scale - and brutal honesty with logging!
    Heavy lifting and moderate cardio
    Lots of lean protein and fresh fruits and veggies

    These sites have great info - always expand your knowledge! The better you understand how your body works, the better you can work through the rough spots.
    graemethomasonline.com
    bodyrecomposition.com
    burnthefatblog.com
    body-improvements.com
    scoobysworkshop.com
    bodybuilding.com
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
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    I will add! The Tabata app! You can download it for itouch, iPhone, iPad, or download the HIIT for the Droid.... The tabata app is my favorite tool!

    Also my garmin!
  • nicolemarie045
    nicolemarie045 Posts: 131 Member
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    I think I could write a love letter to all of these things:

    1. MFP
    2. My Polar FT4
    3. The two trainers at my gym
    4. My gym in general
    5. Cardio Kick class
    6. My food scale
    7. Edy's 1/2 fat French silk pie ice cream. Every day. :)


    And not always in that order :)
  • dadoffo
    dadoffo Posts: 422 Member
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    1. P90X
    2. MFP

    I've been losing weight even with out a food scale but I think I will buy one anyways.

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