Eat Healthy; Get Fit; Lose 100+ New Group 1st Weigh in Jan.

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  • katielouhoo
    katielouhoo Posts: 676 Member
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    Trish- i have never used an hrm, how do the numbers compare with the numbers in the exercise log on mfp?
    i have been trying to log exercise there, but there are so many variables it is hard to know if it is accurate.

    My report this past week was a whopping fine number, but it is hard to know if it is any where close to real.
    i have heard folks saying the calorie burn numbers that the wii fit plus gives you are low (they are for sure next to the mfp numbers), but that doesn't mean they aren't more accurate.

    -katie
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
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    Katie, I feel that the numbers MFP gives us when we plug in exercise are a good middle ground/compromise for what my HRM says. Compared to what the WF+ says and what my HRM says, MFP is right in the middle :)
  • Brandywithrow
    Brandywithrow Posts: 116
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    I always think the numbers are to high but I plug them in anyways becuase I usually dont eat my extra calories! like running on the tredmill for 20 minutes say on MFP that I burn like 350 calories and my Treadmill says like 180 ? I am thinking about getting a heart rate monitor Any suggestions on a good/ cheap one??
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
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    Brandy, at our weight, it's pretty safe to say that we burn 100 cals every 10 mins spent running. I torch that many just running in place with my Wii.
  • katielouhoo
    katielouhoo Posts: 676 Member
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    okay- :blushing: so i am rather pleased with myself today. today is my 5 month anniversary. :flowerforyou: i started dieting on Aug. 27, and as my ticker is showing, i have lost a total of 73 lbs. :drinker: woohoo!!!:bigsmile:

    i also have been taking measurements once a month & i've lost 10 inches in my waist since i started. :noway: :love:

    so to celebrate, i went & worked my tail off in water aerobics this morning. lol. :laugh: celebrations in the past usually involved a "treat", totally must kick that bad habit.

    2 more weeks until my next dr. visit, can't wait (don't think i've ever felt that way about a visit to the doctor).

    Have a great day everyone & make good choices. -katie
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
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    WTG, Katie! I understand about being excited about the doctor. I see my diabetes doc for a checkup on the 3rd. She'll be floored when she sees I've dropped 30 lbs since October, and ran a 5k!
  • Nicmc8
    Nicmc8 Posts: 178 Member
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    Great Job Katie!!!
  • Tricia2k10
    Tricia2k10 Posts: 1
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    I'm a newby... Just joinrf MFP last week, new to the whole thing and message boards etc, My goal is to loose 47 pounds.

    Starting weight 1/11/10 197lbs
    1/18/10 weigh in 193 lbs :-)
    01/25/10 weigh in 194 :-(

    I like reading the message boards.... helps keep me motivated!!
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
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    I had to weigh in this morning as I have gone way. The magic number on the scale was 237.8. That is 2.1 lbs lose for the week.

    I have lost 24 lbs in 32 days. Another 82 to go. =] Can't wait to see everyones results for the week. Hugs!

    Welcome Tricia!
  • mhagoaliemom
    mhagoaliemom Posts: 110
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    Hi everyone! My name is Andee. I started on MFP about a week & a half ago. I was looking for a calorie app for my phone but I got so much more! I'm looking forward to my weight loss journey and the support of others on the same journey.....

    239 on 1/4/10
    230 on 1/24/10
    goal weight - 125
  • Christie422
    Christie422 Posts: 120 Member
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    Great job Katie and ltlhmom!

    I weighed this morning, 240.5....so up a couple of lbs from my lowest a few weeks ago. I've been up and down the same couple of lbs for two weeks.

    I'm not doing really well lately, I've been struggling with anxiety and depression and my life has me so overwhelmed its hard to do what I know I should be doing. I'm not giving up though, I will keep trying to stay on track.
  • katielouhoo
    katielouhoo Posts: 676 Member
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    Tricia 194 (+1)
    ltlhmom 237.8 (-2.1)
    goaliemom 230 (-9)
    Christie 240.5 (-.5)
    katie 228.2 (-2.8)

    welcome Tricia & goaliemom. Christie- just keep trying and don't give yourself a hard time for mis-steps along the way. Try to get enough sleep, water & exercise first, that will help with the depression. we're here for you.
    -katie
  • KaeChelle
    KaeChelle Posts: 576
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    I am at 275.5 so I lost 2.5 pounds this week.
  • LittleSpy
    LittleSpy Posts: 6,754 Member
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    I'm down 1.6 pounds this week.

    Tricia 194 (+1)
    ltlhmom 237.8 (-2.1)
    goaliemom 230 (-9)
    Christie 240.5 (-.5)
    katie 228.2 (-2.8)
    kaechelle 275.5 (-2.5)
    jlb123 220.4 (-1.6)
  • Nicmc8
    Nicmc8 Posts: 178 Member
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    I'm not doing really well lately, I've been struggling with anxiety and depression and my life has me so overwhelmed its hard to do what I know I should be doing. I'm not giving up though, I will keep trying to stay on track.

    Hey girl, keep your head up. We are all here for you! Life can be overwhelming, but just think the one thing you can control is you... you can make time for yourself, to take care of yourself and that is the most important thing. One day at a time and we will all get to our goal.
  • Nicmc8
    Nicmc8 Posts: 178 Member
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    Tricia 194 (+1)
    ltlhmom 237.8 (-2.1)
    goaliemom 230 (-9)
    Christie 240.5 (-.5)
    katie 228.2 (-2.8)
    Nicole.... I think I was at 246 last Friday, but never posted.... this Friday i am at 241.6!!! Love your chart, Thank you!
  • Brandywithrow
    Brandywithrow Posts: 116
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    Great job everyone!!! I love seeing everyone's results week to week Last week I was 244 this week 243 so 1 pound lost for me, I am losing my motivation and desperately try to get it back, all I know is I'm not giving up :) but if anyone could give me some tips on how there doing so good it might help!!!
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
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    weighed in today, stuck at 220 for the last few days. I blame AF. Will hopefully be 218 middle of next week, which is where I wanted to be today.
  • mhagoaliemom
    mhagoaliemom Posts: 110
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    I weighed in at 226.5 this morning. Worked out almost everyday this week!

    Good luck everyone!
  • thicansxy
    thicansxy Posts: 66
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    Did horrible last night, planned on making a nice Taco salad with ground turkey. Then the hubby says oh lets go to the casino, and there if you play for 2 hours you get a $20 comp. I wanted to eat at the restaurant but no he wanted the buffet. I have not gone over my calories since joining 30 days (today) so I figured I would have a cheat night. I ate over all my calories (1600) for the day in one sitting, and only had 750 left for the day. I totally regretted do it I felt stuffed and huge Uggggh.

    I didnt want to get on the scale this morning but I am 295, second week under 300. So I can officially say it, out of the 300. That makes me feel good. I am also hoping since I had a lot of sodium last night that I am also having water weight plus its almost Mother Natures Time to visit.

    I stole my moms dog for the weekend, so I get my big butt off the coach and take her for walks. Since I have no motivation to exercise. This is mine and my husbands weekend to have his son, so I am hoping to go to the Mariners Fan Fest (baseball) and do tons of walking there. Just hope I dont get tempted to eat there. I am going to bring the big purse for healthy snacks and buy water.

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