I just joined in Minnesota. I'm only going 8 times a month, because I actually LIKE lifting and I was concerned that I would lose strength gains if I only did OTF.

I do have issues with my HRM band. I also am able to run at 8.0 when we are above base pace and sometimes it never gets up there but like the previous post, but I have tightened mine up a bit and it seemed to work better. Never thought about switching mine out. I'll have to look into that. Vanessa I have seen a slightly lighter period mine so wonder if it's the physical part.

just joined this week. i do like it and my overall health is improving. i'm about 5 days in and have gone every day. I plan to go every day this month. Will check back in with results (in inches. to hell with lbs)

I totally agree with taking measurements vs scale weight to see true results. I've completed my 3rd week and am hooked! My goal is 4 times a week since its an hour away from my house. I love the feeling of getting stronger.

I joined over 6 months ago, just added MFP. I love OTF, lost 25+ lbs, but the best is when I started if I ran my HR was 92+ and would never come down. This week I ran a mile in 8min 35 sec and my HR only went red in the last .2 when I started to sprint at 9 mph. No worries about the scale. My heart health is my indicator!

I like the detail of in intake this app has, but now a bit worried about my sodium intake. Anyway if it isn't one thing it is another.

Morning everyone!
OTF junkie here! Been with OTF for a couple of months and I just joined the new location downtown and am loving what I'm seeing. My resting heart rate is lower and returns to baseline so much quicker now.
Hoping to get my diet in check so that I can see better results on the scale.

I'm so glad I found this group!

I'm going 8x a month because I still enjoy doing spin class and running/walking on my own. It's the strength and HIIT piece I won't do alone! I'm a data freak, so I love the stats that we get during and after the class. You can't argue with the numbers!!

And I agree with ph3n1xrise...I've had a few friends criticize me for spending so much on exercise (OTF and speciality spin gyms, plus my regular gym for the pool and b/c it's cheap) but I get bored easily. It's the best thing I can do for ME, and since I finally have a little bit of money to put towards my health, I don't feel so alone in the endeavor. I gained about 30 pounds between grad school, first teaching job, getting married, etc. Now that I can, I'm putting my money where my heart is!

Hi, I joined at the end of October and just upped my membership from 8x a month to unlimited. I finally found something to get me out of my 2 year rut! I gained a little weight at the beginning but am sure it was muscle because I feel so much better! I recently lost the few pounds I gained when I started focusing on nutrition which is why I came back to myfitnesspal. Would love some friends here to help me be accountable. I need to lose about 20lbs.

I joined in December and started with 8 classes per month. In January, I upped my membership to unlimited and now go 4-5 times a week. I have lost 18 lbs and 4 inches from my waist so far. I am obsessed and anyone that listens to me, I tell them all about it!!

Hello all, I had a free class this past Wednesday and loved it... I have signed up for the once a week class for now. I will be incorporating this class into my workout weekly workout schedule for that added kicker.

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I've just joined the last week as well! New gym right across from my house, so excited. I now need to get on track with food. Is anyone more hungry than usual since doing these workouts?!

yes.but in a good way im not running to eat a greasy hamburger but going to nom on lean meats and veggies

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I find my appetite fluctuates a lot!! Some days I'm starved from morning until night and other days I'm just not. I feel a difference in what my body can do. But I'm not seeing a difference on the scale. Maybe some in the ways my clothes fit. Like I'm filling out the jeans better, etc. I about 8lbs from my goal so I'm assuming I'm not seeking a difference in the scale because I'm sort of swapping out fat for muscle. I'm near Phx, az.. Doing 8 classes per month but probably going to upgrade. Aside from otf, I also do two other sessions of hiit/strength training but those classes I really super focus on balance and form because I have a hip condition I have to remain conscious of.

scales are jerks. unless youre luggage flying on delta , dont pay attention to the number. notice how your clothes are getting baggy, or more comfortable, maybe your bra fits better.

ive noticed that some of my clothes DONT fit now, because my body dimensions are changing for the good (butt is lifting and smaller opposed to wide and flatter, so clothes fit kinda weird now)

most importantly you are promoting your health on the inside ! keep it up!

So I started carb cycling. Not eating less carbs over all, but eating fewer over a 2-3 day period and then more over the next couple days. So following macros that I switch up. 25% carbs, 40% protein 35% fat and then 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fat (mfp is awesome for ease of switching your goal on a daily basis).

I'm eating mostly fruits, veggies and nuts for carbs, making sure to get lots of fiber still. At 25% that's still like 110-120 carbs which I know not everyone classified as low carb but whatever.

This is what I've changed and since I wrote that I've lost about 6lbs. I'm feeling like I'm still getting all I need exercise wise. I do heavier carbs in the morning near my workouts, leaner in the evening before bed. Roughly 1800-2000 calories. Interesting that switching that up is what is making a difference. Also definitely feeling stronger, still making gains at the gym in my weights lifted.

Pretty soon here I will take a break from the cycling, even things out and then see what happens.

Hi! I joined orange theory yesterday. It’s been over two years since I’ve worked out... its time I took control and got my life back on track. This just seemed like the most logical first step.