mrramsey1969 Member

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  • Shamless bump ;)
    in Looking for like minded MFP'rs to support each other Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • I work from home but I did lose the sit down desk and work standing up. I also walk whist on the phone. I have a treadmill in the next room and will jump on that when listening to conference calls etc.
    in Working Out While Working Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • I am also looking to support - community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10498875/looking-for-like-minded-mfprs-to-support-each-other#latest Motivation has to come from you and why you are here. Feel free to add me.
    in Add me! Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • Right there with you man!
    in Looking for like minded MFP'rs to support each other Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • I use a garmin forerunner 230 with a garmin chest strap hrm. I find them to be far more accurate than the wrist mounted trackers with hrm's built in. You can also add on a cadence sensor for biking as well.
    in Heart Rate Monitor Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • Be 100% accountable and track it all! You only cheat yourself by doing so. Add some additional exercise on the weekends to help compensate. Want pizza? get a different kind, veggie or just have 2 slices in stead of 3. It's all about give and take and finding a balance. You can still eat those things but do so in moderation…
    in Calorie deflict Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • I think the guy is full of it. I am down 1.5 this week just from tracking and walking albeit I am at 30 miles and over 100k steps. I keep my heart rate at 118-120 a 3.4-3.6 mph. Weight lifting does burn calories but it also adds muscle density which does not necessarily equate to weight loss. It depends on your goal.…
    in Ack!! My doc said walking is useless!!?? Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • I dropped 48lbs here a few years ago then got off track after a few life events. Been rolling downhill since. Jumped back on here a week ago. I don't follow any pre-made plan but stick to my goals and get exercise. I don't go to a gym, that never seems to work for me. I just don't like it. We have a treadmill and a 95lb…
    in Noob looking for mentor Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • I use a Garmin Forerunner 230 and the Garmin connect app. I track my steps there. It is supposed to track here as well but I don't think it works.
    in Step tracker challenge??? Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
  • I made significant progress using mfp and exercising up til about 3 years ago. Had a few life changing events happen and well I am back in the boat I was prior. looking to drop 54-60 lbs this go round. Here are some key tips I use. * don't restrict what you eat unless you have some special dietary need * The quality of the…
    in Over 40 and weight loss Comment by mrramsey1969 January 2017
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