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You'll burn some calories and I think you can do them but I would mix it in with things. And you should invest in a HRM! I found I was overestimating some exercises (like Zumba on Wii)....but was underestimating others (live Zumba classes, running, etc.). You should try to mix some strength exercises in. I would really…

I have 23lbs left to lose, hoping to get there no later than April! I could always use more motivating friends :) Feel free to add me!!

Pictures, clothes not fitting and then the biggest # I've seen on the doctors office scale. Ahh. So glad I finally worked up the courage to do something about it!

I have two thanksgivings, one Thursday, one Friday (his family & mine)! So I've been saying I'm just going to have fun and eat whatever....but honestly as it gets closer, I'm getting nervous! I'm still going with eating mostly anything I want but I won't be eating any rolls/bread, I'll still have water with dinner, I'm…

First, way to go on the 75lb loss! I only have 50 to lose, and have lost 25 so far. I'm definitely not an oversharer on facebook but I like to post every couple days. I've considered posting on fb but 1. I'm definitely embarassed to acknowledge I gained so much, and 2. there are some people I'm friends with that I wouldn't…

I had hip pain in my left hip a couple months ago. I had been running for about 2-3 months by then but it hurt so bad everytime I ran. I stopped any running for about a month and let it get better, and when I started running again I got better shoes and made SURE to do stretching when I was done running. Not just regular…

I end up somewhere between 1-2 pounds. There's been a lot of weeks I haven't lost any, but I'll lose 2 the next. So I've lost 25 pounds in 21 weeks.

I think it does matter somewhat...now that doesn't mean I don't ever eat "bad" things as long as they fit in my calorie goal. Last week I was downtown for a training and ended up eating out a lot (a lot!) but I was able to log it all and it fit in my calorie goal. But I didn't lose anything. This week I stayed away from…

I'm doing my 2nd 5k this weekend (the first was in September). I think I'm going to wear pants (or capris) and a long sleeve shirt, it's supposed to be in the low 40's.

I'm 4' 11.5" but I usually just round up to 5' :) My goal is 115.

I'm not worried....for Thanksgiving we have a big meal with my husbands family on Thursday, then that Friday we do it a 2nd time with my family. Christmas we do a big meal on Christmas eve, big breakfast on Christmas and then another dinner that day too. They are offering a Zumba class on Thanksgiving morning, I might try…

After reading a lot of negative comments, I thought I'd add that I've been doing this since the end of June, I've lost 23 pounds. I just had bloodwork at the doctor one week ago and I'm perfectly healthy. Also, I exercise so obviously I'm eating more on those days but I don't exercise every day and I find the 1200…

I find it pretty easy. I feel like I need the most calories for dinner. Here's what I generally do for a day with no exercise to meet the 1200. Breakfast - Yogurt, Oatmeal or Banana. (Yogurt is lower calorie than the oatmeal, so if I want a bigger snack or dinner I'll have yogurt). Breakfast I usually do less than 200.…

I think it depends on how in shape you are....I do Zumba and a few other things but I still consider myself way out of shape. I'm 5ft, and weigh 145...I can't run an entire 5k yet, I did 3.3 miles in about 53 minutes and burned 806 calories. The week before I did 3.2 miles in 55 minutes and burned 668. I use a HRM, and I…

I bring usually fruit, 100 cal popcorn, yogurt, string cheese, 100 cal packs, & baby carrots. I plan for a mid morning snack and an afternoon snack every day. I get to work at 8am and eat my breakfast (usually yogurt or oatmeal) I eat again at 10am (usually fruit) I eat my lunch at 12pm Afternoon snack at 2pm (usually…

I would definitely bring a healthy option and eat small portions of everything else. And stick with water!

Look on pinterest. Just type in 'healthy lunch ideas' and you'll get tons of blogs and links that have sample lunches....a lot of them have small portions of meat/cheese/fruit/veggie....sometimes a half sandwich and other things. I would definitely start there for some ideas.

I like to have mine, on some things I'm burning way more calories than I thought. Since my calorie goal is 1200, I didn't want to be undereating if I was underestimating my calories burned. On a couple things (Zumba Wii) I was over estimating. I just like knowing! I have a pink timex zone trainer. They can be a little…

You should absolutely do it! I did it last month and it was also my first 5k. It was SO fun....there's really no pressure to be the fastest, they don't even time it. I didn't run the whole thing, but I tried and ran a good bit of it. It's just so silly/awesome and it makes for some fun pictures and good times with friends!…

I want to be 17 pounds down by the end of the year....since that's 12 weeks away, I don't know if I'll get there but I'm going to give it a try! I'll be happy if I'm at least the 12 pounds down (1lb per week). I've got to up my exercise and water intake!

I'm also on a 1200 calorie goal...I've lost 18 pounds so far...32 to go! Feel free to add me. I love sweets too. I usually leave room for a WW or skinny cow bar every night! Helps me not crave the bad stuff all the time. :)

I'm 4' 11 1/2" technically but I always round up to 5' :) My SW was 165, CW is 147, GW is 115.

1, How long did you plan? 13 months 2. How much did you spend? (sorry if that's personal) Was this more/less than you planned? Mmm maybe a little over 10,000....split between us, my parents & his 3. How many people were invited/ how many showed up? Invited 80, 75 came. 4. What did you give out for favors (if you had them)?…

I cancelled mine months ago, for the same reasons. MFP is the way to go. :)

Absolutely! If I know I'm going to be going somewhere for dinner or I want to make something extra special that day, I'm going to go work my butt off for it so I can.

Went out on my lunch break to buy a new shirt or two and I was able to buy a small! I know sized vary and everything, but I usually buy mediums if they are made big. It was awesome to buy a small!

That's amazing! You should be proud! Seriously, I think the most I can do is 5 minutes without stopping! haha but I keep going out and giving it a try. Great job!!

I've been getting grey hair since around 20, it started out just a couple strands, then at just my part, now it's all over. My hair is very dark brown so it's very noticable. I didn't start dying it until it started coming in thicker, before I could just put my hair to the side and you wouldn't even know. I'm 27 now and I…

I made a side dish last year for thanksgiving that had chopped squash, baby spinach, onion and a little bit of chopped bacon...sauteed. It was very good, I don't have the calorie count, the bacon probably makes it higher but I did not use that much of it. Yum.

I wouldn't worry, have fun, enjoy the day, eat your favorites. Day after Thanksgiving, don't eat the leftovers, make people take the leftovers. Get back at it! My city has a "run off the turkey" 5k that I think I'll do for motivation. You won't gain weight from one day, it only comes around once a year. Have fun, get back…