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  • I just started running again, now that I am down to 225. Got in shape about 15 years ago (then slowly grew!!) mostly from running. I love to run to the beat of music. There are a couple good websites that give you the beats per minute of the songs you like. I load my phone up with a bunch of 140 bpm songs and try to stay…
    in New to Running Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • Chilled Swiss Oatmeal for breakfast (and snack)!!! Oatmeal, yogurt, and fruit!! Easy to make.
    in what tasty diet foods can u suggest for me? Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • I have my fitbit and MFP linked. I don't think the "steps" come over, but you get a calorie bump on your daily log from what fitbit captures. But, the only thing that comes over are calories from the automatic step capture. Anything you log manually into fitbut will not come over. So do your logging in MFP.
    in connect to my fitbit? Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • There are a several decent Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) calculators on the web. Some allow for more input than others. But, a good one will take your height, weight, age, sex, and general fitness and tell you what your body needs just to exist. Not sure if this helps, but typing is good exercise for my fingers!!
    in How many calories do 5'0 - 5'2 women maintain on? Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • Got my FITBIT fired up about six weeks ago. Linked it up to MFP, and even got a WIFI scale that updates both automatically. Just having the FITBIT has me make little teeny better decisions throughout the day. But man do those little walking choices add up!! I set my goal at 10k, but usually get 15k, and every-so-often can…
    in FitBit Friends! Come On!!!!! Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • Hey, welcome and hope you find this place motivating!! I have been on my new healthy lifestyle for about 6 weeks, and have already seen and felt some nice results. And being on here has been a boost. I have a couple "friend" that watch my every move, and I do the same for them. I have a FITBIT that links automatically to…
    in Need motivation and new friends!! Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • I know myself pretty well, and given choices, I will make the wrong one with food!! So, my day is fully planned. I know EXACTLY what I will eat and when i will eat it. I pre-make when I can, but since I travel alot I have certain foods that I know will be available. For example, I know the Subway Turkey and Avacodo is 425…
    in Temptation Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • I make chilled "Swiss Oatmeal". You make it the night before, and its good for 2-3 days. Very filing. Has oatmeal, milk (I use almond milk) apples, bannanas, raisons, and low-fat yogurt. Corner Bakery also sells it for $4.50 a bowl (350 calories). Let me know if you want more, or jsut google "Swiss oatmeal."
    in Filling breakfasts Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • I have all my shirts arranged in my closet from a "they fit" side to a "can't fit into these" side. Every day I try on the next shirt in line and wear it to work if it fits. So far have moved 7 shirts to the "fits" side!!! (About 35 left to go!)
    in What motivates you Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • My breakfast EVERY DAY is chilled swiss oatmeal. They sell it at corner bakery for $4.50, and its 350 calories. Although I make my own most of the time now. Its just oatmeal, low-fat yogart, granny smith apples (diced small) bananas, almond milk (or skim milk) all in equal amounts. Mix with some craisons, and set…
    in Help with breakfast, fyi I'm in vegetarian Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
  • I am 3 weeks into a 60 pound goal!! But its fun to see the improvements in even a short period. Hope we both keep it up!!!
    in Trying to get to my goal. Comment by bkolegraff April 2015
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