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Checking in for fun. There are many ways to measure success. The scale did not move this week. However, my resting heart rate has dropped about 15bpm since I started. That's pretty major.

I know there are no Miracle foods that burn body fat. Although I did read once that raw celery when eaten properly actually does burn more calories than it provides. You have to chew so much that it is a net zero to negative result. But we are talking like if you chewed an entire head of celery, you might end up with a -10…

Thanks for the link. And I do know all this. I think people who have battled weight are often very cognizant of basic nutrition and exercise rules as well. Sometimes we don't follow them, but we have studied them. LOL.

Like I said, it's just one week so maybe I'm overreacting. And my base calories right now, as I said, are at 1600. I have generally been eating between 1500 and 1700 a day. That is why I occasionally I do dip into a few of my exercise calories. If my base ever drops below a certain amount I will probably eat back more of…

Name: Rich Okay, so this is long, but I've hit a frustrating plateu. I've lost a little over 70 lbs and have about 70 to go. This is the first week that I have stalled on my weight loss. I had been averaging three to four pounds per week, which I know is high. A little background: male; 51 years old; a variety of health…

I am doing a lighter speed and incline treadmill for a couple of days. I'm not going to obsess on HR...but I do want to shred some calorie. But legs are more sore than I tnought.

I wrote this for a man...but it applies to women. In general you want longer thinner lean muscle...not bulk (but in the right spts, bulk can look good) at the end you will see a rep suggestion of 12/8 women should probably change this to 15/10. Good Luck! Previous response: I am currently in the same boat. I started at 336…

I am currently in the same boat. I started at 336 and I'm now down to 265. Setting your calorie goal in MFP is important, and creating a calorie deficit will help you lose weight. But do not underestimate the importance of exercise. While MFP only calculates cardio exercise for additional exercise calories earned, strength…

Now that is an important factor. The main reason I want this is to measure my heart rate while I'm working out. If it's not accurate while I'm jogging it's fairly useless. Like I said I would have to do some tests to see what the results look like. I would only order one fulfilled by Amazon, so I'm pretty sure returns…

I understand. It's just that I'm a pretty big guy and the chest strap looks a bit more complicated, and it may not fit across my chest comfortably. I don't need super instantaneous results, just something that gives me an idea where I'm at. If there's a minute lag, then that is always there, and it is probably there on the…

Since my main use for this device would be heart rate, it seems like it would be accurate enough for my needs. 5% is tolerable, even 10% would not be bad. I can always order it and compare it to the treadmill and the elliptical and see how much variance there is. If I shoot for 138 and it tells me 138 when my heart rate is…

What do you mean by chest strap? I am looking at watch like devices. I actually found one for just $20 with free shipping on Amazon that gets mixed reviews. Some of the reviews sound like people who have had difficulty syncing the app. Other people review it and say they tested the readings against other devices and they…

I love fresh hummus and baba ganoush usually with crackers or on pita bread. Even just some chunky roast eggplant cubes with garlic and olive oil. And some other spices as appropriate to people's tastes. I mean after all, Jesus was Middle Eastern.

I am afraid I might be slowing up my metabolism. MSP says I can eat 1840 calories per day to lose my target of 2 pounds a week. I have been going to the gym everyday, resistance and treadmill every other day, and then another form of cardio on the alternate days. Each day I do 45 minutes of cardio, including treadmill…

"All that healthy living apparently has not done anything to improve your personality or social skills. Your hubris seems to be exceeded only by your belligerence and truculence." Or some rendition thereof.

I gave up caffeine completely a few months ago. If you really have trouble with headaches, or any kind of withdrawal you can switch to caffeine free Diet Pepsi and start mixing that with regular Diet Pepsi and bring it down slowly. Now drink mostly herbal tea. Some flavors I put a packet of Splenda in, other flavors don't…

I have had a horrible time controlling my sugar until recently. I eat very few carbs, and all low g-load. One of my favorite recipes is "faux" fried rice. Just grate cauliflower...yes, cauliflower. Hand grate or use a food processor. I usually cube up some chicken, and start to grill it to cook, then I add a diced carrot,…