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I really think you should seek some professional help on what would be best for you from a diet standpoint and maybe some counciling or therapy regarding the anxiety. In general, losing more than 1.5 to 2 lbs per week is not advised unless under the care of a licensed medical professional (i.e. An MD).

I love lifting weights and yoga. It adds a new dimension and diversity to the cardio workouts during the week.

Great job at sticking with it! Butt kicking workouts are great! Especially after a few months when it's you doing the butt kicking and looking forward to the next challenge.

I don't know if you do this already, but you may try fixing your bed as soon as you get up in the morning, so it's not quite as inviting when you get back from the bus stop.

Using the MFP nutrition goals (meal and macro) and planning my meals the day before. I also schedule my workouts at least a week in advance which forces me to look at my calendar and adjust if needed. I also no longer build a "cheat" day in, If I decide to "treat" myself to that lava cake, I review that week's meal history…

Yoga, core and upper body. Mostly because these work my weak points - Flexibility and upper body strength.

I use it for the workout planning tool.

I use the UA Record App to log all my workouts. This app syncs with MFP and has a series of yoga, walking, Class-based workouts, etc. and logs them directly into MFP. It's awesome!

Actually, the original posted reply is correct. Many people confuse power output with effort (calories burned) needed to produce that output. Starting from a rested state, an Olympic cyclist working for the same period of time to pedal the same "distance" would have a lower average heart rate and burn fewer calories. Also,…

You don't really give enough information for anyone to offer meaningful advice. What are your fitness goals? Where are you right now with respect to achieving those goals?

Although HRM's only allow you to estimate calories burned, they are really the best convenient way to do this. Check out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

I've used a chest strap HR monitor for years and they are definitely the most accurate, but can be uncomfortable for some and can be a little bit of a hassle to put on every time you workout. I have recently been using another HR monitor that has been as accurate as my chest strap (see link). I've worn them both for a week…

You may want to check out a free app called "Mind Body". It's an app that uses your location to find fitness classes in your area, including yoga. Helped me find a local place (I live in the boondocks) and they even gave the first class for free with no obligation to take another one. Classes that I take cost $12 for 90…

I agree 100%. I practiced yoga for a couple of years using DVDs. I started taking classes a couple of months ago and wish that I had started out that way. The personal attention will really help to set the foundation for your practice. You will make much better progress in a supportive environment and also potentially…

Welcome! And way to go with your current progress!

I just use a table spoon to measure my salad dressing. In the grand scheme of things, unless you're eating nothing but salad dressing for your daily caloric intake, it probably won't make a difference if you are eating a calorie deficit. Sometimes you're going to measure out a little less sometimes a little more.

Had this happen with my HR monitor. Logged out of MFP. I turned everything off - phone, devices. And restarted. Seemed to work.

I would get checked out by your physician and discuss.

I've done P90X both following their meal plan and using MFP. They both work.

Great job! I love my weight training workouts, as well. However, since I have been mixing in yoga and cardio, as well as a much healthier diet, I have found that I am making much better progress on my weight training days, am much less injury prone, and feel like I'm in much better overall shape as a result. Also, My…

Egg white omelettes w/ roasted turkey breast or any other presliced lunch meet, veggies etc

I try to prep a few things for the week during the weekend. Like a batch of quinoa or steel cut oats w/ blueberries for breakfasts and one or two dishes for lunches, then fill in snacks with yogurt, string cheese, etc. This is the only way that keeps me on track.

Another Chips and Salsa fiend. Especially my wife's homemade Habanero Salsa from Hell with Habanero's, Tomatoes and cilantro from our garden.

I have followed several Tae Bo Programs in the past and think they are great. I'm starting a hybrid P90X plus program now where I sub in Tae Bo (Tae Bo II, Cardio Live, Tae Bo II Advanced) for the Kenpo X and some of the Cardio workouts.

Just broke through the 180 lb mark on my way to 160ish after completing 90 days of P90X Classic. Started out at 204lbs in Nov2016. Breaking the 180lb mark has always been tough for me in the past. For Friday, Saturday and Sunday I did Intervals Plus (P90X +), Yoga 1.5 h, and Yoga X (1.5 h). Taking a week to recover…

Cudos on the decision to make a change! Way to go on the progress!!!

Maybe I'm weird, but if I'm hungry when I start exercising, the hunger is usually gone by the time I finish.

I think the best advice for you may come if you describe what your specific fitness goals are. If you just want to lose weight, then the advice from the previous poster would work. If you want to lose weight and gain strength or increase cardio vascular health, the advice might be somewhat different.

Bravo! Votre conseil est tres sage.

Good point. You might consider talking with other trainers for their opinions.