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I had the Fitbit Charge HR and returned it. I think mine was malfunctioning, though. It did not accurately track how long I walked/ran (number was WAY off of treadmill) even after setting stride length. It also told me a few times that I took the stairs 29 times but I had only taken them 3 or 4. From the adjustment it did…

Yay! Thanks for the tip! I have trouble spelling words that end in either "el" or "le". I have to write it out both ways to figure it out, lol.

Some of the machines at my gym do not ask, but you can input it under "information." See if that is an option on yours (mine have touch screen monitors on them).

Looks great! Enjoy the beach!

It's not easy, but I'm able to hold it until my lunch and planning period and then to the end of the day. There have been a few days I have almost called the front to see if anyone was available to watch my class, but I made it. I teach K and I talk A LOT so I find I drink 2-3 22oz bottles a day. It's tough, but I've…

I have found that when I'm mad or stressed about something, I tend to work harder at my cardio. Exercise isn't my go-to however and I'm trying to change that. Of all the things you could be using as stress relief, I think walking/jogging is an excellent choice :)

I pre-logged the other day, and it really helped me stay focused. I teach Kinder and there is some candy in the treasure box. When I hadn't pre-logged, I was like "oh, it's just xyz calories, I'll be fine" and found I cut it close by the end of the night. When I pre-logged, I saw that I didn't have much wiggle room left…

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If you like it, and it fits your calories/macros, go for it.

A big initial drop is normal due to water weight. It should begin to level out. However, if you are still loosing too quickly, adjust your goals and eat a bit more. ETA: 2.2kg is just under 5lbs, which is a perfectly healthy loss for a month.

When you weigh in, weigh in at the same time of the day under the same circumstances. For me, it's first thing in the morning after I have used the restroom, before getting dressed and having anything to eat/drink. Weight does fluctuate daily based on many different circumstances. You've added a lot of exercise, so your…

Were the shoes fitted at a specialty running store? Where the sales person analyzed your gait and arch? If not, your shoes may not fit as well as you think. You may over pronate, or turn your ankle in. Or have really high arches, like myself. I have have a neutral gait (I don't roll my ankle) but I have high arches that…

I was told that 110 RPMs is as fast as you should go. If you go faster, you are relying on the momentum of the bike more than your legs, therefore getting less of a workout.

I had a similar NSV the other day. I lifted a 25 lb of cat litter pellets and carried it around the store like it was no big deal. Way to go!!

I love Splenda and have been using it in my coffee for years. I don't find that it has an after taste. I do not like Sweet n Low, which is the pink packet. I have not tried Truvia, which is another calorie free option.

You can always play around with the numbers. Try active for now, and if you find that you are losing more than projected and/or find that you are very hungry at the end of a day, switch it up to very active. Or vice versa, start with very active, and if you're not losing after a few weeks, drop to active. It's all trial…

I do spin as well 2 to 3 times a week for ~40-50 minutes at a time. I'm pouring sweat and my heart rate averages in the 130s to 140s, peaking in the 150s to 160s (I have a heart condition and am on medication that keeps my heart rate down, so I usually peak in the 150s). I burn anywhere from 350 to 450 calories (based on…

I did it for about 2 months, eating back some exercise calories as well. I'm now doing 1520 + some exercise calories and I feel a lot better. It was really hard for me to stay at 1300. There were several days that I would just eat over because I was hungry (not binge, but just eat more). But it depends on you how long you…

I measure mine dry and make 1 serving at a time. But I use instant rice, so it cooks within 10 minutes.

200 seems really high. But protein shakes/bars are probably your best bet. I was buying more Quest bars and saw they have a protein powder you can sub for flour in a lot of recipes. Crazy expensive, but it's out there.

I have seen a woman dying her hair in the locker room at my gym as well. There is this guy that kind of looks like Donald Trump that comes and does the back machine and tricep press. He will do over 100 reps at a time and go between the two. Just those 2. And God forbid you try to use one of those machines while he's on…

I tried the powdered chocolate with 25g of protein and it was okay. The powdered banana was downright awful. I drink a pre-made shake after a workout. I like the banana cream, strawberries and cream, and vanilla bean. I don't use them as meal replacements, just post-workout snack.

I tried the strawberry and hated it. They exchanged it for chocolate and it was OK. Didn't curb my hunger. I drink GNC's Lean Shake 25, premade, after a workout. Lots of protein, low calorie (170) and taste good. The powders aren't nearly as good.

Take pictures and measurements monthly. My scale barely moved but when I measured and took pictures there was a noticeable difference.

I find that working out does curb my appetite for the remainder of the day, but I have a protein shake afterwards.

I'll be 26 in a few weeks. Have logged in for the last 65 days. I post, like, and comment :)

I love the Y. I have been to a few gyms over the years, and the Y has always been my favorite (been a member at 3 different locations, as I have moved a lot). It is definitely cheaper in a small town compared to the large metropolitan area I am in now. I pay $53/mo for a single membership. I had no start up fees because I…

A quick google search brought up tons of websites. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/20-best-healthy-protein-pancake-recipes.html

I have that one from Walmart as well. Sometimes it won't register I've added anything until I take it off and then it's -x grams. I also hate that it defaults to ounces instead of grams.