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I don't often delete, but my computer had some serious glitches and I lost people that way (have a new one now though, watch out! LOL). Seriously, like they would be deleted after the computer threw up... but I didn't re-add them.. figured they would ask and re-add if that concerned. It's the internet and I don't let that…

That's amazing! I am also glad justice is being done for your friend. My inspiration for all the fitness I can fit in, not just health, but appreciation as well. We have had eye-openers in our family (those closer to me know the details) and I am SOOOO thankful for my mobility!! I want to push it, condition myself for…

I am one of those rare folks who will always tell it how it is. Just don't ask if you don't want to know... so here it goes. Are there good and bad? You bet your *kitten* there is. Here are the things to remember: ~If you have things you want to experience first, then do them. Having kids does complicate that and you don't…

My hubster won't do the gym, won't do walking/running... he does, however, enjoy biking and tennis. The things he doesn't like, I do on my own - the stuff I know he likes, I encourage more. He has agreed to try everything once when I come up with new ideas though :)

I can honestly say I don't. I don't know how much you have paid attention to my posts on my wall, but my oldest daughter has severe polyarticular juvenile rhuematoid arthitis. A year ago December, she was wheelchair bound...this just 6 months after she had been running competitively. I also have juvenile RA and keep…

Any of the Polars are great. They seem to have the most accuracy from the reviews I have researched before buying mine. Whatever model you want will depend on the features you want. I decided on the Polar FT60 due to some added features I wanted. The FT4 and FT7 seem to be the most popular due to price and common features.…

It would depend on what you do now for exercise/fitness. If you are feeling like you are getting in enough fitness in something you like a lot, then I would definitely vote for HRM. If you have super wanted to begin running and do not have appropriate shoes, then I say the running shoes - spending money is well worth…

I would log as aerobics for now as a guide, but remember that MFP usually overestimates. Different people burn calories at different rates. Depending on weight, age, ability, agility, and heart rate. Ultimately the best way to measure with most accuracy is through a HRM. It may be worth you saving up for one - which is how…

Set a general guideline for yourself maybe? For instance, how many days do you think it to be appropriate to mess up a bit on diet? How many rest days do you think should have in a month for exercise? Then start tracking them and stick to it. Something that helps me, is that I don't "schedule" them because things always…

Maricopa AZ here. Welcome aboard!

You are half the woman you used to be! :) Amazing!

here's one I noticed...and it's not even "me" per say... I don't talk about my weight loss and toning much outside of MFP other than with husband and my mom...but those that have known me awhile have noticed the obvious changes...they start immediately talking about weight loss, plans for weight loss, visits to the gym,…

I try to keep a cup nearby me or a bottle with me no matter where I am at. I have noticed that if it is on me, or in my sight, I sip way more of it that adds up without even realizing it. Hope that helps :)

Sorry to hear of the judgement being passed on your in real life. My oldest daughter has the same issue as you do - she has been trying so hard for the last year to put on weight and has FINALLY entered a healthy range - totally the low end, but healthy! She had normal body functions for a female that stopped and the whole…

Mumtre - welcome aboard! Feel free to add me if you like and good luck to you! I love this site, it's addicting, and wonderfully supportive :)

Welcome :) Any of you can feel free to add me - Support is a big thing and I am on this addictive site all the stinking time! LOL!

Hi Cammy! Great to have you on here. There is awesome resources here that I have found, and glad you are utilizing it too :) Good luck in your efforts!

Kit, 2 lbs is awesome! Don't discount your efforts... you earned that loss as your reward! :) I am 37 from AZ, USA... add if you like... either way... good luck on your efforts! Kick some weight loss butt!

Awesome! I am going to have to go look! I have one of his Tae Bo videos , and love it... so want to find what I can :) Thank you for sharing

OOOoooOOOOO... I LIKE it! I am on this SOOO much more than Facebook. How can you NOT be addcited? :)

If that's the case, then in addition I would like to say 1) see an endocrinologist about the thyroid - sometimes a family dr won't be as apt to jump on an issue til it's big - whereas the endocrinologist may think you are within range to medication before it start effecting moods, body, etc. and 2) Maybe a B Complex…

I can't see your diary to see if it's related to what you are having. Several factors can work into this. Keep these things in mind: 1) sodium holds onto water and makes "weight" appear to be holding on when it's not 2) without enough water intake, #1 can happen here too 3) too many carbs can result in #1 4) sometimes body…

My legs and butt. My belly is the last to go down...and my back is a close 2nd. It's funny how the first thing to gain seems to be the last thing to lose, LOL!

Let's see if I can help answer some questions here: 1) Lifting weights is an excellent way to build muscle and tone. Not to worry, women don't produce the testosterone necessary to bulk, we just lean and mean up :) 2) Best idea (or most commonly recommended) is 2-3 of 12 reps. for exercises. 3) As far as supplements:…

I don't do them as meal replacements, but I do drink them as prep or recovery from workouts. I prefer to eat a meal for a meal but really do love the protein boost before or after a workout

I have this problem! LOL! Hubster and I together 13, almost 14 yrs... and he gets so frustrated with me. For the record, 3 kids under me and it never effected it. Maybe we have good vitamins? I will say when I was anemic for a short time I didn't want anything.... I take iron and Vit B daily though... and I'm back! :)

My opinion (and everyone has one, lol): Your goal weight is a shooting mark to start from. As with anything in life, as you are on the path to a particular goal, that course may change. Goal weights are no different. If you are shooting for it and change course/path, or ending... there is nothing wrong with that at all.…

To answer your question: Cardio and strength both aid in weight loss. Here's the difference. Cardio burns a blast of calories as you workout, but ends shortly thereafter. Strength training will seemingly burn less calories DURING workout, but continues to burn after - and as muscle increases, so does the calories burned.…

Yours is a Polar and has the strap - so my guess is it was on target. As long as you wet the strap to make the communication fluid, there is no reason it wouldn't be accurate :) So... from my standpoint, don't worry about the over estimation, just throw yourself in for a good walk and enjoy the burn of the calories :D

My two cents worth: I found MFP to over estimate my caloric burn by about 50%... the machines over estimated my burns by about 35% - how did I find this out? By getting a HRM with a strap. This is the most accurate way to measure calorie burn. It really helped in knowing my "real" numbers I had to deal with. An excellent…