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Here is what I have posted before. I'm copying here again, if you have any questions let me know. "OK, here's the low down on the heart rate that you should work out at. It's a lot of information, so bear with me on this one. It use to be that the rule of thumb is age divided by 2, then 220 minus this number. But this…

So to put it simply, just because you sweat doesn't mean that you're burning fat. But then again, just because you are burning fat doesn't mean that you have to sweat. You sweat because your body temperature has risen to the point to where your body feels that it needs to cool down by sweating "turning on your internal air…

Hi Mary, Your body is simply not adjusted to your new lifestyle. There are several ways to combat this: 1. You want to make sure that you're eating enough lean protein, protein takes longer to digest so it will stick with you longer. 2. Make sure you're not eating too much processed foods, processed foods are generally low…

You know your body best, so keep tracking the weight loss daily and if it continues go see a doctor. It could be nothing, so I would continue to track it.

Great job. Just remember winning these little battles are very important. Congrats!!:drinker:

You must eat those calories. The 1200 calories is what your body needs in order to sustain if you do not do anything but eat, sit, sleep. If you are active and exercise you must eat those calories in order to keep your metabolism up, otherwise your body will start storing calories because it thinks it needs to go into…

Kung Fu, hiking, kickboxing, tennis, hiking, snow shoeing, skiing, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, kayaking, and did I say hiking???

lovesdaisies - I think that with your heart murmur and the fact the the docs have already told you to exercise, you should really consult a doctor before doing ANYTHING. And the formula that I listed are for females in "fit" condition, you have already been told not to exercise, so please DO NOT jeopardize your health.…

I would suggest not putting any pressure on your knee if you must go to the gym, but first determine how badly you're hurt. Put some ice in it to get the swelling down if it's swollen, ice no more than 20 minutes. If there's any sharp pain, don't go to the gym, and make sure you go to the doctor to get it checked out.…

Actually if you work too long in the 80-90% range which is the Anaerobic stage you will burn glycogen instead of fat, glycogen will be replaced with lactic acid and will cause cramping. The Anaerobic stage is for short term workouts to build speed, OK to get to this point in interval training. To maximize fat burning and…

OK, here's the low down on the heart rate that you should work out at. It's a lot of information, so bear with me on this one. It use to be that the rule of thumb is age divided by 2, then 220 minus this number. But this isn't really accurate because this old formula is based on males that are non-athletic. If you're…

It is all a personal choice, you are doing some resistance exercises which is good. But please remember the benefits of weight bearing exercises. First of all if you build muscles your metabolism will increase, which will increase the speed of weight loss. Second weight bearing exercise is great for bone density which will…

Some people use soy milk because they are lactose intolerant, some people use soy milk because they are vegans. It's really a personal choice for you whether you stick with regular milk or switch to soy. I, personally like soy milk in my coffee instead of non-fat milk that I drink because it is a little richer. But soy…

Good point cmriverside...you must eat the calories that you burn with exercise. 1200 calories is what we burn if we were to not do ANYTHING but sit and sleep, if you're burning extra calories with exercise, you must put those calories back into your body, otherwise your body will go into starvation mode and hang onto every…

Sometimes when it all hit the fan at the same time we just need to vent. Hope you feel better now. :flowerforyou:

Wow!!! That is quite an accomplishment. It's wonderful. Congratulations!!

Fat free cream cheese and a little fat free yogurt, salt, pepper, garlic powder...yummy!

Cowboy...you and your family have my prayers. My thoughts will be with you and your sisters.

I don't know how you like your eggs, but if you like them scrambled you can always do 1 whole egg w/2 additional egg whites, this will equal 2 whole eggs and I can't even tell the difference any more, add some veggies and 1 oz of low fat cheese and you have a yummy omlette. Truly...it's not so bad, it just takes time to…

You will want to eat some protein such as cheese or milk, and veggies are good too. Veggies are filled with fiber and very low in calories. High fiber and proteins will stick with you. Those 100 calories snacks are basically empty calories, which will satisfy your sweet tooth, but will not fill you or stick with you. I…

Hey Sweet, We all worried about changing our lifestyle at the beginning, and it's tough, it means sacrifice some of the things that we truly enjoy. But most of us here also know that we just make those things the rewards when we do well, and portion size, portion size, portion size. Most of us have found that it isn't so…

I'm so happy for Caleb. God is good!!:heart:

You are an amazing woman. Congratulations on your accomplishment. Yours is a selfless act that must be applauded. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story. :flowerforyou:

Thanks for the support guys. Like I said, it's still cold here in Washington so you'll have to wait for the pictures. I'm getting even more scared at the thought of it, but also excited. I just wished that I had done so well with the weight loss when I was a little younger and cuter, but I promise to all of you and I will…

Al, It's been 28 months for me. And I won't pretend that it gets any easier, it doesn't...but life does go on. It's been a lonely 28 months and I don't know that I want to give that kind of trust again. I'm so sorry to hear that you're hurting and I shed a tear for both you and I just now if it helps that you have someone…

Hi Joanna, It's been a while since I've posted, I actually just started posting yesterday again, and it's because of the same reason. A couple of months ago, someone sent me an e-mail saying that I'm full of myself and need to stop bragging, so I stopped posting. I've been here watching and reading but really have not…

Green beans or steamed spinach and broccoli instead of pasta. Add spagetti sauce on top and it is very yummy. Lot less calories.

You know...I think it's the same for most of us. Weekends are very hard. It's hard to socialize and eat the right foods and limit portion size, and watch what you're drinking all at the same time. Here's the secret that I've found for weekends, see if it'll work for you...I alway propose socializing at my house all the…

Congrats on your great week. I'm sure there'll be lots of great weeks to come. Keep up the good work.:flowerforyou:

Welcome !! If you need help and motivation you came to the right place. Everyone that have touched my life here have been very supportive and positive, I hope that you will find the same. Good luck and just be sure to let us know when you need us. :flowerforyou: