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BUMP! Sounds fantastic! lol

You only need to make sure to "start" your sleep activity each night when you go to bed and "end" your activity when you awake. I knows you were in sleep mode then and helps you track how well you slept vs interrupted sleep. Make sure to not to set it for sensitive if your partner tosses and turns all night...lol You will…

WOW - Wonderful explanation that even a non-nutritionist can understand! THANKS! :flowerforyou:

I have usually used "circuit Training" for the video workouts that incorporate and rotate your strength and cardio for 20-30 minutes and in most cases it comes out pretty close to numbers I have seen for other similar activities and when I monitor using my FitBit as well. It is still based on the level of activity and the…

You have had a child! You are no longer a Junior and your body doesn't think you are either! Try the women's department and I bet you will feel much better when the clothes actually fit the wonderful curves you have now!

I am IN! Getting married on 12/12/12!:heart:

I would generally agree here, the key is whether you are entering in YOUR data on the machine before you start? If you are customizing it then the odds are better that the machine is closer to accurate. MFP is generally higher but it also seems to come bery close in an avergae day by the time it accounts for your normal…

If you are trying it for the first time, do your best to TRY to learn the moves and try modified versions of everything she does until you are comfortable. You WILL be sore but sore is not a bad thing if you did them correctly, your body will take a little while to acclimate. I was sore for about fhe first 3 days of each…

I usually log Jillian as Circuit training because she is a combination of strength, cardio & abs. I also like to use the Turbo Jam DVD's so those I log as either strength training or kickboxing depending on which one I do that night. I found that the calories are very close to what I log with my Fitbit. :flowerforyou:

On the egg issue.. I have been complaing for ages.. my mom finally shared a trick that SO FAR has been working! Add a pinch or two of salt to the water while boiling. I don't know why it works but the shells don't tend to stick to the egg! I hate it when "Mom was right again" LOL

I love my FitBit Ultra and wear it all the time. Just FYI, it does not log your sleep time as steps but you do want to start it as an activity just before you go to sleep; it mointors how restless you were and the quality of sleep you actually get (yes, it KNOWS you are sleeping..lol). I think the calories it logs are…

This is soo true! And just because you are sore on Day 1-3 do NOT take a break.. it will get easier faster and you will be less sore if you commit to 30 days and don't miss a single one.THEN you can take a break before starting again.. I took 2 months (although I did change to a different video instead)! LOL

LMAO!!!! :flowerforyou:

Well, I have heard both sides of this statement but frankly, I cannot get myself to drink that much PLAIN water! I do not drink sodas and limit my coffee intake but there are PLENTY of other things to drink which DO count towards my fluid intake and I can enjoy much more than plain tap water and cost much less that tons of…

Bump... gotta finish reading these later! LOL

I know this is the other end of the specrum but it works for me too! I am a night owl who gets my 2nd (maybe 3rd 4th) wind about 10pm and after that I am doomed. I can read, watch TV, play games on the computer.. ANYTHING until the wee hours of the morning. I also seem to only need about 4 1/2 - 5 hours sleep a night which…

I can't help but to step on the scale before my shower each morning but I consider Monday my actual "weigh day" and that is usually the only day I record it. I do see the daiy fluctuations of +/- .2 - 1.0 lbs but it motivates me to stay on track each morning. I have sort of hit a plateau for the last couple of weeks but my…

THIS!

Very cool of you to share your experience! I have been considering that system (currently have the Wii with a handful of programs). My alternative to the technological route is video. I have been using the Turbo Jam system, Shaun T's Rockin' Body, 30 Day Shred and of course I have tried Zumba but that version I struggle…

Many of these recipes are using them for color as well, I usually substitute tomatoes for something red (Grape tomatoes whole or sliced or quartered Romas work great for most dishes) For something green, try fresh green beans. I love sweet onions so they aren't usually a problem, but if I need something milder or for color…

Be patient.. it took me nearly 5 weeks to start seeing some weight loss. I was not a frequent binger or over-eater but even when I started a regular exercise routine it took a while for my body to start letting go of what it thought it needed. As I got in better shape physically and continued to eat regularly if not more…

Who? .... ME? :flowerforyou: :wink:

Did you use your HRM on the original Wii Zumba or Zumba 2? Just curious, I have the original and am just getting started on it but a friend has Zumba 2 and says it has a better interface.

BUMP - I'm still trying to figure out my proper "burn" rate as well! Can anyone suggest a site to learn more about this or is it pretty much opinionated?

I think he lost 8lbs! That one was inspiring.... and tell your BF that this is the part of the show that shows what all the hard work does.. you need that too! :flowerforyou:

Sounds YUMMY!

I love whole milk! Unfortunately it doesn't love me so much anymore but if I drink milk, it is whole... anything less than that and it might as well be white colored water and a vitamin supplement...lol I have been trying to substitue Almond milk or Silk on occassion for the calorie count but so far I can ony tolerate that…

Just plan on doing the modified versions of the things you can to start with, you will work up to full scale in no time.. and whatever you do... keep pushing through! It is only 30 minutes a day! I didn't SEE a lot of change for myself but I FELT the difference! Will probably add it back to my routine at the 1st of the…