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Thanks for all the input guys, wow! I'm not really trying to lose much more weight at this point. (I mean hey, I wouldn't complain if I lost a few more but who wouldn't, right? It's not my end-goal now though) But I'm on MFP just to keep a weekly record of my weight and really more to keep track of my fitness. So it's not…

No - and you guys are all convincing me maybe I should get one! I use Nike+GPS. It does tell me calories burned but pretty sure I never entered my weight so not sure how it knows that. So what exactly is an HRM? Like one of those wrist bands? Is it better than using the Nike+GPS?

Wow that is so incredible - good for you, keep it up!!! Inspirational!

it's a great program - I used it years ago to back into running and occasionally use it now to increase my speed. Good luck!

Love this thread!!!! And this is such a funny comment about jimmies b/c I thought it was a New England thing... I'm from CT and every time I ask for Jimmies around here, ppl look at me strangely!!! (In Philly!) How about the MAC machine... instead of the ATM. I had to get used to that when I moved here.

I don't know if it helped me lose but it helped me keep more weight off. I gained 65 lbs with my first pregnancy and didn't work out AT ALL. With my second and last one, I had already been working out... I gained 40 lbs instead and ate the same way. So I do think that working out helped in that I gained less. I always…

np, if you get there let us know how you like it! I think step's a ton of fun!

So this is how mine goes in! It's long a "favorite" now so I just check it off but I imagine maybe I searched on "step aerobics" or something? Try this? I've tried to put Kettlebells in before and I don't think they have that in the database yet: "Aerobics, step, with 10-12 inch step"

Oh that's just what MFP tells me based on my current weight!! But I do know a girl in my Step class who uses some sort of calorie burner watch and it typically tells her around 500 calories as well. Don't know the product name tho - sorry!

I worked out through my last pregnancy. I simply kept to what I was already doing - not pushing too hard but maintaining what I was used to doing. I think if you have already been doing those videos and make sure your heart rate keeps to a certain level (ask your doc) that you are good to keep working out.

I go to a couple of Step classes each week! It burns a lot! I went today and I burned 567 calories in a 55 minute class. I use a 10-12 inch step (1-2 risers). It's tons of fun too!

Only when I need it. I swear by Athleta - they know how to make nice looking & functional clothes. I couldn't run without my arm band too - saw you were thinking about one. Couldn't imagine having to hold my iPhone! I have a Belkin one I got on Amazon.

Yes! Every time I diet in recent years, it takes me a good 2-3 weeks to start to lose. Very frustrating that first week when you're really inspired and working hard. I know that feeling of wanting to give up but stick with it!! Maybe try and just not weigh in for awhile. I did that this time around - didn't weigh in for…

I'm in the SAME boat. I just blogged about this actually on my site (http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/damn-you-37-year-old-body-or-why-is-it-so-hard-to-lose-one-stinking-pound/) But I think for me it has to do with age (I'm 37) and may unfortunately be a bit of the issue for you too. It's just not as easy when you're…

My Step class instructor had Zombie Step the other day... she brought all of these ripped shirts and pants for us to wear while stepping! I just wore the shirt but it was kind of fun and easy to still work out

I have it for the Wii! I don't think it's bad. But I've never done had another game system other than a Wii. I did hear it's better on Playstation. I just end up doing Just Dance more b/c it's easier to get it out and no mat required

Jessica! Yes! I have DDR too and often do that as well. That's also a fab workout! I just like changing it up a lot... I think doing DDR and Just Dance are pretty comparable exercise wise

I do it for an hour...

welcome to MFP! I used this site last year and lost about 12 lbs. I'm back b/c I'm a few lbs up - love it here! And I have done C25k before and am a runner, that's also a great program for beginner runners. Good luck!

Once a week or every 8-9 days even. I find I get discouraged if I step on the scale every day. The small up or down discourages/frustrates me so I try and hold off and only weigh every now and then so I'm hopefully getting the bigger picture number... it's sometimes to hold off stepping on tho when I've had a few good days!

It's a great program! I did it a few years ago after having taken like 4-5 years off from running. Felt like I needed to start from scratch. It really eases you into it and you can set yourself up for any pace you want! It truly does work if you follow it - I was back running 5k within a few weeks of using the program

That is amazing! Your arms look great - what a difference! wtg!

good for you - looking great! isn't it amazing what a difference 20 lbs makes?

I'm similar to you - I have it set to 1200 calories a day and I work out 4-5 times a week burning anywhere from 400-600 calories. I try and still keep myself to the 1200 calories and I definitely have had some stalls. But I find that being really patient and giving it a few weeks pays off. I haven't been doing much…

you look AMAZING! i can't believe that last photo. you're an inspiration - wtg!

Couch to 5k is great when starting out. I use Nike+GPS, it's awesome. It logs your time, chimes in each mile to tell you your pace and gives you encouragement when you're getting close to your goal or running faster than usual. I officially hit 50 miles today (that I've logged on it - not all at once lol!) Highly recommend

me too, I love spicy tuna rolls! filling and not so high in calories!

Hang in there, Lulu! I came back here (after 6 months off) the first week of January. Logged in for a week, lost almost nothing and got discouraged and stopped dieting. Well several weeks later I was feeling worse than ever... it's like the other poster said, what's the alternative? There is none! I've been back a week now…

I'm in! One of my biggest challenges when I fall off my diet is Ginger Ale. I crave it almost every afternoon and have at least one a day when I'm not counting calories. I was able to successfully go off of it last summer (last 13 lbs!) but I'm back up 9 of those lbs so I'm cutting it all out again. 30 days of no soda…

Me too! I can't give it up. I've been using this website since May and I've lost 11 lbs, I think that my French Vanilla Coffee Mate creamer is about the only thing I haven't given up. I still lost weight! I tell ppl I sacrifice food calories for coffee :) Not exactly healthy but it's worked. Good luck! If you're able to…