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Dont feel bad about not losing- especially right away. It took me 4 months to start seeing improvements and I workout with a personal trainer! When we compared my 1 month measurements to my inital I cried and ran out of the gym because I had barely lost anything! I was super discouraged and felt like I had busted butt for…

Same here!!! I'm in!

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Mine has a chest strap and a watch. You wear them both while your working out and they sync together. The chest strap transfers the data into the watch. You can also enter the data into Polar's website either manually or by buying another device to transfer. This is what I have gathered from the directions and readings on…

I just bought one. I got it off Ebay and it was brand new. Here is the description: Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor-Lady's- BRAND NEW. I paid $65. I read on here that you should get the Polar brand and it should be the FT7 model or higher. I set it up but I havnt used it yet (tomorrow will be day one). It was really easy to…

yup! exact same problem here!!! Once I started to eat those calories- even when I wasnt hungry- the weight started to come off steady. 6lbs in the last month.

Sounds like you need to sit down with an advisor! All your BA credits are still good. Most should transfer to another BA. You might be closer then you think to finishing a BA in the field you want. Some things you may even be able to test out of to help propel you to the end. As for how flexible the school will be: well…

I didnt even think of that! Thanks! That'll work!

Sounds like my schedule!! I work 40+ hours from 11p-7a (although sleep is NOT an option for me) and I go to school during the day with a full 12 credit hour courseload. I had the same trouble with figuring out how to log my food. Since my 'breakfast' can be at midnight or noon! You are able to customize your "meals" and…

Thanks Bru! I just ordered a HRM monitor ( I love ebay!) So I'll know for sure once I get that. I was just looking for a ballpark figure. Thanks for your site! I am headed there now :) Just checked out Bru's site! hey thats great! It has every activity you can think of!!

I have learned to eat my excercise calories and once I did the weight really started to come off! I know this is the question for every (well almost) new member to MFP so this post is also serving as a bump since there was some really good explanations :smile:

I did this the other day. But it wasnt a planned event. I was STARVING and REALLY wanted pizza hut pizza (it doesnt get much worse!). So I did. And I ate until I was stuffed. When I entered the calories I almost cried. I looked at the red and said "OMG what have I done!?" I wanted to take it back. So I did. I got on my…

:happy: Yup young skin bounces back! :happy: People most often have 'weight loss leftovers' when they lose to much to fast- like with gastric bypass. A combo of cardio, strength training and diet help keep leftovers away. You should be fine :smile: As for the marks. Yeah those SUX! BUT the good news is they fade and…

Up to 8 lbs for me!! :tongue: I cant get enough to eat the week before either and its usually salty or sugary foods too. I have almost no appetite any other time just then. I tend to gain enough to up a notch on the belt! But its gone within 2-3 days. I have to be really careful what I eat the week before or I end up with…

Peanut1967: How long will this challenge last?

I HATED planks when I first started going to the gym. When I joined the gym I also hired the trainer otherwise I would have been lost. I started out barely making it to 10 seconds before I was so shaky i collapsed. But the trainer had patience and persistance. He would make me do them for a full minute- even if it was only…

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I second that!

I am in the same boat. Full time college student and I work full time. Quick meals are a must for me. I like the ideas I have read on this thread. I usually grab a yogurt but it can be tricky in the car. Fruit is my best friend and most is easy to eat in the car but its not that filling. South Beach Protein bars are good.…

I am just now seeing this. I know its nearing the end but anything can help right? I voted and added a link, comment and picture to my FB page. I hope it helps! BUMP

I have been weighing in on the Wii for 9 months now. Never thought much of it. To handle the "how much do my clothes weigh" isssue I just wore the same thing and counted it for -2 pounds each time. This way when it graphs my progress the slope of the line is the same as it would be even if the numbers are off by 1 or 2. I…

great post and interesting convo! My trainer has me doing squats and i sure dont like em! We started with parallel and now he has me going lower. He also has me up against a wall and gives me the 25LB flat weight on my lap and makes me hold it (now that hurts!) Im not so good with the pushups. I really really struggle with…

I had a similar question and I'll try to help: This website calculates a 500 calorie deficit for weight loss. If you only eat 1200 and do not exercise you will burn through those 1200. If you exercise and burn say 400 calories now your -400 calories for the day. Your body then feeds off your muscle and not fat. I only log…

I am by no means an expert and have several questions of my own. with that said I have learned that you need a minimum amount of calories (1200) to avoid a dangerous low that results in the opposite of what your working towards. So long as you dont go below that and your only talking about a few hundred calories in a few…

I am SUPER picky but the Bodacious Brazilian Chicken sounds like something I might be able to try (minus the salsa). Thanks!

Its also normal to lose weight quickly after giving birth (congrats girl!). Your on a great path and you look great! Keep up everything you are doing! :) Your an inspiration! Your loss has made me want to hit the gym more!

I hear ya! Same thing here. I add P****Cat Dolls to that list too! "Dont Cha!"

Hope this helps :smile: I currently have in my freezer Giant Eagle (local grocery store) brand Chicken Breast Tenders all natural Label reads Serving size: 4oz. serving per container: varied Amount per serving: Calories 120 Calories from fat 10 total fat: 1.5g saturated fat .5g trans fat 0 cholesterol 65mg sodium 75mg…

Thanks! That makes sense. It kinda stinks though because I have a hard time getting enough calories in just for my daily total. I am almost always under and my daily goal is only 1410. So now I have to eat MORE on the days I workout a lot- oh boy. LOL. For years I have ate less then 1000 calories a day on average. I am now…

It would seem that I have some medical condition to explain but alas that was a dead end. :( I know I eat waaaaay to few calories a day (its tough to get to 1000). Im just never hungry. That is my biggest battle. This app helps me though because he shows me just how few calories I have had. I feel full and have no desire…