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I have been wearing my FitBit every day since August 2011 (a year and a half now). I absolutely love it! The customer service is top notch - they will replace your device if you lose it or run it through the wash! Since I got mine, I now have my fiance, aunt, mom, sister, brother, and 5 friends using them - many of which I…

I'm kinda wondering why those of you who touch nothing but toilet paper and paper towels in the bathroom even bother to wash your hands? :P To get the paper dust off of them? Give your immune systems some credit!

Yeah, from what I've heard, physical activity is the best way to reduce bad cholesterol. I saw a significant improvement when I became more active as well. Great job! :D

Any part that matches Channing Tatum! :D Wide chest/shoulders, strong chiseled chin. Yummy. I'm also quite partial to a nice butt on a guy. Favorite part on myself? I think the only thing that doesn't need work or improvement is my hands. :\

I have gone from looking "obese" to looking "overweight" and with that I have been treated a lot differently. But I think a lot of that has to do with my own confidence being so boosted. I, too, feel like people are more willing to engage in conversation with me for longer, and I get smiles from males in businesses (like,…

I sent you a rather long private message to try and help you out. I was bouncing around between 292-295 for 3-4 months myself and I found a "magic" supplement that seems to be doing the trick, as I am now down to 284.6 as of this morning. I started taking it during the first week of July and after about 7-10 days the scale…

The cream you're probably talking about is Vaniqa. Laser hair removal is the best option and generally the most cost-effective. Based on the laws in your state, you might need to travel a bit to get it done at a good price. In Arizona, it can be performed by people who just get certified in Lasering so it's very…

Thanks for the recommendation! I've managed to solve the wetness problem but the friction is still an issue for me. I'm gonna grab a pack of these from Big 5! :D I suffer from dyshidrotic eczema breakouts on my feet (many blisters!) and I think these would help a lot.

First off DON'T POP THEM unless you literally can't walk on them because of the swelling. If you do, use a sterile lancet (like the diabetics use) and make a couple small holes near the edge of the blister and gently drain the fluid out. Then, cover it with an antibiotic ointment + bandaid or gauze pad so it doesn't get…

Why log food on FitBit when MFP has a better database and syncs over to Fitbit automatically? The FitBit is a fantastic tool that's worth every penny. There are dozens of threads on this AND a discussion group for FitBit users. I think you'll find that most people are very happy with theirs and the customer support is top…

You are absolutely right. One day's overindulgence isn't going to undo all of the great progress you've made so far. When this happens again (and it probably will), remember how much better you felt about yourself when you had a healthy breakfast and got right back on track instead of making it worse. This is about making…

That's awesome! Great job! I remember when that happened for me. I never ever want to see a "3" at the beginning again! Now post some pics. :P

The Seven Year Itch (kidding) For reals: The Five Year Engagement... because that's exactly what it will be in November. :D

Contact customer service - they will probably replace it for FREE! Their service is amazing. Worth it? YEP, 1000 times yes! Motivated me? Absolutely!!! Accurate? Seems to do a very reasonable assessment of my activity levels. One I'd recommend? I haven't tried any others. I compared all the major devices online before…

The leftovers are just as yummy as the fresh stuff! That's the best thing about pasta dishes - they usually reheat VERY well! :D

This recipe makes 12 servings. :) I updated my post to reflect that. Pretty important to include!

^ What Ready2Rock206 said - first of all there can be a few minutes delay between your FitBit uploading to their site and that adjustment coming over to MFP, but as she said, it sends an adjustment when you burned more calories than MFP thinks you will burn for the day. Set MFP to a "sedentary" activity level and then let…

I was embarrassed at first, but after going to the gym and doing my thing once, I was totally fine with it. I realized that I'd rather people see my fat butt working out instead of stuffing my face at a restaurant!

1) I never take it off except for showering and swimming. I need to charge mine every 10-14 days. I usually do it while watching TV or playing games on my computer. 2) Set your MFP activity level to "sedentary". Link FitBit and MFP. The two apps will do the rest. Do not log your exercise on MFP. Only log it on exercise on…

I'll start the bidding at $20!

Just be consistent. I count my "reset" at midnight, so if I have a late-night craving, it comes out of what I can eat the next day.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/crimsontech/view/my-results-after-a-week-of-the-hacker-s-diet-280677 Please note, again, this book is NOT a new plan, it's NOT anything different than what we're doing here on MFP. This is just great for motivation, and how to track your weight loss in a way that helps to keep you from…

VERY cute swimdress!!! Where did you get it?

Roughly 290 pounds, 5'7". Not wearing a bikini, ever. :P

I read the eBook today and I liked it. It actually goes right along with what MFP says, except that it helps you figure out (through trial and error) what your true metabolic rate is based on your progress over time. It has a lot of motivation content as well as a sensible exercise plan that only takes 15 minutes a day.…

I'm intrigued. This would be the 3rd eBook I've read on this subject. And I've learned a lot from both of the others. :) Downloaded to my phone so I can read it. :)

396 lbs. That would have been terrible. :(

I'm neighbors with some of you! I live in North Phoenix, in Moon Valley. :)

Your body has a storage of glycogen, and 3 times as much in water. That storage weighs about 3-4 pounds. When you go on a low-carb diet, that storage is depleted and (obviously) the weight goes with it. If (and when) you go back on a diet that includes carbs, you will gain back those 3-4 pounds when the glycogen storage is…

Thanks for that! You said it! :D I think you've just opened a can of worms. Lifting weights isn't horrible for you in any way... unless you're doing it wrong. Bad form in any exercise can cause you problems.