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  • Fellow RN here. I work 8's, and I usually don't count it as exercise. Even though I'm on my feet and walking around constantly, I'm not really raising my heart rate like I do when I go for a run, or when I'm lifting weights. I do have friends who use the FitBit, and that will track your activity level and make an…
    in Walking on the job, do you count it as exercise? Comment by cejubitz August 2012
  • I have had many of the same feelings! I didn't lose as much as you did, but I am at a "good place" as far as BMI and body fat percentage and all that. Now that you have achieved your weight loss goal, make a new goal!! it could be weight lifting, running, or cooking, or even just maintaining. I have heard many folks say…
    in At final goal, but find myself with mixed feelings. Comment by cejubitz June 2012
  • Wanting to change is the first step! I would only change small things at first, and make them changes that are permanent from now on. Like walking for at least 30 minutes a day, and not drinking any sweetened beverages. Since you've found MFP, you know that keeping a food diary is a good idea, and you can have an idea of…
    in Some advice needed? Comment by cejubitz May 2012
  • Sounds like you would be a great candidate for a pulmonary rehab program. Ask your PCP about it!
    in anyone else have copd and trouble exercising? Comment by cejubitz May 2012
  • Well your friendly PT folks will be the best ones to answer that! You're likely non-weight bearing, right? Do you have a cast or a brace that has to be on all the time? Or did you have internal fixation? If you are able to do some weight bearing exercises and don't have a cast and stuff, maybe you could swim! Even if you…
    in Is it possible with a broken leg? Comment by cejubitz May 2012
  • I never knew that livestrong.com had so much cool stuff! Thanks!
    in 20 Delicious Protein Powder Recipes (That Aren't Shakes) Comment by cejubitz May 2012
  • Another vote for chicken tortilla soup! I use the Pioneer Woman recipe. http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/01/chicken-tortilla-soup/ So delicious!
    in I need a low calorie homemade soup Comment by cejubitz May 2012
  • Eating 1200 a day will surely make you weigh less, but you will destroy your metabolism in the process, besides feeling like crap. You should never go below your BMR + 20%. If MFP recommends a certain calorie intake recommendation, do that! Make a goal of making permanent changes, and losing the weight slower, so that it…
    in feeling tired after cutting calories Comment by cejubitz April 2012
  • I am 5' 4.5' and 134 now, with 23% body fat, but I would like to lower my body fat a little more, which is perfectly fine and still in the normal 'healthy' range.... I am doing cardio and weights... I am eating 1600 cals a day based on the Fat2Fit math, MFP had me at 1280 which is ridiculous and not healthy. When I…
    in Ladies: 5'5 135 lbs ?????????? or just advice Comment by cejubitz April 2012
  • I am just beginning week 4 of a couch to 5k program. I am using the NHS couch to 5k podcast, they are all free, and I like them. Free is important! Good music and coaching. Go look on iTunes
    in couch 2 5k plans/apps Comment by cejubitz April 2012
  • Turning 40 was one of my major motivators. Of course I had other reasons for wanting to be in better shape, but I thought that if I can't be in good shape now, that I sure won't be in good shape in 20 years. I have met people my age who were completely disabled due to their own lifestyle choices. I don't want to be that…
    in Turning 40 have you motivated? Comment by cejubitz April 2012
  • I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the little video "23 1/2 hours" on Youtube. It is not long, and is an illustrated lecture on the benefits of only 30 minutes of daily exercise. I think everyone should watch it!!
    in MUST Watch Food/Health Documentaries Comment by cejubitz March 2012
  • I just picked up a microwave air popper, and I'm trying the popcorn seasonings that you sprinkle on? A friend of mine at work does this, and she uses grapeseed oil in the popper, so that the seasonings will "stick". Do any of you do this? She claims a large ziploc bag full is only about 50 calories. What is your favorite…
    in Popcorn...what is with the conversion and serving sizes?!? Comment by cejubitz March 2012
  • If you surf over to the Fat 2 Fit site and look at their calculators, they recommend higher calories than MFP. And if you listen to their podcast, they really make a lot of sense. I was at 1280 calories a day, and if I didn't exercise and tried to stay at 1280 or below, I felt really crummy. Have a look at Fat 2 Fit, and…
    in Eating more really does help! LOST 6LB! Comment by cejubitz March 2012
  • Karate is excellent exercise! Go for it! The best exercise is the one YOU enjoy and will KEEP DOING!
    in opnions on karate please? :) Comment by cejubitz March 2012
  • Shop around the perimeter of the store; start in the produce section. Load up on vegetables, salads, fruits! Pick up some low fat dressing. Grab some nuts (almonds, sunflower seeds and walnuts) from the bulk section. Have some lean meats on hand like a bag of frozen chicken breasts, so you can defrost and cook one at a a…
    in GIVE ME SOME GOOD FOOD!! HELP! Comment by cejubitz March 2012
  • If someone is a size 12 and they want to lose weight, they should not be discouraged from doing so! BMI is important and so is total body fat, neither of which she posted here. Pictures only - and she was very pretty before, but now she is even hotter! So, do not assume that she is too thin. That is a very personal…
    in The Ultimate Pic Thread (Only Pictures) Comment by cejubitz March 2012
  • My husband loves pickles!! I really like the hot cocoa with no added sugar. Usually about 60 or 70 calories. Or you could have popcorn!
    in 9pm and you have 90 cals left. What do you eat? Comment by cejubitz February 2012
  • those scales at work are the worst. I stick with one set scale (I go to curves, and use their scale), and try to weigh myself at the same time everyday. As far as the treats that end up at work, I would love to hear every one else's thoughts on this. I bring a baggie of apple slices to snack on, and a protein bar in my…
    in Need to vent!!! Comment by cejubitz December 2011
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