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To maximize effectiveness of your HRM- try this post http://www.brianmac.co.uk/hrm1.htm Seems to be a concise culmination of all the HR training I have read- plus gives you a calculator to help in setting zones. PS I even wear mine when I do weight training to maximize my burn and make sure I'm not taking too long of a…
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AMEN! I find ahamm002's explanation to match most closely to what I was thinking. Plus- where is the love? Can't we all just get along. Honestly when people ask me what I'm doing to lose so much weight I answer (not to be cocky but truthful) "I'm working my a** off!" Overall fitness is a full-time tricky job. Not that my…
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For all the 'hurting' brains - it's just a different way to look at it. If you set MFP goal to lose 2 pounds a week then eat your daily calorie allowance and any calories you burn for exercise (not necessarily all in one day but just shoot to be at an average of 0- over or under for the week in total calories). The way…
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Ditto all the advice...glad you are getting it...now pay it forward and help another lady when you see her doing the same thing! BTW the book- He's just not that into you....I gave it to a friend...saved her lots of trouble and it is hilarious also- a great fun & worthwhile read!
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Can you enlighten me? I've seen this on other posts "bump"...what is it suppose to mean? I'm a newbie....
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Fellow slow runner- as a friend so generously told me...no need to be ashamed of our pace because it still beats all those people who didn't get off the couch to try :)
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Hi- my name is Wanda and I'm glad I found this group. Newer to MFP but this should definitely help with the last few pounds. I have kept a food journal but usually just estimating. More importantly I started back to running in March 2010 with a goal of my first 1/2 in Oct '10. I completed three more this year and have now…
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Do you use a heart rate monitor while training? I recommend using a program that dictates the pace to run at based on your goal race pace. Try this site: http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/index.php/articlePages/page/1 It has a chart that will tell you how fast/slow to run for Easy, Long and Interval runs. For my first the…
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crisp apple and carrot slices_ I like the combo....air popped popcorn with salt and some spray butter- very filling and you can have a big bowl for 150 cal...maybe drink some tea with it...half a cup cottage cheese with some fruit (the protein keeps you satisfied)...carmel mini rice cakes
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Yup- I was in the wrong year...April 7, 2012
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http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w4GhJcm/exercise.png[/img] [/url] help- I copy & paste but can't seem to get the ticker to come up- just the link
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Switch from the Lincoln half (if that's an IL race...or maybe it's Lincoln Nebraska?) and run the Run Abe 1/2 with us on April 7th in Springfield IL. That would give you a little more space.
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Polar is a great brand- definitely need a chest strap (I have seen reviews for those that take a touch pulse on the watch and they are all pretty bad/inaccurate). If you are a runner/walker; I upgraded to a Garmin Forerunner 110 for gps...so it has HR, distance, pace and when you log online it even shows you a map of your…
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I pulled out one pair of skinny jeans (I knew about what I weighed when I wore them before) so I think if you know that and have a rough weight goal to go with it and then dont try them on all the time (that would be depressing) but maybe just once or twice on your way down. Then when you get there you'll be surprised how…
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I love my trainer (so please no dissin him)- once closer to weight goal he said have a 'cheat' day every couple of weeks- eat what you want, pizza/cheeseburgers, etc and dont count calories. Just like anything else with our bodies we adapt- so consistently eating the same calories every day; your body trains and becomes…
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I'd like to join- new to MFP...glad to find some fellow runners- but I may need help this first time round- how to update...got the ticker- will post link here...not sure if that's what you need- help?! Goal is 55...have another half in April but coming off a back injury so taking it easy
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Fellow SAD sufferer so I recognize those feelings...I certainly understand the hesitation to med increases...maybe just need to switch to a different one- not necessarily more?? Excercising can help get those endorphins up (at least temporarily). Even on my med (I take the lowest dose possible) too many gloomy gray days in…
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I'm certainly not speaking for everyone- but as a trend lots of us women put on weight during/after having babies (I'm hoping most are married when reproducing!). Therefore- already married when the weight issue becomes serious. Plus- married w/ kids..not like you have time to join WW or a social group so we do it when we…
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Ditto to most of mgrogers90...I worked with a trainer a few times this year for exercise routines based on my goals (I am a runner and they change a bit thru the year depending on what race I have coming up). The good protein doesn't have to be that expensive...I buy on line thru ProSource- pretty affordable. All my advice…
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Congratulations! It's surprising what can be done in less than a year. In late January I got serious about running and lifting...have lost 35 pounds and 'transferred' about another 15. (transferred is what I consider when the scale doesn't move but we lose inches- exchanging fat for muscle). Just be mindful of that on any…
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Welcome! It's a big deal to have a 'no fail' environment. But my husband & kids don't want to give up all their goodies just so I can lose weight. See if you can make a compromise. Ask for your parents help and support in cooking & eating healthier. And the things they won't give up (if they are one of your weaknesses)-…
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It's true you need to fuel your body for exercise. According to a trainer I worked with- think of eating every 3 hours or so- smaller meals...it's like adding wood to a fire; a little at a time keeps the firing burning the best. Every time I eat I think "I'm just fueling the machine!" Also- like everything I take a modest…
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Sounds a lot like me...started last year at 38 with goal of running my first 1/2 marathon. Now I've done 4 and looking at a full for next fall...hitting 40 running! I also like to continue to challenge my body...do more difficult moves (balance, etc) and lift more weight. Good job- stay inspired
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My trainer recommended a few slices of lean deli honey ham and a low fat string cheese...total cals under 200 and the protein from the meat & cheese helps keep you full.
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Great job...I have my own b4 - after bikini shots....was over 180 in January and closer to 150 now. Nothing like some b4 pics to keep us motivated not to get lazy & go back. I'm a runner and love pushing myself to lift heavier weights. What's your workout addiction?
