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Thank you for that article...I found it to be most interesting. Although, I think I would go insane if I couldn't exercise every day. It's become such a part of my life now....:noway: LOL...I wish I would have known this a few months ago...

I agree...what kind of cardio? What is your heart rate at? Can you show us some sample menus? Are you eating all your calories?

I agree...if you don't keep trying, you will never succeed. The truth is, this has to come from you. You have to be ready to make the change. It's like when I quit smoking, which I did a thousand times, but this last time was the easiest. Why? Because I really wanted to do it. If you're not ready, you will not do it. Why…

9 miles yesterday (my personal best) woo hoo! 6.5 miles this morning.

Okay - I'm going to assume that you are eating your full amount of calories. It is okay to add vegetables any time....no one EVER gained weight from eating a vegetable. You would be amazed at how filling this can be. This should help keep the hunger at bay. Eat them all day long and especially before you go to bed. Not…

What do you mean you're cutting out 500 calories a day? Are you shorting your 1200?

We all must remember the commercials are all about drug companies making money and some of the studies that are done and where this info is coming from is from questionable studies being paid for by the drug companies. HERE HERE!

Hello and welcome! You will find lots of support here! By the way, you can always do upper body and abs :wink:

Tanita. Excellent scales. Remember that digital scales will weigh different with the weather (too damp) or if the batteries are weak. No scale should be placed on carpet.

We are all here for you! Upon looking at your food diaries, I would have to say that you really need to add more vegetables to your diet and perhaps grapes or berries dipped in Equal of sweet 'n low for your sweet tooth. There is also skinny cows fudge bars which may help - they are only 50 calories. I love that you eat…

Useless Advice They say you should banish late-night meals, slave over old-fashioned oatmeal, and stop after one bite of dessert. Obviously, "they" don't live in the real world Most of the time, nutritionists and dietitians are full of brilliant ideas that help you eat healthier, stay slimmer, and live longer. But every…

I was just told that this is an oversimplification of an explanation (mine from above) - so please, research this before relying on what I just wrote...I don't want to be responsible for derailing anybody because my nutritionist and trainer were wrong....:ohwell:

According to the nutritionist who ran my tests, by keeping within a heart range of 144 to 155 and maintaining this for longer, I am better ablet to burn fat and use the exercise as a dieting tool. Also, this greatly increased my stamina when I run for longer. According to her, once you cross over into the burning sugar…

Lance Armstrong trains well below his HR max so that his times can improve. I had my metabolic rate tested (both resting and exercising) so that I could see what this number should be. I highly recommend this to everyone! I learned that when my heartrate reaches 173, I am only burning sugar....

LOL. I do everything I am supposed to do...exercise 7 days a week - cardio on all seven, weight training five (two with a trainer); I take Omega 3s, a multivitamin, don't smoke, drink or shoot heroine :wink:. I even get 7 hours of sleep a night. I have always eaten tons of veggies, and red meat only once a month. There is…

positive - I want to help people negative - I tend to want to drag people kicking and screaming so that I can help them. It's a toughie.

Agree with everyone above me.... I'm taking Ortho Tri-Cycline Lo and have not had weight gain because of it.

You know, I was a weight loss counselor for several years, and I thrived and loved every minute of it. Especially the part where I was able to help people sort through the intricate miles of misinformation and myths of weightloss. So fast forward through a few years of research, diet fads, ridiculous and lame nutritional…

Welcome! You will never be alone in your journey. Everyone here is so supportive and knowledgeable.:flowerforyou:

Can you eat before you go?

Clearly, he was attracted to you.....seriously - I would tell my manager too and get his worthless butt fired. Don't let someone who doesn't even matter bother you. Time wounds all heels.

I agree...it has to be an advertisement. Your pooper is supposed to do the job by itself. lol.

I had a metabolic rate test (both exercise and resting) and my max was 155 for training to be effective. I was told to remain between 144 and 155. At 173 I was only burning sugar vs. fat so going over on your heart rate serves no useful purpose. I'm surprised by that chart displayed earlier. At 180 I would be doing nothing…

"Dont" beats the heck out of "why did I?" I agree! :wink:

Multivitamin Omega 3 Glucosamine Vitamin C :glasses:

Okay - I get up every morning at 4:15 to work out....my suggestions are as follows: 1. Get into the habit of having everything ready for the next day (including your meals) the night before. Iron, have your clothes ready, YOUR food prepared and if you are going to the gym, have your workout clothes ready. You would be…

Welcome! You will not believe the amount of support you will get from this site. There is such a vast array of knowledge. You will never be alone. \:flowerforyou:

Remember that you do not have to burn 300 or 400 calories by running yourself to death...you can also burn them by walking and you don't have to do it at one time...

I'm having low-fat lunch meat, grilled, two pieces of whole-wheat, double-fiber bread with mustard, 2 slices of pre-cooked HEB microwave bacon, lettuce and tomato; a huge salad with lots of veggies and 2 ounces of Saifun bean threads.....

When I first started MFP, it became a life saver because I had been dieting for 5 months and lost at best 3 pounds. My weight would frequently jog up and down and I discovered that I was not eating enough. MFP showed me the way and I began to lose weight...13 pounds and 2 inches since January 26. My workout schedule is as…