jmanning

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  • Everybody has to start somewhere. Over time, you'll get less 'freaking huge' and will feel more part of it. Dr. Seuss said in one of his books- Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. I didn't start out very fit and I still have a ways to go but I love when…
    in HELP ME - I WANT TO QUIT Comment by jmanning March 2010
  • Google Home Body Fat Test- it's a great site that gives you info and has a tool that will figure out your body fat with a tape measure. I've found it to be more accurate than the hand held devices.
    in Body fat % Comment by jmanning February 2010
  • Get a new seat that is made for women with a slit down the middle. Sometimes they're a little pricey but they're worth it! I got mine from Terrybicyles.com- a bike company that makes woman's bikes and sells bike stuff for women.
    in My Stationary Bike Seat hurts my Bum! Comment by jmanning February 2010
  • I'm there too. What I'm going to do is eat cleaner (minimize the processed foods, i.e., cook more), do some additional cardio after I do my weight training and increase the amount of weight that I lift- push myself a bit more. If this doesn't work....... but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. good luck! to all of…
    in Any "Last Stubborn 10-15 pounders" out there? Comment by jmanning January 2010
  • I would not consider myself a stalker as much as a lurker.......
    in ROLL CALL Comment by jmanning December 2009
  • I have one and it is useful but the armband gets to be a bit itchy. It can give you alot of info about your metabolism, activity, sleep patterns and the like. When I first bought it, I wore it faithfully but now I wear it only a few days a week. Be warned, the website is slow and cumbersome, at least it is on my somewhat…
    in Anyone using a Gofitwear or Body Bugg? Comment by jmanning July 2009
  • Welcome! I'm alot older than you- in fact you could be my daughter easily- but we share the love of horses and dogs and also the weight problem. I've been on MFP since January and it helped me fit back into those breeches and boots. Still have 15-20 lbs. to go...... Just thought I'd say hey and welcome a fellow horse girl…
    in New Comment by jmanning May 2009
  • It's 98 degrees (more of that dry heat) with a 20mph wind to suck the moisture right out of you. I live in SE New Mexico and it will be like this till late October. whee.
    in What is it like where you are? Comment by jmanning May 2009
  • Thanks for letting me in!! I really haven't been drinking all the suggested water so that's a great choice for a first challenge.
    in RED TEAM WEEK 1 Comment by jmanning May 2009
  • Is there room for one more? My weight now is 151.5- down from 185 on January 4. I need all the help I can get to lose the last 21.5 lbs...
    in RED TEAM WEEK 1 Comment by jmanning May 2009
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