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Feel your pain....literally :-( Saw the Ortho a few weeks ago....he said I wasn't 18 any more.......lol Before I lost weight my knees hurt all the time. So keep on track with your body weight goals. I too agree with using Glucosimine and fish oil. I never found Motrin/Aleve to help me any, but for some it might. I found…

Been a long time Polar user, bought my F55 in 2008 and it was bulletproof. Decided to upgrade a few years back, I got an FT80 and the wife got an FT60. Neither have held up at all, sent in for repairs, charged for "damage", and overall TERRIBLE customer service from Polar. I don't know anything about the LOOP, but the…

I'm still trying to figure out what "an off-duty cop" is supposed to look like???????????

I saw a poster once that said "Get in shape to run, not run to get in shape" At the time I didn't understand, but now it makes more sense. You "want to run"......I say great, go for it. You have your goal, but the road to get there may take time and several steps. No doubt about it people of weight can run, but they worked…

Need to see pictures before I believe this one......................

"Most" workout videos are going to fall under cardio not weight lifting. Order between these two is going to be personal preference.

Look forward to reading along...

I run with my yellow lab Apollo. He is 7 years old and weighs around 70 pounds. Since I am the limiting factor on distance his longest run has been around 12 miles. He runs off lead and is trained to the point where I have no issues with cats, rabbits, other dogs, people, whatever.....he stays at my side. It has got to the…

The 10 or so months when I went from near 300 pounds down to the 205 range where I have been holding since last summer I almost never ate until noon time. This was also after my daily workout. I was always happy with my work in the gym and by waiting was still able to have some sizable meals the rest of the day. Everyone…

^^^^^^THIS!!!

I too am one who loves "data". I have 3-ring binders with workouts dating back to 2008 along with files of heart rate monitor downloads on my computer. For me any given routine I do gets stale after 4 months or so. At that point I rework what I am doing in the gym and it gives me a fresh start on new goals. The last half…

Today was 445 for me. Lost around 20 on my own, then found mfp for the last 60+. Pretty much been holding steady for some time now.

Years of on again off again attempts a squatting I have tried smith machine, pads, towels, Manta's, and who knows what else. Now days it is heavier weight than in the past with nothing but the bar. When you find the correct bar placement across your shoulders there will be no discomfort. Proper contraction of the shoulder…

Three trips to Hedo II in Negril. Always a great time and you don't need to pack much to fit in......lol

Dec 1 = #210 Dec 7 = #206 Dec 14 = #203 Dec 21 = #198.5 Done! Now to maintain through the holiday to Jan. 1 First time since 1985 that a scale has shown me under #200.

Meal replacement: in many cases yes. Stimulate growth: Probably not. In a calorie deficit new muscle growth is minimal to none. Suppressant: Probably not. Protein will make you feel full longer than eating carbs, but would not see someone taking a protein supplement with only the motive of appetite suppression. Feel better…

Dec 1 = #210 Dec 7 = #206 Dec 14 = #203 Today marks the lowest weight I have been at as an Adult. I broke the #200 mark in the 9th grade 1985/1986, which thinking back I remember seeing 200 the first time over Christmas break from school. At that time playing sports I was excited to see that crossover. I will cross back,…

^^^^^ Wrong. I sent a strap back to Polar that I had problems with and they were very upset that it had not been regularly machine washed. The strap was 8 months old, hand rinsed after every workout, machine washed a couple times each month, and the Polar rep on the phone said it was too dirty and corroded to the point it…

What are the thoughts on the Polar FT 80? This heart rate monitor has a specific program to be used when lifting weights. It is advertised as a HRM that is designed to be used for weight lifting? When activating the wrist unit you have to chose between cardio or weight lifting. Would appear they have a different…

12/1 #210 12/8 #206 Was a good week for me. Good workouts, disciplined nutrition and I was full coming off of a less than perfect Thanksgiving holiday. This was a great push towards "one"derland, but I know the next few weeks will not come so easy.

Dec 6th 49mins lifting weights, 23 mins treadmill, 2.1 miles with incline.

Why not.........

Ok, I see what this thread is all about. Dec. 5th: 47min trail run, 4.7miles (GPS tracking verified). Heart rate monitor was over 700 cal burn. This group, and this goal have my eating habits On Track!!! Tks everyone :-)

In October of 2011 I finally faced the reality that I needed to take control of my health and fitness. This could ramble on into a long boring story. Cut to the chase, I drew the line in the sand, no more pop/soda or McDonalds type fast food......period. I am not going to fight either way that these things are good, bad,…

Was #210 Dec 1st. Weigh in on Friday mornings.

I just bought my first pair of running tights for the winter months. Pretty sure I got the "look stupid" award in hand. Get out there, have fun, and be safe!!!!

I plan for a strict December. Weight this morning 210#......to see 199 for the new year is what I'm after.

My wife had trouble getting her form right with squats. Was always on the balls of her feet and not getting parallel. We added in a couple warm-up sets of front squats with an empty bar. This helped her get comfortable with the weight back on her heals and also addressed any range of motion limitations. Might be something…

Battery change in the chest strap transmitter is a good thing to try. For a Polar use a coin (nickle works best on mine) and turn the cover as indicated. Change out the battery and see how it goes. I am going to go out on a limb and say it might be the strap. I have had in the past trouble like you are saying, and even…

In most cases it is poorly used or largely mis-understood. Many will say I just want to "tone up" but for this to happen the process is that of several steps. Anyone can workout and have a good level of muscle development and strength, but until the nutrition brings the body fat to a level where it can show its not…