kaseybill

Insects on my veggies don't bother me. I find them pretty often on my produce. I know what to look for.... dad was an entomologist (checked farms for bugs) and I'm a horticulturist so I've seen my share of critters on fresh food. What's more concerning is what they put on our food to keep the pests away. I.e. the same…

I am nursing an almost 3 year old (yes, I said year, not month) and it has been very challenging few years for me in the weight lose department. I currently eat about 1600-1900, do intense workouts of 500-700cal burns and still don't lose more than .25-.5lb/wk. It really takes me a month to lose a pound or two, but am…

I have been using my Fitbit one since the first of the year and am so addicted to it! It is fun to 'compete' with yourself and buddies for most steps of the week. I even bought my mom one for mothers day and now we root each other on daily. I'm 35, have one kiddo and need to lose about 12lbs. I'm very active/ athletic and…

I do smoothies every morning before my workout. These is my favorite this week since the peach tree is loaded: 1 c peaches .5 banana 2 c spinach and/ or swiss chard .5 c FF greek yogurt 1T Chia seeds .5 c unsweetend almond milk 1 tsp almond extract sometimes 1T of almond butter Another favorite for a days before a heavy…

I'm 6 wks Pg and nursing my 2.5yr old. He only nurses 3x day but since I"m pregnant, he seems to sense it and has been asking for it more (dip in supply?) I am maintaining my calories at 1900/day, but exercise about 600-700 calories per day, so my net is a bit low at the moment. I am finding it hard to eat that much food…

I'm due Dec 16.... unofficially. Good for you and being active! I'm eating 1800-2000 cals now, I'd definitely up yours to at least 1700-1800, especially past 12 wks. The reason I gained so much on #1 was i couldn't workout, and eating made the nausea go away. I'm hoping I can keep up with the exercise and make sure not to…

Thanks Ladies. I am concerned about gaining weight, since I gained 60 last round... and have found it impossible to lose the last 15. I want to only gain 20 this time (since I'm currently 15 over) and I can't just 'eat til I'm full... ' I have NO will power and spiral downhill very quickly. I gained 11lbs my 1st Tri last…

I have trigger foods, if I have a bite, I eat more and more of it, which leads me to eat more bad foods then it spirals out of control for a day or two. I just can't have those foods. Instead i keep foods that satisfy that craving on-hand so I don't go overboard. Pizza- I get individual whole wheat crusts, load it up with…

I'm a fan of the Nike Training club app, its a free app on my iphone. I do 2-3/wk in addition to cardio classes like spin, kickboxing at the gym. They really kick your butt and get you into shape!

I just noticed after my run today that I have shin splints, which I haven't had in years! In high school I had them from training on the tennis courts (running/ drills) so I have always avoided running on concrete. The last two week I've been doing a boot camp which involved running up stairs, which are concrete, and now…

I do 40/30/30 but avoid wheat/ bread most of the time. Bread seems to puff out my middle section, making me look and fell fatter. I do eat plenty of other complex carbs and fruits, just limiting starchy foods: pasta, bread, crackers, white potatoes.

We are talking about the FT4, not the F4, which I think is an older model. The FT4 DOES have a replaceable battery, per the owners manual.

I have the FT4 and there is a place on the back to replace a battery, unless I'm confused.... I'll check the manual (pretty sure you can change it though)! Talk about great self- motivation though! Love this HRM!

What about guessing how much oil is used when you spray into a pan using an oil mister? I'm guessing less than a tsp for the dish, spraying just to coat the pan. I use olive oil for some lower temp dishes and grapeseed oil for searing/ stir fry or grilling. How would you count this?

Yes frustrating! I am in your same situation, little to no weight loss for 18months now- baby is now 29 months. Still nursing 3x day and I dropped extra 250 BFing calories about a year ago, but still have not lost any more weight. I exercise a TON... 5-6x a week, calories are 1400-1600 then I earn about 500-700 per workout…

Thanks Ladies! Just to clarify on the BFing... I'm nursing a 2.5yr old only 3x daily, and would VERY much like to be done with it! I haven't counting calories for Bfing in over a year since I wasn't seeing resulting eating 1600-1800cals/day.

I haven't done the body fat testing at the gym but based on my measurements I am b/t 27-30%... In top shape I was 23%. Thanks for the suggestion on mixing it up... that's what I did with my workouts in Jan/Feb... I went from mainly running & strength or now doing more cardio/ strength classes. I work out M-F, one light…

Great job! I'm going on 29 months with my son, and I'm just about done! He, on the other hand can't survive without his mama milk!

I don't eat out much but if I do I go to Pita Jungle. You have to shop their Nut. facts though since I found that the veggie salad is their highest calorie salad!!! But if you get sauces on the side and order things custom you can eat very healthy.

I love ZUmba! But it depends on the instructor. I used to go to a 'yucky' gym but the instructors there were great. Now I;m at a higher-end gym and its like zumba for 60 yr old (literally, that's who's in the class!) But now I have discovered Cardio Kickboxing and am in complete love with the class. Gets all the daily…

I just started 'attempting' the weaning process on my 2yr old and 2 days in to it, I stopped! He became a completely different child: angry, resentful and sad. I had some pressure from my family to wean but mostly just want my body back (hopeful to lose the last 20 that is sticking). I never offer anymore but once I…

I have been using the NTC app for over a year now and I love it! My next badge is 1250 mins and I just discovered all the bonus workout in the Rewards section. I do the Get Toned and lean but just started doing the strong section (under intermediate) and I do feel a difference in results in the strong vs the Lean or Toned.…

Im 5'2" and still trying to lose the last 15-20lb of baby wt. (he's 2!) I consistently have 5-6 very hard workouts per week and eat very healthy but can't seem to get below the 150lb mark, now for about 18mos! Very frustrating when I work so hard and the lbs just don't move. I'm wondering, what are your calorie nets for a…