IowaJen1979 Member

For iPhone, go to the Polar Flow app settings and where it says "connect", select "Yes" for MyFitnessPal.

I don't drink often mostly because I would rather use extra calories on food. Also, if I have a couple of cocktails it usually leads me to eating poorly.

This drives me BONKERS!!!! If I'm deciding between two brands, and one says "gluten free" I'll buy the other one because I find it so IRRITATING! Gluten gets such a bad rap!

Polar Flow's calorie burn includes your BMR, that's why it looks so high.

I eat Tootsie Pops when I need something sweet - haha! They last a long time and you get a nice chocolate punch at the end. And they're only 60 calories. I individual packs of Wheat Thins and Pringles. I also really like the peanut butter filled pretzels from Trader Joe's. And popcorn.

Evanston, IL - 3 (feels like -25). Still dragged my toosh to 6AM yoga. I deserve a prize!

Try mixing a packet of ranch seasoning with light sour cream and dip raw veggies in it. 2 tablespoons of sour cream is about 35 calories. I prefer veggies raw. Try tossing some chicken in buffalo or barbecue sauce and saute them, then eat them over a bed of lettuce with some homemade low fat blue cheese dressing…

Just for today 1/5/2015: 1. I will get up early and run on the treadmill. 2. I will eat only what I planned to eat today and already entered in my diary. 3. I will pay myself 10 compliments.

Maybe try switching to something like soda water with lime. It looks and feels like a cocktail but isn't. Or order a "virgin" margarita or something like that...

@0somuchbetter0‌ - it's probably a troll.

I didn't do ANYTHING yesterday! So lazy! This morning I ran for 37 minutes on the treadmill. I'm going to double up on jacks and squats since I missed them yesterday.

Start MFP weight: 1/1/2012 - 246 Start weight for Challenge - 195 Goal Weight for Challenge - 170 Ultimate Goal Weight:130

I gave up alcohol for a couple of months a few years ago and I think it helped me lose weight. I don't drink often but when I do I consume several beverages and that usually led to poor food choices. This sounds different than your situation, but (for me anyway) when I have a set number of calories I'm taking in every day…

I have the same issue. I have been stuck at the same weight for months, and it's mainly because I'm cheating with logging. I'm trying what someone else suggested - tighten up with logging what I eat so I see every calorie. I lost a lot of weight last year and got cocky, thinking I could get by with more "cheating" than I…

Weird! I have the OPPOSITE problem - if I use WW points I'm under 1200 calories. I exercise almost every day and was wondering why I was STARVING! It's funny how weight loss is so different for everyone!

I'd love to join if you have any more space!

Haha!!!! I LOVE this! It's sooooo true! I wonder how many people will read it and wonder, "How much cinnamon DO I have to eat?"

No carb diets, clean eating, and kale!

I made it to my class, did some studying (but not enough), laundry (although one of the machines pooped out so I had to finish it this morning), didn't get in a good stretch, but I DID make my grocery list. Today's five goals: 1. Fold the laundry. :-) 2. Morning run outside (brrrr) 3. STRETCH - I really mean it this time…

OMG - I would suggest doing "Couch to 5K". You can download an app onto your phone or follow the program on your own. I NEVER EVER EVER was a runner until last summer when I did this program. It takes 8 weeks and gradually builds up to running a 5K. Running remains for me the hardest workout, but it makes me feel so good…

How did everyone do with their goals? I managed 3 out of the 5 - is that good? ;-) Today's goals: 1. Zumba Intervals 2. Study for my class and do some reading 3. Laundry (ugh) 4. Stretch before bed - I haven't stretched in awhile 5. Make my grocery list This is fun!

Five things I'd like to accomplish today: 1. morning run 2. cuddle my puppy - she needs some attention. :-) 3. reading for class 4. improve my attitude - had a TERRIBLE day yesterday and it's still bothering me 5. Empty the dishwasher Thanks to the universe for my friends and family who love and support me no matter what.…

I was actually looking forward to posting some more love today - is that a bad sign? :-) I love that I drag my toosh to the gym in sub zero weather and snow EVERY DAY! I only bailed 3 times and 2 of those times I worked out at home, the third time I was getting over a stomach bug. This winter has been bananas! Carrie - I…

I LOVE this challenge! :-) I tweaked my ankle a little over a week ago. Some people on here know I took up running last summer and it was REALLY HARD! I think the "old me" would have used this very minor injury to throw in the towel. I love that even though my ankle was sore, I threw on an ankle brace and got back on the…

I have had a hard time with snacking at night recently. It's my worst habit and has creeped back into my life. So I'm going to focus on only eating what I have planned in a normal portion size. I think I get cocky because I figure if I'm working out so much I can eat what a want - not true! I can eat what I want in…

1. Don't catch frostbite or hypothermia haha! Just kidding! I'm a little late posting here - things have been crazy! So I'm going to extend this challenge into next week: 1. Go to bed on time (in order to get 7 hours of sleep) 2. No unplanned snacking. 3. Drink more water! I slack on this some time. I drink my 8 glasses…

I know this is last week's challenge, but I made some buffalo chicken and blue cheese dip that was AMAZING and only 150 calories: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/01/skinny-buffalo-chicken-strips.html http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/04/low-fat-creamy-blue-cheese-dressing.html I paired these with a small bag of chips and a…

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Yay Black Team! I'll be getting my burn on, trudging to the gym through the snow and arctic wind. :-)

Can someone post the directions for posting pictures on a thread? I have never figured that out...