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I learned a trick when I went to Weight Watchers back in the day and it totally works (more so for creamier dressings). Put the dressing on the side, dip the fork tines into the dressing first then into the salad for each bite. You get the flavor of the dressing every time and use far less dressing than if you pour it…

Hopefully I'm posting the link correctly, but this video is hilarious for anyone who works out at a gym ;-) http://greatist.com/move/hilarious-gym-parody-video

Hello Everyone! I'm looking for some new friends too. I'm 47, married, working full time Mom of 14yo son & 15 yo daughter. I'm 5'4 and currently at 144lb (my profile is updated with my history). Current weight: 144 Highest weight: 155 Goal weight: 130s Height: 5'4 I've been strength training since Aug and am trying to…

I'm still in the first stage of NROLFW and really liking it, but this looks like a great option for when I've completed the program! Thanks!

Thanks much for all the input! Definitely like the squat rack better, but since I am not lifting really heavy yet not able to easily work in & have time constraints. Will definitely try to make that my first choice though!

Great....now I'm craving something salty and crunchy! lol That is definitely my weakness far and above sweets. I've been substituting carrots and a veggie dip in my lunch for a healthier option, but if I want something chip like my go to's are BBQ Popchips (serving size of 20 chips is great!); Cheddar Quakes mini rice…

Hello Ladies - I'm a second timer to MFP too and this time around started adding friends on MFP and posting almost daily. It definitely helps with making it more fun and social, but also is a great motivator to get the "likes" and "atta girl" from eating to plan or working out. It's also a great way to get ideas for menus…

I can't run due to injury, but I've tried changing up my walking treadmill workouts by doing hill intervals one day, speed intervals another, no incline slower pace longer time workouts another day. In addition depending on the workout I've got various music (Rock My Run app is great for variety), my playlist, Netflix and…

I can sooooo relate!!! It's crazy that it seems like I'm busier with my kids the older they get! I've hit my goal weight a couple of times and the bottom line is making my health a priority and carving out the necessary time to exercise (walk or cycle to alleviate the foot/knee pain), train with free weights and track my…

Hello Ladies I'm not new to mfp and have reached my goal weight only to slide back again. I am trying to expand my circle of mfp friends. I think adding a social aspect to using this site will encourage me to continuously check in, offer support and keep me on track. My profile is open and would be happy to have you both…

Thanks much ladies! I also read the FAQ - should have done that first!

I've got the same Polar and I've been concerned it's a bit over inflated, but still log the exercise calories it gives me. Since I've stalled on weight loss I'm not eating back all of my exercise calories and am going to see if that helps. I also think MFP exercises are written as if you are doing a steady rate of exercise…

I have the same concerns with my Polar HRM and have stalled in weight loss even though I've been exercising regularly. I've now started to eat back a portion (or sometimes none) of the exercise calories to see if that adjustment will help. I do think there's an intensity difference for me in my workouts compared to MFP…

Hello there! I don't have alot to lose either, but it is going sloooooooowly. I love food and would rather eat less of it or exercise more than to completely deny myself (although do have a few trigger foods that I just need to stay completely clear of to avoid a binge!). I've hit my goal twice before and know I can do it…

@alliums - I'm by no means an expert. I've got a Polar FT4 and I use it to calculate calories burned rather than to maintain a certain heart rate. I wear it when I use the treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, zumba etc. I figure if it takes into account my actual heart rate, height, weight and that I'm a female it would…

Hello there! I'm not new to MFP either and am trying to increase my social network for support :o) My profile tells my story -hitting goal weight twice before, but gained it back - twice!! So here I am again! I'm married, 46, working full time mom of two 13yo's. I'm good at tracking daily, but need to come up with an…

LOVE this!! lol

Breaking Bad is the best show of all time!! (Although Kevin Spacey House of Cards is VERY quote worthy!!). So many characters and quotes to love, but the one that came to my mind was from Saul when he first met Skyler, "Clearly his taste in women is the same as his taste in lawyers: only the very best with just the right…

I'm in!!

Thanks everyone - I think I'm going to go for the Polar FT4 :o)

I had a New Balance wrist only HRM and it was very frustrating. While I was jogging I would press my fingers against the watch so it would take my heart rate and it couldn't while I was in motion. I would have to stop and press my fingers down and sometimes would still need to do it a couple of times. At that point I new…

I feel your pain.....whenever I "officially" try to lose weight the first week or two I always gain weight. I'm not sure why my body reacts like that, but it does. I always blame it on water weight - normal weight fluctuations due to hormones etc. However the past few weeks my weight loss slowing down can't be attributed…

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Did 125 crunches and 2 min planks tonight. Also tried a new class at the Y called Total Body toning for an hour which was a good change of pace (strength training at a good pace), but I'm going to be feeling it tomorrow!

YOU CAN DO IT!!.....you don't have to do them all at once. Last year I was part of a 100 crunch per day challenge and found that I could do it easier if I broke it up.....I got to the point of doing 50 in the morning and 50 at night. That being said that was last year! lol....These planks are freaking killing me!! I think…

Those planks are KILLERS! I can get my crunches in, but I hate those planks!! I always seem to put them off and am now falling behind. My new strategy is to do 1:30 straight planks in the morning and another 1:30 at night.....we'll see how it goes.....

This sounds really tasty....buying groceries tomorrow and will add these ingredients to my list....although i think i have most in my pantry!

Thanks for the tickerfactory tip....I think I've got it now :o)