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Thanks @gearhead426hemi which Polar device do you have? I've had the ft7 for a little over a year and it's starting to lose connection a lot. Thinking about a chest strapless version but I'm not that picky over that.

I love taking plain greek yogurt and adding mashed banana or berries to it, then just pop it in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Boom!

Oh yes! I was very familiar with this anxiety you are speaking of. During my stint of yo-yo dieting, anytime I felt an ounce a failure, or fell off the wagon for a moment, I would conclude that the "Fit life just isn't for me". I am destined to be overweight. How wrong was I. The fear of failure makes it's presence in…

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Thinking this way towards food will just create an unhealthy relationship with it. You shouldn't have to "punish" yourself through a workout because you had a treat. Exercise should be a reward for your body. You are getting healthy and strong. If you have Halloween candy, enjoy it! Don't worry about what "torture" you'll…

You mentioned you do Cardio 3x a week. How often do you change up your routine? Doing the same exercises over and over again will eventually stall weight loss because your body falls into a routine. It knows what to expect and therefore doesn't have to work as hard. Which means a lower calorie burn. Try revamping your…

We all have your best interest at heart here when we reply to this, but you need to simply see your doctor. There is nothing we can say that can diagnose why you are losing your hair. Check in with your doctor to make sure you are a'okay! Good luck!

I loved Slim for Life by Jillian Michaels. Although I read it after I reached my goal weight, the book was loaded with stuff that I found valuable to maintain my weight loss. I originally checked it out at the library but ended up buying a copy because I had so many passages and pages dog-eared. I thought it was a really…

There are TONS of fitness videos for free on Youtube from Cardio to strength and from Zumba to Yoga. The options are pretty much endless! Some youtube channels you can check out are: Fitness Blender, Efit 30, Be Fit, Exercise tv...Just to name a few. Also, check out some exercise DVD's. If money is an issue, most libraries…

You gotta start somewhere right? And look on the bright side, you will only go up from here! Instead of focusing on the negative side, think about your goal to increase your time/resistance. Think about the amazing choice you made to improve your health. That is worth celebrating!

I just made an epic pumpkin-Banana break! Here's the recipe: http://janetandgreta.com/recipe/pumpkin-banana-zucchini-loaf-with-flax-and-walnuts-march-2012-newsletter/ The Recipe says is serves 12, however I got 18 slices out of mine. So instead of the Calorie count being 254 per serving. Mine was 103. I did follow the…

I lost 130 lbs pounds. Went from a 40 DD to a 34 B...:ohwell: I tried extra chest work but nothing did it. And I actually heard from a Personal Trainer that there is not really an exercise that can save the boobs, but who knows how true that is.

This ^^ :smile: If they aren't bringing it directly to your desk and insisting that you eat it, then they have every right to bring whatever they want to the office. Just like you have every right to bring in whatever you want. Why not bake up some healthy oat bars, muffins or arrange a healthy potluck style lunch?

A great smile!

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Hey Love! You need to seek professional advice and help for your relationship with food. Binging, purging, overeating, etc are all unhealthy habits. Everyone here has the right advice and that is seeking professional help! Best of luck!

Look what your Profile Pic says: Strike for progress not perfection. Listen to that! So you ate some pie. No biggie! And it was probably delicious too. Remember, this is a LIFESTYLE not something temporary; There are going to be those days where you have a slice a pie, or cake or those chicken wings or fries or WHATEVER.…

I have a daily home Yoga practice, and I also go to classes about 3 times a week. I have to give credit to Yoga for my success on this journey. Yoga has taught me to listen to my body, to nurture it. It has given me the tools I need to truly take care of my body. Yoga has done so much more than make my body stronger. It…

Fresh berries is always my first go to! A dash of cinnamon Bananas A drizzle of honey or your natural sweetener Natural Peanut butter(don't knock it until you try it!) Vanilla You could also add some spices and use it as a veggie dip!

First off, congrats on the beginning of your journey and your 11lbs lost so far! That is amazing! I had a workout buddy in the beginning of my journey as well. I had over 100lbs to lose, and my buddy about 75-80 lbs. My buddy lasted about a month. Once he stopped going, I panicked and couldn't imagine tackling the gym by…

Hey there! My starting weight was 255 lbs My current weight: 125 lbs I lost the 130 lbs in about 14ish months. A little over a year. I've been maintaining for a year now!

Air Popped Popcorn, Veggies with Hummus(the hummus will also keep you fuller, longer) Grapes, chopped fruit, apple slices and peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, Celery with Natural peanut butter, Greek Yogurt(add fresh berries for a boost), Half a Banana with natural peanut butter, A square or 2 of Dark Chocolate,…

Morning started off with a 1 hr dog walk and 45 minutes of Yoga on the deck. After lunch I hit the gym for some Cardio(30 minutes on the stairmaster and 30 minutes on the Arc Trainer) followed by 30 minutes of Lower Body Weight session.

The Arc Trainer is Killer!(but in a great way, of course!) That is level one, believe it or not. However, you will get used to it! There was a time that I could barely get through 5 minutes on a resistance of 15. Now I happily hang out on it for an hour sometimes, doing intervals. Instead of going by the machines…

In case the name doesn't make it clear, I too, am a HUGE bookworm! You are welcome to add me! :flowerforyou:

This!!

Almost a year. I hit my goal weight last June. I've stayed at my GW since then, with minimal fluctuation.

Anyone is welcome to add me! I am on daily and I strive to encourage and motivate my beautiful MFP family! :flowerforyou:

If I can't find something similar in the database, then I just do a quick add, but either way I always over-estimate. I rather be off in that regard than log something lower and it be much higher. :smile:

I'm 26 and my greatest accomplishment is losing 130 lbs. It not only transformed me physically, but I become the best version of myself emotionally as well!