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You can do it! The beginning intervals are only a minute long....you can do anything for a minute!

You can go to the website: coolrunning.com, and they have the program listed there. Having a phone just makes it easier because someone tells you when to change intervals instead of keeping track yourself.

It doesn't hinder your actual fat loss, but it does cause you to retain water--so the scale won't accurately reflect the hard work you've put in. I had the same problem and spoke to a nutritionist about it....she said sodium is the biggest weightloss saboteur out there! I know it's tough at first, but try to stay closer to…

What about trying to work in short work out sessions into your day? Maybe go for a walk or walk stairs on your lunch or on break? I know that stair climbing burns a ton of calories. If you belong to a gym that has them, spin classes are great for burning a lot of calories (you can burn 800-1000 in a single class!).

Hi everyone, I'm Mia. I am a roller derby girl. I joined MFP a while back in an attempt at getting in better shape for playing the sport I love. Since starting derby four years ago, I've probably lost between 30 and 40 lbs...about 18 since starting MFP. I've always been heavy and unathletic since I was a kid. My biggest…

I'm in! :)

Ok, my goals aren't the same as yours, so it's probably best to listen to your trainer, because they probably know their stuff. I was told by my nutritionist that you actually shouldn't be eating your exercise calories because MFP over estimates your calorie burn in order to burn fat. I personally don't see any harm in…

Me too! 30 yrs Female 180lbs 5'6" fairly active (I walk about 4 miles per day plus go running or play roller derby occasionally)

I used to get up every morning and hit the gym at 5:30 for spin class, but have since lost the ability to pry myself out of bed. (could be that we cancelled our gym membership when we moved and there isn't one conveniently located) Instead, I've started walking to and from work every day (that's a total of 4 miles!) and…

I am shorter and am trying to lose a larger amount of weight, work a desk job, and it put me at 1200/day--but I never feel like it's enough food. Luckily I work out too, so I try to come in around 1600/day and it seems to be working.

Phew! Luckily I haven't eaten any of this stuff (although am a former cold-stone addict). I'm sure any of these are fine as a once in a while treat, but personally I think I'd feel like crap if I ate any of it.

I have this problem a lot too....maybe try adding another 200-300 calories per day for a week or two and see if that makes a difference! Also, make sure you're not eating too much sodium--you may be losing but not seeing on the scale because you're retaining water. Try eating less than 2000mg a day. I don't know about you,…

I have the opposite problem....I really struggle to keep my sodium intake below 2000mg. I think low sodium is a good thing, as it's better for your heart and helps you avoid retaining water, but I also know that you need some degree of sodium to absorb the water you drink.

I have the bodymedia band (I think it's the Link)...I absolutely LOVE it! I feel it's fairly accurate most of the time and it's nice that it syncs with MFP and automatically adjusts your calories for the day.

I have never used a Fit bit, but I use body media....I know that the body media will calculate "off body" calories burned based on how long I forgot to wear it and what my normal at rest calorie burn is...so it was probably just doing that when it told you that you had burned 900 calories. You should try linking your fit…

I'm so glad to hear that other people do this too...I record my lowest weights as well. Ultimately, I try to focus on how my clothes fit, but watching the scale and seeing my body fluctuate and knowing the patterns really helps me!

I made it about half way through and had great results--I could really see where I had gotten stronger when playing roller derby (all of those squats did some good after all!). I quit because I got a terrible cold and couldn't breathe well enough....then had a bunch of things come up that kept me from getting back into it.…

I've been in a similar position...I told my husband my goal weight, and he mentioned that maybe I should try to lose more. It was definately frustrating: I really don't think that most men understand the pressure women feel in regards to their weight, so maybe they don't see how those comments can hurt our feelings. I feel…

I don't know how either of those works, but I have the bodymedia link and I love it.....syncs great with MFP and gives quite a bit of data. I got it for Xmas, and so far it's helped me lose 5lbs--and that's without going to the gym (I've been sick, so decided to get better first). It's pretty cool because it gives a lot of…

I love it....I got mine for Xmas and have already lost 5lbs as a result--and I haven't even had a chance to get back to the gym yet! It's really fun to see the charts and data. Hope you enjoy it! :)

I think everyone is too focused on what they're doing to notice you....and you'll love spin & body pump! Those are my two favorite classes! Just go, don't really pay attention to anyone else, and have a great time! Spin is awesome because you can do it at your own pace (it's usually based on perceived exertion, so a "7" to…

I probably weigh weekly (Same day, same time roughly), but I only do measurements and photos every three months. I tend to be more motivated if I see greater results, even though I'm seeing them less frequently.

Running (Couch to 5K taught me to enjoy running--I've NEVER been a runner), rollerskating--it actually burns MORE calories than running and works the larger muscles in the legs, and squats.

I've had the same problem in the past. I think it's also the KIND of calories you take in. My trainer suggested a little protein before and after a work out (maybe a low calorie, low sugar protien shake before, and plain greek yogurt after). Protein also helps you feel more full, and helps fuel your body during a workout.…