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This is a no brainer… Get a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)! This is an absolute must and a real game changer when it comes to accurately measuring the calories you burn during ANY workout. I use the Polar FT7. The Polar FT4 (which is really all you need) is on Amazon now for less than 60 bucks...

Get a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)! This is an absolute must and a real game changer when it comes to accurately measuring the calories you burn during any workout. The Polar FT4 is on Amazon now for less than 60 bucks...

Are you kidding me? I don’t care how stressful any of this is, you don’t respond by badgering/verbally abusing your significant other. One of the main reasons the divorce rate is so high in this country (I live in the US), is that people decide to get married despite the ridiculously obvious red flags discovered during…

Good for you! Have fun with it! :laugh:

It's because sugar is evil! :drinker: I have the same weakness but MFP has made me "strong like bull":laugh: All kidding aside, more and more studies are finding that sugar can be very addictive and it is NOT good for us. 60 Minutes recently ran a story I think is very telling if you're interested...…

Welcome Rose! Good luck on your journey!

This is your absolute best bet. I use the “Omron HBF-514”. This scale uses six body sensors and measures your Weight, BMI, Body Fat Percentage, Skeletal Muscle Percentage, Resting Metabolism, Body Age, and Visceral Fat. I got it for $65 on Amazon a couple of months ago. Good luck on your journey!

Thanks for sharing this! Will absolutely try em!

NICE JOB! That is my exact same goal. Hope to join you in about 2 to 3 weeks. Love these success stories!!!

Out-freaking-standing. Hope to be doing my first 5k soon. Wish you continued success!

I think the reason this cannot be categorized as cardio/exercise is because it does not elevate your heart rate to any sustained cardio target zone. If you ask your doctor, I’m pretty sure he will tell you the same thing. Good luck…

I got the Polar FT7 HRM the other day and it is a game changer. I paid full price but you can get it or the very slightly more basic FT4 for around $75 or less if you get it online. I would highly recommend getting the real thing. Good luck!

Yeah, I am intentionally walking at a VERY brisk pace specifically to elevate my heart rate. I hope to start mixing in a little jogging now that I can more accurately measure my heart rate and calories burned… Thanks for your reply!

Great question!!! I always wondered this too...

There you go. Nice job :smile:

That's it! Follow Trail_Addict's instructions and you should be good to go...

Truly inspiring work! You look amazing! Thanks for sharing your story…

All these replies are awesome and I think right on the money...

Personally, I LOVE seeing the ladies in their cute outfits. Part of a guy’s motivation! Rock on JennaMarie!

If I get stuck, I might give this a try. I have read other posts that validate that this works specifically when you are not eating enough...

Basically, you have to much salt in your diet and or you are retaining water... http://walking.about.com/cs/med/a/swollenhands.htm

Interesting! I'll give it a go... Thanks for sharing that...

Inn-freaking-credible!!! Way beyond amazing!!! Congratulations and thanks for sharing...

It sounds like he should probably already know that there is un-easiness here. Take it from a guy. We are just not wired to behave this way. There is clearly something wrong here. Your thoughts should first be determining what that something is and then gauge the future of the relationship based on your findings. Sounds a…

Nice Job!!! Although you looked great even in your before pic. You should feel VERY proud.

This is exactly what I’m doing now. Daily cal limit is 1700 and I have been able to stay below that even without my daily cardio. Some days are better than others but managing. Thanks for the tips folks! All very useful advice… Really, really appreciate the time taken to respond. :flowerforyou: