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This is my experience as well. I've had Mirena 3 years with absolutely NO PROBLEMS. I love it! I also never have periods, although I do have occasional symptoms (very mild) with very light spotting. It's so nice not to worry about it. It was not painful to have put in, either. I did not gain weight after Mirena and have…

What a great compliment.

What an amazing and inspiring story. Congratulations to you and thanks for sharing.

I have had my FitBit One for almost two months and I can't live without it.

You are fabulous!!!! All of the pics are wonderful but the one from the side angle really shows off your progress. Great job!!!!!

What everyone else said, don't give up. It was hard for me at first too. I've worked my way up to 60 minutes over time but even now, the first five minutes are the worst and then it gets easier after that. I think it's just the body getting used to the sudden surge in activity and takes a while to become efficient. Maybe…

Sara is absolutely beautiful. I am sorry to hear of her passing. I have not lost a child but unfortunately have several friends who have. They are not, however, on MFP. They do talk about several social media sites specifically for parents who have lost children. I'm not sure what the main one is called but I know it has…

Thank you for posting this! I have been asking around but no one seems to know.

I have the Fitbit One and for me, it is worth it. I am always moving for my job and had no idea how active vs. non active I was until I got the Fitbit. I am a numbers person so I enjoy trying to "rack up" my numbers each day. However, it does not tell you anything you couldn't figure out by other means, it's just more…

Good for you! You won't regret it. I did C25K as well and I can't remember what week it is but once you get through the first 20 min run you will take off from there. I am currently up to running 4-5 miles on the treadmill and the first 20 minutes are STILL the hardest. After the first 20, it gets easier. You will do 25,…

I guess it depends on what your goal is. I have both and I use them both. The FitBit will give you your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and will also factor in workouts. However, I find my Polar HRM is more accurate for calculating calories burned during exercise and use it as well. As long as you accurately enter…

What a great day to post this! Thanks, I needed that.

This is me!!!! I thought I was the only one. I also apply it to cardio workouts (minutes on treadmill, etc).

I suggest being evaluated by an orthopedic or sports physical therapist. Let them know you want to get into running and they can address everything from bracing to shoe wear/possible orthotics, and exercises to stabilize your knee based on individualized muscle testing and balance to come up with a plan that's specific for…

I do understand why this is inappropriate and my husband nor I would ever willingly do this if we had no choice. However, I can also see how it could happen on occasion. Our gym does not have family locker rooms and the only way to the pool is through the locker rooms. If my daughter has swimming lessons and I am unable to…

I read it all and love how you explained progression. The weight lifting analogy is great. I recently starting using a fitbit and realized my TDEE was much higher than I thought (although I leave plenty of room for gadget error since a piece of plastic can only be so accurate). Since then, I have actually increased my…

The trainers in my clinic charge $25 for 1/2 hour sessions and $45 per hour.

I use a HRM and add it as one of "My Exercises".

That there people out there just like me!

I wish I could figure out how to make this work for me. When I first started MFP I was eating about 1400 per day and losing weight steadily. I hit a plateau and was having a hard time getting a decent dinner in with remaining calories on days I didn't run so I increased my allowance to 1650. Since then, I've gained a few,…

I hate how they treat the contestants like they are stupid and pathetic during the first few episodes. Especially Jillian. I don't think she sees the contestants as fellow human beings. I hate how disrespectful she is to obese individuals. It literally makes me sick. I do, however, like the Jillian Michaels DVDs and find…

Men who grunt, groan, and scream as they contort their spine in inhumane ways to complete that bicep curl with a weight that is obviously too big for them.

For me, a size 12 is my "reward" goal meaning that's when I celebrate. Ultimately, however, I plan to be a size 10 once I'm at goal weight. As others have said, size is relative depending on the person but I think for me this is what will work. I am currently a size 14 and would like to lose 40-50 more pounds so I think…

I am a 34 year old mother to two girls (3 and 5). My goal is to lose 80 pounds. I'm nearly half way there.

I had questions about this myself so one day I put my HRM on while I cleaned for four hours. Now I'm talking about scrubbing, vacuuming, multiple trips carrying things up/down stairs, sometimes moving furniture, etc. I burned enough calories for me to believe on the cleaning aspect. Don't believe it? Try it for yourself.…

Vanity sizing is the reason I wear a size 12 in some brands and size 16 in others. Size 14 usually fits the bill but even they are highly variable amongst themselves.

You are amazing and a great example to your son. He obviously looks up to you and adores you. Great job!!! If you haven't tried it, the pool is a great place to exercise when your fibro flares up.

I've had MIrena for three years without a problem. I don't have a period, which is great, and I have not gained weight since starting it. I have been able to lose weight consistently with expected effort (meaning I don't think it's had an effect). My OB/GYN did suggest at my last check up that she MAY have to take it out…

I started and stopped running more times than I can count. I stopped because I didn't see progress. I was trying to do too much too soon. Once I slowed down and realized it was ok to be slow, I was able to improve my distance. Once I started to see improvements, that's all it took to keep me going. I started out running…

The last time I made cookies I was determined not to eat them so I swished mouthwash before I started and every 15 minutes to keep the taste in my mouth. It's not a taste you want to combine with cookies or fudge! Haha Don't worry about two pounds, just keep doing what you're doing and your body will adjust. It's probably…