Emv79 Member

I was in the best shape of my life 4 Year’s ago and then I moved, met my husband, got married and we welcomed a beautiful baby boy last summer (gained 60lbs during pregnancy...my kid was only 10lbs of that!). All fantastic events....but I’ve put my health on the back burner and that’s not good. I understand that I can’t be…

Don't get me started....I still miss getting real mail that's not a bill. As for the phone, I'm tied to my Blackberry for work, so the last thing I want to do during "me time" is talk on the phone or even text...

Yeah, probably not my best word choice. We're on the same page! :)

I bought 2 at The Running Room and the brand is "Sweaty Bands". They are about 1/2inch and 1/4inch and have a felt-like material that just seems to stay put on my hair without pulling. I have a big head and these were the only ones that I found that not only did not slip, but also did not cut blood flow from being too…

I'm sure you can understand that my point was not that fat or sugar is bad or that ice cream is the devil... The question was in regards to a gap in calories with request for protein and if ice cream was a good option. My answer was "have ice cream if you want it, but in moderations and here's some other healthy options".

Unfortunately, there is no way to "target" fat loss (I wish!! lol). By eating healthy and doing exercise, you will lose fat, but your body will decide where you lose it from. You can help the situation by weight training as muscle burns fat and combined with a lower body fat, muscle definition can help give a shape to your…

The problem with ice cream is the sugar and fat content. You want your body to have enough energy (cals), but you don't want empty calories. Don't get me wrong, eating ice cream in moderation is fine, but if you're looking for calories and protein (and considering greek yogurt is not an option for you) consider: chicken…

Hi, I'm 33 and been on MFP since early April 2012. I started weight training in January 2012 and thanks to great MFP friends, a personal trainer and LOTS of sweat and dedication, I've seen my body transform constantly, going from a BF% of roughly 23% to 17% (July). I do some type of exercise 6x/week which is spread between…

I had all 4 removed: - The bottom 2 did not have enough space and were starting to have my other teeth squeeze together and so, get crooked. - The top 2 had to be removed as the way they came out, they were directly aligned with the bottom two, which means if I had kept them, I'd be chewing something between my top wisdom…

Protein is protein and when it comes to protein powders, they vary in protein content. The whey protein powder I have has 20g of protein per scoop (90cals, 0carbs, 1g fat). The Greek yogurt I eat has 9g of protein per 100g portion (80cals, 10 carbs, 0 fat). I have both pretty much every day.

I had a 3hour stop in Honk Kong waiting for my next flight (I had already been on a plane for 16hours straight and would on the next flight for 5hours). I walked and used every set of stairs I could find. It's a huge airport, but I think I saw every inch of it! And while on the flights, I would go for a bathroom brake and…

I was asked these questions, so I thought I'd share here as additional info: The weight loss from Jan 1st 2011 to Sept 2011 was done through using "The Biggest Loser" site for food diary and some cardio only (3x a week). Then I stopped until January 2012 (lack of motivation?!) I started with a Trainer for weight training…

You look amazing! (love the choice of bikini too...really cute!) Congrats for all your efforts! You look so happy!

Anyaaa11, you already looked pretty ripped in your profile picture! :smile:

Very kind of you! Thank you. I actually do weights 3 hours a WEEK, not per day....or else I would have killer abs! lol. With cardio and weights, I workout on average 1 to 1.5 hours per day.

Thank you everyone...sorry it took a while for me to understand the picture resizing....not quite a pro yet for picture posting! lol

Thanks! I'm 5'9 1/2.

Thanks for the link. Yeah, no way in hell...even without the extra skin I have, I don't have her abs! But also don't have her breasts or bum, but I do have larger arms and shoulders (does that balance it out?! LOL). The fact is that I know the Bod Pod was wrong (it is said to have a +/- 3% variance...but that still would…

There is no set formula as "high intensity" will depend on the individual's fitness level, type of workout, stats (age, weight, etc) but also what each of us considers "high intensity". I have a Garmin 210 Forerunner(HRM) and it's what I use to count calories (HRM strap on chest syncs with my watch and data is downloaded…

I'm shocked that you call your progress/change "small"... do you not see the progress I'm seeing on these pictures? I see a big change and to have that kind of improvement in just a few months is something you should be proud of! You are obviously putting the effort, but you also need to recognize progress. Be proud, toot…

I like you already! lol. Having you as a friend would be my pleasure.

Hi, I'm 33, 5'9 3/4'', cw 151, gw 145 (although weight is not really my goal...I'm aiming for 18.5%BF, currently at 19.2% and I was 22.6% in January). I eat healthy and about 1550cals/day + exercise (so I'm not the right motivator/friend if your goal is to eat bellow 1200cals). I weight lift 3 hours a week (spread on 4…

I see them, but I don't pay attention to them....I don't mind it, I just don't have the energy to look at them or form an opinion (or anybody else, really). I'm too busy focussing on what I'm doing and sweating buckets! :) When I rest between sets though, I do sometimes smile (using the inside laugh not to offend) at some…

Oh, and about the actual topic from the OP: I use Promasil Whey Powder (vanilla is by far the best) and have 2 scoops with only water about 20min after my workout. If I find I'm low on protein during my day, I might have an extra scoop in a shake with half a banana, a cup of milk (half almond and half 1%) and a tbs of all…

I actually tested this last week as I was curious. I use a Garmin Forerunner 210 with HRM (strapped to chest). I did 20min on the elliptical (using arms) and 20min on the treadmill (not counting warm-up and cool down). The goal was to have my HR steady at 150bpm for the entire 20min on both machines. Results: Effort was…

I do both. Running outside is great, but living in Canada, that's an option for about only half the year. I sunburn really easily and since I sweat allot, the sunscreen lotions fail quickly, so I prefer to run at dusk or in the evening (with a cool breeze, it's heaven!). That being said, I find concrete and asphalt to take…

Gender: Female Age: 33 Height: 5'9 3/4'' SW: 193lbs (or 162lbs when I started MFP) CW: 151lbs GW: 145lbs (estimate as my goal is 18.5% BF and not really the weight on the scale) I weight train 3hours a week (spread on 4 days) and do cardio or any other sport/physical exercise 6x/week.

I drink a gallon of water a day, up to 1.5gallons on days when I workout... bathroom brakes are very common. :)

I did my first (and only to date as I sprained my ankle in April) 5KM race in mid-March this year. The race was half flat, half uphill and finished in 30:34. I plan on doing more races this Summer and since my ankle is getting better, I've started running again about 3x a week.

I think I'm crazy :) When I look in the mirror, I now like what I see, but find I still have ways to go. Last week, my trainer asked me if I had before and after pics I'd be willing for him to share with some of his other female clients as he thought the progress I made would help them (this was a great compliment, but I…