meghan1966

Your HRM should be accurate if it is one that will calculate calories burned. I have a Garmin fitness watch and had to input my height, weight, lifetime activity level, etc. When I do the elliptical at the gym, my HRM consistently tells me I burn 75-100+ LESS than what the elliptical says. Trust your HRM, it is more…

Hi - I've ran on and off for 16 years, 'off' for a variety of reasons. Currently getting back into it slowly so I can stay injury-free and work w/the injuries I have now - foot problems and hip bursitis. Would love to swap tips and be MFP friends!

What brand/model HRM did you get? thx

Hey thanks, my husband just saw that Costco has BodyMedia FIT for $40 off starting tomorrow, online only! I'll have to research into it, b/c it also says it comes w/a 12-month subscription but not sure to what.

I have an old HRM, like 10 years! Not sure it has a calculator on it, but i"ll check it out.... or is there a formula to use? Also, what's the bodybugg???

Everyone starts somewhere! You can always ask the owner or the front desk staff to just show you how to use the cardio machines. They can't charge for that - kind of an orientation to the gym. When I first started 15 yrs ago, I got a wt-lifting book which helped. The best thing to do is get some Oxygen, Shape or Fitness…

Hey, shoulda got to this sooner - would you share your recipe for skinny margaritas?

definitely thankful for friends as like you, have no family here. sometimes events are planned, other times it's spur of the moment. yesterday, i knew bout the dinner and nailed it at the gym, but... yeah, i can do the water in between glasses of wine and that would help w/the calories.

Maybe your husband can take him to your Mom's and you pick him up or v/v - that way, you could use that extra time to work out. I get up at 4:50a.m. to walk and run my dog w/a friend, I'm home at 6am then on the days I work, my husband takes the kids and I try to hit the gym at lunch. I pick them up from daycare while he's…

When you want to add a lot of fiber to your diet, you need to do it gradually to avoid what you're currently experiencing. Try some GaxX softgels and drink more water.