khristiana Member

Everyday I put on my fighting gear for this battle. I'm conquering it day by day. :smile:

I mostly stick to fruits and vegetables for snacks, but believe me there are a plethora of other options. I would suggest Googling it, but I know other people will comment on here with their favorite healthy snacks. You can do it!

I'm always in need of more motivational fitness buddies.... I still have about 80 pound to go as well. Please feel free to add me, I log on every day!

I'm obsessed with Ancestry.com.

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That is SO great to hear... Woot!

Seeing myself on medicines and unable to breath/move/play was all the inspiration I needed. It's baby steps, my dear.

I've only been going to the gym since the middle of January 2015. I am now up to 45 minutes on the elliptical at a level 4. After I do the elliptical, I head to the weight machines and use sporadic ones for about 20 minutes. Then home I go! :0)

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I've got a tape measure and I've measured myself 3 times since January. So far I've lost 1 inch off my hips and .5 inch off my waist! Slow but sure...

Hi again, It's been a few weeks since I bought the food scale, and things are moving along full steam ahead! I'm losing weight consistently now, and that makes me so happy! Thanks everyone...

Each day is a new start. You can most definitely do this, believe in yourself. I'm lucky because I'm doing this together with my husband, but I've reached the point that even without him, I'd do it and do it FOR me. Just start out with small changes, and build from there! Feel free to add me as a friend, I'm always here if…

I have a Fitbit as well, and when I first started using it (about 3 months ago) I set my steps at 5,000 steps, and I'm just now up to the goal of 6,500/day. But with working out and doing extra walking, I'm consistently hitting 10,000-14,000 steps a day! :smile:

You're most definitely on the right track! Consistency is key, and you're doing it! GOOD FOR YOU!

I primarily use the Italian kale, since it crisps up correctly. I'm still new to making my own, so I don't know about other kinds, really. All I know is at 275 for 18 minutes, they come out crispy and ready to eat! As far as storage goes, I put them in sandwich baggies and bring them to work for a few days (if they last…

I listen to my Pandora app while working out, and my station of choice is Hardwell. :)

Awesome!

Plenty of vegetables out there! :)

I'm an emotional eater. Since mid-January I haven't given to over eating or snacks that are unhealthy, but I've had a hard couple of days, so I'm actually considering skipping the gym tonight and even having some alcoholic drinks. *sigh* To err is human, though.... So even if I DO end up not going to the gym and drinking…

I love Zumba! You said it correctly, it's exercise that's FUN! I used to do the Wii Zumba game, but I just bought the Zumba Rizer package, just started it yesterday. One tip: Take the time to learn the correct steps, you get more impact with correct form. And you're not going to know the whole routine right away, so make…

Yup! I got the request and added you. Just take the first step and build off that. I started first by changing my eating habits, then incorporated physical activity into it. If you're a dairy farmer, I'm sure you're getting quite the work out already... Do you use a fitness tracker, like Endomondo or have a Fitbit?

You can add me! It takes a lot of hard work to start off doing the right thing, I personally had to make my health a priority. My job requires an hour and 15 minute drive just to get home, and at that time I always want to get in my pajamas, make dinner and relax, but I'm forcing myself to get dressed as soon as I get home…

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Ok cool... Thanks everyone!

So, please tell me I got this right: (2043 +391) BMR + Cals Burned =2434 -Calorie Intake for the day (around 1200) =1,234 So basically that 1,234 is what is going towards the 3500 to lose one pound, right? :D

I think I'm figuring it out. So I have to burn more than what I I take every day, to lose weight... Looks like I should go to the gym more than 4 days a week?

Ok... I did your calculations from above and got a BMR of 2069. MFP BMR calculator says 2043. My front page says the following: Goal: 1200 Food: 688 Exercise -391 = 297 NET What exactly does NET mean? Am I to eat an additional 297 calories?

Thanks for all the info! I bought a digital food scale this past weekend. I do already log all foods, drinks, condiments, etc, as well as all cardio/strength. I'll figure out my BMR and do the calculations.

Well I'm definitely not quitting, so if I don't lose for a week or two, I'll keep on plugging along until I see something! My house was built in 1994, but it's not a bad idea to check my floor and make sure it's level. Thanks!!

I have a Fitbit! I'm looking for support as well :smile: