Silvara_11 Member

I've yo-yoed a few times this is my second time trying to loose 40+ lbs. Last year after I lost majority of my weight in July I went through my entire wardrobe and gave about 50% to charity, ear-,marked 25% for alterations when the differece was significant and put some really lovely pieces in my attic as a "pregnancy…

I'm in, I'm going on a walking holiday to the Amalfi coast at the end of Feb so I should be able to do at least 80 miles!

Just joined this group - tomorrow I will have accomplished 2 of my new year's resolutions: 1) I'll have done 30 straight days of Bikram Yoga 2) I'll have not had a sip of alcohol since 12:01am on Jan 1, 2013! Hoping to add one more if the scale gives me the right number!

Wow it sounds ambitious! I like to keep things simple: Mon - Fri - Bikram Yoga (it is strength and cardio combined), Sat - hiking outdoors, Sun - rest. I may start doing some free weights at home in the evenings in Feb if I skip a yoga class. My advise is find stuff you enjoy and do it often, so maybe once you've tried all…

Glad you asked the question - I just ignored my weight gain last week, hoping I can record a loss tomorrow!

Really sorry to hear you feel left out! It isn't right but you can make new single friends. I think you can only change your attitude and reaction to people but not other people. When I moved countries I found myself really alone (my own doing so didn't hurt as much) but I found joining a local walking club helped me meet…

Canadian living in London - added :)

A very basic average is that you burn 100 calories a mile so your HRM and MFP seem to be quite close. App must have got an error. I have an HRM but I'm convinced it gives me too high a calorie burn so I don't make a habit of eating 100% of my burn back. However, the links shared above are very useful to test out your HRM.…

Totally! I was shocked when I found out that buffalo wing sauce was just 50% Frank's Red Hot sauce and 50% melted Butter!!!

Movie theater popcorn - large has 1,000, so opt for small you say? That is only 600 calories, in popcorn!

how are your clothes fitting? you could just be changing your body composition.

I started with a Polar F4 (they don't sell that now) but closest to it is an FT4. I loved it and used it to the bone for 3 years until last year when it finally died (the FT4 comes with replaceable batteries so will last longer). Then, when I went to replace it I went all out and splurged on a Polar RCX5, I wouldn't…

Well my current goal is to lose 30 lbs in 6 months so about a 1lb per week which is realistic. Coincidentally, the BL finale is going to be around the same time so something to remind me to keep on. I'm not trying to achieve BL results on my own!!

Been watching Biggest Loser for years now and I always find it very funny at the start of the season as the really obese contestants try and do challenges that require balancing themselves on something most normal size people find easy. Then I watch the girls get to my weight and then my goal weight and by Finale time half…

eat food --> log --> check forums, so yep all the time!!

I think it is a good idea to test your scale first. Second it adjust your start weight post testing. Only thing I would suggest is placement. I have a great scale but when I place it on laminated floors or carpets it goes wonky. I always weigh myself in the same place in my bathroom. Tiles and hardwood are far more…

Thor - he is a hot demi-god and well I like the idea of being queen of someplace! :wink:

thanks for sharing - great motivation!!

Wow! I'm starting at the same weight and height - I'd love to look like you in 8 months. Thanks for the inspiration.

that works likr a charm for me!!

Highly recommend Polar HRM - I have one but I have a super expensive one with GPS to track my hiking. My first one was an F4 and it lasted me 3 years for about £40. I think now you can get the same for a lot less. Basic Heart rate tracking and calculates calorie burn based on your age, height and weight. But the best thing…

I'm on 1200 cal a day too! But I'm doing the 30 day Bikram yoga challenge so burn an average of 800 calories most days, plus hike one day on the weekend so that day I eat what I want. 2 weeks in 5 lbs - feeling quite good, though last few days diet has really slipped!! Feel free to add me!!

I keep 2 types of cereal / muesli at work that I eat for breakfast. If I've had a good yoga session in the morning I treat myself to an egg and mushroom muffin at 311cal. I keep fresh fruit for sweet snacks and cherry tomatoes for salty Lunch is usually a soup or M&S ready meal Make my dinners on the weekend and re-heat at…

Name of a silver dragon in a fantasy saga I read as a teenager..

Awesome! thanks for sharing!!

That is a good first week loss! Feel free to add me :)

I used to feel lethargic all the time, esp when dieting. Turns out I had low Iron levels and one of the things you cut out when dieting is red meat. I now take an Iron + B complex vitamin and feel great and usually not constantly craving food. Try eating a steak to see if that helps and if not than a generic multi-vitamin…

Originally from Toronto, ON - living in London, UK

I'm 5ft 3", goal is 125 and currently at 148 - will see how I feel at 130.

Thanks for sharing, you look great and it helps keep the rest of us motivated :)