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I highly recommend a HRM with a chest strap for accurate reading/calorie burn. Particularly when doing plyo or high heart rate cardio routines to keep track of how you're doing/feeling. P90X is tons of fun, I've done it before. Right now I'm doing 21 Day Fix, also a lot of fun! It does sound like your weights should be…

I always create an exercise and name it whatever routine I did and then log the calorie burn.

I'm currently doing my second round of it and am amazed at how much stronger I have gotten. I did 1 round of 21 day fix, then one round of 21 day fix extreme and loved my results so much, I joined up to be a coach. If you have any more questions, please feel free to add me as a friend on here and we can talk more. This…

I would say log more consistently, watch your macros. 40% carbs (GOOD carbs), 35% protein and 25% fat. Protein is very important. I'd also focus on more whole foods and not processed. I'd also try eating more. I've never been a fan of 1200 calories a day.

PiYo is pretty challenging. I have to agree with previous posts...I didn't think upper or lower was challenging. But Sweat and Strength Intervals had me COVERED in sweat! I was so ready for them to be over. LOL I did officially start today to follow the schedule. If anyone wants a PiYo buddy, feel free to friend me :)

Hi Kelly! If you're traveling a lot, T25 is totally the way to go. It's a perfect program to take on the road with you. Even the routines he does with weights, you can modify with a resistance band, which takes up no space at all in a suitcase. I love T25. Happy working out!!

I used it with my physical therapists when I was in PT for my left knee. This stuff is truly amazing. However, only when you apply it properly. https://www.kttape.com/ has a lot of videos on how to apply properly. A small side note, make sure you don't have adhesive allergies. My skin had a rashy reaction to the tape my…

Your goals are totally YOURS. I think your goal sounds amazing! Don't pay attention to what others say. If anyone asks what your goal is just tell them 'your happy size/weight'. That's all I tell people. Don't worry about anyone else but you. You're doing all this hard work and butt kicking for you. And for that, you're…

I have to say, I switched from Nikes to Brooks and have never been happier. They're a bit pricier but they cater to wider and narrow feet. I'm on my 4th pair of Adrenaline GTS. NOT because the shoes have fallen apart, I've just worn the soles/treads down with all the walking/running/exercise I've done in them. Apart from…

There are a few of the P90X3 workouts that are TOUGH. I've done a few rounds on P90X and some of P90X2 and all I can say is modify, modify, modify and you will get there. For me...I had to invest in the pull-up assist band, totally rocked my world! Hang in there though, it's a fun workout series!!

Torrents or youtube can help with trying it out or previewing it. I have it and I really love the workouts. Short, simple and sweaty!

Hi kawa_j93! Sounds like you and I are two peas in a bum knee pod!! I had to go to physical therapy for my left knee and here's what they had me do: Leg lifts (3 sets of 10) in each direction for my knee. Just the regular old laying down on your side and with your foot flexed, don't flex/lock your quad, just soft tension…

Posting here too since I saw this on a different thread. :) Hi there! It's entirely possible that you're not eating enough calories to lose weight. I speak from personal experience. When I first joined MFP it told me I needed to eat only 1200 a day to lose and I was starving all the time, shaky, and couldn't lose at all.…

Hi there! It's entirely possible that you're not eating enough calories to lose weight. I speak from personal experience. When I first joined MFP it told me I needed to eat only 1200 a day to lose and I was starving all the time, shaky, and couldn't lose at all. I've also done P90X and girl you'll definitely need more than…

I spent the money on a Polar FT40 and I've never been happier. It's a solid investment really. Very accurate HRM and the batteries last forever!!

Hey there emtuts! I've been doing T25 for a while and I will generally burn between 225 and 300 calories per workout. Sometimes I have to modify but for the most part I keep up. I hope that helps!!!

I'm 5'4" and weigh 162. I wear a size 8/10. I've gotten down to 145 and have still been a size 8/10. Guess it all depends on muscle vs. fat. I'd love to get back down to 150.

5' 3.5" Size: pants 8 or 10 if its a leg day (swoll, lol), tops medium Weight: 158

Rockmama72 awesome job quitting smoking! Been there before and it is TOUGH! I totally want to support her and baby steps to getting her on track. It can be really overwhelming at first, we all know that! Namelesshere I totally know what you mean. It's super personal but she has to know deep down that she is committed and…

Food scale is a great idea! Thanks!! :) I definitely want to get her walking to build her cardio stamina while she's kicking the smoking habit. Some body weight moves for start and then show her the awesome world of HIIT. Thank you!

Thanks for the posts. I should have clarified that she has already asked me for help. She wants me to help her get all the right tools together to start her fitness journey. She saw her doctor today and her doctor even suggested MFP or Lose It! to help her out. We are going walking tomorrow together. So far so good!

Chocolate covered raisins. One of those theater boxes could disappear right before my eyes.

So inspiring! Thank you for sharing!!!!!!

I will stress eat veggies and fruits. Seriously, I feel addicted to craisins!! The best thing (as others have said) is to start small and work your way into a routine - both diet and workout wise. I understand all too well where you are coming from and hope to see you get in a better place...friend request coming your way!…

I'm IN!! SW: 173 (August 2012) CW: 161 (up from the 145.5) I got down to November 2012 for my wedding =( GW: 155 Weigh in Dates: 10/1 - 160.5 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/28 End of Month: Total weight lost: My favorite pumpkin recipe is mixing a can of pumpkin with angel food cake mix. Add in some chocolate chips if you like. So…

It's tough the first few weeks, but I make sure every night I lay out my clothes and workout gear (heart rate monitor, shoes, etc) so that it's all waiting for me. Once I get through a warm up, I'm happy I'm getting it done before most people are even out of bed. Plus, remember how much more energy you'll have throughout…

Thanks all!! Your words are all very kind! I'm sticking with it and determined to get back to my pre-wedding weight, the right way!! No starvation or yo-yo diets like some of my friends. I'd rather earn my results ;)

Oh man, 30 Day Shred is killer! Sometimes I'll pop it in to change things up and Jillian STILL whoops my butt!! I started my weight loss journey with this DVD so I have a soft spot for it. If you stay committed to it, you really will see results. Keep a sheet to track what weights and how many reps you started with. Then…

To trogalicious: This is the greatest response ever! :) And I really mean it!! I too have struggled with MFP telling me some stupid low number of calories I need a day. It's not a perfect science for everyone! I'm not one of those people that can starve or be cranky/miserable to stay in my 'budget'. When you are patient…

Three this week actually! I went to a comedy show that a friend of mine was performing at and we haven't seen one another in about 4 years. He's not the kind of guy to compliment but the first thing he said was, "Holy s$%* you look amazing!" Then, I had to go in for a lifting physical for work and the physical therapist…