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I also have the Polar FT4, it's a great device. The strap is comfortable but depending on the bra you are wearing you may need to change how you wear it. It fits sitting under my regular bras but I need to tuck it underneath my sports bra which is a bit uncomfortable. The device saves a number of past results so you can…

I second the other poster who said to pre-plan meals. If you enjoy cooking try out some new recipes from places like AllRecipes.com or even get cookbooks from the library (mixing it up will help with the boredom). For workouts, if you can run outside it's a great gym alternative (there are also some couch to 5k apps…

If you have a food processor homemade hummus, guacamole or bean dip is super easy. They go great with baked Tostitos scoops. You can also use the hummus or bean dip as a sandwich spread on whole wheat wraps. Grilled chicken skewers could substitute for wings if you get some good spice on them. Soup is a great filler for a…

If I denied myself treats I wouldn't last on MFP for long. I buy a large bar of good dark chocolate (Camino Mint, mmm) and break into the squares, each square is 22 calories. This gives me a little bit of chocolate for a small bit of calories. I also like Diva's Delightful Crisps from Costco, four are 60 calories. They are…

Hi, I find that a daily probiotics tablet works wonders. And staying hydrated if you've upped your fiber intake and/or exercise more.

Hi, I have never done WW and can't compare to the points system. For MFP a calorie is a calorie. My treats have to be subtracted from my calorie total. What I've found is that I have to get out and exercise to get my allowable calories up if I want a bit of junk- otherwise I don't have the calories left over for treats.…

For pasta (and meat) I always bust out the kitchen scale. It is amazing how easy it is to underestimate portions. And I've also used it for treats like chocolate.

Hi, My Dad is Celiac but didn't get diagnosed for years. It got worse and worse (giant hives, fatigue, stomach pain). So even if your son has a mild case now you may want to switch to GF. As far as eating GF, homemade bread tastes the best. You can try going into an Indigo or Coles to check out the cookbooks (there are…

Leslie Beck (Registered Dietician) has a few books that have good advice and are easy reads. The Healthy Kitchen one has some so-so recipes so I wouldn't go for it first but she has a Nutrition Guide for Women and a Nutrition Encyclopedia. She also has a regular column in the Globe and Mail (Canadian newspaper) and her…

I've had measurments go up (around my period), down (while weight stayed the same) and stay the same (while weight went down). It also probably depends on where you gain weight too. My waist came down way before my hips as that's where I had last put on weight - so it was the first to go.

You might find that some small swaps make a difference (and are easier to start with). If you can't cut out all your creamer, cut it to half and have some yogurt, an apple, oatmeal (large flake oats) for the other 70 calories. Same thing with the mayo, halve and swap saved calories for something more filling. When I get…

Hi, I've been doing workout videos and starting a strength program and was also having trouble with estimates. I bought a heart rate monitor that measures calorie burn. Now I know why I was hungry, had been underestimating calorie burn by half. Also great to track heart rate. I'd highly recommend it for accurate logging.

Hi, I'm not sure about the neck measurement (maybe at the mid-point?) but waist is usually at the belly button and hips at the hip joints (a few inches below the belly button). I have been tracking bust/waist/hip/thigh and they fluctuate quite a bit. Sometimes I'll be down weight but up in measurements. s.

One more thing, once I started getting more active I found a heart monitor that measures calorie burn really useful. I had been hungry at the end of the day but discovered it was because my self-estimates for exercise were about only half of what I had actually burned. Also great for getting into your target zone and not…

Hi, I don't usually post here but your story really touched me. I just wanted to say congratulations on starting (it really is half the battle). This app has been a fantastic tool and has helped me see food as nutrition for my body rather than just calories. I wish you all the best in your journey to wellness. S.

Hi, This is a question I have been wondering about too, I think the big thing with arms is that the triceps need to be toned to reduce the 'bat wings' that we women hate. Next week I am looking to start this arm workout I found posted on a site:…