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Here's my self-discipline red pill although it's not cheap on the psychi: I put on a clingy tank top, turn the lights up, and look into the mirror. :bigsmile: Although it doesn't always work.:grumble: Here's the green pill, very cheap: I look at how far I've come. Better on the psychi, but doesn't work as well as the red…

In the summer, I make a breakfast smoothie so I can sip it all morning (since I usually don't have the time nor can I stomach eating a breakfast fast). Frozen fruit (I like mango) silken Tofu (you don't taste it, but it's very good for you and the reason I have long term energy) a little juice (or you can use water) a…

Change up your exercises so your body doesn't get used to it. While doing machine strength training, best to get a trainer to help you with position (no good to either waste your time, or hurt yourself (so you have to wait to start working out)). When you do strength training, you should at least during the last set, be…

I also just got a Polar F6. Be careful of where you buy it. I believe I read that the warranty is good only if you buy it from an officially authorized Polar dealer (just look up Polar and you'll find the authorized dealers).

Great to meet you Al. Thank you for agreeing to do this. Mike has been great, now it will be double the fun.

Many members use a heart rate monitor to gage calorie burn. Look at some of the discussions under Fitness and HRM. There was one a day or two ago, and then another one about week ago.

I live in a fairly small town: just over 20,000 people. My husband and I have a family membership to the local racket club which includes beautiful tennis courts, gorgeous outside pools, hot tub, three rooms of strength training and cardio machines, a spin room, and a room for classes. It also has a section for…

Wine has a lot of calories in it. So you might want to avoid that (sorry don't want to rain on your long deserved parade). But I also know nursing moms who avoid all alcohol because it may not be healthy for the baby. If you're not nursing, then of course, don't worry about it. But sadly, wine = calories galore. You're…

I'd be interested in your results. There are these little key chain recorders, you can just say the number into them. Ted Danson, hmmmm? I can't say I see it, although maybe your right eye. But you do remind me of a former colleague. He was an olympic long distance runner, by the way.

It's probably safe. Asian people drink a lot of tea whether or not they're pregnant. But if you are very concerned, there are things that I've read that you should avoid. For example, I know people who avoid anything with caffeine (no coffee, no regular tea (that includes regular green tea), not even chocolate:frown: ).…

Outstanding! You should go celebrate you and your success. How about a night of dancing?

Eat the fruit, then you'll get the fiber with the juice.

I know, I know. This week I gained 4 pounds (I'm addicted to that scale) and then lost 4.5 lbs. Freaked me out. Just keep at it.

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Azdak had a good answer. I'll give you the link where he addess this issue of how they determine calories burned. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/63043-running-calories-are-way-off

Azdak had a really good answer to this question so I'm going to put the link where you can see him address it. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/63043-running-calories-are-way-off

I asked this same question about a week ago. I now have a Polar F6. But here is the link to the thread when many gave their input on HRM. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/62213-hrm-advice-what-do-you-like-and-why

My yoga teacher taught me an exercise you can do sitting down. This is to strengthen the Perineum (the space between the vagina and the *kitten*). The reason why one might want to strengthen this part of the body, is to help it support your abs (whole stomach area). In other words, when I went to her to get help with ab…

Anything steamed is good. For example, if you 're going during dim sum (means little bit of heart) time which is brunch, then there are lots of steamed dumplings to choose from. Siew Mai (I think it's pork and shrimp stuffed in a very thin pasta) is high in protein, and very low in carbs (because there so little pasta).…

Why do we worship 19? Is it because it's only 1 year after legal? Or is it because it's barely out of puberty? Is it because these young girls are vulnerable and often uncomfortable in their skin (I was, even though I was under 100 lbs when I was that age). Perhaps it's not a female perspective, but one built more from a…

Sheer poetry.

Welcome. This site is awesome. Not just because of Mike who created and runs it in his spare time for free (and he is awesome), but because there are so many knowledgeable and supportive people in this community. I'm noticing that in my older age, life gets better and better. I'm healthier, faster, and smarter than I was…

If I can do it, you can too!!! The hardest part is the beginning. Also, I don't know if you're there yet, but you got to get over the hump of running. For me, it's usually around 1 or 2 songs (sorry, that's how I count where I am in running: song 1, song 2.... song 7, almost done). But once I'm over the hump, something…

I agree that you should think about getting a trainer at the beginning for strength training. You don't want to hurt yourself, and you don't want to waste your time in doing it wrong. One thing my trainer told me (we ususally do 15 reps, 3 sets. And at least by the third set, it should be hard to finish. If it's not hard,…

Mexican food, yuuuuuummmmmm. My friends who grew up in Mexico use very little cheese in their cooking. They mostly stick to lean meats, lots of beans, and fresh ingredients. THey often use limes to flavor their foods. Also they use a lot of spices, including hot stuff (which I hear helps with the weight loss). I don't know…

Outstanding!!! I think it's time to reward yourself with a new pair of hottie pants.:happy:

a 1200 calorie goal for 180 lbs doesn't sound right to me, but there are a lot more smarter people on this forum who can help you here. Edit: P.S. Did you make your diary public so people can go in and inspect? Sometimes, when the experienced ones here are being generous with their time, they will go into your…

I love it that you and your hubby went for a walk tgether. Couldn't get my DH to actually do it (although he likes the idea). There is always an excuse, well the excuse right now is a pretty good one: pulled groin. But let's put it this way, he won't let me cancel him on our gym membership, and I've been paying for his…

You guys are water goddesses, I can't keep up with you.

My husband and I had been trying for 10 years. After $100k of nightly shots in the stomach and back side, doctors visits, IVF treatments, multiple miscarriages, I have given up. But I do know that the more healthy you are, the more likely you will get pregnant. But personally, I truly believe that living a stress free life…