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They are different tools for different purposes. I have both a Fitbit and a Polar H7 paired with my iPhone. The Fitbit is great for tracking your daily activity level. I set my MFP activity level at Sedentary and let my Fitbit build up my calories. My HRM is used exclusively for training. While it does track the number of…

I used cardio to support my weight loss. While I shrank towards a good size, it was lifting weights that really started defining a good shape. It's a common thing for men and women. Weight lifting is physique changing

You have to find time to move and exercise. Sleep is also important. For me, I wake up at 5AM to workout just because it is the only time I consistently control. It also allows me to enjoy the energy that comes from being physically active throughout the entire day. It does mean I go to bed at 9:30PM though. It is a…

Bonus of the Aria Scale is that it links through Trendweight.com which allows you to see your daily weigh-in's and track your average weight and see if you're on a gaining or losing trend. Resolves about 95% of the craziness that comes with water fluctuations which is 3 to 6 lbs swing per day for me.

I use Fitbit's Aria Scale. I don't trust the number to be absolutely accurate but it does seem consistent to itself. The other thing is that, after using it for 18 months, the Fat% varies depending on how my muscles are holding water. Entertaining and encouraging but I wouldn't say that it show my absolute Body Fat %...a…

I found watching TV makes it more painful for me using the treadmill. If I can pay enough attention to my body as I run on the treadmill, it helps me from going crazy. Music or audio-book is essential too. I also use the treadmill before work and use the motivation that I could just stop and go into the office early or…

Spectacular progress

Fantastic work!!!

Excellent work. Keep the focus :)

Sleep is so critical for me and I'm pretty focused on getting at least 7 hrs most nights. The minimum amount varies from person to person. When you don't meet your minimum, it will stress your system. Losing weight or increasing your fitness level also stresses your system, as does work, family, money, etc.. In the end,…

I count every night.

When I increase my workouts (intensity or volume), I find that I have a consistent 3 to 4 lb weight gain. It is generally described as your muscles holding on to water to assist in repairs. It always dissipates for me and takes about 3 days. It is so consistent that I have learned to expect it and almost feel comforted…

My resting rate is between 39 and 48 BPM. It's a little bit of a false positive since I have always had a low resting rate and low blood pressure (thank you mom & day :) My max rate is around 180 BPM with my lactate threshold at 147 BPM. When I run, my heart rate is generally between 155 and 165 BPM. I am working on…

Amazing transformation. Inspiring :)

I lost weight while allowing myself to drink; mostly beer. I just planned my calories and found that learning to run or taking a long hike became a real good way to burn the calories (ahead of time not after). Alcohol definitely makes it harder and slowed my progress but it is possible. The end of the story though is that…

Smart and pivotal for my success

220 lbs sounded cool with my height of 6'-2". Honestly, I never expected to hit my goal when I started. After I hit my goal, I realized I probably needed ideally weigh less (205 lbs roughly). It always amused me that I had no real idea what it would be like at my goal weight when I picked it. :)

Amazing work. Keep the focus :)

You're trying to reduce calories too much through diet on one side and exercise on the other. It is a quick trip to burn-out or getting sick. Lifting will make it even worse. The ideal is trying to keep a consistent 1,000 calorie deficit from your TDEE which is a sustainable level albeit a tough one. Lifting is a great add…

Your resting hr is best checked when you wake up in the morning and before you get up. It's your maximum hr that's most important for setting training levels. For now, doing what your doing is perfect.

I think it is pretty close to accurate. I am assuming you put in your height, weight and age since without taking into account your size, the calorie burn wouldn't be so big. I started at 285 lbs and regularly burned 1,000+ calories per hour when I started. As I shrank, so did my calorie burn rate. Keep up the great work!!

You're asking for a rare person that has accurate information. A good website with what your looking for is: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/09/24/body-fat-percentage-men-women/

I started because I was tired of feeling like I had lost control over my body and my weight. Feeling my quality of life being swallowed up by my mass and not understanding what I was doing so wrong frustrated me to a point of doing something. As the weight came off, the improvement in my appearance was a great reward and…

I use Trendweight.com (free website) which does a good job of averaging your daily weight and showing if you are trending higher or lower. Takes almost all of the stress from figuring it out. Once you start feeding your body at or near maintenance levels after a sustained calorie deficit, your body will "fill up" with…

Logged and worked out. Every day counts. Besides my success is over the week and not the day. Knowing what my high days are lets me keep it all in balance.

Did this years ago when it was still approved for weight loss. Lost 15 or so pounds without any real effort. Side effects were tough (essentially mimics your adrenal system and adrenaline) which made my day to day work stress more difficult. I gained back all of the lost weight because I hadn't learned how to eat…

Eating enough to fuel your workouts is important and will catch up to you. As you get leaner, this becomes a more real phenomenon. While a new thing to learn and manage, I see it as a badge of honor. It is also important to rest and cycle your workout routines.

I have an Octane which is commercial quality. It is better to get a great quality used elliptical than a low quality new one. It is also essential that it fit your body properly because it is a repetitive motion which can lead to injury if it doesn't fit your body right. I use one with an adjustable stride length which is…

I was losing my mobility and ability to live the life I wanted to; in particular, I had to bail on a hike I do every year because I couldn't keep up. My biggest key to success was focusing on being consistent over being perfect. I was more interested in creating healthy habits than results. The end result is I got the…