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I have the FT4 and it DOES show calories burned. I think that was the lowest model that did, though. I think you just need to upgrade. I had a Polar I got from my gym that worked with the machines, but didn't show cals burned, maybe it's the same model you have now. I got the FT4 on Amazon.com new for about $66. Not bad at…

I'm in! I haven't been running because I had knee surgery, but it has been a while and I have dropped some weight so I have wanted to try and work my way up to running as I hear it's a great way to drop inches. It looks like it will take about 2.8 miles everyday to reach the goal, so I will start off walking and hopefully…

I want to get Zumba for Wii, but right now I can only comment on Turbo Jam. I recently got a heart rate monitor and it says I burned 552 calories in 43 minutes. I am 5'9 and weigh 218. You weigh a lot less than me, but it gives you an idea. Maybe if someone close to my weight tells you what they burn with Zumba, you can…

I know how you feel. I have lost a 13 pounds on MFP and 12 pounds before joining, so a total of 25 pounds. The pants I am wearing are just now starting to get big, but I still can't fit into the size down. So I am constantly pulling my pants up to where they are supposed to be, but if I try to squeeze into the next size…

That is great! Only 160 days to go from Obese to Healthy. Congrats to you! I can't wait to be where you are!!!

I would say the only reason you should feel guilty about it, is if you post, but then don't complete the exercise! ;P But as long as you're following through and doing what you post, then I see nothing wrong with it. Doing what motivates you is a great thing!

My husband is overseas and although it is very hard, I am grateful that he is in Cuba instead of Iraq or Afgan. I'm also grateful that he is safe and well, because it could be a lot worse. I had to go 11 months between seeing him, but some wives never get to see their husbands again... Very thankful that he is safe and…

Actually each person can only pledge up to 50lbs. :( I did my part. I've lost almost half of it so far...it's a great thing, though. Losing weight gets you healthy and gets food to people who need it at the same time! * I lost 12 lbs before joining MFP *

Wow! That's so cool. I really hope Ada makes it on and wins too. She really deserves it. She works so hard and it breaks my heart how her parents have treated her.

I learned something interesting on one of those doctor shows...fruits and veggies that are shaped like your male/female specific parts are often good for those areas. Like figs are good for prostate health and stuff like that. I thought that was neat. I don't remember all of them, but maybe avocados are good for male…

It would be healthier to try to lose as much as you can before getting pregnant, but it can be easy to lose after, especially if you breastfeed. After my first child, I got to my prepregnancy weight within a few weeks. It was unreal. I gained some back though, because breastfeeding makes you hungry! If you keep to a good…

i'm still in unless you want to kick me out! lol. i still have a zero loss this week. :( need to kick into gear!

This is great! I got married last year and I really wish I would have found this site before then. I got married in a size 18 and I look at my pictures i paid $1200 for and I hate the way I look in them. I hope all of you reach your goals and have a beautiful wedding and pictures you are happy with. :)

Glad to have you as a friend on this journey! I have become addicted too...although I spend about equal time on this site and facebook. lol. We can do it!

You've been doing great, Mary! You help encourage me on here. :) Plus with goal weights in mind, you have to remember different heights and body structures make a difference in that. Plus when some people are starting off with a lot of weight to lose, they might make a smaller goal at first. Don't give up! Of course, if…

Purple Team Tosha SW: 222.5 CW: 222.5 (Sorry purple team!) 1 thing I struggled with this week was self control when going out to eat. Something I will have to work on for sure. Hubby is only home a couple weeks, though, and then I'll go back to avoiding them until I get the weight off! 1 thing I'm thankful for was the…

Wow! Great idea and amazing results!! Are you wearing a body bug? If so, how do you like it?

bud light lime is 110 cals i think. not as low as select 55, but it tastes pretty good.

Hey I'm Tosha. So excited to be on the Purple Team! Can't wait to see our victory on Sunday. :) I just got the Biggest Loser game for Wii so I feel like I'm really in it! lol.

I'm actually getting my top wisdom teeth taken out the Tuesday before Thanksgiving because it's a day I don't have class and my kids are in school so I won't need a baby sitter and then I have the rest of the week off of school to recuperate. I didn't even think about how that would affect my Thanksgiving dinner! Aaaahh!!…

This is my first time being on a "diet" during Thanksgiving so I decided that I'm still going to eat the foods that make Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, but a major problem I normally have is portion sizes. I will load up my plate and get seconds and desserts and then we eat the leftovers all week. So I'm just going to eat…

I don't work, but I go to school full-time and have a 2 and 5 year old that still need a lot of attention. My husband is overseas (although home right now on leave) so it's hard for me to fit in everything. I don't always get in a "proper" workout, but i do log other things like walking on campus between classes. taking…

PURPLE TEAM!! My name is Tosha CW: 222.5 Something I struggled with this week is eating out. My husband is home on leave so he wants to eat at our favorite restaurants and we had a date night with alcohol. Instead of trying to find the healthiest thing, I have been letting myself slack because he is eating good stuff. Only…

That's awesome! I just went down a jean size too and as people told me...no victory is small. :) Enjoy your awesome results and good luck on the rest of your journey.

This is awesome! I wish I would have seen the post asking for people to join...I so would have! Good luck to you all. :)

I usually just eat it with black pepper or sometimes with tomatoes (especially cherry tomatoes) and pepper. Yum!!

You are right! It's just hard not to see it as small when there is still so much further to go. But a victory is a victory. Thanks for pointing that out. ;)

You will love it here. I had hit a 3 month plateau and just could not get anymore weight off until MFP. This site has made all the difference for me. The main thing it does for me is make me AWARE!! Good luck on your weight loss journey. :)

Thanks everyone!!

I think the issue here is the difference between going under your "personal" calorie goal and going under 1200. i think some of you need to realize that some of us on here are heavier/more active and have higher calorie goals. mine is 1500 so it's very easy to be 100 under and still way over 1200. so when people say they…