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Yeah, I prefer the way my left arm looks! Both arms are getting more definition from lifting weights but the left arm looks like it has more definition. Its only been a few days, but so far I haven't noticed a huge difference in my burns yet since I switched to my right arm so I'm going to keep it there for awhile. My…

Height 5'7" Weight 143 lbs pants size 8 shirts size L (I'm busty)

I'm looking to get into freezer cooking as well. Here are some of the things I bookmarked to try: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/02/10-slow-cooker-freezer-meals-in-less.html http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/12/fresh-food-friday-20-tried-and-true.html http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/freezer-meal-recipes-master-list/…

I will send you a friend request! I also have a bodymedia link and my average burn is around 2800 calories. I just did a reset and was eating 2600 a day. I'm trying to cut now a little more and it's hard! I set MFP to maintenance so it gives me 1900 calories plus my BMF exercise calories. I'm usually a good logger, but I…

I am really interested in once a month cooking as well! I don't do it as much as I would like, but I'm planning on getting into it after I move next month. Not all "diet" recipes, but here are some of the links that I have bookmarked to try later: http://financialhighway.com/40-frugal-freezer-meals/…

You can add me! I am eating at maintenance right now (metabolism reset), but I am planning to go down to a cut again soon. I love my BMF!

NEAT = Non exercise activity thermogenesis, calorie burned from non exercise activity. You probably burn a lot of calories at work I bet!

Thanks guys! I guess I'll try to start weighing everything!

Thanks shamrock14! I bought Chalean extreme on ebay but am waiting to start it until I move and have more space (probably September). I knew that I needed equipment but was putting it off until the time comes.

Do you need a set of 2 or just one for the program?

Ditto!

I made this minus the cheese and loved it! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tex-Mex-Quinoa-Salad/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=tex%20mex%20quinoa%20salad&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page

Congrats Holley! You are doing so well!

Hi, I am in Homer Glen, but I just went on Meetup.com and joined a walking group last week. I only went to 1 of the walks so far but I know they go to the swallow cliff stairs/trails in palos. Is that too far for you? If you are interested the group is called "Healthy Weight goal seekers." Have a happy 4th! Heather

I don't think I am obsessive, but if you asked my husband he would probably say that I was. But then again, I am on a diet and he is eating whatever he likes. I found that if I do not stop what I am doing and log right away sometimes I forget what I snacked on or do not know the portion size I ate. Also, when we eat at a…

This is not exactly what you asked for, but I recommend "Mindless Eating: Why we eat more than we think." by Brian Wainsink I think awareness of why we eat when we aren't hungry is very helpful on the road to being more mindful. Here is the amazon link. It gets great reviews!…

What if you shoot for a 500 cal deficit? That is an easy round number and it is between 15-20% based on your average of 2900. And if you are hungry and have a great burn day, give yourself permission to eat a little more? I was losing at a 500 calorie deficit, but have had a few cheat days lately! :) My average burn is…

I use the bike at the gym with the "seconds" app for iphone. It is working pretty well since I can sit on the bike during rest.

Hi, I'm close to your height/weight. I'm 36 years old, 5'7" and 141 lb. I started with my bodymedia 1/2013 after getting it for a Christmas gift at 148 lbs. So my weight loss has been slow too, but I have been pleased with my results. Check out the Eat more to weigh less group. They recommend eating at a smaller deficit…

Thank you so much for posting these. I was wondering about baking with protein powder. I wasn't sure if you were able to heat it without changing the structure. These recipes sound awesome!

Thanks! I already have some kettlebells. Great idea to check you tube too.

Can you do the whole DVD with Kettlebells or is it a mix of kettlebells and dumbells?

Thanks so much for posting. I'm currently using a personal trainer and am planning on cutting him loose around May and need to be more independant! Fantastic article!

Welcome! I think you will really enjoy your BMF. I have a link and I really depend on it. Yes, there are sometimes hiccups with it, but the customer service department is really helpful and if you have a problem just put in a help request through the website and they will email you a troubleshooting solution. It is true…

I am 5'7" and my goal weight is 135. I am currently at 142. I have been doing a lot of strength training, and hoping to gain muscle and reduce body fat percentage. I think once I reach my goal weight I will re-evaluate again and see if I want to lose 5 more lbs or if I am happy focusing on body recompositoning only.

That's awesome! I have a bachlorette party in a few weeks and we are going dancing. I'm thinking I should try to find a cute outfit that hides my armband and do the same. It will be so hard not to drink though!

Average is 7.17 min. I am hoping to improve this now that I am aware.

Thanks for posting this MrsCJ1! I had a few scheduled cheat days coming up for events with friends and family and was wondering myself!

Check out the eat more to weigh less group! They have some compelling evidence against very low calorie diets. I have been following their advice for 2 months now and am very glad that I am. I wish you much success! Heather

I have found that I have had weight fluctuations but the scale overall is moving down. There are many reasons for weight fluctuations (sodium intake, time of the month, water retention, building muscle if you are lifting weights). I wouldn't be worried yet. You may want to go with a smaller calorie deficit though,…