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  • Hi Amy, I've heard the cals burned on the machines is a VERY general estimate. The estimates MFP gave me were closer to what I actually burned but I didn't get a crystal-clear idea of how many I'm burning until I started using a heart rate monitor (HRM). I'm more inclined to follow my HRM because it's dialed in to me and…
    in How accurate are the calories burned? Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • that's great, thank you so much! what a great tool! :happy:
    in Recipe modification HELP? Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • I feel you on the scale. No matter what I do I can't make it love me back. :ohwell: A break up sounds good...... not as good as filing a restraining order on it though. :brokenheart:
    in Breaking up with my scale.. Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • OT but I LOOOOOOVE your signature quote!
    in Psssst...Hey You!!! Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • thanks, I'll do that!
    in Austin TX area? Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • this reply is very helpful, thank you :smile: and yes, when I feel the sore-ness the next day and it interferes with my ability to repeat the same workout I did the day before, I follow my body's lead. I do notice a definite difference between the regular strain from the effort of the workout vs. the times my body is…
    in Is sore-ness the only indicator of an effective workout? Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • :drinker: *chuckles*
    in (Potentially silly) Water Question? Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • thanks all! I actually have some unsalted almonds on hand.
    in How do you bump your cals UP? Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • Hi Lisa, I followed a book titled CLEAN by Dr Alejandro Junger and had amazing results. and it's not as brutal as trying to do a juice only fast/detox. More than the weight loss (I lost 15lbs in 21 days) I felt stronger and more alert and more positive than I ever had before. I always recommend it to anybody prior to…
    in New here and looking for other new mommies!! Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • my current "healthy" version of what used to be an indulgence for me: low cal, low carb, high protein plain bagel + 1 tbsp of regular cream cheese + a few capers + a slice of tomato + a few bits of red onion + some lox (great for protein and low in calories) layered on top = BLISS! (and the way I make it, the entire meal…
    in What are YOUR FAVORITE healthy foods?!! Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • Is joining the YMCA an option for you? I love mine! I've only been a member for a couple of months but they have a daycare on site and I take my 9 month old with me. He loves his "social time" and I can peek in the windows at him as much as I want. I'm a SAHM too and I find that most of the other people in the gym during…
    in Question for SAHM's! Comment by libra1021 April 2010
  • Hi everyone! My name is Alice and I have 3 children. My youngest is 9 months old and the baby weight isn't coming off as easily as it did after my first two (ages 9yrs and 6 yrs) My plan is a meticulous diet (counting calories + cleasning/detoxing) and exercise (5 days a week). Feel free to add me as a friend, I can use…
    in New here and looking for other new mommies!! Comment by libra1021 April 2010
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