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  • I get different calories burned, too. I use the readings from my polar heart rate monitor. They always seem to match up with the intensity of my workout better than what MFP, other counters, and gym equipment monitors. Regardless what you go by, I think it's most important to just choose and stick with one.
    in Heart Rate Monitor vs. Runkeeper (or other running app) data reliability? Comment by bucket0 January 2015
  • Name: Britt Height: 5' 5" Starting Weight (1/1): 204 Goal Weight (1/31): 194 1/1: 204 1/8: 199 1/15: 1/22: 1/29: 1/31: Loss/gain for the week: -5lbs Loss/gain for the month so far: -5lbs Struggles or successes of your week: I made it to the gym EVERY DAY this week! Even in the subzero temps of the Chicagoland area :smiley:
    in January 2015 Weight Loss Challenge Comment by bucket0 January 2015
  • Name: Britt Height: 5' 5" Starting Weight (1/1): 204 Goal Weight (1/31): 194 1/1: 204 1/8: 1/15: 1/22: 1/29: 1/31: Loss/gain for the week: Loss/gain for the month so far: Struggles or successes of your week:
    in January 2015 Weight Loss Challenge Comment by bucket0 January 2015
  • I just broke up with my ex at the end of March and I've really gotten into getting healthy. Everybody needs time for themself after a break up and what better way to do that than to put time into improving yourself. Trying to lose weight/tone up/get healthy is a spiritual journey and it's a great way to remind yourself of…
    in Motivation after a break-up? Comment by bucket0 May 2014
  • I have a similar situation at work so I totally get how you feel there. Personally, I told everyone that I appreciated the thought but that I couldn't eat what they were eating. Adter a couple of weeks two coworkers started eating healthier with me bc they saw I was losing weight. I work in a large grocery store so there…
    in Too much temptation Comment by bucket0 May 2014
  • I started at 2 miles 3 times a week and worked up to 4 miles 5 times a week and it's working for me. I just got a hrm and love it. It takes all the guessing out of trusting the machine :) Personally, I find it beneficial to change my goal between distance, time, and calories burned just to keep from getting bored. I also…
    in elliptical questions Comment by bucket0 April 2014
  • Since you asked... I'm doing the NuLean detox this week. I'm sticking with the liquid/veggie diet and working out every day. I think I'm doing great and I'm fine with continuing through Thanksgiving. Unfortunately my family has decided to make it a big deal that I'm not going to be stuffing my face with them. And they…
    in Thanksgiving Rants - I'll start Comment by bucket0 November 2012
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