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I don't think the exercise part of MFP is very accurate - it seems to over-estimate calories burned compared to other websites. For example, If I walk over the hill where I live, which is an average 3.4% gradient, my actual walking pace averages 4mph. In MFP I input say 32 minutes walking uphill at 3.5mph (the closest…

If I knew what a P90X is or a Taper, I'd probably understand what you were talking about but it's all alien to me. I read this thread because at the grand old age of 55 I'm seriously considering getting into training so I can do at least a half marathon in 2012, but if I need to take a course in gobbledygook first I don't…

Exercise is entirely up to each individual as we all like different things. Personally I like to take a brisk walk in the evening, and if I do a 30 minute walk over the hill to the church and back I burn off around 200 calories, which meets my daily exercise goal. Others prefer to go to a gym. Al though I like going to the…

Jammie Wagon Wheels swilled down with a large measure of Vodka and Coke with Ice - love it :D ON a more realistic note, I really am a midnight feaster, but as of yesterday I stopped doing it (I hope). My personal view is that when your body is at rest - as in asleep - the only calories it requires are those to keep the…

OK, I'm Offended - you reached a milestone and I'm barely budging and inch :( I'm so offended that I'm going to go and join another forum where the idea is to PUT ON weight - I seem to be good at that ;) Well done by the way - not for offending everyone, but for reaching the milestone - hope that doesn't offend you :D

As of Friday, my weight is 171.6 old fashioned English pounds - so I lost 0.9lbs :0( Oh well, I suppose any loss is better than a gain, and at least I'm getting out a lot more so my fitness levels are increasing ;0) Maybe I'll hit the 14lb weight loss target by Valentines Day - 2012!!!

Well, I thought I was short, but after reading some of these posts I feel like a giant at 5'4" :laugh: But I'm a bloke, so maybe I'm not really a giant after all - but then again, I don't want to be because I don't have a problem with my height (or lack of it). Having said that, if I was a bit taller, I probably wouldn't…

Well, that makes me look really BIG at 5'4" and 174lbs! Maybe if I could stretch myself a bit my weight would be fine :laugh: As for your husband's calories: I would say that 3030 is probably correct, and if anything, may even be a little low!!! It all depends on his age, current activity levels, how much weight he wants…

I don't have a water problem - just a FAT problem :0( I drink water, it comes out fairly soon afterwards, I eat a bar of chocolate, it stays there FOREVER!!!!

Water ;0)

My weight this week is 172.5 lbs

Damn - I'm too late :(

My weight for today is 173.8 so I only lost 0.6lb over the last five days :0( But as long as I keep losing, I'm winning - I WANT TO BE A LOSER!!!! :D

Variation is certainly better from what I understand. Apparently it's a good idea to 'shock' your body from time to time by changing your routine - and that advice came from an ex-Miss Universe who was still in very good shape for her age. You could also try alternating your exercises by going to the gym one day, then walk…

If scales are such an issue for you, then perhaps you should forget all about weighing at home and go into the local Pharmacy to get weighed. It only costs a few pennies but at least the scales are calibrated so you'll KNOW what you weigh! Most people know that you should use the same scales at around the same time of day…

I also prefer the shorter targets as I like to do it a bit at a time. I totally lost the plot with the Christmas challenge (mainly due to work and being overseas for 7 of the previous 8 weeks, but also because I wasn't always able to sign in and check in my calories), so I'm more or less back to where I started :0( I'm…

I wouldn't know what an elliptical was if it smacked me in the mouth! If it fits in my pocket, then I'm in, if not, I'm out as I'll be travelling most of December. But good luck anyway.

It's only numbers! All the medical 'experts' out there, along with all the financial 'experts' in the world, and all Politicians use figures to suit whatever makes them look good - regardless of whether or not their figures bear any resemblance to reality. Look at it this way. You take a tape measure, it will tell you how…

You already answered your own question :wink: You KNOW what you have to do, you KNOW you've already done it before, you KNOW you can do it again! Chocolate is my weakness, so I just don't buy it. I also love homemade Apple Pie or Apple crumble, but when I do have the occasional one, it's as a one-off treat, and it's a…

Lovely, I can't wait to get one and go out jogging! Bet I get some funny looks though, maybe I'll wear a T Shirt over it ;0)

Neat job girl - but make sure you keep smiling like you did in the 'Before' photo - after all, you've got much more (or less!!!) to smile about now :wink:

You LOVE IT, and you know it :wink: I'm still participating, but I can't really weigh myself properly until I get home in two weeks, otherwise the figures may be distorted as I'd be using analogue scales which are in Kilos, then I'd have to do the conversion etc etc etc - you get the picture I'm sure :bigsmile: I'll post…

My eldest Son bought himself a Garmin watch type thingy which has built in GPS so that it can track your activity outdoors. What I found really good about it when I tested it was that it's simple to use, and the Heart Rate strap was very comfortable. I can't remember the model he bought, but I think it was £129. If you're…

Good on ya :wink:

Ladies - you are so naughty - shame on you :bigsmile: Obviously I'd never do anything like that, nor would I lie about my age - I'm 17 by the way, I just never learned to count :drinker: :flowerforyou:

My wife loves running, and she has Arthritis in her knees (and other joints), but one more than the other. I bought her one of those elasticated bandage things that goes over the knee - I think it's called a Support Bandage - and she tells me it's excellent. On the other hand, my eldest Son started some serious running and…

Many people have this misconception that all the members of their local gym will be trim, fit, gorgeous, and in their mid-twenties, but as you found out, it's just not true at all is it? You serve as an example to all those who have a few extra pounds who want to go to the gym, but feel awkward about it, so well done. The…

Cold weather is also very good at making people feel like doing nothing, but that's not good. When I'm working in my study, it's the coldest place on earth and I get really cold as I'm only sat at my desk wearing my fingers down on the keyboard. However, once I get my bum off the chair and start doing something physical…

Hi Matt I'm in a similar position myself where I spend a lot of working time sat around - or at best, pacing very slowly around the room keeping an eye on people. So here's what I do......................... Have breakfast Walk to work Have small lunch - usually taken as an essential item with the laptop! Walk back from…

First of all Amy, less inches wins every time with me - regardless of what those scales are telling you :D Personally I don't care if I put 20 lbs on as long as I lose inches - well, maybe I do care but you get the picture ;0) Secondly, what on earth is a 30 DS? Is it a new type of Nintendo console? Must be a US thing is…