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Weekly Goal: 3100 Mon: 621 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training, 31 minutes elliptical, 6mph, up and down hill) *Plan: Gym Tues: 833 (Gym: 38 minutes circuit training; 19 minutes elliptical avg 6mph with spurts of SPEED) *Plan: Gym w/personal trainer. Wed: 432 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training (circuit), 19 minutes elliptical…

Weekly Goal: 3100 Mon: 621 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training, 31 minutes elliptical, 6mph, up and down hill) *Plan: Gym Tues: 833 (Gym: 38 minutes circuit training; 19 minutes elliptical avg 6mph with spurts of SPEED) *Plan: Gym w/personal trainer. Wed: 432 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training (circuit), 19 minutes elliptical…

Weekly Goal: 3100 Mon: 621 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training, 31 minutes elliptical, 6mph, up and down hill) *Plan: Gym Tues: 833 (Gym: 38 minutes circuit training; 19 minutes elliptical avg 6mph with spurts of SPEED) *Plan: Gym w/personal trainer. Wed: 432 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training (circuit), 19 minutes elliptical…

But not so great for heartburn. YIKES.

That depends: does either thing ask for your height, age, weight, and gender? I would probably go with whichever one uses the most variables to get your calories burned. If you think the heart watch is too high, then subtract say 200 calories and you have still burned an amazing 770 calories.

FINALLY I am seeing some results from my hard work! (Well, renewed results from renewed motivation and work, anyway.) Weigh in today showed me down to 231.2 - so that's the 7lbs I had gained PLUS another .8! YAY! This is very encouraging to me and now I can't wait to get back into the gym. I talked to my trainer about my…

Weekly Goal: 3100 Mon: 621 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training, 31 minutes elliptical, 6mph, up and down hill) *Plan: Gym Tues: 833 (Gym: 38 minutes circuit training; 19 minutes elliptical avg 6mph with spurts of SPEED) *Plan: Gym w/personal trainer. Wed: 432 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training (circuit), 19 minutes elliptical…

Go to celiac.org and they will have a TON of suggestions for you. My mom is gluten free because she has celiac disease. This means, in general, no wheat products or anything with wheat gluten in it. If you look through your kitchen, almost everything has gluten in it! Even salad dressings! It's crazy. There are many, many…

YIPPPEEEEEE!!! That's awesome!

My mom is 44 and she is still absolutely gorgeous. She is Italian and has wonderful skin and hair, and no wrinkles. I hope to inherit these things! She struggled with her weight up until about 10 years ago, she has been a stable size 12 since then and I really think she's thriving in her 40s.

I like Cascadian Farms Hearty Morning Fiber. It tastes good, you get a nice 3/4 cup portion, and it's got a ton of fiber in it. It does have 10g sugar but that's not too bad for a cereal, it makes up for it with 9g fiber and 5g protein. It keeps me full and happy.

Weekly Goal: 3100 Mon: 621 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training, 31 minutes elliptical, 6mph, up and down hill) *Plan: Gym Tues: 833 (Gym: 38 minutes circuit training; 19 minutes elliptical avg 6mph with spurts of SPEED) *Plan: Gym w/personal trainer. Wed: calories burned (how they were burned) *Plan: Gym Thur:calories burned…

My Hubs is a lot like that. He doesn't over eat because he doesn't have time to eat! Lately I have been packing him breakfast and lunch so I know he is eating something while working, and I cook nutritious dinners. I think the UNDEReating is what is getting them. They aren't eating enough and their bodies hang on to what…

It depends on your mood. Are you in a funk, or is this a dark place you can't get out of? Have you lost interest in things that you used to love? Do you get out of bed, or have the desire to? Are you doing basic self-maintenance like showering? Are you reaching out to friends? Depending on your answers, different things…

A recovery protein shake after a work out, nuts, fruit, yogurt, a salad with dinner, maybe some low fat ice cream, granola bar, bowl of high fiber cereal, a larger dinner, etc. Some days it's easier than others!

Cazzincali and Pam: THANK you for the advice! I am going to talk to my trainer today - she's an endurance runner herself - and get a program set up for myself. I had no idea! It makes me mad, though, to think that I have been working on cardiovascular health for nearly 5 months now and I'm still so out of shape, that's…

See I've been wondering about this. The machine does yell at me when I go above 130 bpm but OMG that is SO SLOW. I literally don't go above 2.0-3.0mph when I am in the "fat burning zone" according to the machine. I don't break a sweat or get out of breath at all, HOW is that working me out? 155 is supposed to be my…

All beans are created equal, calorie wise. Taste is another story altogether. :smile: As for what to put in it, it is up to you. Skim milk, half and half, sugar, sugar free creamers...these things will all add calories so just use your best judgement.

I was hoping someone would point this out. The more you have to lose, the more you have to work with and ultimately you burn more calories per minute than a smaller person. Just take a peek at this chart: http://www.positivehealthsteps.com/calories-burned.shtml There's a HUGE difference whether you are 130lbs or 180lbs, or…

I like this one MUCH better! I always felt that someone my height and build would look too skinny at even 140lbs, let alone 115 (the low end of "normal" for my height). This one says I should be at 152-167 and my goal for now is 165. I love that it takes body type into account, that makes a world of difference to me.

There is a difference between high fructose corn syrup and just regular corn syrup. Corn syrup itself is a stabilizer and thickening agent that while it is not naturally occurring, it is not nearly as harmful to your health as HFCS. HFCS is made in a laboratory (to be nice) and does awful things to your blood sugar and I…

I cannot wait to try some of those workouts! I have at least one more day in the gym without my trainer this week, will definitely try them out there. The walking challenge is going great for me! I am also counting biking, I forgot is that "allowed?" Either way, I'm counting it. :smile: I actually did 2.6 miles on the…

Weekly Goal: 3100 Mon: 621 (Gym: 25 minutes weight training, 31 minutes elliptical, 6mph, up and down hill) *Plan: Gym Tues: calories burned (how they were burned) *Plan: Gym w/personal trainer. Wed: calories burned (how they were burned) *Plan: Gym Thur:calories burned (how they were burned) *Plan: Walk or DVD Fri:…

Since I was over by 69 last week, this week I am upping my goal a little. Instead of 3000 for the week, I am going to shoot for 3100. I am aiming for at least 4 days in they gym, the other 3 days at least a 45 minute walk and/or exercise DVD or some sort of outdoor activity that is a calorie burner like gardening, bocce…

Weekly goal: 3000 Mon: 373 (25 minutes stationary bike (9 miles), 20 minutes core strength training) Tues: 623 (35 minutes interval strength training, 15 minutes interval treadmill) Wed: 575 (50 minute walk/jog with double jogging stroller (about 55 lbs worth of kid)) Thur: 526 (120 minute walk w/double stroller) Fri: 770…

I always make sure I have: Whole grain crackers Fruits (strawberries, oranges, apples, bananas, grapes) Goat cheese Veggies (broccoli, swiss chard, baby spinach, zucchini, frozen peas, bell peppers) Low fat string cheese Cold cuts (Salami, turkey, ham) Low fat cream cheese Natural peanut butter Pistachios (unsalted) Egg…

This week I did 2 days of long walks (fairly low intensity) and 3 days of hard core gym time. This weekend will probably be another gym visit Saturday and then something "active" on Sunday (bocce ball, a walk, etc). I think you have to switch things up to keep your body interested. You do want to do it safely. If you start…

Lovin' Scoopfulls. It's 1/2 fat and lower calorie and you can't tell. At least, Hubs couldn't. My favorite is Mintalicious while Hubs likes Bluberry Cheesecake.

Weekly goal: 3000 Mon: 373 (25 minutes stationary bike (9 miles), 20 minutes core strength training) Tues: 623 (35 minutes interval strength training, 15 minutes interval treadmill) Wed: 575 (50 minute walk/jog with double jogging stroller (about 55 lbs worth of kid)) Thur: 526 (120 minute walk w/double stroller) Fri: 770…

I've found that combining a good carb (fiber) with protein always keeps me full. Whole grain crackers and nuts, cheese and fruit, greek yogurt and popcorn. Most of these you can eat for less than 200 calories too, which is the best part!