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  • I was! I worked for almost 3 months before I saw any loss in weight or inches. Now I'm losing a pound a week. I was super frustrated and even bailed on the gym for a few days. Don't give up!
    in Am i the only one that it doesnt work for?! Comment by teamaven December 2010
  • uh oh. I've started doing an hour on the elliptical, sometimes with a short stationary bike ride in between. On the elliptical I usually keep the resistance at 8 for 4-8 minute intervals. I know it's cardio but does that qualify as resistance training? Hmm. Hope I'm not shooting myself in the foot!
    in Working out close to 2 hours a day ok? Comment by teamaven November 2010
  • Checking your posture on the elliptical might help. When I first started using it my toes weren't numb but they hurt by the end of my work out. I started making sure my back was straight, no leaning on the bars, no swaying, keeping my feet flat on the pedals and more importantly for my toes, making sure to push down…
    in Elliptical Question Comment by teamaven November 2010
  • I would love to join! 20lbs by xmas was my original goal! I'm struggling though. I've been cutting calories and eating healthy for about 4 months now. For the past 5 weeks I've been going to the gym regularly, exercising at home, and keeping my calorie deficits between 3800-4800. BUT! Not a single pound down or a…
    in Xmas 20lb Challenge! Comment by teamaven November 2010
  • Thanks for responses! It seems to be close enough but I guess I'm trying to be as accurate as possible now cause I'm not losing inches :( Need to get back into my clothes! Budget doesn't allow for new ones haha. I think I'll try the HRM on the gym equipment until I can afford one of my own.
    in Does MFP use your stats to calculate calorie burn? Comment by teamaven October 2010
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