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Read the instructions: measuring your STRIDE, then you need to adjust it to YOUR stride length. After that, it will be somewhat more accurate.

The iPhone DATA PLAN is more expensive than some other smart phone choices. Shop very carefully. First of all, if you are considering changing carriers (other than AT&T), you need to find out: --- what kind of cell phone towers (coverage) they have --- What is their policy with ROAMING CHARGES when you're out of their…

Congratulations in staying with your program! And~~~a special congratulations to allow yourself another YEAR to lost that last 55 lbs. As a former Coronary Care Unit RN, I can tell you that your HEART LOVES YOU for how you're doing in a healthy heart lifestyle. You are adding years to your life along with a remarkably…

Here's a valuable article that explains what you are going through. You may wish to print off a copy of it to keep for future reference. http://rheumatic.org/insulin.htm

Tomorrow, re-evaluate your food diary choices. Consider increasing the protein through the day (especially at breakfast). Decrease the amount of SIMPLE carbohydrates and items that contain sugar (causes a blood glucose rebound effect and you're hungry shortly after having a full meal). Two thirds of your lunch and dinner…

DATA PLAN ALERT: Be very careful using those great activity apps. If you do not have an UNLIMITED DATA PLAN with your cell phone carrier, you will be using up precious data mb's the entire time you have that running. Also, if you do not sign off of MFP when using it on your phone, each time there's a new post added and/or…

You have not given yourself much of a "time window" to reach that 50 lbs. weight loss goal. When a person pushes the limit in the short term goals, they often set themselves up for failure. I am pasting what I usually send to new MyFitnessPal friends to help them get on the right track. Hope it will help you too. Welcome…

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Water with a twist of lime... all you can drink :) You can get "high" on life and have a great time.

I love egg nog too....the old fashioned southern style my grandfather used to make every year at Christmas. I'm sure it had more than double the calories the commercial stuff in the cartons has. He used heavy whipping cream, the best whiskey (one shot for every egg & cup of milk plus one shot of light Bacardi rum) and I…

You are all incorrect. My BMR is 984. No registered dietician would recommend that anyone go on a diet of less than 1000 calories per day. You should be directing the question to your primary physician. SUGGESTION: You can print off your daily food diary for as many days as you like. Staple them together and bring them to…

Please, do not set yourself up for "failure" by expecting too much. Just stay with your program: one meal at a time/one day at a time. All will fall into place as your body is "ready". Here's what I send to new MFP friends: Welcome to my Heart Healthy World The Making of the New You Welcome to the beginning of your new,…

I'll be 74 in early December, I work out and...I carry. :)

You bet your sweet boots~~~WW's prices skyrocketed. This is FREE and keeping a daily food journal on the computer with the super MFP database makes it a "no-brainer". :)

Congratulations! You need to buy new & much faster running shoes to fend off all the women chasing you. Lol! Your biggest challenge is "now"... that is, keeping those fat pounds from creeping back on. Your lifestyle change must last for the rest of your life. Stay with the program or you will be right back where you…

I hear that a lot. Many tell you that because they are struggling with the FACT they are OVERWEIGHT themselves and are not mentally "ready" to take better care of their health, principally, their HEART HEALTH. If they succeed in convincing you to stop losing weight, subconsciously, it makes them feel less "defensive" about…

If you stay with the program: one meal at a time/one day at a time and keep exercising, you'll be GIVING THOSE JEANS AWAY because they'll be falling off your backside. Keep smiling :)

I'm in NW Washington State near the Canadian border. For the wimps, stop your fussing and dress in layers then get your backsides out there and GET MOVING! Lol! It's cool and overcast in Lynden this morning, 62 degrees. Cooler, yes, but you can move faster, burn more calories and you'll warm up in a hurry when you get your…

I'm the same height as you are and, when I started 300 days ago (my, that seems like forever, doesn't it), I couldn't even button nor zip the one skirt I could squeeze into that was in my closet. The size 16s were much too tight and some 16s, I could not even wear. As you trim down, you might like to consider shopping in…

Yeppers~~~off & on. It is especially so when I hit those frustrating plateaus. Hang in there, Tony. Look how hard you've worked, all the great progress you've made and how much more heart healthy you are because of it. You're in the Atlantic NE area. You've been dealing with hot, humid weather and you still kept trucking…

Look for: CUMBIAS Mexican/latin/ fast and fun rhythm to walk/work out to. You do not need to "understand" the language. It would be no different than a Zumba class... and, it's FREE ;)

Welcome to my Heart Healthy MFP world. Congratulations on taking that big step. I've been doing this program for the past 286 days and I guarantee that if you are faithful and work WITH the program, it works for you. I'll be sending you a message with my tips that created success for me because I would love for you to have…

I'm still very grateful to have you as a very inspirational MFP friend. You look so gorgeous in that stunning dress you wore to a recent wedding. You really "earned" that stunning new body and you did it with faithful dedication until you reached your ultimate goal~~~the hard way. Knowing about your dedicated efforts has…

You might wish to consider talking to your physician about ZELNORM and ask him if he thinks that would help. Fair warning: If you and the Doc decide to give it a try, make certain you know where all the bathrooms are located throughout your travels during the day. That is, if you think it's going to be a "toot" (passing…

I've lived with that issue for many years. What's worked for me is plenty of water, very high fiber intake and lots of stool softener capsules. Keeping our colon clean is vital to good health (prevents bowel strangulation: a surgical emergency).

I'm no expert but the majority of the cardiac physicians tell us that we need to get our heart rate up to our own individual target rate & keep it there for at least 30 minutes/day for 4-5 sessions/week.

Orthopedic surgeons love runners~~~it keeps them in luxury cruises. Start looking for new shoes and make certain they have a great gel cushion. Walk around the store in the ones that feel best...for at least 20 minutes. Switch to fitness walking instead of running. If you're running on concrete or asphalt, of course it…

Sum it up in one word: ignorance.

Be grateful for "neighborhood watch".....prevents crime. :)