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I have a polar and have not had any problems with chafing but in the instruction booklet it does say that it can be worn over clothing as long as the clothing has been moistened in the area of the sensors. I also have noticed that the tighter I wear the strap, the less it moves. When I first used it, it was too loose and…

AWESOME! Count me in!!! I am currently 7 pounds away from my CURRENT goal weight and 2 pounds away from my ORIGINAL goal weight. Hopefully some of these MOMMIES will help me stay on track and obtain both goals!!! I was a little naughty in the eating department this weekend, although I did work out! That is exactly what I…

I also have a polar f6 and I find that my elliptical machine says I burn about 50 calories less than my f6 says I do per 30 minutes of exercise. I would definitely trust your f6, as it reads off of your actual heart rate and would be more accurate than your treadmill. Now one problem I run into when I wear my strap on my…

Sounds delish!! I am going to make this-this week! I like it! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Hi With the ham bone, it will NOT be low cal or low fat. BUT- soak a package of split peas over night in water, rinse in the morning and place in a crock pot with the ham bone. Pour in 4 cups of water and salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cook on low for 8 to 10 hours...enjoy! Pretty easy! Created by MyFitnessPal.com -…

You could try hummus and add a little vinegar or water to make it thinner....Trader Joe's has a wonderful Low Fat Cilantro dressing that is AWESOME!!! I love love love it. I even use it in my wraps. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

WOW!!! You look fantastic!!! WAY TO GO!!!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Hi! I love quinoa and sometimes use it as a pasta replacement but here is a great recipe if you have a Trader Joe's by you. Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (prepared as manufacter suggests) 1 cup ready-made lentils (heated in microwave accoring to directions) 1 cup julienne sundried tomatoes packed in oil 1 cup Trader Joe's…

I wasn't always a 'runner' but I was athletic when I was younger. I guess I 'let myself go' you could say. I was 34 years old and walked into the hospital to give birth at 190 pounds!!! I was soooooo disappointed at myself. I started running on my elliptical when my baby was 4 weeks old. Slowly but surely I worked myself…

I know exactly how you feel! I saw the smile on my husband's face and how I felt is something that will make me feel fantastic forever! I started crying and he did too! When you don't think you can do something 50 lbs heavier and then to accomplish it is the most rewarding experience in life! Great for you! I was never a…

Congratulations!!!!!

I couldn't even think of eating those types of portions-the 1 cup of potatoes and 1 cup of stuffing would do me in for sure and I probably wouldn't eat 7 oz of turkey. I also noticed in your quote that there are not very many vegetables except for your relish plate that you didn't itemize. I would size-down that portion of…

You also have to account for the fact that this is a 30 minute program but with commercials, it ends up being less than 20 minutes of actual working out. I got this link from another MFP member. You need to type in your weight and what type of activity it is and you can figure out roughly how many calories you burned. When…

I have a Sole E55 and it is great! I love love love it! It is definitely worth the money...but....If I had the money to spend again I think I would go with the Bowflex treadclimber. Although I like the low-impact of the elliptical, sometimes my feet tend to fall asleep and I have to pick them up as I run on the elliptical…

Hi I was wondering the same thing. I am currently nursing my 9 month old baby and he is currently sleeping through the night so I think I am more on burning 300 extra calories a day instead of 500. I DO add breastfeeding to my exercise. I just made it one of my exercises and count it everyday. I am also confused because…

Right now, just concentrate on keeping your heart rate up longer and longer each time. Make it a very fast walk and work your way up to jogging. When you do start to run, make sure to hit the ground with your heel first and NOT your whole foot. Heel toe, heel toe. You may have to train yourself to do this. This will reduce…

That is so fantastic! Congratulations!!

I have a recipe for quinoa salad. I don't really measure but you can add to your taste. 2 cups cooked quinoa 1/2 cup julienne sun dried tomatoes soaked in water or oil (oil has more calories) 1 cup cooked lentils enough low fat salad dressing of your choice and to taste.... I use Trader Joe's Low Fat Cilantro dressing.…

Good for you !!!!! You are taking a step in the right direction. Start small with your goals. Set yourself "mini-goals" that you know will motivate you. The holidays is EXACTLY the right time to start a diet. The more calories you burn- the more you get to eat!!! Portions, portions, portions is the way to go! Gpod luck!

A homemade protein bar.

This is the breakdown of the salad WITHOUT dressing! the fat free italian has 50 calories and 11 carbs Serving Size: 1 salad Amount per Serving Calories 320Calories from Fat 90 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g Saturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 70mg Sodium 960mg Potassium…

breakfast: 2 egg whites, 1 tbs of Trader Joe's black pepper sauce, 1 slice of RF provolone cheese, all in side a La Bandarita low carb wrap. lunch: 1 cup of Trader Joe's biryani (a yellow curried rice dish with raisins apples peas and bell peppers) 1 piece of romaine lettuce heart, 1 slice of onion, 1 slice of tomato, all…

Cutting out ALL carbs is very taxing to your liver, and your brain. Chances are you will be very sluggish and forgetful. You need carbs for energy as well as balanced fiber and protein. It is VERY true that if you cut out ALL carbs you will lose weight and FAST but it is not good for your body and chances are you will not…