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I really liked these links...thanks for sharing! I agree that many people are in the danger zone with their calories....but that's their hurdle, not mine. Look out for yourself, offer advice when asked....lead by example and show the healthy way.
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I try and net 1400 calories a day. If I work out...darn tootin' I'm going to eat those calories back! I don't want to send my body into starvation mode, and I want something that I can maintain long term. So, with exercise being part of my day, I'll eat anywhere from 1600 - 2000 calories a day. On the days I don't work…
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this topic lets me know that I have joined the right group. I get this from my friends quite a bit, and it angers me like no-one's business!!!:mad: I've decided that a nasty comment will get a nasty response. If they're going to hate on my healthy options, I'll make sure to tell them why I'm not eating theirs. Two to…
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First I figured out my frame size(small,medium,large)...you can use your wrist size as a guide(or I'm sure google has a brilliant way to figure this out). Then I looked at a height/weight chart. Depending on your "frame" you should pick the lower,middle,or top of the range. I have a small frame so I picked the low side of…
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I was having the same issue. I did a couple things...and it seems to be working. 1.) started wearing a heart rate monitor during my workouts. MFP tends to be off with the amount of calories they give you when you use their exercises. Also, the elliptical and other like equipment were OVER estimating my calories burned by…
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Strapped on my heart rate monitor along with my gym shoes, got to my step class at 9:30am and burned 587 calories! Amaze-balls!
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I weigh and record everyday. You'll see spikes here and there, but you can see the general direction of loss or gain. It takes the pressure off stepping on the scale once a week...and keeps you in check. If you notice the number rising as you're heading toward your week mark, you can make the needed changes and head it off…
