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I can totally relate to this! When I finally insisted on a divorce, I told my husband that I thought I'd have a much easier time being lonely if I was single. Being lonely in a marriage is, well, really, really lonely. It is kind of like being a chocoholic on a diet while working at Sees, or being an alcoholic just…

LOL! Maybe it's not so much that you are a gold digger, but you are more appreciative of the things people buy for you. Sure, I'd love to be lavished with gold, diamonds and new cars ... but the reality is that I've lived like a pauper for so long that the thought of anyone spending money on something I don't need makes me…

Mine: 9 -Quality Time 7 -Words of Affirmation 7 -Acts of Service 6 -Physical Touch 1 -Receiving Gifts

Steps today: 6,715 March total: 19,277 I have to say that I'm really impressed by the walking you all are doing! I'm super out of shape for my age, which makes me doubly impressed by those of you who are older and walking so much farther and even taking the stairs!

My last scale was that way. It would always give me a different weight, depending on where I placed my feet. On, off, on, off, on, off ... different weights. And that one weighed in full pounds. Now, I have an EatSmart Precision Plus Digital bathroom scale. It weighs in .2 (2/10th) of an increment and gives the same weight…

Starbucks Java Chip ice cream. It is the one food that I do not allow in my freezer. Cookie dough, a good mint n chip and a few other ice-creams follow close behind. If I want ice cream, I have to go out and get myself a single serving. Now, put a half gallon of Rocky Road, chocolate, strawberry or plain ol' vanilla in the…

The difference between my BMR (basal metabolic rate) and my TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) is so small (about 400 calories) that a cheat day or even a cheat meal could undo most if not all of the work I did all week. So, instead, I do my best to meet my macros while staying within my calories. Now and then I'll…

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I am quite out of shape for my age (12 years younger than you) and this is exactly how I started out. I wear a pedometer (a cheapie $25 Omron pedometer, not a fancy Fitbit) and track my steps. The first week, I did not push myself. I wore the pedometer to get a base reading: 600-1,000 steps per day. Pitiful for someone my…

I took a quick peak at your profile and noticed that you are in the "older" category. (Me, too! I'm in my mid-50s, but my health is like someone quite a bit older). Not sure why, but for those of us who are not athletic 30-somethings, the weight stubbornly clings to our bodies. We just need to be patient and understand…

Take a look here to read about the differences: FT4: http://www.polar.com/en/products/get_active/fitness_crosstraining/FT4 FT7: http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/products/get_active/fitness_crosstraining/FT7 The differences I noticed were: Ft4 saves 10 training files (workout sessions) FT7 saves 99 training files FT7 has…

I downloaded this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE It is in the sticky posts on the In Place of a Roadmap group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8017-in-place-of-a-road-map Then, I set my custom MFP calories accordingly and set my macros at 40…

I am 53 but feel like 73. I am morbidly obese and tire quickly during exercise. My goal is to feel like I'm 33, have a high "normal" (or low "overweight) BMI and develop a love (or at least like) for exercise.

Today's steps: 7,058 March Total: 12,562

Oh yeah! I want to do this. I track my steps with a pedometer (old school, not a Fitbit). I plan to get in 173,500 steps this month, which is equivalent to approximately 60 miles. Yesterday, 3/1 I got in: Steps: 5,504 Miles: 1.91 miles (actually, a lot less since I do a lot of walking in place) I have 5,300 steps so far…

Did you download this spreadsheet and use it for your calculations? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE I don't know your current weight so I just plugged in a random number of 300. That, with your sex, age, height, and body fat percentage and NO additional exercise…

This is interesting. I've read that you can manually correct data for the Fitbit One, and had assumed the same could be done for the BodyMedia Fit. I would love to have one of these gadgets, especially one that will estimate my sleep cycle. I had originally decided on the Fitbit, because it did not require a paid…

I'm quite a bit older than you and in poor physical condition--but working on it--so I'd be no help to you there. However, I also deal with depression and would be happy to serve as a sounding board for life's issues. Sometimes, it's easier to talk to a stranger than it is a friend or family member. Please feel free to…

By the way, if you are looking for a bit of accountability, please feel free to post on a group I made just for those of us who aren't the typical gym rats. It's mostly just me posting there, but I could use a little push and encouragement. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10234-exercise-phobia-face-the-fear

What a wonderful NSV! Last time I got on my treadmill, within minutes my HRM soared to the max of my "in zone" and I was so breathless that I had to really slow down. I got on the treadmill thinking I was going to do Week 1 Day 1 of C25k. It sounded easy enough and so many other overweight gals were doing it. What Was I…

I like sweet tea (sweetened with Sweet N Low). I also drink a lot of Walmart's "Great Value" brand Crystal Light-style drinks as well. I like the Pink Lemonade, which is a little strong at full strength and my new favorite is the Lime Margarita flavor, which is milder but has some sodium in each serving. I still light my…

I bought a Polar FT4, on sale at Sears.com for $45 (no shipping since I used "store pickup"). It's not the really cool looking purple model that I wanted, but a blah tan one. The price was right so I don't mind. Right now, Sears.com shows this item as being unavailable, but I'd keep checking back to see if they restock it.…

Oh, to be young and flexible again! These days, I have enough trouble with forward bends. :-(

Just one thing that's not good that I refuse to give up? Hmmm... I've got a whole list of them. Pizza, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, chocolate, ice-cream, cookies, pastrami burger, plus a lot more that didn't immediately jump into my mind. Now, instead of having one of these whenever I want, I plan for it and make it fit…

Mmm...that salad looks YUMMY! Care to share your salad dressing recipe? Is it similar to this one: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/absolutely-fabulous-greekhouse-dressing/ My dinner tonight was meatloaf, Brussels sprouts and dark chocolate. :-)

I have a long, long way to go with my weight loss, so I'm certainly no expert. But from everything I've read, it sounds like you need to cut back on the cardio and start lifting weights to get the tone and definition. As for eating more ... it does take a bit of getting used to, especially when you are in the diet mindset.…

I found this site: http://www.calories-calculator.net/Calories_Burned_By_Heart_Rate.html Problem is, your heart rate will need to be kept at a consistent level for you to accurately figure your calories using this site. I also looked up the HRM that you bought and it appears that it does not have a calorie function at all,…

I look totally HOT during a mid-summer power outage. There's something about being obese that makes the extreme heat intolerable. My face gets really red and I sweat more than I ever do during exercise. I'll send you a friend request this summer ... with photos. Like I said, totally HOT! You'll love it! ;-)

Update: I was trying to encourage my 600-calorie MFP "friends" to eat more. There was one gal that I actually cheered for when she ate 900 calories. But then she'd go back to eating 600, 700, 500 ... I finally realized that I was wasting my time and theirs by looking at their diaries, reading their page notices and posting…

My pounding heart and shortness of breath. When the problems started, I dealt with them by resting. Then I rested more. And then it occurred to me that if I keep going the direction I have been the past 10 years or so that I'll never be able to do anything, go anywhere or see anything new -- except that which can be seen…