KaeChelle77

The previous person means log it as strength training under the cardio section, like where you log other exercises. Entering the number of sets/reps under the strength training section is just for your personal information and does not calculate calories.

If you change your MFP settings to active rather than sedentary, your fitbit adjustment will not be as high, however your starting calories will be higher. It would all equal out to be about the same though. Since you are set at sedentary, but already have 10,000 steps, it will give you a big adjustment because you've been…

Try looking under Motivation and Support on the main Message Boards page. Also, instead of looking on Message Boards, go to Groups and browse there. I just came across one that started yesterday ... http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/101977-50-lbs-by-july Or start your own and I'm sure lots of people will join you!…

Great attitude! I'm with you. I was just thinking yesterday that I have wasted too much time and this is the year that it all needs to change.

My husband works night shift. He changed the names of his meals to "1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th" instead of calling them "Breakfast Lunch Dinner". What he does is any foods he eats at work like after midnight is Meal 1, then after he comes home and sleeps, the following meals are Meal 2, 3, and 4. Something like that. I think his…

I understood it just fine. Go to My Home and Check-In, then at the bottom, click Edit Previous Entries. Click one you want to edit, or add a new entry at the bottom with your start date and starting weight.

Bump! :smile:

That is great! It really is eye-opening when you start logging everything. I'm glad it has helped you to make better choices.

3 month goals start today. This is for anyone who wants accountability in both weight loss and in spiritual life. Join the group then find the thread called Sept 2-Dec 2, 2013.

I know this post is a little old, but thought I'd jump in here. I love Health Month! It is a fun way to track goals. For those not familiar with it, it's considered a "game" where each month you give yourself some goals, or rules, and each day you check in and track how you did. You can play individually, or you can be on…

Hi I'm Karen and I'm from Texas. I'm late at checking in, but here I am. My goals for this week (starting on Monday 5/6) have been to pay attention to my body and eat only when hungry and exercise 5 days out of 7. I am going to make Monday morning my official check in from here on out since Sunday is when this challenge is…

How many calories does MFP tell you to eat? That's what I go by and so far it works for me. If you're exercising, you should probably go with the 1500. 1200 would be too little in my opinion.

I just found this group and would like to join in. Everyone has great goals so far!! My main goal for this week through Sunday is to walk 3 miles each day Friday through Sunday. My husband and I are doing a 5K May 18. I am nowhere near ready, but we are doing it to challenge ourselves, even if we are the slowest ones. I…

Thanks for sharing! Great testimony! I just finished W1D3, however my jog is more of a brisk walk and my brisk walk is a slow walk. I will get better though. My husband signed up for a 5k May 18 and after some hesitation, I decided to sign up too. I will probably walk the whole thing, but what's important is that I will…

Welcome back! :flowerforyou:

I weighed Tuesday and lost 1.3 pounds. I haven't updated my other measurements since the beginning. I slacked off a little with tracking my food, but I'm happy to have a loss!

Sorry I didn't post. My weight was actually the same as last week. I had gone up some but by weigh in back down. I am struggling with exercising. Need to get on it!

January 1 274.2 January 8 270.8 I lost 3.4 pounds! I did not meet the exercise goal. I only exercised one day, but I have been working on eating better. I was under my macros 5 out of 7 days.

I enter it as low impact aerobics. I'm about to do one in a few minutes!

Much better today! Thank you! :smile:

I've been sick all week, so I haven't gotten any exercise in. I'm starting to feel better tonight, so I plan on exercising the next few days. I've been under all my macros for 2 days so far...Jan 1st and 2nd.

Here are my stats: Height 5'3" Weight 274.2 Neck 16" Waist 43" Hips 57"

I'm up for the challenge! I will post my stats by January 1st.

Welcome! I've been here before, but just recently joined again for a fresh start. You and I have the same goal and are about the same weight right now. I'm glad you are excited about logging! :)

This was mentioned above... http://www.oa12step4coes.org/meetings.html This is the one I have been using. It is fairly simple to get into and I haven't had any problems with running it on my computer.

I just came across this group. I discovered OA about a week ago and have "attended" a few online meetings, mostly just observing. I have ordered the book "The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous". I wasn't exactly sure where to start, so that sounded like a good place. I don't have a sponsor. I…

I'm a beginner and using 3 to 5 pounds in each hand feels like a workout to me. Yes, I'm sure heavier weights are better, but you can begin to build strength with lighter weights, then increase as needed. You can search youtube for some routines. Here's a couple I just came across, but I haven't tried them. These are 20…

Yeah I am new to the gym and clueless about how to use the weight machines. So I may sit there a few minutes to read the directions on the machine and try to figure out what to do. So what if lots of people join during the New Year... are you keeping track of who doesn't return? I'm sure there are plenty who stick around.…