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Even if you are REALLY out of shape, not likely. I don't trust the wrist strap only heart rate monitors. They've been proven to be fairly inaccurate. Not sure what you should enter on MFP though.
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Started at 390 (size 26), and went down a size after 30 lbs or so. Now at 303 and just ordered a pair of 18s. Height has a lot to do with it too... no set number.
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All true, except #3. The grocery stores (and farmer's markets) totally nail you on the prices for fresh produce. My grocery bill has gone up at least 30-40% in the past 5 months. But I'll pay... the end result is worth it.
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That cuts out almost ALL veggies and fruit. Not sustainable, IMO. Besides... are we "dieting" or trying to achieve a lifestyle change? I'm going for lifestyle change. Diets fail.
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Use the HRM's readings. It's strapped to your body. The MFP cals are just an estimate.
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I just wait til I start a good sweat going, and then slick my hair back with sweat.
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It does take into consideration your current weight. But keep in mind, it's an estimate, and comparing it to the readings that I get from my heart rate monitor (HRM), the calories burned during exercise that MFP gives you can be quite a bit high. For example: I'll ride the stationary bike for 30 minutes, my HRM gives me a…
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I can be sweating for 10 minutes, and have a heart rate of only 95-99 -- definitely NOT in the zone. Due to my HRM, I know I need to push it a little harder to get up to 110-115. The HRM definitely helps me optimize my workouts. I have the Polar FT60 (cost about $180) and I just have to have the HRM in the heart rate…
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I sweat buckets. But then again, so does the 6'1" 130 lb woman on the next bike (she's a marathon runner). Also, the 160 lb guy on the other bike is melting too. It's just how the body cools itself.
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THey serve veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots) along with cubed bread for the cheese fondue. If you're allergic to apples, be sure to mention it to EVERYONE that you're sharing a cheese pot with... and then tell the waiter no apples. Otherwise, someone will dip an apple piece in the communal cheese pot. As to the…
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Also, when was the last time you tried on a 12? If it was a month ago, you may fit now.
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I can't decide if this illiterate twit is a troll, or not. I saw her other post, and it was just as inane.
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Scales are evil, deceitful machines. My new smaller jeans would never lie to me.
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I go to Chipotle after my Saturday morning workouts. Their salads are the way to go, but with no rice (rice on salad? go figure some people).
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Here's my helpful advice: Before you eat anything (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, binge-out)... LOG IT!!! If you do this BEFORE your meal you'lll have a better idea of exactly what you're eating. I drive my hubby crazy with my constant logging... he complains, that the food was getting cold and I repeatedly tell him to…
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I've lost Nicole Richie.... when she was arrested for a DUI.
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Stop listening to "everyone". Everyone isn't YOU... and everyone is different. Do your workouts at YOUR pace. Think baby steps. You have to build strength and endurance, it doesn't come naturally for anyone. Instead of trying to do this daunting workout, do something else. You should challenge yourself, but not to the…
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No one will have an truly accurate count for you. It's contingent upon your weight, heart rate, actual pace (slow isn't a pace -- steps per minute is a pace), incline and resistance. The only way to get a fairly accurate caloric burn rate is to either hold the sensors for your entire workout, or get a heart rate monitor…
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You were perfectly proper and polite to offer to do the water bottle change out for him, if he's unable. His response just showed what an asshat he is. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do to reform/remedy him. The only thing I can think of is an email to all staff that publicly shames him, while intentionally leaving…
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Blueberries. I ate 3 pints of blueberries this weekend. Didn't feel a need to go off my meal plan..... sooooooo many blueberries. <happy sigh>
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It's not the analgesics that cause problems. It's the anti-inflammatories and the anti-spasmatics. They calm your system down to the point where your intestines just aren't pushing things along.
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How about upping the speed of your walking, to either race walking or slow jogging? Just don't stop moving... you're doing GREAT!! The video workouts might help you start strength training a bit.
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Turkey, and veggies for lunch. I recommend avoiding bread, cookies, and baked good. They're empty calories, and just too hard to resist. For tea time, fruit with your tea?
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No excess skin here, yet. I drink a LOT of water, and as others have recommended, weight training along with the cardio.
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I know what those back meds can do to your digetstion, since I've been in the same boat. You're eating plenty of fiber, but you need to cut WAY back on the amount of dairy in your diet. Dairy products can cause constipation. I used to be a greek yogurt every morning person -- and while eating yogurt, I would go for 4-7…
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Take some lemonade or juice and fill an ice cube tray. Cover the ice cube tray with plastic wrap and poke tooth picks into each cube opening. Freeze and eat. As you're filling the tray, take a moment to measure how much fills 1 ice cube. Much lower calorie frozen treat. Also works with chocolate milk for fudgesicles. I…
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Go with either a mountain bike or a hybrid. They're pretty sturdy. Don't bother with the cheapies at Walmart... they're not assembled well, and they're pretty cheaply made brands. I recommend spending a few more bucks and going to a reputable bike shop. With your height, you want a bike that has at least 20" seat post…
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Beef jerky. I loves my 4 pm (pre-gym) beef jerky.
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I've got one for you, that's SUPER easy, healthy, low cal and yummy. What more could you want? Here you go: EGGPLANT PARMESAN Ingredients: 1 Whole (fresh) Eggplant -- pick one that's dark purple, uniform in color, nice size and firm (no mushy spots) 1 Jar of your favorite type of tomato sauce (I normally use 1/2 - 3/4 of a…
