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Body fat % and weight loss http://www.healthchecksystems.com/bodyfat.htm This site explains body fat percentages a little bit. Women naturally carry more fat than men. 'About' 15-28% is healthy and "normal" for women. (Over 32% is considered obese)

I know every body is different and even women of the same height will carry weight very differently. Yet I still compare myself to other women of our height, 5'8". I haven't weighed under 140 since 8th grade when I had a major eating disorder, my point is that it's not good to obsess about that number on the scale, because…

I've had a few bad weekends this last month. Ugh! I struggle so hard on weekends and it's been getting worse! I need to kick this bad habit of weekend splurges in the bud. I'll never lose weight if I keep sneaking sweets and chips every Saturday and Sunday. I haven't gained any of my 10 lbs lost yet, but I certainly…

I know that when the day comes that I can get down to my goal weight of 149 ( I'm 5'8" and 176 now.) I will be so excited, but yet I might still think the same thoughts that you're having... losing a little more to get back to that lower weight I once was, unfortunately weight will always be an obssesion for me. Yet I know…

I usually only wear it during exercise. The first day I had it I was so excited I worked out about 4 times, buring over 1000 that day! It is great to have an accurate measure of calories burned, which had so often been inaccurate on the machines and listed estimates. Then one day I tried keeping it in exercise mode all…

I feel the same way. A couple hours after dinner and my willpower goes out the window. I know that I shouldn't eat before bed, and I try, I do try but often fail, even if I've done great eating healthy all day. And because I know this hunger monster will take over every night, I have to cut back a little during the day to…

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Did you enter your weight on the machine at the gym, and did the bike measure your heart rate throughout your workout? That makes a big difference. If you did enter your weight ans check heart rate, than go with what the bike said. If not, maybe split the difference, about 225 calories? I recently got a heart rate monitor…

I often have days when I feel like I can't stop eating. I try to drink water before I eat to fill up, but still often feel hungry. I just try to make sure that a majority of the food is healthy and low in calories and fat. Fruit, veggies, popcorn. It's been said to try to fill up with fiber and protein and you might feel…

I just got a brand new in box polar f6 on ebay for about $85. Ebay and amazon.com have several listings for HRMs, and you can get a new one for less $ than in stores. But if you'd rather shop in person, many sporting and outdoor stores should have them. My f6 works great for keeping me working out at the right intensity…

I hate to say it, but I think that calorie burn may be incorrect. As mentioned before, the best, most accurate way to measure calorie expenditure is with a heart rate monitor. Its a good bet that the numbers on the exercise equipment and even on the lists online, are often off by about 30%, and until you use a HRM, it's…

Lower body pilates is great for toning and trimming the thighs without adding any bulk. Check out sparkpeople.com and search for fitness videos, they have a few short videos that are great for thighs and glutes, many of which you can do on your own any time. Sidelying leg lifts have worked wonders for my saddle bags! That…

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Yep, good point. That is another important thing to take into consideration.

Exactly, MFP has already put you at a reduced calorie diet. I'm pretty sure most doctors would not want you to be on a 800 calorie diet. If you eat 1200 and burn 400, then you are only eating a NET of 800, and that is just not healthy and your body does not function well in that starvation mode. However you can take into…

I take the women's one a day as well, almost everyday. I have to remember to take them with or after breakfast or lunch. If I take it on am empty stomach it makes me feel sick. I don't really think they help me control appetite or lose weight, but it does supplement my nutrition as I may not always be eating all the…

20 minutes at a 3.0 walking pace, and another 10 minutes at 3.5. I probably wouldn't log the beach stroll as a calorie burner, but that extra time strolling kept your heart rate up a bit. Much better quality time than on the couch huh?

check out these imformative and helpful topics. They can be very informative and may head off some questions you ask before you ask em. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions…

I actually did not lose any weight when I was eating only 1300-1400 and buring 300-700 a day ( 5' 8'' and started at about 187) I did this for four weeks, and when I finally started eating more, up to about 1700-2000 a day, then I started losing weight. (I'm down to 176 now) Everyone is different, some people will lose a…

I've always ordered "light cheese" on my half of the pizza with a couple kinds of veggies. Just ask them if they would please put only half of the normal amount of cheese on half of the pizza, then if you want you can lightly sprinkle with the grated parmasean and you hardly notice the reduced amount of cheese. And thin…

I agree, taking all of your exercise into consideration, at only 1500 calories, you are not consuming enough calories for your body to run efficiently. You need to eat some of those caories you have burned so your net never goes below 1500 in your case. Because the machines can be off by nearly 30%, I usually only eat 70%…

They have flexible or clothlike tape measures that are pretty easy to use. To get a really good measurement of your progress measure a few areas of your body... Neck, middle of neck Chest, just under pec muscle Waist, smallest part of your midsection Belly, around your belly, at belly button level Hips/butt, widest part

Tomatoes and cucs are my favorite summer foods, I am totally craving this salad now! I think I have all the ingredients at home. (no mozz though:ohwell: ) Can't wait to make it after work! Thanks for this new twist on a classic salad.

Todays weight 175.5 Last weigh in 176.5 Challenge start weight 182 (Jan 1st weight 186) Goal weight by Memorial 172 (Goal weight by my birthday in October 150!) Pounds lost this week: 1

I have ground flax seed that I toss in my oatmeal, on my salad dressing, or on yogurt. I usually have 1-2 tablespoons per day, (but forget to have it everday) The package says it has 60 calories per 2 Tablespoon serving.

Its so fast, easy and neat! I got mine at fleet farm, in Wisconsin, packaged in a box, near the small kitchen appliances. I'm sure they have it elsewhere too, probably wal mart. My sister has one and they don't have fleet farm near them. I just checked on amazon.com They have the Presto 04830 PowerPop Microwave…

[/quote Sorry for the Delay Princess, I just saw this post now. Al is pretty much correct. Most of the calories we burn are from consumption, most of the rest are from fat, there will always be a small amount from muscle and lean tissue, but if you are eating healthy and enough, then it should be in the vast minority. The…

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I'm not certain but my guess would be that the regular chest strap would fit you. I just ordered a women's chest strap which is smaller than normal and that is 28-40 inches, besides being adjustable, I think they are stretchy too.. (?) I haven't gotten mine yet, anyone else know how well the chest straps fit?

why are you supposd to stay under 24 grams? I'm just curious if you have to do this for a health condition or dr recommendation. Because as you mentioned sugar is found in so many foods. I understand trying to stay away from too much sugar sweetened foods, but it's nearly impossible to avoid natural sugars. And if it means…