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Hi!I work out early in the morning and use Kelly Coffey Meyer "30 Minutes to Fitness" DVD's. I use 10-12-15 lb dumbells. You can find her DVD's on amazon and on collagevideo.com or go to her website to watch previews of all of them.

Hi! I use the endomondo app on my iphone. There is a skating setting and it measures your speed outside via GPS.

fix your metabolism now that you're in your 30's or you'll be stuck eating 1400 cals forever and still gain weight :-(

I agree with heybales. I work out daily as you can see now that we've been MFP friends for a few days, but my workouts are shorter and I alternate cardio and weight training days. I think you may be over training.

Hi Kitty, Maybe we are about the same shape? I started at 184 size 14 and hit my goal 154 size 10 about 10 months later. I intentionally lost very slow so I could keep eating and drinking and keep off the weight. I am and very happy with my shape and how much I can eat. I am 6 years older than you, so I get the whole…

It sounds like you have a good plan. Have you joined the "eat more 2 weigh less" forum and posted your question there? The people on that site are really helpful!

Here every day since about 277 days ago! Just don't check this group very often.

5'5 154 size 10 / M

I haven't bought them. Do you recommend them? Thanks!

Please add me. Thanks!

Yay Firmies! thanks for the tips!

Roller Skating!

Hi MFP friends! Glad to find you! I am 44, have been MFP-ing since January and am close to my goal of -30 lbs. I thrive on giving and receing encouragement on MFP and I am a faithful logger :-) I love indoor and outdoor quad roller skating to burn up my calories if there are any skaters out there!

I use it and love fat2fit radio podcasts. My BMR form my goal weight (150) is about 1450 so I set my calories at 1600 and then eat most/all my exercise calories.

Here's a great link to figure how much you should be eating. Your body may think it's starving because you are eating so little, http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/

What is NROLFW? I am not s gym girl either but I work out with weights at home too. I think weightlifitng totally boosts my metabolism :-)

Hi Mary! As you can see, the MFP community is hugely supportive!! I am also 44. I have lost 26 lbs since January--Yay!!! I log religiously everything I eat and that keeps me accountable. I love having a support group of MFP pals who encourage me daily. I highly recommend http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ to determine…

Have you tried: whey protein powder, eggs, nonfat greek yogurt, almonds, veggie burger patties?

I've lost 26 lbs since January doing The Firm Express DVD's 3-4x week plus brisk walking, roller skating and weight lifting.

Salsa chicken black bean soup from Crockpot 360: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/11/salsa-chicken-and-black-bean-soup.html

I am 44 and finishing my second month of The Firm Express this month. I eat 1500-1600 cals/day and have lost 11 lbs since Jan 7 when I started. I am loving the high intensity intervals of the program. I do modify some moves where I feel unbalanced or unsure. I'm not a huge fan of some of the jumping, but it gets my heart…

Me too! MFP is a huge motivator!!!

i believe the weight training with the FIRM is what really brings results!!!

Good question. I weigh twice a month (middle and end of month) and measure only once a month (end of month). When I measure, I also try on my intermediate goal jeans and my ultimate goal jeans. I try to do a "last chance workout, a la "Biggest Loser" on the day before I weigh in, and I always weigh in the morning before…

I love Emily :-)

I'm glad you're out there doing the Firm Express with me!

I just have one 30 day shred DVD, so I'm not sure. The Firm Express is 12 DVD's, each 20 min long. Why they didn't just put it on one DVD I don't know--it would be easier! You do it 3x week. it focuses on HIIT bursts which do really kick my butt (of course I'm 44!) What I am loving is the short time yet I really sweat and…

That's so great! Let us know your success!

Just finished Week 4 of FIRM Express. So thrilled with my weight loss of 7 lbs this month and I lost 1" off my waist and 2" off my hips. I ate 1600 cals/day, did FIRM Express 3x week, walked 2-3x week for 25 minutes average and rollerskated 2x month for 80 minutes. I will start my second rotation of FIRM Express on Monday…

I'm 44 and our current stats and goals are very similar. You can friend me.