meredithkrueger

I have a Polar FT4 and LOVE it. And, I actually researched users on fitnesspal before I bought it and it seemed that this one was a favorite. I have never heard of the Garmin so I can't say if it is better.

You can add me if you want. We can all use the motivation! :bigsmile:

South Carolina here... I am seeing a lot of posts from "not so Southern" states. Are you looking for Southern in location of state or the area nicknamed "the Deep South"? I don't classify Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri or Texas as "The South". LOL

Weighing in caused me more stress because I work out hard and was disappointed when the scale did not reflect that. I have been in a plateau for about 3 months and have tried so many things to get out of it. Being frustrated with the scale, I went back to body measurements. The changes have been very drastic in reduction…

I don't have to wet mine to get a reading but I only wear it during exercise...

You can add me! I actually started the Prep Schedule last week because I am still finishing up Jillian's Body Revolution. I love the Turbofire workouts so far. I plan to continue with the Prep Schedule for 2-3 more weeks and then will go to the full schedule - will be done with JM then.

I am on Phase 3, 2nd week and LOVE it!!! It is hard. I didn't follow her plan but stuck to the MFP limits. I have only lost 2 lbs since starting (20 beforehand) but have lost 12 inches. I definitely feel stronger. The only drawback with JM 90 is that she does not do enough stretching and the warmups are not good. I often…

Have you thought about Jillian's 90 day Body Revolution? I am on the last month of it and it is AWESOME!!! You will see crazy results fast!! I did a lot of her individual DVD's before starting this one and Body Rev. beats them all. It is only 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week. I did not follow her diet that was included but…

You are starting it on Sunday? I am starting it on Monday with the Prep Schedule. I am currently in the middle of Jillian's Body Revolution so I don't want to start up the "real" schedule until I am done with that. I know a few others who are also starting on Monday. I am interested in the group....

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Jesus is my rock! In the end, it won't matter how much you can lift or how far you can run.....

Why do you want to do it if it is easy? Now, if you want a "fun" DVD to do on your day off I suggest Zumba.... It is a good workout but also fun.

My church, and many around us, have Zumba classes during the week. I don't think it is necessarily a religious thing - it is a United States thing. Look around at your job, at the store, in the neighborhood and you will see overweight everywhere. Even in the schools. Many of the students in my kids elementary school are…

I received mine last week from NewEgg. The prep schedule is on pg 32 of the "Turn Up the Burn" book. This booklet should be in your package. if you did not get it then let me know and I can scan it and send it to you. (send me a private message - not sure how MFP notifies of responses within the message boards.

It is great for logging and visualizing what you are doing. AND, it's FREE!!!!!!!

I have a Polar FT4 (watch with chest strap) and it is AWESOME!!! I am 211 lbs and did 48 minutes of Zumba tonight and burned 349 calories. I have noticed that the watches without the chest strap overestimate the calories burned, some by double the amount.

MFP has it as "Zumba ® Fitness". I LOVE Zumba too!! I am currently doing Jillian Michaels 90-Day Body Revolution but do Zumba on my cardio days. I just ordered "TurboFire" (by Beachbody) from NewEgg.com and it looks similiar to Zumba. It is Cardio Dance and has some of the same moves that Zumba has. It is a 90 day program…

I agree with this... I tried it a while back and yes, I did lose a lot of weight but I gained it all back... plus some. I stopped taking it when I starting having side affects - I would feel faint and my heart would beat crazy fast. Once i almost blacked out when driving. I also still have random fast heart racing. I am…

I did Jillian Michaels DVDs for about a year (30 Day Shred, Biggest Loser, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, etc) and am now on my 7th week of her 90-Day Body Revolution. BEST ever!!! I haven't lost as many pounds as expected but lost LOTS of inches and can see, AND FEEL, muscle tone everywhere. Well worth the money!!!!! I have…

same issue here! I was down 20 lbs and then started Jillian's 90-day body revolution 6 weeks ago. Since then, I have not lost any pounds but am down 7 inches. I am happy about the inches but I have a lot of weight to lose and want to see the pounds gone too! I am also at 1200 calories PLUS eating back all the exercise…

I just added you as a friend. : ) I am 42, with 2 young girls, and have a lot of weight to lose. I have been getting up at 5:00 am to exercise before work and it seems to be working well. I also sometimes work out during my lunch break. We all need motivating friends on here. ; D

I went through a period of wearing no shoes during workouts at home but ended up with plantar fascitis. My arches had problems from all the pounding. With PF, in order to heal, you have to wear shoes from the time you get out of bed until the time you get in bed. It was VERY painful! Needless to say, I have healed but I…

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Polar FT4. I bought it 2 weeks ago on sale for $52 from HeartRateMonitorsUSA.com. They have excellent prices & no shipping fees. This HRM comes with a strap but it seems to be more accurate than the "Watch only" types. I LOVE it!!!!

Also, if you do not have one, buy a heart rate monitor with a strap! I was overcalculating my exercise burn and it threw off my daily total so I was eating too much. I bought a Polar FT4 last week and it makes a ton of difference.

TAKE MEASUREMENTS!!!! Jillian gives a list of about 10 or so in one of the body revolution books - maybe the journal? I am on week 5 and I have only lost one pound but have lost over 6 inches so far. I can feel and see muscle. I actually can see some slight formation of abs under the fat... LOL! I am one pants size…

I just purchased a Polar FT4 HRM and the calorie burn is slightly different than MFP #'s. Some exercises are lower, some are higher. Get an HRM and you won't have to guess.

I have been doing Zumba for about 2 years. Classes at my church and also DVD's. I LOVE it!! I do not like the twisting motions in some of the moves so I alter them slightly so my knees won't hurt. I also do Jillian Michaels DVD's and so the Zumba is a nice break and a fun way to get those Cardio minutes in. =)

Before she dies, whether by death penalty or in jail, I hope that she asks for forgiveness and asks Jesus into her heart. She has a limited amount of days either way if she is not Saved.