hilhall822 Member

I am a teacher- I hid all mine (hair down to cover neck tattoos, long sleeves to cover forearm tattoos) for my interview but regularly wear short sleeves and hair up. The kids don't mind at all! I even was brave enough to do that for parent night and later asked the kids what their parents thought and the parents didn't…

I would log it as jogging- your heart rate stays up pretty well during the walking intervals (or at least mine does). I would say probably 5.0 mph?

Remember that feeling when you saw that on the days you don't feel like exercising or feel like not counting for the day- it will help. Welcome!

I can't BELIEVE you are getting them that cheap (before the coupon)- here (just outside of Seattle) they are easily $4 or $5/6 pack. My favorite is the cola!

I'm almost 220 lbs and burned almost 300 calories for level 1!

I know what you mean- it's hard to get started/back on track. I really have to FORCE myself to run/go to the gym, but once I do I feel so much better and that's what keeps me going the next day. Keep it up, and stay positive!

I don't know about other dvd's (I do like the Biggest Loser cardio max dvd, though), but JM is coming out with a buns & thighs dvd soon!

My heart rate often gets to 181 or so when I run- it's fast but I'm not about to pass out from it, either. I say, listen to your body. If you take a pause, do you start to get dizzy? That's happened to me when hiking (taking a rest and I get dizzy), and that's my clue to slow down a little.

AWESOME JOB!

P.S. I need to be better about checking this page- I love reading peoples' responses!

QOTD #6: What is your main motivation to get in shape right now? Time-wise, I would like to be happy with my wedding pictures when I get married in December. I know either way I will have an amazing day, but I'd like to LOOK amazing and feel better when it comes. Realisitically, I am just LOVING how much better I feel…

I want to join! I totally need some sort of group accountability or I am not as motivated. I'm going to play catch-up on the QOTD's after my stats. NAME: Hilary AGE: 25 (26 next Monday!) HEIGHT: 5'6'' START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 218 GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 199 START PANTS SIZE: 16/18 (US) GOAL PANTS SIZE: 14/16 (US)…

I teach, so I can leave the room to pee every 1/2 hour- I usually drink coffee in the morning, tea at lunch and start drinking water at the last half of my last class, and pound it from there (I hit the gym after work, too). I've tried drinking a lot of water throughout the day in the summer but my body (or bladder?)…

It's not a pumpkin (obviously), but I'm SO ready for baked acorn squash!! This will be my first fall watching my intake so I'm hoping I can limit my pumpkin spice lattes...

I just chill mine, add a splash of milk and stevia (same thing I do with my hot coffee in the morning).

Oatmeal with fruit in it is good for me. I also buy bran flakes in bulk- takes up quite a bit of my carbs, though... I also agree with the many others before me about egg white scrambles with veggies OR cottage cheese with fruit.

The watches with the strap are the most accurate. Mine came with the strap (not sold separately) but I got mine from Target. I think it's kind of gross to buy a used chest strap since you can't really disinfect it too well- so beware of buying one from ebay. I have the New Balance N4 from Target that I got for $70 and I…

Chest strap, definitely! I have the New Balance N4 ($70 from Target and I love it!) Steer clear of the Sportline brand- I had to return mine because it didn't work.

Cool, thanks guys! It's kind of sad to see my calorie burn less and less for doing the same work but I just have to keep telling myself I am getting in better shape! Totally worth it!

I would go with weight training, too.

I'm impressed, too! Great job!

Definitely make sure you are cutting the carbs down as much as possible- try only carbs from fruits, veggies and whole grains and that should help. Plus, make sure you are drinking a lot of water!

I record Saturday mornings BUT I try to not look more than twice a week- I felt like I was getting kind of obsessed with the scale :(

I agree!

I'm proud you held out for so long- I have to force myself to not weigh in each morning and then don't let myself log the new weight until my official day- great job on the loss!

That is AWESOME! Let me know if you ever get to love running- I'm wondering if you can turn into a lover of running. :)

My HRM is higher than what MFP and the gym equipment say- usually 100-300 higher (depending on how long I go).

My HRM is higher than what MFP and the gym equipment say- usually 100-300 higher (depending on how long I go).

You look fantastic! Great job!

1. My name is Hilary- hilhall822 2. Your End of the Round (7 week) Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs (hoping for 15) 3. Why you'd like to join the DiamondDolls Team in the Diamond Challenge. I LOVE CHALLENGES! I love to have a goal, check-ins, accountability and support. I feel like I am a good source of support and motivation, and…