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Ohhhh well that may explain why I was so succesful w/the BMF and then not all of a sudden after that. I assumed it was me doing it wrong becuase I party too hard on weekends or whatever but yeah, i havent lost weight in about a year and have gained some back. Truth is that i was happy for the maintenence but I hated being…

I'm a BMF user for about a year now. I wear the thing religously and it works when I follow the numbers but I spent some time slacking once I lost enough I fit back into my clothes again. I'm back at it now and keeping that 1,000 calorie deficit and logging all my food here at MFP. Because it works!! I'm 3lbs down sine the…

I was hoping for/expecting a new attendance game. That black sparkly bag for the holidays was a huge motivator for me. The clerk at the mini mart complimented me on it yesterday and I was so proud.

I got my bag too! I was so proud of myself since I was sick for a week and they were running out but I managed to get one of the last ones! Felt like such an accomplishment.

I have a Bodymedia Fit armband and I just joined Jazzercise and did a couple of classes wearing one. I have arthritis in my knee so im doing low impact and I've burned an average of 350 calories per class. I'm sure if youre jumping youre burning more. I love knowing the number. Helps so much :) I used to do Jazzercise but…

Hey! I just got diagnosed with OA in my knees. Probably had it for at least 13-15 years but its gotten really bad since I've become so much more active here wile trying to lose weight. I had a terrible flare up about a month ago from doing Jillian Michael's Body Revolution (tons of squats and lunges) but im still trying to…

I thought it was just me having issues finding a good fit since I'm a 36F and I can't get my boobs into that little pocket where you're meant to fit them. I wear a skirted tankini with a sports bra underneath for a DD cup that smashes em flat but at least theyre not falling down. I hate having to wear so many layers to…

My knee swelled up really bad after doing the 2nd time 'round w/workout 1. Aggravated by all the squats and lunges :( The Dr says I have kneecap arthritis and patellar tracking disorder. Gave me a brace that keeps my kneecap in place and I start Physical Therapy tomorrow. He gave me a handout with some exercises I can do,…

I like Jillian in general. I liked Biggest Loser even with all the product placement and bad editing. I use a Bodymedia Fit, I listen to her podcasts and I just started Body Revolution. Sure shes gotta take some of the blame for crappy products she endorses but I doubt she as a person set up the site to scam people. She…

My very first initial impressions are that it is much better looking than the old app but it does the same stuff. I still cant access blogs or click thru to people's blog entries when it says theyve posted one :( but it was easier to input my weight this am. I dont remember if you could do that through the app before or…

Thanks for this! I'm doing my first one next weekend and I hadn't thought of toilet paper!

I find the scale so frustrating. If I weigh in when I'm sore.it always says I haven't lost. But my body looks great so I'm just gonna keeo doing what I'm doing.

I started running outside just recently around week 6-7. Its the hills that get you. Even what seems like a small incline kicks my butt. Been slowing down when my breath starts to get toov heavy. Thats my best tip. Also boughht a sun visor. Haven't used it yet but think I need one. And wear sunglasses of course.

Im not too worried about my target, i just check my numbers all day, workout at least a little every day, and leave a 1,000 calorie deficit daily which would give me a 2lbs avg loss per week if I stuck to it religiously. (I'm pretty good but not always. I've been losing an avg of 1.7lbs a week) If i want to eat more, I…

oh lol i answered this with a long post about how awesome it is but i cant read. you wanted to know about maintenence. I cant delete the post so I'll just say that I seem to be getting really accurate numbers even though im still trying to lose 2lbs a month.

Ive had mine a few months and I totally trust it! Ive been leaving a 1,000 calorie deficit most days and losing weight without starving. 1200 calories is not enough food for me and I will starve and go off it and binge eat. The BMF not only shows me right where I'm at all the time, but i can exercise more if i want to eat…

I got sick and got "behind" at week7. I tried doing them anyway and failed miserably, but I did a 25 min run Saturday, once I was well again with no problems, so I moved on to w8d1 today. I ran outside for the first time in cold weather... well not cold by any real standards, but colder than I ever ran in outside before.…

I clean houses for a living and I wear a bodymedia fit armband, so ill tell you yes it is exercise. But like any exercise, your calorie burn will vary based on intensity.. vacuuming burns more calories than sitting down polishing silverware. Laundry involves multiple trips up and down stairs. Decluttering the junk drawer…

I wear a bodymedia fit. Knowing how many calories im burning has been critical to my success.so I recommend you get a device! I used a fitbit zip for a week. Wore it alongside the bmf. Found that for activities in which you work hard butdont move that far, the BMF is the way to go. I clean houses for a living and the…

I was scared too but everyone told me if ive been following the program ill be able to do it. Its a mental hurdle. And then they told meto slow down if I was really struggling. You know, that thing about how you should be able to carry on a conversation. I was so proud when I did it. Im on week 8 now and I feel like a…

Im just over a sickness and I stopped at w7d1! So we have each other to start back up with :) I hated to lose ground and I tried to do it anyway but the first time I couldnt even walk more than 10 mins. The second time I ran 12 and that was all i could do but I walked the rest of the way. Today I'm feeling pretty well…

My pajama pants are falling down.

I'd go w the sync too.

Three Bean Salad. I open three cans, Green beans, wax beans, and dark red kidney beans (drained) . Toss together in a bowl. add your favorite vingarette salad dressing. I bring it to potlucks too.

Ive found I really like running outside. When the weather's nice anyway :)

I just started week 7. So surprised that this program really seems to work if you just do what it says, go at a comfortable pace and take time to recover inbetween lessons. I was so scared to even run a minute on the treadmill day 1. Now I look forward to running outside! Cant wait to finish now!! Congratulations on your…

Ive been busy all day and only just heard about this. I was looking for information. How strange to see this thread has turned into a debate as to whether or not anyone should be discussing it. Of course its appropriate to discuss it. Here or anywhere.

I knew I needed to slow down today. w7d1 but even though I was huffing and puffing my way up the tiniest of inclines, I still found slowing down enough really challenging. Much easier to slow down on a treadmill than outside!

LOL yes! and i want to read your posts telling me you did it too! Its really motivational :) I think this group has made the difference between me not giving up at the very prospect of w5d3! I remember years ago when I used to speed walk in this park with a track around a little man-made lake, a gym-rat looking guy who was…

I use a bodymedia fit armband so a music player armband would be weird. I guess I could put it on the other arm... but Ive been sticking my phone in my underpants. which FYI works OK but not that good since it slips down. You don't lose it. I ordered a tunebelt.. belt.. not an armband.... like the day before yesterday on…