Dreamingwillow

Add me too! I'm in need of losing 110 pounds.

Thank you all for the warm welcome. My goals this week: 1) Stay within the weekly caloric intake I've set for myself (1300 - 1500/day for a 1 - 1.5lb/week loss) 2) Increase moderate activity by 1 minute a day until I reach 30 minutes (currently at 14). 3) Start doing at home video exercise "Fat burning Fusion" twice a week…

.....That was two years ago....and now I'm 50 pounds heavier and starting all over again. =0( Let's hope I can stick with it.

Hello. My name is Dawn but my friends call me Willow. Happy Friday all. I'm a returning to MFP after starting then stopping 50 pounds ago. Now I have 115ish pounds to lose. Been here, done this before. Let's hope I can do it again. Mind if I join your group? It looks like a fun and exciting group. Yesterday was day 3 and…

I bought the Sony Ericsson Hi-Fi Wireless headseat with FM radio and they work great! They have a long range and the battery lasts for hours and hours. Model MW600. Good luck!

That's what I was thinking. Great! I'll use the HRM. I love my HRM. It makes me happy. All warm and fuzzy inside.

I felt that way at first, but after eating light for a while, you're less hungry and if you increase your exercise, you're not just eating 1,200 calories, you're eating 1500 or 1700 to get a net caloric intake of 1200, when you were planning on 1200, Getting in those extra calories after the gym and before bed can be quite…

Thank you for the information. I have a follow up question: Does your body's metabolism really change THAT quickly? From day to day? What I've read implied that it takes a period of time for it to change. Is that true or does every day really matter?

That's awesome! Mine doesn't do water hydration, I'm sure that's the new technology. Maybe it's time for a new scale I can donate this one. Eh...nah....I've grown quite attached to this one.

Wow, it was 10 years ago...but I remember distinctly purchasing it at a health food store/vitamin store. I think I paid $65-100 for it 10 years ago!

I've had my Tanita scale for 10 years. Replaced the batteries 3 times. It's very accurate and measures body fat%. They are a little more expensive but, IMO, worth every penny.

I don't know if it's healthy, but I like Rice Dream, rice drink.

I hear that! Sounds lonely. My uncle was a cop. Sigh. Best of luck to you.

My suggestion would be to find something you love doing at home. Maybe a video game? Maybe a workout? Catch up on that reading you've been meaning to get to? Maybe a hobby? Remote control cars? airplanes? Models? What do you like to do?

Good luck! I'm an old Weight Watchers member too. May the diet last through to our goal.

Err....how many calories do you think that was?

I am on day two and I'm ready to eat the refrigerator, keyboard, mouse....pretty much anything I can get my hungry hands on! But NONONONONONONONNNNONNONONONONNNONONO!!!! Crunch, crunch, crunch....oh goodness there goes the backspace key!

If I'm not mistakin' you can exercise at that rate for an extended period of time and still gain weight loss benifits.

I really like Kashi Cinnamon Harvest and Go Lean brands. Don't let the descriptions scare you away...I did for a long time, but it's really good and sweet.

Oh yeah, I always forget about Quinoa! It's not so good by itself but with some sort of sauce....hmmm...Does anyone have any really tasty, low carb, low cal, Quinoa Recipes?

Thank you. Don't beans also have a high carb content? I just thought about snacking on some nuts too, those have high protein. Do you know which nuts would be best?(I don't like almonds)

I really like my Polar HRM. It has a strap that goes around my chest just at my diaphram. They are all about the same as far as accuracy, I think. Just make sure you set it up with your info. It counts calories, Fat% burned, and other various fun things. Has programs to help you stay on track. If you meet your goal the…

Welcome. I'm ready to lose weight too...will I do it?? Everyone should place bets and I get the money the losers lose! hahahahaha

@FGillies - Thank you for saying my post is inspiring. Funny how I wasn't writing it with "inspire" in mind. In fact, the exact opposite was my thought. I, too, for the first time in months, am going to head to the gym after work tonight. I do remember the first time I lost weight and how happy I was to break free of the…

Thank you both! I found it!

Funny how the simple truth is so funny. Thanks for the compliment and good wishes.