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I love my FitBit. It does inspire me to move more, I like the instant feedback it gives me on how much I am moving and how much more I can eat. I like that it syncs with MFP. I have a desk job and don't move a lot but having the FitBit reminds me to move more. I have the One and I like that I can put it discreetly on my…

Wow! Thanks everyone! Very helpful information. I'm going to go check on my FitBit account and see how well it syncs up with MFP and/or just follow the FitBit's calorie goals.

I'm 5'3", 170lbs, and 38. I have a desk job but try to fit in a 2 mile walk at lunch daily.

It told me my TDEE is 1706. I subtracted 340 giving me 1365. So this is my base, rather than the 1200 and exercise calories should be eaten on top of that? Thanks!

Thanks everyone! Just for clarification, I don't normally eat 1200 a day. MFP sets it at that but I gain about 400 calories a day back from my FitBit activity and I normally eat that so most days I am eating about 1600 calories.

I have a video I got at collage video http://www.collagevideo.com/searchresults.aspx?type=equipment&search=Rebounder+%2f+Mini-tramp I think the one I have is the compilation 1 video. It is a pretty good workout, definitely got my heartrate up. In terms of video quality, I've seen better but there don't seem to be very many…

That sounds great! And easy!

This is the best and truest response to this topic I've read. Thank you.

It's also a good replacement for mayonnaise in some things. I've put it in tuna and chicken salad.

I like Chobani and Fage. To make them lower calorie you could try getting the plain yogurt and adding your own mix ins, like frozen fruit, maple syrup, etc.

I found WW to be very helpful when I first joined. I lost 40lbs and was at a great weight and very fit. For someone who has never eaten healthy it is a great introduction to portion control and healthy options. They did not emphasize exercise very much but I exercised quite a bit on WW. I found eventually that I "outgrew"…

I like Lean Cuisines better than Smart Ones for the most part but I have found the Smart Ones salisbury steak with mac and cheese to be much better than the Lean Cuisine. I like to bring frozen meals for lunch, pair them with a simple green salad and have a yogurt a couple of hours later. Keeps me satisfied until dinner…

I like FF evaporated milk in my coffee.

I have a FitBit and I really like it. I have a sedentary desk job and wearing the FitBit motivates me to try to fit in more movement throughout the day. Most of my exercise at this point is walking and light weight lifting so I haven't had the need for a HRM. That being said, if/when I step up my exercise routine I would…

I use fat free evaporated milk in mine. Not quite the same as half and half but creamy enough that it works for me.

I like the Ellen Barrett DVDs and the Jazzercise DVDs. I get them from collagevideo.com

Check out collagevideo.com for some good exercise videos. You can watch a clip of the video on there and if you buy one and decide it isn't for you, you can send it back for a refund.

You might want to check out the book Lose Your Mummy Tummy http://www.amazon.com/Lose-Mummy-Tummy-Julie-Tupler/dp/0738209813 for some exercises to try. I also had a C-section and had the apron and was having luck with those exercises when I got pregnant again. I don't think it will entirely go away without surgery though.