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Everyone does not have an hour a day to spend in the gym. I'll admit it's about priorities. I put my husband and three kids above having a ripped body.

If you go to the exercise tab, then it should list fitbit exercise calories. Online there is a small question mark you can click and it will tell you how many calories you have to burn before fitbit adds more. I don't have a smart phone so i don't know how the app works.

Try youtube for chair exercises, or an arm bike. Definitely a great question for you Docs. Strengthening the muscles around the joint is the best way to reduce pain at the joint.

I think Grendel is wrong. It's 1-1.5 per KILOGRAM of weight, not pound. That would be a lot of protien

I lost 20 pounds with MFP. Then baby #3 and gain it all back. I've managed to loose 10 of it again. Would love someone to motivate me.

I don't own fitbit but I've seriously considered it. The whole point is to give you an accurate count of calories burned for a day, aka you level of activity sedentary verses light active. Then you and MFP are no longer just making guesses but you have an accurate number.

Frankly I'm shocked by most of the answers here. I know everyone will trash me for this but strip clubs and porn are not cool. They objectify women and reduce them to object to be had not people to be respected. Allowing you bf to go look at other women as is like allowing him to have a second wife. Why on earth would he…

I also find it easier to eat a sweet potato plain than I do a white potato.

This. A physical Therapist is a great idea for a pins and needles. I would keep pushing it with you MD and do the test he asks for.

I'm currently breastfeeding my third. She is 7 months. I usually don't bother adding more calories. I just don't count calories quite so strictly (I don't worry about ketchup and a small pat of butter here or there). I also set it to only lose .5 pound a week. I tend to lose a little faster than they predict doing it this…

Eating fat does not make you fat. Eating excessive calories makes you fat. Some vitamins are "fat soluble" which means you can only get them by eating fats. Fats also help you feel full longer. So yes some full fat items are better than their low fat counter parts.

while it is true you don't burn as many calories while you lift weights. weight lifting increases your metabolism and you burn more calories through out the day.

Good question. I eat a fiberplus everyday to try to increase my fiber. Fiber by definition is anything you can't digest. But beyond that I'm as cluess as you.

I had a big wedding and I loved it. But I don't think it is necessary. I had a friend do a destination wedding. Now that is selfish. Nothing like require someone to join you on a cruise and then ignore them the whole time because it's you honeymoon. As for being too young. You're not too young. I would recommend inviting…

The ITband is a hip abducter. So any exercise where you swing your leg away from your body will strenghten it. I would think though that stretching it would help a bursitis more than strenghtening it. To stretch move your leg in the opposite direction.

I just glanced at your food diary. Most days you aren't even eating 1000 calories. Your body is in starvation mode and desperately holding on to any calories you put it. I know it sounds crazy but eat more. The scale may go up for a week or two but it will then drop. When you don't get enough calories the brain stops…

It sounds like you have a very strong and open marriage. If your wife is emotionally eating then I suggest you help her handle the emotions. Counseling is an option. Just letting her know your there for her and listening to her vent may also help. I used to be an emotional eater and sometimes I feel myself being tempted…

I disagree with Usajewels. Your activity level should be set at what you do everyday such as your job and simple chores around the house. A nurse moves around a lot more at his job than a computer programmer does. That is your activity level. Exercise is above and beyond your activity level. These calories you need to eat…

I'm having the same problem. I lost 20 pounds on this site. Then i got pregnant and gained it back. It does seem slower this time but if it worked once, it will work again.

I agree with previous post. Noone can fluxuate that much so quickly. Weigh yourself the first thing in the morning wearing the same clothes or nothing, on the same scale on a hard floor. Try not to move the scale around a lot. Ive noticed that can mess mine up. Also watch your sodium because tnat can add a pound or so for…

It depends on what kind of workout you want. If you did not exercise before wiisports can get you moving. For pure cardio dance games are great. These includetne just dance series, Zumba, and golds gym cardio workouts. For a well rounded workout try the EA Active series. These included cardio and strength training.…

You can loose weight without exercise but it helps to shape your body, improves your mood, and gives you energy. I know it can be challenging but you can try walking at lunch or around the mall if it is cold. There are free work outsonline if you prefer on youtube. In all weight lose, baby steps toward a healthier you are…

I enjoy a fiber plus bars, Raisin bran, frosted mini wheats, Cinnamon Cheerios, and Barilla Plus pastas. Really read your bread labels. Some multigrain breads have fiber but not all. Also increase slowly!

I went through this with my Grandfather. My heart goes out to you. I believe doing what you can to ease pain she's having is good. If there is no hope of recovery then you have a difficulty choice about whether or not stop treatments to battle the illness. I believe this decision is ethically neutral. I know some will…

I am not but many people do. Some people add 500 calories of "exercise" to counter balance the calories you burn nursing. Good luck!

Yes. MFP has already calculate how many calories a day you should eat. By exercising you increase the number of calories you body burns in a day and thus you need to eat them back to reach your minimal calorie amount a day. Try searching for this topic and you find lots of great reasons this is true.

Are really hungry or just craving food. IF the first try more protein and healthy fats to make you feel full longer. If the second try foods that are calorie less dense such as fresh veggies. Sometimes it more about you mind thinking you have chewed enough and not actually how much is in you stomach. Good luck!

I agree with asugar. You sounds close to an eating disorder. I would suggest focusing on getting healthier and not so much on weight loss. It's about life style changes not temporary changes. Maybe even try to stop loosing weight for a week and just maintain to prove to yourself you won't immediate gain it all back.

Wow! Keep it up! you look awesome.

You mention PPD. Is it possible you are still experiencing it? If you have been breastfeeding and stopped it can strike again 3 months after you stop. I been in your shoes and the best way for me to snap out of it was to find some friends to hang with. I too recently moved and had to make new friends. I joined a moms…