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I got onefor Christmas and I really like it! It's given my MFP settings a more accurate base of what my normal daily movement is (sedentary, since I have a desk job) and it's motivated me to move more!! I think that I burn more cals than what it says, but that's ok, because I should see better results than what I'm…

wow!! I seriously needed to see this today!! Thanks for sharing and congrats on your success!

May 12, 2012!!

This whole lifestyle change is about living in moderation. And reality. There are going to be days when you want to do something outside the norm. What I would do is enjoy yourself. Work out the day of your date night. And behave the rest of the week. If you don't enjoy things, food, life - from time to time - then there's…

RIDICULOUS! I am getting married in May and I felt bad that the bridesmaids and groomsmen had to spend between $100 - $150 on their outfits!! I can't imagine expecting people to spend more than that!

I am going to check that out RIGHT NOW!! Everything you guys have posted sounds delicios!

Oh these are funny! Just what I needed today!

This is all excellent advice! Thank you so much! I've learned a lot already :)

I am so jealous! I am stuck with the most boring salad today!! About how many cals / Protein is that salad? It sounds delicious! I love salads and this is inspiring!

The extra protein is for the muscles? I did not think of that. I am in love with MFP! Seriously! I am getting real-life advice from people who are doing it everyday, just like me. Thanks for the tips!

If I were to get heavier weights, then I could possibly achieve great results at home from standard strength training? I have Power90 and 30 day Shred DVDs that combine strength training and cardio. Is that what you mean by Whole Body training? I understand what you mean about the heart rate and that makes a lot of sense.…

Thank you :happy: I am so stinkin' happy about the dress! I always feel awkward in dresses and was so worried about my wedding dress, but this fits like a T! Yoga? I have never done yoga, but a friend of mine has been wanting me to go take a class with her. I didn't think about that being beneficial. Thank you so much!…

Exciting, isn't it?! my back is a trouble area too. And of course the back of the dress has some sort of fancy emphasis going on, so people will be noticing if the bulge is present there too!! I totally forgot about the 30 day shred! I own that too, somewhere in my collection. I should dust it off and see what Jillian can…

I have done some internet research..but I take that resource lightly since it isn't always accurate. The pushups are on the list though! Thanks for the suggestion!

Ok, so if 5lb won't do it - then what do you suggest? I have a shattered wrist injury from almost 2 years ago that has left behind some nerve damage. I can do push ups but not much more than 20-25 before my wrist starts hurting from the pressure at that angle. I was under the impression that I should go light on the…

I've noticed on some boards that when people post things, other members will go read their diary and then post their findings as a way to knock on something they said. I think that is very immarture, but its bothersome too. I KNOW what I should be doing, but we all have good days and bad days and sometimes I give in to a…

GW: 155 SW: 217 (1st time I've admitted this) CW: 192 5'5 Female Age: 30

My doctor also said that my 1200 cals per day was too low and I should readjust that. But they never provided me with an outline of what I SHOULD be doing, so I am kind of on my own with that. I would imagine that your 2100 cals per day included your excercise cals and I agree that eating more often in smaller portions…

What an amazing year! You must be so proud of yourself!!

I just turned 30 on Jan 1st. Turning 30 and getting married in 2012. What a year :tongue:

I also only record it once a week, but I have become silly about weighing myself every morning. I shouldn't do it probably - but I feel like it helps keep me focused!

I'm getting married May 12th this year!! I have about 5 months to lose 25lbs!! yikes!!

I've been with my fiancee for 5 years now. We got engaged last year...so by 4 years into it, I guess I just knew. We live together already (4 years now), so I don't suspect much will change after we get married. But I also chose the long engagement (2 years) just to make sure that we both adjusted appropriately to the idea…

Welcome! You can do this!! Take that inspiration and run with it!! What works for me: I take one day at a time. Weigh in once a week Measure every couple of weeks. I promise myself exercise 5-6 days a week. If I don't feel like exercising - then I tell myself that I only have to do it for 10 mins. * - *once I get on the…

Thanks for the reminder! I always forget about nuts as a snack!

My fiancee is the same way! I have no idea why he can't!! His parents say that even as a kid he couldn't float!

very cool! I had no idea about some of that stuff!

Support of the WRONG kind? How about this one? If you're getting married next May you should probably start dieting and working out now. It takes awhile. No kidding? I've lost 29 lbs so far. I have 28 lbs to go for my initial goal weight. I spent the weekend doing a happy dance because I finally hit the halfway mark...and…

WAY TO GO!!!

look at it this way...you haven't gained or lost, without trying to lose.... I'd call that maintenance!! There's a silver cloud in everything. Good for you, for not falling back into bad habits and gaining! I recently went thru a humdrum where the scale wasn't moving and I wasn't working out right. And I was all around…