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I just added fiber as one of the nutrients that it tracks on my diary page so that I can quickly subtract to get net carbs.

I count salad and veggies - less for the calories and more so that I can make sure I am getting the right balance of nutrients.

I love it...I have been doing it for a few months and am hooked. I wear my heart rate monitor and can attest that you get both cardio and strength/flexibility building benefits. I think the calorie burn estimates on many websites are often somewhat exaggerated, but it is still impressive. I tend to burn between 375-500 (I…

I think a lot of people log it under "kickboxing." I have a HRM and burn about 250 calories for an hour of Taebo, which is roughly the same as I get if I use this website's "kickboxing" entry (it does not seem like a lot of calories to me for as hard as the workout is, but a lot of it is strength training rather than…

I always thought he was Israeli...his accent sounds Israeli, and he has filmed some of his shows there too). Anyway, I like Total Body Scupt too. I do it almost every day before work, and I have seen results. Has anyone tried his Total Fit ( think that's what it is called) system?

I definitely count them...not so much for the calories but to keep track of my nutrients.

I know people who have tried the "smooth moves" tea, and it made them feel sick. I have tried similar cleansing products - ranging from "dieter's" teas to 7-day cleansing systems (there's a bunch out there) - and the results ranged from no noticeable effect at all to TERRIBLE sickness. I did not lose weight on any of them.…

I am going to Mexico! It may be Monday, but I am counting the hours until I head there on Saturday. Now I just have to figure out how much exercise it will take to burn off the tequila...but I am up for the challenge! :drinker:

ISTJ. I am an analyst through and through! No wonder I love tabulating caloric intake and exercise. Sigh. :blushing:

Frozen veggies and fruit are actually in many cases more nutritous, because they are picked and frozen at their peak. Of course, fresh almost always taste better, but it's good to know anyway in case you can't get the fresh (or don't want to pay the prices...have you been to the store lately? Yikes!).

Weekends are very hard! I have definitely had to train myself to stay out of the kitchen, since during the week I am at the office all day and very busy. I try to add longer workouts (and yardwork) since I have more time. But most importantly, I plan ahead. If I am going out, I eat fewer snacks during the day (except…

It probably does not count them, since everyone adds different veggies. While the extra veggies on a Subway sandwich help make it healthier and more filling, I am not sure there's enough of them to make them that important to add to your log for calorie counting (minimal) or nutrional information (probably also fairly…

I agree - definitely read Banks' post! I had 10 pounds to lose (or maybe even less, as I may end up tempering my expectations). Every pound continues to be a battle. It takes me several weeks to lose one pound, if I am lucky. Since I already exercise regularly, I am starting to eat a little more, to see if that helps.…

The downside to healthy eating--especially if you eat a lot of fiber--is occasional bloating, so that may be what you're going through (obviously high sodium and unhealthy things will cause this too, but that does not sound like the case with you). My weight fluctuates almost daily (by as much as 3 pounds, but more…

Make sure you really know how much you're burning during exercise. Until I got a heartrate monitor, I was relying on exercise equipments and websites that were overestimating my calorie burn substantially. But with a HRM, I am finally able to plan more accurately and am losing weight. If you don't want to get one, try…

Very interesting! Thanks for posting. My profile said I was extremely low in Vitamin E of all things. Any ideas on where to get more of that? Supplements for E have always seemed sort of unncessary to me (in contrast to say, calcium).

Slice some cucumber up and put it in your ice water (preferably with a lemon wedge). This is especially refreshing when it's hot out, but good anytime.

Excellent tip - thanks! I always struggle with making good choices at restaurants without feeling deprived or self-conscious, so anything to make it easier is a major bonus. You have a great day too! :flowerforyou:

Um, been there, done that starvation thing...and it is the worst thing I have ever done to myself. Yes, I looked and felt great for a month or so, then my nails stopped growing, my hair started looking bad, and it dawned on me that I was hurting myself badly. And I was by no means anorexic, nor was I eating as little as…

It gets easier over time not to eat too much of those "tempting" foods. As you eat better and exercise, your body starts reacting poorly to really greasy, fatty foods (if it is not already) and the way you feel after eating them--physically and mentally--will make them far less tempting. This is not to say I avoid such…

I got mine as a gift (my fiance bought it at Sports Authority) but I would recommend shopping around given how expensive they are. I am sure you could get one at Ebay or a cheaper one to make sure you use it/like it, but my personnel recommendation would be to get a reasonably nice one with a warranty. I have already found…

I have the F4 and love it so far. I have found that this site (and exercise equipment) actually overinflate calories burned by quite a bit--for me. I am finally losing weight now that I am using the HR monitor, which is helping keep me honest! I have not worn mine around all day, however. I always wondered about how…

I agree that Taebo videos are fantastic! I have been working out regularly for a long time, and I still find them challenging. I got the Boot Camp series a few months ago...I like it, but I must admit it is both comical and occasionally painful to get used to using the Billy Bands. I still get tangled or snapped sometimes!…

I agree with the other posters - you should not be worried. I had been good all week, then went over about the same amount you did yesterday. The scale was down this morning, but often when I am "good," it's up. I always give the scale a week or so to determine if I have truly gained or lost anything, since for me it…

Great advice! I just checked it out and (at least in this case) it was almost exactly the same as my HR monitor. Thanks!

I recently purchased a Polar HR monitor (which I love!). I used it for the first time today on the elliptical, with both the machine and my monitor programmed with my weight and age. I know HR monitors are typically much more accurate than machines, but I found the decrepancy pretty startling nonetheless. Although both…