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I do, but I only log it here when I lose. I think it's very helpful, but the trick is to not let the minor upward fluctuations get to you, as long as the general trend is down.

Your ticker says you lost 5 kg. For how long has your weight loss been stalled? Do you take your measurements or do you just go by the number on the scale?

I've had a Polar FT7 since May. I really like it. I wear it daily for workouts, and I've worn it in the water several times (even saltwater) and it's never had a problem. (They just warn you not to push the buttons when it's wet.) I have to enter the data into MFP manually but it's not a huge chore. It does require that…

My actual goal is a body fat% rather than a weight, so I do watch calories first and foremost, but protein is a close second. After that, I track my sodium and vitamin C intake. Vitamin C helps me make sure I'm logging enough fruits and veggies every day. (I set up my account so I don't see the sugar number anymore, I see…

I try to keep up some form of constant movement in the water when I'm swimming with my kids, and I wear a heart rate monitor. It's not a super huge burn, but it always makes me ravenous so I track it. The last time I logged "water play" as 88 minutes at 328 calories. In a wave pool with constant jumping every time a wave…

But what the heck is "1/4 watermelon?" There are 20 pound watermelons and 3 pound watermelons. I've got one in my downstairs fridge that our family of 4 has been working on for a week.

When I'm really in a "clean ALL the things!" snit (usually before we have guests over for a party or something significant) I wear my heart rate monitor and count it. I also count yard work because I hate it, and it's motivational. (I don't burn much anyway) Otherwise, no. I use the lightly active setting so daily…

I have my activity level set to lightly active. (Or is it moderately? Can't remember.) I start with a base of 1390 calories, plus exercise calories. Maybe I could theoretically lose weight faster if I chose sedentary, but I don't think I could stick with a plan that low, so it's academic. Usually I end up eating 1500-1800…

OP: please do lobby for a cage or squat rack. I know you said you didn't think they'd listen to you. I've been pushing for one at my gym and have not gotten anywhere, but here's the thing: if nobody says anything, they won't change. And if only one person says anything, that one person looks like an outlier. Chances are,…

Well, yeah that's how the system works. The burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove guilt. (I'm disappointed but not shocked.)

That looks like great core exercise! It's only a matter of time before someone offers a group exercise class twerking class at my gym, with the addition of 32 rep 8 lb dumbbell exercises.

You can't target the fat anywhere on your body. You will lose it from where ever you lose it. However, if you want to build up the muscles in your hips, squats, deadlifts, and lunges will do the trick.

Five feet even and down 22 pounds. Still working on it! You are looking great!

Some women are extremely large chested and it's difficult to nurse in public without the occasional bit of skin showing, unless the baby will tolerate a cover. I did not have that problem (usually I could do the same as the woman in the photo) but other moms that I hung out with did. It didn't mean they were "whipping it…

I don't know, you'd have to ask the kid. Next time just explain to the baby that it's rude to insist upon being uncovered, should work just fine.

Just in case there are young people here lurking who are genuinely open to understanding how this works, let's talk seriously about it for a minute: Breasts produce milk based upon how much a child suckles. If a mother feeds a baby formula, her breasts will produce less milk in the future based upon the lack of demand,…

No. Please educate yourself.

Breastfeeding doesn't work if you try to do it on a schedule (it's a supply/demand system and both change at will and without notice) and a lot of babies hate being covered up. I breastfed both of my kids for about 2 years, it's really no big deal, most of the time people didn't even know what I was doing. If it makes…

That reminds me, I was totally in the mood for some breastfeeding. Just need to go find me a baby... :huh:

The best thing to fry your mushrooms in is butter, because it is by far the best tasting combination. Barring that, olive oil. Stay away from hydrogenated products (like Crisco) but other than that, just learn to use small amounts and figure it into your overall calorie math for the day. You need fat. You will feel much…

Please get some help with your body dysmorphic disorder. You are wasting your youth being miserable and negatively self centered.

You still need to factor in intensity and your fitness level. According to the formula I would burn 346 calories in an hour, but usually I come closer to 450 (according to my HRM) if I'm exercising at peak intensity. I don't know if 30 day shred would be peak intensity, as I've only done it once and that was a while ago.…

Do you know your body fat %? You might not have that much left to lose.

. Sure, he has the right to not sell anything over a size 6. But you realize that excludes 90% of adult human females?

Yes, I am afraid I would indulge in a little bit of Facebooking.... The key when you do that is to just tell the story (like you did) and not get personal.

I cook and bake just about everything from scratch. If you see something like "pork fried rice" (like today) in my diary it's usually a recipe I made myself, with lots of veggies. We can't afford to eat out, and I love to cook. I use the recipe function all the time tp calculate nutrition info, but I don't bother to click…

I drink 10 oz of red wine a night. I might bring it down to 5 soon, but I'm not willing to give up my wine. It fits easily within my calorie goal.

It's worse when it's the "educated" people. One of the instructors at my gym (who is an extremely nice person) was complaining today that she can't get her shoulders into the shape that she wants in time for an upcoming fashion show. And then showed us around the kinesis room using about a 30 pound weight for leg work and…

Ermagerd, she's so bulky.

Women are designed to carry heavy things. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1027237-women-muscles-and-bulk-a-historical-perspective