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I'm thinking of potentially doing this via doctor monitored program. How has it been working out?

Good to know. Another reason for me NOT to weigh myself every day as well. Seeing those numbers go up drive me crazy!

Ha. Good point. Yes, 500+ over daily goal.

As much as it pains me...yep, it's logged. Scary thing is, I'm pretty sure that's how much I regularly ate not too long ago, so my weight gain makes sense.

Doesn't seem like much, but I could've eaten the whole side of fries, but instead I ate only 10!

I don't mind tracking. However, I HATE HATE cooking and all of my friends/coworkers eat out EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. There's no way to stay social and not eat out.

Hmm... well, thanks for the input! Glad to hear you're doing well with it! Maybe someone out there that had trouble when they were first beginning can provide any insight?

But when you were first starting?

I decided to go with the unlimited package. I'm already signed up for 3 classes just this week, so I'll take advantage of it, I think!

Any thoughts?

That is correct - you do switch things up... Rowing, Treads, and HIIT ... The whole concept is to wear the HRM and keep your heart rate in the "orange" zone. Regardless, would I be burning more or less calories if my weight is higher than what is programmed? Thanks!

I guess all the more reason to bump up my package to 8x a month. Thanks for the calf raise exercise.

Well, it depends on what block we are in. When we are at base pace: 0-3%, push pace: 3-7%, all out - 8% higher. I'm usually not too steep as I have to back off because of my calves.

Thanks for asking for clarification! I've done about 7 classes over the course of 2.5 months, so not much. Just really achey/crampy. All over the back/sides of my calves. Not the front (I would assume if it was the front it would be shin splints - but not feeling the ache there). I am definitely only walking - no jogging.

Cool - thanks for the advice. Sounds like fit bit is also the way to go!

I may be missing something but are you saying MFP does not calculate calories correctly?

6' here and probably 80 lbs away from my goal weight... Granted I don't even know what weight I'd be happy at because I've always been over weight. I knew there are a few groups on here for tall women that you may be interested in. Good luck!

Thanks! I'll have to look more into it!

So..no help at all?

LOLz. That rhymes. Significant post made.

lol tomato, not tornado. ;) Although, I'm sure my hair looks like it after a workout as well.

I wish I felt comfortable enough to go to the gym, but whenever I do and I'm working out really hard, I turn BRIGHT red. Practically a walking tomato and definitely get a lot of stares. I've always turned bright red when working out though, even when I was less heavy... still not a pretty sight and I always get "ARE YOU…

Many memorable things... But the one that's the strangest would be some guy who walked up to me at a bar and said "Damn baby, I would LOVE to climb you." I'm 6ft and was probably wearing at least 3.5" heels, but still... REALLY?

Oh and feel free to add me on here too!

Ahh those are the BEST! Congrats, love!

I think something to gain from this thread is that your words, even if you are only a stranger, can greatly impact those who you speak of, whether that's in person, over the phone, online, or even relaying a message that was said about someone.

QFT.

I'm so sorry that happened to you and I truly feel for you and feel sorry for those who did that to you. What crude people. I've had several hurtful things said about me (online), but have only received the "You're pretty, but..." statements in person. I don't understand why weight is THE first thing people go to insult…

This is so so true. Self Esteem and self confidence are also two very different things!

What would you be faking that would come across as arrogant or cocky? Guess I should have clarified. When I mean fake confidence, I really mean... Keep your head held high, don't slouch, SMILE, look like you're having a good/fun time even if you're not (if we're talking about in the context of out at a bar/social event).…