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HI!! I exercise in other ways so never looked into this, your post got me wondering......... I have a polar FT4 and mine is coded and it was 1 of the cheaper polar HRMs at just over £50. I have heard loads of great reviews about Polar and would recommend them to anyone but it is worth checking if it's coded before you buy…

Hey everyone thanks soo much for all your words of wisdom....... I've had to have a week or so off from MFP as everything was getting too much and I have ended up putting on weight - as I had expected. Your advice will help me to get back on track and also keep on track - I appreciate that alot!! Good luck everyone with…

Morning!! Sorry not from US but seeing the title of your post made me smile! have a good day :happy:

Hiya!! Congratulations on taking the first step!! I agree with suzie67 - remember that this is different from everything else - don't be afraid to explore the site and ask for help as and when you need it! I have made some fantastic friends on here that really do keep me motivated, and I have posted some topics and got…

Hiya Sorry to hear you feel down I understand it's tough, i'm no expert but can give you my opinion. Remember though that your doing the right things by tracking and exercising and for asking for help :smile: Do you weigh yourself everyday? If so i'd stop and just do it once a week as water retention and other factors can…

Hiya!! I do remove maintenance cals as I remove my RMR not my BMR. I sat with my HRM on for 10 minute sessions over a few days just watching TV or on my laptop etc and averaged them out. It is confusing so I hope this has cleared it up for everyone - if not inbox me and i'll try and answer your questions " * BMR stands for…

Glad you ranted!! I agree with everyone so far - you need treats to keep you sane and to keep your motivation going. I don't know anyone that could live on a diet of salad for the rest of their lives (except a rabbit!) I had wine tonight and it felt GOOD!!! :laugh: keep treating yourselves (in moderation) and enjoying your…

Hiya!! My HRM works out my zones for me but this website looks interesting as it tells you about it and there is a link to a calculator :smile: http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/g/targetheartratezones.htm [In case you didn't realise don't forget when your working out your cals to take off your RMR (Resting…

Hiya!! I used to have an exercise bike and do the same - like you say it's great as you don't feel like your doing much but are still burning off calories :happy: I now have a puppy and his cage sits where the bike should be but I walk him everyday instead which is great fun :smile: but alot less TV :laugh: Parents are…

Hello!!!! Nice to 'meet' you :smile: Congrats on your first post!! I joined at the end of January after being told about it by 2 friends- I am totally addicted to the site :smile: You've done extremely well with your weight loss so far and I am sure you'll get to your goal :smile: keep up the good work and enjoy your…

WTG!!!! What a fantastic motivator for the rest of us - thanks for sharing xx

hey all!! thanks for that - great fun and motivator rolled into 1! :happy: xx

Hiya Tom!! I'm from Derbyshire, UK. You have done the best thing by joining this site - it is so useful and the MFP members are so helpful :smile: Sounds like your doing well with your weight loss journey - I have a smilar amount to lose so maybe we could keep each other going? Good luck

Hey all - they are addictive aren't they!! :smile: Wish there was some way of homebaking low cal ones that still taste and smell the same :ohwell: I am very impressed that you did your bit for the girl scouts - no matter what happens to the cookies :happy: Take care all :drinker:

ooo sounds delicious - i'll have to give that 1 a go :happy:

Hiya!! Well done you!! Yes 2lbs is quite normal for a healthy weight loss - it means you shouldn't end up with rolls of skin at the end that used to hold fat (e.g. tummy and arms lol!!) and your body can adjust to it's new surroundings without causing any health problems :smile: My tips are: Make realistic changes so that…

Hiya!! i've added you! :happy:

Hiya IMO I agree with the 2 statements above - you have to do whats right for you, but having so few calories you should be supervised esp when coming off the diet. Saying that to me weight loss should be a learning curve and a lifestyle change. Good luck in your decisions xx BTW well done Grokette!! xx

oooo thanks!! :happy: xx

Hiya!! Good luck and have fun with it!! You'll find that this site helps you no end - any problems just post a topic and you'll soon have the help you need :happy: xx

Hiya InstantSunshine (good name BTW :smile: ) You need to wear it below and the straps are very comfortable now, my bra sits lovely on top of mine and I don't even know it's there! The straps used to be hard thick plastic, but now they are thin soft and flexible and the monitor is a little box that clips on rather then…

WE CAN DO THIS!!! :happy: I have a kinda similar story to you with losing weight and putting it back on time and again. I've been doing MFP for 26 days now and have already lost 9lbs. I am finding that this is working for me and I can already see that this will work for me long term - I think that is the big key - this is…

Hiya!! I know what you mean! I think it's because it's a 1 hat fits all approach on the database. I find this is a good guideline and great for people without a HRM as at least they have an idea of what they are burning off rather than over estimation by miles e.g. 350 instead of 50 lol!! I use a HRM and always deduct my…

Hiya!! I personally have a FT4 and love it :) got it from amazon for £54.99: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polar-FT4-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B0037V01SK (it is kind of pink but to me it looks like my skin with a nice bronzer on!) For battery life and other specs see the user manuals at the polar website (it is in there I promise!):…

Hiya!!! I agree with the above statement - I personally have found that my polar FT4 gives lower calories for the activities then MFP, but I am trusting this more as my heart rate is being accounted for rather than a generalised equation beng used. Personally I would stick to 1 system and like you say not get worked up by…

Thanks for the advice....sometimes though when you've planned 2 out of your 3 meals sometimes you only have 300-500 cals left and if you want snacks.....well!........ :smile: you do need something good for those cals!! BTW - BUMP (my first ever 1 :drinker: )

Hiya!! I've found this site that helped me to understand: http://www.brianmac.co.uk/hrm1.htm this 1 helped too http://www.dietandfitnessresources.co.uk/fitness_exercise/heart_rate.htm hope these help for you :smile: good luck

Hey!! I agree with what everyone above me has already said - I do a little of it all :) Apart from using exercise as punishment - I like to see it as something good otherwise I won't do it lol Good luck

Hiya I agree with the above - try just doing one or the other, you don't want to get to the point later down the line where your getting stressed out over points AND calories :) good luck

I find inputting on MFP expeditious "aeviternal"