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My running days ended when my doc told me, post knee surgery, not to run anymore or do anything high impact, at the age of 35. That was 5 years ago. I do not miss running. I still enjoy working out but I don't miss the high impact workouts. I have been able to get amazing results with high intensity workouts, without the…

I use a heart rate monitor - it works for me. I've always entered the calories I burn, per the HRM, into my tracker, to use, and I've never had to adjust anything.

Ugh.

Do what works for you, what appeals to you the most. As a matter of interest, I don't have a barbell either, and do Les Mills Pump with my adjustable dumbbells.

Everyone is different, what is appealing/effective for you may not be the same for someone else. You'll see results when you see them. Personally, I like lifting weights (chalean extreme/Les Mills Pump) and low impact, high intensity workouts. That's what works for me. Look around on Total Fitness DVDs for workouts that…

Look at DVDs on Totalfitness DVDs to preview workouts that may appeal to you. Walk Away the Pounds is a good place to start, so is weight lifting. I prefer low impact, high intensity workouts myself and have an extensive DVD collection. The BarreAmped series is another great low impact series. Best of luck, you don't have…

Yes, it is practical for you to assume you will be more toned in 20 weeks. And, if you aren't, you're doing something wrong.

Ahem... to clarify. I am not into killing myself in the name of sweat - but I do enjoy working out a lot. Also, you should be able to easily raise your heart rate to the target range, just by doing some squats, for example.

I'm all about low impact, high intensity workouts. I'm not into I have never had a lot of space to workout and have a large library collection. Some of my favorite series are Turbo Jam/Fire from beach body. Chalean Extreme, also a beachbody production. Anything Ellen Barrett, Suzanne Bowen's BarreAmped series is killer,…

If you need to burn fat, but not lose weight, I'd say up the cardio and eat your maintenance calories.

My boyfriend cooks, he used to be a chef. But, I could just see him becoming so overwhelmed and thusly paralyzed to the point of inaction. I know dogs are different than kids, but he barely takes care of our dog, that is not to say he doesn't love her and give her affection and he is happy she's with us. But, he has no…

I will tell you, I applaud my boyfriend for thinking he wants kids, but I don't think he could handle it. And, I'm not willing to pick up the slack, which I know I would. I could see it now... me, pick up kid from daycare after work, get dinner made, kid fed, kid to bed at a decent hour, clean dishes, sit down for two…

I have no idea, I've never been either (thankfully, for me). Me and my boyfriend are going on 10 years together, it's not broken, so we're not fixing it.

Timex has a pretty decent one, with chest strap, at a lower price point than the Polars. If you plan on eating your excercise calories, it's the only way to go.

I think your question is totally reasonable. I don't get the whole "consult your doctor, this may not be the place for you" comment either. It IS all about calories in/calories out. If you have reasonable expectations, are honest with your food diary and consume less than you burn, you *should* lose weight. Keep it simple…

I never try and stay under my calories, I'm in no rush to lose weight. Plus, I like food and eating, so going under never works for me. I'd probably feel deprived and get way to side tracked. I find that if I plan my days well, to include lots of fruit/veg, whole grains & lean proteins I rarely feel like I could eat my arm…

Fortunately, our monthly food budget is in no way shaped by most restaurants that have a bajillion locations. Paying for mediocre entress just isn't our "thing". Change the name of the restaurant, Factory, Friday's, Chang, Tuesday's and they're all basically serving the same stuff.

I'm not a mathemetician, thankfully Then again, there isn't a pound/calorie absolute, so I don't worry about it at all. Me, when I was in loss mode, on the weeks I lost, it was anywhere from .5-2 lbs. a week (but rarely ever 2 lbs.). I ate those activity calories when I was hungry or just wanted to splurge. I never had a…

Just because you're aiming for 2 lbs/week doesn't mean you'll actually LOSE 2 lbs./week. Not all weeks are created equal, and the sooner you accept that, the better off you'll be. Instead of having an absolute number in your brain that you're going to lose each week, you should have a more realistic RANGE in mind.

It's all about calories in/calories out. You need to fuel your body. For me, the best way to do that is with whole grains, fruits/veg, dairy, good fats, protein. If you're not hungry, don't eat. If you are hungry, then eat But, going to extremes is neither sustainble in the long term, nor healthy.

I don't weigh every day simply not stepping on the scale. I recognize that weight fluctuates and the daily "false" readings neither motivate or upset me. The number on the scale is only one indicator of my overall weight loss. Google the article "why the scale lies" for more insight.

*blinks* It's mumbo jumbo in the sense that it's far too "heady" when it doesn't need to be. If you look at my original advice, I SAID her menu seemed diety and was lacking in: fruits veg dairy good fats If she incoporated those things into her diet, she wouldn't have a calorie deficit. Call me a simpleton, but I like to…

You're pardoned. It doesn't need to be nearly as heady as the manner in which you present it. I know what I said, I offered simple, easy to follow advice.

#2 is a lot of mumbo jumbo. Clearly, you're eating. Unless you like being far to heady and enjoy over-thinking things on a physiological level. The less you have to lose, the slower it is to come off. Be patient, plan balanced meals (even when it seems like you're too busy) and stick with it. Maybe switch your diet/menu up…

I only looked at yesterday's menu, but, it seems very diety and not very well rounded to me. I'd want to stab someone if that's all I ate in one day. Your menu is lacking in fruits/veg/dairy/healthy fats (nuts, nut butters, avocados, olive oil).

Google the article "Why The Scale Lies" The number on the scale is only one indicator of weight loss.

Are you eating the calories you earn/burn during exercise? If so, are you calculating them properly? (ie. do you use a HRM?) Are you being 100% honest in your weighing/measuring? Are you pregnant? ;) I'm not one who is quick to run to the doctor because I've gained weight. Though, it's also fairly obvious to me when I do…

-Weigh in once a week, at the same time (weight fluctuates) -Take your measurements -Google the article "Why the Scale Lies" for more perspective -Invest in a Heartrate Monitor, with chest strap, to accurately calculate calorie burn (Polar is an excellent choice, though Timex has one at a lower price point) -Recognize you…

Isn't binge/purging otherwise known as Bulimia?

Months of under/mal-nourishment will do that to you. Anorexics (typically) eat far less than 1200 cal/day. The may eat 500 cals a day, IF that.