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I just got this book a week or so ago and love it!! It makes so much sense!!! I will check out scoobys workshop!

I think that the BMF does not work good at all during strength training. At least mine didnt. I used both HRM and BMF and the BMF was way lower, and in fact doesnt pick up alot of the movement if your arms arent really moving all over the place. I did p90x and by the end I would be a soaking mess dripping with sweat and my…

2 months and 2 days til the big 40 here!!!

Hi guys!!! Olivia: great job on your weight loss!!! That is awesome! I am eating more (close to maintenance) for the next 3 weeks or so to see if that will help me!!! I cant believe its snowing here in Mass..we never get snow this early!! Glad I did my run earlier!! It is gonna be a long winter!!! Hope everyone is enjoying…

yah, i have one of those too. I dont get it, and I dont factor stuff like that into my daily activity....

Sorry for all the posts. I dont know how to quote more than one person at a time :grumble: My challenge for this week: 1. For workouts I least like, I will go for at least 20minutes walking on treadmill regardless any other workout I am doing that day. (currently week 6 of p90x) 2. Aim for 2000-2100 calories per day gross,…

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hang in there!!! The same thing has been happening to me for the past 8 mos!!! Right now I am increasing cals and keeping it like that for at least 3-4 weeks and then if that doesnt work I try zig zagging!!!

ok just checked your diary. If this is accurate then I dont think you are eating enough. one day 800 total calories??? I have a Bodymedia and with my height/weight/and activity, (I am active throughout the day walking as a nurse practitioner) I generally burn 2500 calories. That is with a 60 min strength training workout.…

I have to get up at 5am to get a workout in that doesnt take away from family time. It sucks, but after awhile you get used to getting up early. Why not give that a try! I have pretty much the same exact stats as you!! I havent looked at your food diary, but if its open I will give it a look to see whats in there. I do…

I feel the same way (pudgy) My family and friends all know how obsessed I am with calories!!! They dont judge! I am lucky that way!! I just try not to make a big deal about it in front of my daughter, (6), although she knows the importance of healthy eating!!! Past 3-4 days have hit 2000 or more, continuing that on this…

If you are in RI, especially on the coast, they usually dont much snow, but it gets pretty cold! Definately if youare here all winter gonna need jacket, boots, hat, scarf, mittens/gloves!!! Try either TJ Max, Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory for decent jackets/boots. Walmart or Target for gloves!

Me!! I am from Mass and its actually snowing right now!! (UGH!!) We dont usually see snow til at least thanksgiving!! Gonna be along winter!!

I def. think you need to give it time and look at trend. I think 1800 by 6pm is great especially without a workout!!! I def. notice that my strength days the system doesnt say I burn as much even when I am sweating my *kitten* off and killing myself, because I may not be moving that much, like if I am doing squats, or pull…

I entered my data and my weight is up as usual! I lose and gain the same 5 pounds as I mentioned earlier. Today is not my usual weigh in day, so that may change in a few days, because monday is was 2 pounds lighter, so I know its probably fluid, but still sucks. Its hard to say what is not working, except for nothing is…

Forgot to answer question of the day re: gadgets: If we are talking little type gadgets, then my garmin runner (forget specifis) is my fav. Calculates distance/pace/calories/also HRM. I love it! ALso my treadmil!! LIving in New ENgland, I wont run if its under 15 degrees, or rainy/snowy/icy, so that gets used all the…

Oohhh, I live in Mass, weather may not be so great, but I bet you will do fine!!! I did a 1/2 in hyannis a few years ago, what a great race! Nothing like running on the ocean!!! Good Luck!!!!!

not for long :sad: I (not surprisengly) gained 2 pounds this week, which is par for the course. Gain 2 lose 1, gain 1 lose 3, lose 2 gain 4...... Since february people.... Yes I am pissed.....However I am keepin on truckin. I am actually increasing my intake to maintenance for a month and try to reset my metabolism and…

I have the bodymedia and after 8 monthes it stopped working :grumble: When it was working it did not accurately measure strength training, or low impact stuff like yoga/pilates. Also it wont give any results with any kind of cycling/spinning/bike riding. I liked the system but even after 8 months I didnt lose weight.…

Either way you look great!! Keep it up!!!

You can make pumpkin soup or pumpkin bread also, but it also depends what kind of pumpkin you have. SOme are beter for jack o laterns and cooking pumpkins are better for eating. Not sure what the diff. is. though. I have had some awesome pumpkin peanut butter soup. The pumkin is cooked like any winter squash, (i usually…

My diary is open to friends, and I dont care if they look or not. If they dont like what they see, too bad. I have a bodymedia and usually track there so i dont even track here all the time, although lately I have been tracking here. I will occasionally look at someones diary if they are asking for advice, or if someone is…

wELCOME!! I am 5'8" as well and I am also doing p90x for the second time, and run on cardio days instead of plyo/kenpo. I am wondering if you net 2000-2400 of your total daily intake is 2000-2400??? I didnt have any results after a full 12 weeks doing round 1 of p90x, although I felt stronger my weight and measurements are…

\ All the running you do, a marathon would be a cinch ;) You should go for it!! I have done a couple and their is nothing better than that accomplishment!!!! Good morning all!! Yesterday I hit 2000, and today I did a 5 mile run (HIIT) and so I plan on at least 2100 calories! I definately eat more than my husband who is 6'…

Great!! This is good to know! Now to think of something I dont like to do..(or more accurately narrow it down to 1 thing!!)

I actually started losing weight about 16 years ago and at my highest weight was at least 280 (I stopped getting on the scale after that). I have lost over 120 pounds since then, and am struggling with the last 5-10 pounds. It took me about 5+ years to get all the weight off, and I then gained 55 pounds with my pregnancy…

I was over 1900 calories yesterday and today I will hit 2000!!!! Re: question of the day; I do that all the time, if I know that I am going to be going out to eat or eating more than usual I will do a longer run or workout harder!!! Hope you all have a great day!!!

I agree as well!! I have been in a plateau for 8 months and tried low cal, high cal, etc and nothing is working, but I do know having a huge defecit, like 600-900 or more did not help me at all. Right now I am increasing my calories to maintenance for a couple weeks and see what happens. Then maybe try the zig zag…

Can I join you ladies!!! I am also struggling with the last 10 pounds or so. I have gained and lost the same 5 pounds for 8 months!!:sad: I have tried low carb/paleo/low cal/zig zag and nothing seems to work. I am 5'8" and right now 164.8. In feb. I was 162. I started MFP in feb after gaining about 5 pounds when I started…

Welcome Mallory!!! As far as preplanning, Yes!!!! I ALWAYS preplan, otherwise I could easily overeat long before dinner and then be in trouble! I actually think about food all the time and am probably a bit obsessive! I usually know the night before what I will be eating the next whole day! I actually wish I didnt get so…