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  • I have been wearing a fitbit (zip) for a year. Mine is not waterproof so I do not wear it in the pool. The fitbit does not measure swimming or cycling or any activity that isn't step-based. In fact, when I swim and log my activity in MFP, all my fitbit calories disappear, even if I walked 3 miles. I don't know why MFP asks…
    in Water and fitbit flex Comment by ckchilds January 2015
  • I hit my goal right before Halloween, and then promptly gained two pounds back within a week! Maintaining is definitely the hard part! I am still struggling to lose those 2 pounds. Maintenance takes a life-long commitment. The weight-loss counselor I have been using suggested tracking a couple days a week for maintenance…
    in The mindset of maintenance without logging Comment by ckchilds December 2014
  • As a health & wellness consultant who works with several dietitians, I advise eating within an hour of getting up. Breakfast helps kick-start your metabolism for the day, gives you more energy, and helps you concentrate better (yes, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day - what applies to school children…
    in Is it true you should eat within 30 minutes of waking up? Comment by ckchilds May 2014
  • My absolute favorite sports bra is Anita (http://www.herroom.com/anita-5527-molded-sports-bra.shtml). It is expensive but worth every penny if you need good support. I wore Moving Comfort before I got Anita and the only thing I didn't like with Moving Comfort was the padding (I do triathlons, and the padding would still be…
    in Sports Bras Comment by ckchilds May 2014
  • Drink lots of water. That may sound counter-intuitive but it helps. Definitely exercise! It really will help. When I need to satisfy my sweet tooth, I have a bite-size piece of dark chocolate, like a piece of Dove or Hershey's Bliss, or a dark chocolate mini reesee's peanut butter cup. That's just enough to feel like I…
    in Ladies what do you do that time of the month? Comment by ckchilds April 2014
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