rondabug

Hi Asia-Are you willing to share your "high & low" calorie levels as well as how tall you are? If you prefer, you can send me a private msg if you're willing to share the info. Thanks a million!

Chik fil a grilled chicken wrap sounds like a great option. Thanks for the suggestion!

It can be a little intimidating, but guess what? You've paid your dues and have as much right to be there as they do! I ran into the same issue...and for all of you that haven't been there, it does rather feel like a fraternity! Ask for the equipment you want/need to use. Ask for a bench if someone is between sets, and…

I have a flex and...I have mixed feelings. when i first got it, I absolutely loved it! It synchs with myfitnesspal and will calculate how many calories you've burned (on myfitnesspal-not on the fitbit website. Fitbit will tell you how many calories you've burned from activity per week if you upgrade to premium. The reason…

Thanks for your post! I calculated my fitness level based on the fact that I have a desk job rather than my level of activity. I usually log 3-5 miles of walking @ about 3.5 mph daily, so will bump up my fitness level on fitbit to match!

Okay...so I'm a little late joining the challenge, but please count me in! CW: 179.6 GW: 168.0 Cardio: log on average 4 miles a day walking Strength: add 2-3x weight training per week. I haven't started this yet, but saw the post of how beneficial it is!

Barbies Tuna on Allrecipes...sweet relish, onions, curry powder (yes-curry powder), dill weed, parmesan cheese, and mayo. I only use about 1 T per 5 oz of tuna though. Yum!

I'm hooked on Fitbit Flex-I absolutely love it! Get a few friends to "compare" your progress to on the fitbit homepage and it becomes all the more motivating. Anyone want a fit bit friend, I am rondabug. One other thing I love: the Flex is waterproof. I wear it swimming and in the shower with no/problems whatsoever.

Same here-tears, but with more determination than I've felt in a good while. You better believe your post will cross my mind when I drag my butt out of bed tomorrow at 5am to get in a few miles of walking before heading off to work. Thumbs up to both of you...You, out there every day rain or shine making change happen, and…

...Awesome and very inspirational! Thanks for recharging my focus.

I had to fill out a questionnaire. I did notice that some questions were more or less the same, just worded a little differently. I think it's okay to be vulnerable. After all, if life were wonderful, we would'nt be pursuing WLS, would we? I have also heard that 'they' are probing to determine if there are or have ever…

Ugh! I'm all about embracing the culture I'm visiting, but I don't think this would make it past my lips-let alone on to my food diary!!

I agree-it's got my vote too!

Each of us is different, and our bodies adjust in a way that is uniquely our own. My weight loss stall lasted for 6 weeks, but IT PASSED! If you are doing the right things: Tracking, sticking to your set calorie goals, at least moderately exercising, and drinking, drinking, drinking 8+ glasses a day, then you are on track.…

I met with a personal trainer this evening and he encouraged me to begin weight/resistance training. While we burn calories through cardio, we can increase our metabolism by increasing muscle mass. That means we burn more calories while at rest. I'm all for that-and for tightening up. Good luck!

Hi Daisy. I am brand new to the forum, but had gastric sleeve surgery on May 15th. I was a little scared even up to the day of surgery, but since? I have no regrets whatsoever. I feel like I am in control of my health and my eating habits for the first time in decades! I have also left behind my medications for high blood…