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I have a polar FT4 and LOVE it! =) It is super durable and I if I could go back and buy it again, I would, SOONER!

I have two polars in my home. One for me and one for hubby. They are well worth the investment. =) As others have said they are really accurate and pretty comfortable. As for tracking the distance, do you have an android phone? You can use Cardio Trainer (a free app) to map your runs while you go. That is what I use and…

That is pretty awesome! Like the posts above, it isn't uncommon to loose quite a bit during the first few weeks. Just try not to be discouraged when you don't see this kind of loss long term. =) Keep it up!

I agree with Dnsnyder that you should invest in a Heart-rate monitor. They are worth it if you plan to keep at this awhile. I got my Polar FT4 on sale for 80 but Target here carries them for 109 all the time. Spendy but they last a long time and are one of the best rated monitors on the market. As for the stair stepper, I…

I find I am most motivated when I give myself a challenge. This month it has been to move 100 miles in the month of June. It has been HARD to get out of the house, but as soon as June 1 hit, I knew that if I didn't, I wouldn't meet my goal. I am determined to do it. That is what keeps me going out the door. Another thing…

I am back to drinking about 8. Sometimes more. I often drink up to 12 or more CUPS a day. That is much different than glasses. A cup is 8 oz, I drink 12 eight-ounce cups =)

My husband and I both have Polar FT4s and LOVE them. -=) I don't recommend any other brand.

What about almonds or peanut butter? I personally love smoothies post workout. YUM!

Can you possibly alternate. I think the turbo jam is more of a cardio where as the 30 day Shred is really about toning up.

I'm in! =)

Here is a video on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu2qocvfCzE) And a Spark article (http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=823)

I have no idea. I am going to look and see what I can find. I use runnersworld often for info...

I agree to trying to save some calories for the evening. Or plan the day like you are going to have a snack. I like to track mine the day before. This will help you know what you can (or can't) go for. My "go to" snack is popcorn. Air popped is the lowest on calories. But if you are going "low carb" maybe get some carrots…

Can I ask why you don't want one with a chest strap? I didn't at first. Thought it would be uncomfortable and awkward, but it isn't too bad. No worse than a bra and I know it is the most accurate that you can get. The ones without aren't nearly as accurate.

The only thing we have added to my 5-year old's diet is the carnation instant breakfast (its her "chocolate milk") She is 5 and STILL hasn't broken the 30lb mark. She is small. That's it. We saw a different pedi (and changed to him because of this!) and he was the first one NOT worried about her weight. She has ALWAYS been…

Okay, well I just searched the net for "calories burned unpacking" and came up with a TON of sites. Took the 5 that asked for weight and averaged them to get my burn. I probably won't eat all those calories back, but its nice knowing I won't be completely under-eating.

I just thought I would ask for a second (or third!) opinion. I hate adding when it isn't "exercise" but this is something that has me really moving!

This says I should be between 112 - 123.2. (57ish lb loss to go) OUCH! That is a LONG way to go still. Even if I was a "large frame" it would be 122 - 134.2 (45ish lb loss to go) Makes it kinda discouraging to see it that way

I use mine ALL THE TIME! I would be in BIG trouble if I ate all the calories I burned according to MFP, but by using my HR monitor burn it seems to be working =)

How do you measure calories burned? That would be my problem without my monitor, MFP says I am burning more than I do. If I ate all those back I would be gaining for sure!

I carry my phone (sometimes) and occasionally an id. It isn't a bad idea to carry it, but I would say your id is enough, you don't need your insurance cards. They also make ID bracelets (I WANT ONE!) so you can run without the id... I would also recommend a heart rate monitor if you stick with it longer term. Polar or…

Gonna be tougher since I injured my toe and can't put on my shoes... BAH! Got a plan for tonight though =)

I would say no since you are losing inches. But I would look seriously into eating at least some of your exercise calories.

I'm in. =) I will try and remember to post here.

I swim with mine, It has to be tighter then when I am running, but it works. =)

I use the calorie burn from this before the MFP ones. This tracks your heart-rate and has a better idea of how hard you are working.

Well I can tell you that I personally have lost with just diet changes but not with exercise changes alone. Both works the best but if you had to pick one, fix the diet first.

I try to set 10% mini goals. Like right now I am 182 and I am aiming for 179, the next of my 10% goal. Then after that I am making a goal of 17lbs. =) Small bites. You will get there!

I net at least 1200 a day (that is the calories I eat minus the calories I burn) So, today I ate 1513 and burned 150 so my net was 1363. That is about average for me. I am slightly over today, but tomorrow is a new day. I know it sounds counter-productive, but try it. Or, try just upping your intake 100 calories and see if…

-air popped pop corn -carrots and hummus -almond crackers -mini rice cakes Those are my "go to" snacks. I also get those mini baggies and portion everything out to serving size so that I'm just ready to go. =)