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I have the fitbit flex and love it. I have wondered about getting a heart rate monitor (chest strap type) and if it would be of any benefit to me. The main reason I am considering a heart rate monitor is that I am not supposed to get my heart rate too high due existing cardiac issues. I have always monitored it by how well…

Can I sign up to be one of your kids. I would love to bring lunches like that to work. I wouldn't be so tempted to eat everything but my own lunch.

Wow, I didn't realize that companies out there were offering rewards for syncing your fitbit with them. I am going to check into that.

Thanks for sharing your amazing pictures/results with 30DS. I have been doing it too but not on my work days. (work 12-16 hour days). I figure if I give it my all on every day I am not at work it will help me. My biggest challenges so far have been pushups and the jumping. I have horrible knees and absolutely no arm…

It depends on a variety of factors ie: are you comfortable working out in front of others, is the gym nearby, do you have room for a treadmill and will there be a tv in that room, will you be doing strength training as well. For me I have a treadmill at home. I do not like to exercise in front of other people. (I know that…

I thought I was the only one with issues about working out in front of other people. I won't even jog outside. (Also I live in FL so it is 90 degrees out) I have workout videos but can only do them in the living room due to space issues and then I have to wait until the family is gone because I do not work out in front of…

The belly is my worst area as well. I am doing the calorie deficit, cardio and trying to work and strengthen various muscles. I have 2 children and right now I weigh more than I did during either pregnancy. I have about 20 pounds to go as far as numbers but I need to get some serious changes in circumference of my waist. I…

I have had my fitbit flex for 2 weeks now and love it. I joined MFP at the same time and have already started losing weight. I know pedometers are not perfectly accurate but anything to help me get moving. I kept it at 10,000 steps a day goal. I find at the end of the day if I haven't hit my goal I will go for a walk or…

I have tried many different green teas and I just don't like them. I wish I did since there are a lot of health benefits from drinking it. I love black tea and drink that daily.

This was a required reading for us when we were doing the geriatric section in nursing school. I have worked with elderly since my graduation and moving down to FL. It is always important to find out as much as possible about peoples lives before they end up in a nursing home. It helps explain some of their behaviors,…

2 days is definitely not blowing everything you have worked for, but just a break from the monotony. Now you can restart today with a fresh mindset and renewed vigor that you really want to do this for yourself. Also since it is so easy for us to get bored with the same things, see if there are any new exercises that seem…

I was a tube of Crest toothpaste. I made it myself at 10 years old. What is your favorite housework job?

I just read the article about the lady that tried the tapeworm. I can not imagine voluntarily ingesting a tapeworm. YIKES!!!

As long as you are weighing in on the same scale every time then you should have an accurate picture of your weight loss. At my work, when we weigh patients we note which scale was used and then have to use that scale each time.

I tell myself that I have to work out every day that I am not working at my job. I have been pretty much following that, and that equals 3 to 4 days a week. That being said, on days I work I have still been hitting my 10,000 steps a day since I am a nurse and do a fair amount of walking with the job. (I do desk work…

I ended up telling everyone after all. It was too hard to be logging in my foods on the diary and for them not to notice. They have been somewhat supportive. They still want to buy every treat there is and eat desserts after lunch and dinner. I have been abstaining as much as I can.

I think that is a great idea actually. Personally I think that it is horrible that a lot of schools are cutting out PE. My 8th grade son (13yrs old) just got his schedule yesterday and we were upset to find out he doesn't have any PE but instead has Spanish. I want him to take Spanish but not at the expense of no PE class.…

I would go ahead and exercise prior to the fair just so it is done. Then at the fair just enjoy yourself. If your boyfriend will be enjoying the same foods as you, maybe you can share so that you get the taste but not all the calories. I personally love mini donuts, funnel cakes etc but I always get them and share with the…

I am just at the beginning of 30 day shred. I have been combining it with 2 miles on the treadmill.

I just started MFP this week and started the 30 day shred yesterday. I would like to join in too please. I did day 1 and 2 of level one and now can barely walk. It is definitely harder than running/walking 3 miles. I will have to be taking a break day during the week because of my work schedule. Scheduled 16 hours tomorrow.

My family knew I got a fitbit flex and they know I have been on the treadmill more. I started on MFP just this week while they are away on vacation. (I am stuck working while they go play.) I don't know if I am going to say anything or not. I don't want to make a big deal of it. Although my husband and kids are always…

I would like to be in too. lstroth1 CW 157 GW 135 I just started myfitness pal today. So this would be a great way to start.