KTNemo

I am a spin junkie! For real! Here's a little bit of info on me regarding exercise. If I could get into perfect shape just lifting, I would only do that. I am not big into cardio! In fact, I hate most classes and stationary machines. I have always been interested in taking a spin class. My best friend, who is a super model…

I have stayed on track for the last 2 months with Spin. My runs have taken a back seat, but I try to get at least one in a week. This week, I am adding Body Pump to my routine to try and tighten up and tone my saggy c-section tummy! Monday - Spin class for 60 minutes Tuesday - Walking 3.5 mph pushing jogging stroller 40…

I did take measurements. I have lost 7 inches total in my arms, chest, waist, hips, and thighs since starting my workout routine. My next measurement date is April 5th. I am only taking them once a month!

I like this a lot! I have stretch marks just in the center of my stomach, in an actual circular pattern. I am very pale, so they aren't that noticable anymore, but they are there. I am not going to let them hold me back. If my body continues to do what it is doing now, I am going to wear my summer gear proudly! I am in the…

WOW! You look wonderful! Great job.

I stuck to mine, but I forgot to post this weeks: Monday: Spin for 60 min Tuesday: Off Wednesday: Run 5K Thursday: Spin for 60 min Friday: Off Saturday: Spin for 60 min Sunday: 5K Race/Colon Cancer Fundraiser. So far so good. I just have Spin and the 5K left for the week!

I am back to running tomorrow because I have a 5K on Sunday. I haven't run in 3 weeks, but this is what my weekly schedule looks like anyway (minus the running): Monday - 8:30 am 2-3 mile jog and 6:30 pm 60-minutes Spin class Tuesday - Day off or optional 6:00 pm 60-minute Spin class Wednesday - 8:30 am 2-3 mile jog…

Wow, you're amazing! Great work!!

Great job! You look fantastic!

Those clothes are just hanging off of you! Great job!! Keep up the great work.

Thanks for all the tips, ladies. Keep em' coming! :drinker:

Oh, those sound great, N! Thanks for the tip!

This is actually great advice. Savoring one treat is better than denying myself and binging later. Thank you!

Here are two helpful things to read, the first: http://shouldieatmyexercisecalories.com/ And this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/189647-what-s-the-point-of-exercising?page=3 I think it's important to know that by not eating your exercise calories, you are adding to the 500 calorie deficit that MFP has…

This has been been bugging me a lot lately. MFP says that Spinning for an hour only burns 568 calories, but walking at a brisk pace for 60 minutes burns 650. I know for a fact that Spinning burns more calories than walking by the way I sweat and by the absolute muscle failure I feel after each class. Every other exercise…

I just got done reading the thread "what is the point of exercising": http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/189647-what-s-the-point-of-exercising?page=3 So Taso's website was fresh in my head. I love it!

Thanks luv2paddle. In my case, it is probably totally a calorie thing. I workout 5 times a week, at least. I do 4 spin classes (3 of them with a different instructor each time, and one on my own using a workout I downloaded onto my iPod), strength training, and I am going to start doing Zumba on Friday. I also run…

I am just now getting into the forums, and while I totally understand that I need to eat my exercise points (and I ofter eat most/all of them), I didn't understand that I wasn't getting enough calories to begin with! I have only been using MFP for 15 days. My first week, I lost 6 lbs. Then, I didn't lose any. In fact, I…

Thanks, Dawn. I just went back into my settings and saw that my initial setup was for 3 days/week of exercise and a sedintary lifestyle. As you know, that does not fit my life. I work out at least 5 days/ week. I sit a lot, but I also play, run around, and move a lot. I changed my base calories from 1200-1620. I think this…

I use it to replace half the fat in baked goods. It is delicious in banana, pumpkin, and applesauce breads/muffins. You can also use it to make fruit dip, smoothies, parfaits, etc.

I second this. Classes help you because everyone in them is at a different level. They are as challenging or easy as you make them. I love the comradery of classes, and I also like to have someone to push me. I take Spin classes (and I love them. I'm a junkie), but I am going to my first Zumba class this Friday. You should…

My HRM does not show calories burned, which is kind of a bummer. But I have checked about 5 different online exercise calorie calculators and based on my weight, I am not logging enough exercise calories. I am probably putting my body in starvation mode because of it.

This is wonderfully inspiring. I don't have a lot to lose, but sometimes even 30 lbs seems like a daunting task. What an amazing accomplishment! You inspire me.:smile:

You look amazing. You were beautiful before, but the loss really shows off your beautiful facial features. Keep up the great work!

Like everyone else has said, we are all different. I was on another program and lost 6 lbs, but you couldn't tell. I was working out a ton, and my clothes actually felt tighter. Now that my muscle is replacing my fat (and isn't just sitting underneath my fat) I am noticing a huge difference in my appearance. I didn't see a…

I ran my first 5K in November. I have never been a runner, and it is still a struggle to get out there and run, but I CAN run 3 miles now. I run 2 miles, three days a week and take a Spin class for 60 minutes at least 3 times a week now! Before I had my son, I was a smoker and a couch potato. I was only 25 lbs overweight,…

No woman would be able to resist with a thread title like that! :tongue:

Hi! I am also an almost 32 year-old mama of 1 little boy. I am completely addicted to this site. I have only just started, but after trying all the other sites, this one just takes the cake. And bonus, it's free. I love the part of your logged food diary that says if you continue to do this, you will be x pounds in 5…

Thanks for the encouragement. I don't usually have junk in my house. I have things that are easy to over eat, and I have a hard time with the "I'm tired, I don't feel like cooking, let's got to the local burrito place down the street for dinner," excuse. I dream about cupcakes, but I never make them. Unfortunately, I live…