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I'll ditto that. It's nearly impossible to pinpoint a time frame. Maybe change the question. Is your goal weight the final destination? Because, in order to get toned - your weight will likely change. It may go up or may go down depending on many other factors. Is that going to be ok? Personally, I switched from a goal…

By week 2 I saw progress - as in, I could make it through an entire workout and I didn't take *ANY* extra breaks. What kind of progress are you looking for? Which p90x plan are you following?

I did my intro class, then did the "free" intro week they give you to try it out. First actual workout at crossfit? Not bad, not much harder than what I'd been doing (let me know that I actually am working hard in my workouts). Enjoyed most of the work out, sweated my butt off, felt good and tired. I can see the attraction…

The only way to lose weight is to consume fewer calories than you than burn in any given day. There is no magic to it. Being physically active is not an indicator of being healthy - it is an indicator of being physically active. Losing weight by consuming fewer calories may lead to suppression of your immune system. Losing…

I've been dancing for 25 or so years, almost exclusively whip/push/west coast swing. (I met all my wives dancing :bigsmile: ) My wife and I teach, compete, and travel extensively in support of this more than a hobby. I figure that if I truly want to make it with the big dogs, I need to do something about my weight. The…

"...generally less healthy" is a generalization not based on fact. They may be less physically fit, but that is not the same as being less healthy. As for adding the exercise calories back in... If you are honest when you fill out the profile that helps you decide on a daily calorie allotment (weight, activity, etc), and…

Rescue or not, separation anxiety is not "normal". It happens but it's up to us to fix it. We only deal in rescues and I'm pretty sure we've seen it or dealt with it (we are currently fostering 1 in addition to our 3). 1. Crate training - make it a priority Consider doggy-daycare for a period of time until you fix the…

1/2 lb thick slice bacon, 4 slices of french toast w/powdered sugar and syrup, 2 eggs scrambled... oh wait, the healthy version (sorry, was thinking about BEFORE I started trying to be healthy).. I usually eat breakfast twice... First time is frequently 1/2 cup oatmeal w/protein powder. I try different protein powders…

After much reading, research and hand-wringing - I got them for my wife and I. More than anything, they help you "KNOW" what you are doing when working out. They take the guess work out of how much effort you have put into your work out. They also help you know if you are working too hard. Like anything else, you will only…

I use intense calisthenics for most of the resistance dvds (chest & back, legs & back, etc) and high impact aerobics for kenpo, plyo, and core synergistics. The numbers I get are close to what I get on my heart monitor.

I think MFP over estimates by about 10% for me - but not for everything. Some of the stuff, it is within a % or 2 of my heart rate monitor. However, I also think that you have to make sure what you are selecting is appropriate for the activity you were doing. An example is dancing. When I'm teaching a 2 hour dance class, I…

Increase your calories to 1500 and see what happens. You might gain weight, but it is doubtful. Remember, the recommendations are what I refer to as "80/20 rules". They will apply quite often, but not all the time. They may not be right for you in this case.

Calorie burn from exercise is going to vary from person to person. My wife and I work out together. On average, I will burn OVER twice as many calories for the same exercise. You can't compare to what others are doing. It has no basis in reality.

So, are you at 1500 calories total? Including your workouts - or are you adding calories for your workouts? Because if you're not giving yourself the calories you burn when you workout, you will end up sabotaging your efforts. Being hungry is your body's way of saying you need to eat. Having cravings is something else.…

I gotta admit, MFP is not bad. Makes doing something I really don't want to do so much easier. Far and away the best I've tried (and I've tried A LOT). I'm always looking for something to make keeping track of myself easier. MFP has been a great tool for me.

It is perfectly normal for your weight to fluctuate. It's why they say don't weigh yourself every day. Once you are at or below a given weight for about a week, then you've hit that weight.

Push ups! If the dumbells are not round, you can use them to extend your range of motion. Ways to target different areas of the chest. - Wide, wide hands, well outside the widest part of your body - Hands directly under your shoulders - Hands just outside your shoulders - Hands tight at your sides, mid chest - Hands at…

Throw the BMI out the window. At 21, I was running 5 to 10 miles a day... and weighed 205. According to the BMI, I was still 30lbs overweight. My goal is to get back to 205.

One of our regular dishes is what we call turkey rice. Cook up 2lbs of ground turkey, 2 cups of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, celery, corn, green beans, lima beans - whatever, just make sure they are cut up small), 2 cups of brown rice, 4 ounces of almond slivers. Season it however you like and you end up with 8 to 10…

I don't care for running, but it is a good exercise. I have injured my knee and ankles in the past and can't take the pounding any more. I cycle, P90X and dance. Regardless, a program like C25k will get you results if you stick with it.