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Wow thank you. They all sound great!! I made Mac n Cheese with ham. Not exactly "diet" but I had the calories so I used them.

I'd MUCH rather ride for an hour and count 300 calories (half of what the HRM says) than jog for 20 min for the same 300. What does this mean? So are you saying it's accurate? Ari1286: Yes horse show weekends are taxing to say the least. All of my actual work is done sitting and yes it takes a LOT of core muscles so I know…

Thanks for the replies. I ride dressage (3rd level). What I don't understand is if the HRM has me in the zone for 59 minutes and says I burned 600 calories am I actually burning those calories? If not why and how can I trust the HRM for any reading be it riding a horse or running or riding a bike? my average HR was 140…

Insight anyone?

Yea THIS is why I'm on this site!

I told my husband that gabrielleelli. I said " I COULD eat the whole plate of food and then just go jogging when I get home" but then I thought it through and who want's to run on a full stomach? yuck. I also don't want to go back to the full feeling. I don't like it. Going grocery shopping for the first time today.…

Yay! Thanks!! The problem with the vodka is I like to have more than one. I'd love to have 3 but I know if I had 3 (even if I could afford it calorie wise) I'd want 3 more and THEN I'd be making bad choices!! lol I'm not an alcoholic or anything but when I drink I really like to have at least 3!! I was going to have a…

wow I REALLY appreciate EVERYONE'S input. I'm learning so much. The past two days I've been eating things that appeal to me instead of things I think I should be eating and I have three conclusions: 1. This does not feel like a diet at all. I'm not hungry and I don't miss anything but I really haven't missed anything when…

I don't really think I had a lot of packaged goods. The only thing on yesterdays that was was the frozen pizza which I only had bc I had so many calories to spend and according to this thread it doesn't matter where the calories come from and I was encouraged to eat what I want. It's what I had in the fridge. ' If I have…

Thank you! Diary open......have at it. lol

So if I'm healthy and strong than I don't need to worry about changing the setting in MFB? Maybe in a year I can revisit and see what I need? I don't really eat any fast foods but I have been known to pack on things like cheese, pasta, bread, sweets etc. I have really cut all that out and I'm not missing it but I guess I…

I don't know how to quote someone on here but here is what I have a question about: "Macros" is short for macronutrient - protein, carbs, and fat. You need to make sure you get the right of each to properly nourish your body. This means about .5-1g of protein per pound of lean body mass (how much you weigh, minus the…

wow thanks for all the replies and advise. Oh.... I CAN eat a lot but I'm trying to change my lifestyle and eat normal portions. I assure you I am eating my calorie allowance but what I was trying to say was that I'm finding it difficult bc the food that I have picked (that I think I "should" be eating) just aren't…

Thanks Shadow. I'm going to try to consume all that I can without feeling like I've cheated. I think I'll try to make that pizza tonight. Hope I count the calories correctly. lol

I'm going to log and estimate as much as I can. I plan on eating everything I want but just smaller portions. I don't miss the "stuffed" feeling and I think it's important for me to realize that this change I'm making is a lifestyle change so a smaller portion will not really be a big deal.

ummmm bacon..........sigh

dgeorgiadis That guy is freaking nuts!! The things that come out of his mouth!!! ???? lol NJ Here :)

I'd like an invitation too please but I don't have a fitbit. :(

Congrats. I've only been doing this for a week and I can tell this is a doable program. Your success is proof of that. Keep up the good work

Shadow...that's funny. I've been on a few 800 cal rides myself !!

Thanks for the feedback. Yea I've had a hard time finding out exactly how much is being burned. OR even approximately. I don't find riding hard at all so I'm kind of worried if I count it as say 300 cals that I'm not really burning that much and I'll be over eating. I do sweat when I ride but I'm never out of breath or…

Hi Everyone, I'm new here too. Anyone who would like to add me please do. I'll be adding you all :) Let's do this!