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Don't just throw out the "big" jeans... make a ceremony of it.* Share before and after photos with family & friends * Examine how reaching your goal brings you closer to the healthier, satisfying life you want * Contemplate the effort and discipline it took to change old habits and progress to your goal * and then.... BURN…

Thanks for that explanation. My Flex hasn't recorded a Sleep period yet, so I have logged the time manually each morning. Still it is interesting to see how active it says I am at night.

I just started using a FitBit Flex a couple days ago. When it linked to MFP I saw that a start time was added to exercise entries. That is so FitBit can keep them sorted. Lol, yesterday I wore an HRM, GPS tracker for time and laps and the FitBit. Today just the GPS and FitBit.

Mine is similar on the elliptical. Though the intervals are equal (2.5 minutes). If I could run, your plan would make sense.

Indeed Agreed! She's kinda your face about some of the common myths we see passed around, but her focus, sense and conclusions are undeniable.

There is a pretty good explanation on the MFP help page. http://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/11170-why-don-t-you-calculate-calories-burned-for-strength-training- Also lots of threads in this forum. Still learning here; I just finished loading all my Split Routine exercises under Strength Training and then…

Your sense of humor is refreshing! :flowerforyou: *raises 24-oz. Bubba mug of green mint tea in salute*

The TechnoGym treadmills in my gym have metal hold bar. The bar picks up heart rate quite accurately when checked against my Garmin. Never thought about it syncing. Just ordered a Polar FT7; going to have some playing with that. Thanks.

Congratulations on your progress. It is a continuing journey. Thank you for the holiday inspiration.:happy: Much appreciated.

Just FYI It is the Unsweetened plain Almond milk that is 30 calories per serving. The regular is 60. My wife loves the stuff. I can't get it down. Different strokes *shrug*

@KateK8LoseW8, Lol, I use my pull-up bar for sit-ups. Thanks for the reminder that it can multitask. @ShibaEars, I gave up videos games when I started my weight loss. Just shows how bad they CAN be. HA!

Agreed. "Why can't we all just get along?" :)

Just right! :) Get moving.

Not to throw fuel on a fire, but it seems that @cpaygen has the terms right. Here is the wikipedia entry for circuit training: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_training Thanks for bringing up the topic. I have been wondering about such. Good to know and how other people see the topic.

Do you visit a gym? Elliptical trainer is good for cardio, calorie burn and less stress on joints. Adjust the effort if you feel a twinge.

Motivation... Everything else is incidental. ;)

Agreed... Find a safer place to run. 6 cyclists killed in our area recently. Not worth the risk if there are ready alternatives.

ROFLMAO!! Too Old! I must be ancient then, because I know none of the songs and only a couple of the artists. Thanks for reminding me how out of touch I am. :laugh: My playlist is made up of "oldies" that regularly change tempo. That works well for this old geezer. Allman Brothers, Bob Seger, Led Zeppelin, Molly Hatchett,…

Good music, early mornings and focus on the exercise has worked for this introvert. I hope you find a solution. Can't imagine many solutions for outdoor workouts that far north! :)

Please stay hydrated during your workout and listen to you body. :) My daily workouts start at 6:00 am. Prior to start all I have is a BCAA tonic with a couple GTE caps. May be my imagination, but I notice quicker fatigue without them. Then my breakfast feast follows 2-3 hours later.

Many free weight exercises require standing which is troublesome ( inner ear / balance issues ). Using seated machines or those with stable grips is lots safer.

I think I will go for the 2x15 and cut out redundancies. Thanks again.

When I say 21 machines I mean 21 different machines, but, you are right, there is some redundancy. Machines are not grouped by muscle groups ( except the Adductor and Abductor ), but that may be accidental. :) I am 60 and retired. Plenty of time every day. Workouts are becoming a pastime or hobby ( can't play golf ).…

Great way to meet and motivate neighbors! :smile: And it is Free!!! Unless you use a treadmill at a gym. Spend lots of money on shoes socks orthotics band aids iTunes Apple Shuffles Sunglasses Hats Clothes ( that has been my experience, lol)

You all inspire me. Thank you! My moment was a pair of ice blue eyes. That is also my motivation when I feel a fade coming on.

I can't offer much insight. However during my weight loss I have hit a number of plateaus where weight loss stopped for a good while. At 250 I was stuck for 2 weeks; the scale fluctuated up and down a couple pounds. I just put it down to my body adjusting, retaining water, gaining muscle, etc. I kept to my diet ( calories…

Have defined your personal goals? Short term, intermediate, longer term and life goals. Those can help you find your way. Congrats on getting started. Myself just joined a gym 5 weeks ago. 'Twas a good move to continue my weight loss effort.

When talking about cooking with protein powder, does whey protein powder being denatured by temperatures above 140 degrees F concern you? Not that it matters I guess. Just wondering. Thanks.

Agreed. Weekends I have strayed occasionally, but the surplus is balanced in a day or two.

Hehe, I am a 60 old man who never paid much attention weight, diet, exercise until I retired this year. My motivation is strictly internal based on the actions of another person. I resolved that action would not happen again. So whenever my motivation flags I say to myself, "I may have been fat, but I will become healthy…