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I have to go with what just about everyone else has said here... Eat whole foods, get rid of processed foods. I like what someone else said... when you shop at the grocery store, you buy ingredients, not meals. I really think that if you focus on eating whole foods rather than processed foods, you will immediately notice a…

I think that was my problem with the book (I read it AFTER reading some of the others), I felt that it was kind of scattered, didn't really hold my attention very well, etc. The other books do a really good job of explaining it. Basically, several ways to approach it, but all of it is going to be based on using the…

Would be glad to help with any questions. That book is one of the first, I think that Barry Sears did a better job in explaining things in MASTERING THE ZONE and A WEEK IN THE ZONE. The website has really good info. Get focused in on eating lots of veggies, some fruit, lean protein, and healthy fats.

I would like to start, I have been talking this up with my kids, too. My oldest daughter says that she wants to join track or the cross country team, but she never takes the initiative to do it. Now my son is also talking about joining the track team. Neither of them are runners. I admire some of the people that I know who…

I do have a couple of thoughts on that. If you are using the block system, each complete zone block will give you approximately 100 calories (maybe a bit less). However, in reality, foods contain smaller amounts of other nutrients that are not counted in the Zone. A good example would be something like spinach--who knew it…

I can definitely live without those noodles!

Easy! I like that!

Welcome! Which book did you buy? I have quite a few of them, my favorite is MASTERING THE ZONE.

Good to see you! Glad you joined us!

Goal:10K steps per day! 4/1 - 10454 4/2 - 21274 4/3 - 8270 4/4 - 6379 4/5 - 12530 4/6 - 7800 4/7 - 6958 4/8 - 2896 (Easter Sunday) 4/9 - 13705 4/10 - 5740 4/11 - 12957 4/12 - 9740 4/13 - 9773 4/14 - 4/15 - 4/16 - 4/17 - 4/18 - 4/19 - 4/20 - 4/21 - 4/22 - 4/23 - 4/24 - 4/25 - 4/26 - 4/27 - 4/28 - 4/29 - 4/30 - I hope I am…

Clean eating means something different to everyone, and at various levels. Personally (and obviously with some exceptions), I try to eat foods that are minimally processed. Foods that I can make myself. Some items still come out of boxes or cans, but I really try to start from fresh. If it does come out of a box/container,…

I start with plain greek yogurt, and I add frozen blueberries. Put it in a sealed container. Later, the berries have thawed, and the juices can mix right in to the yogurt, for natural sweetness. No additional sweeteners or calories required, just what you get from the blueberries. edit: I didn't see the post above me when…

Just make sure you are approaching this reasonably. Healthy fat loss per week is generally 1-2 pounds. Cardio is great to do every day. Strength training should not be daily, though. Give yourself a day to rest, or if you want to work it out daily, just alternate muscles that you are working on, so that you are not…

Well, looks like they have discontinued most of their products as of 3/31/12. Mute point now!

This is from Livestrong: Subtract your age from 220 to determine your maximum heart rate for exercise. Multiply your maximum heart rate by 60 percent and 80 percent for your target heart rate range. Aim for 60 percent if you've been sedentary and then progress to 70 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate, with your…

My favorite snack is 1/2 cup blueberries (frozen) over 1/4 cup cottage cheese, sprinkled with slivered almonds. I usually assemble it in the morning, and then when snack time comes in the afternoon, the blueberries have thawed and are nice and juicy!

If you are afraid of it being an obsession, then how about just giving yourself a free day? That's what I do, take 1 day and not write any of it down. Not saying that you should ignore the calories completely, though. Most of us have a good idea where we are at on any given day, whether we write it down or not. Just stick…

I have a few videos. I do these when the weather is not great for outside walking or bike riding. In addition, we are doing a pedometer challenge at work, and these videos have been helping me to stack up the steps on my pedometer!

Totally agree with all. Plenty of bodyfat calculators on the web, just take a few measurements. It isn't perfect, either, but you can still gauge progress over time.

Goal:10K steps per day! 4/1 - 10454 4/2 - 4/3 - 4/4 - 4/5 - 4/6 - 4/7 - 4/8 - 4/9 - 4/10 - 4/11 - 4/12 - 4/13 - 4/14 - 4/15 - 4/16 - 4/17 - 4/18 - 4/19 - 4/20 - 4/21 - 4/22 - 4/23 - 4/24 - 4/25 - 4/26 - 4/27 - 4/28 - 4/29 - 4/30 -

There is a conversion chart at http://www.10000steps.org.au/pdfs/conversion.pdf. Suggests counting 1000 steps for 10 minutes of moderate intensity activity, like biking (activity equal to the effort of a brisk walk), and 2000 steps for high intensity activity.

Oh, and my best friend commented to me that I looked younger than most everyone else at the event we were at yesterday... being that today is my 48th birthday, I ate that one up!

Not sure if this counts or not, but I consider it a victory! Was gone all weekend, dependent upon restaurant food and the continental breakfast at the motel. Since I have MFP on my phone, it came in very handy for tracking cals, looking up restaurant meals, etc. Caught myself before making some huge mistakes! Anyway, was…

Excellent question! Basically, all will get stored if it is in excess. So, even if you eat low-fat, you can still convert everything else to fat. Carbs actually stores very easily! The object is to eat enough to meet your needs, and not in excess. Eat fat, but choose healthier monounsaturated fats. Going low-fat is not…

I have never been a runner/jogger. I am fascinated by those who are, though. I work with a gal who is a runner, and I really admire her overall take on life, in general. And I have not seen any serious runners with weight problems LOL! I would love for my 2 teenagers to get involved in track or cross country at school.…

AMEN TO THAT!

Love fish/seafood! Just had salmon for lunch. I LOVE making tuna steaks, almost better than beef! I also love to eat shrimp and scallops. Whitefish of any kind is great! and, for anyone who is concerned about the higher amount of fat in certain kinds of fish, this is a HEALTHY fat. It is good for you! And, my salmon fillet…

I believe that if you are getting your minimun 1200 calories in, that you are taking in what you need to get your body's nutrients. I would not worry about "netting" 1200 because you obviously are burning up a lot of calories. If you have good energy and not losing any lean body mass, then you are doing fine. If, however,…

It took me a full month to get some good losses to show up. But, now things are clicking. Also, I was struggling with my hunger/appetite, but now it is not an issue. I think that the body goes through some chemical/hormonal changes, and then things start to click. Another thought, and a problem that I face... I have a…

ok, that sounds pretty close to what I have been doing (using the general aerobics exercise factor). An obvious flaw in her logic, it doesn't take individual body types into account (i.e. taller people will burn more than shorter people).