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I think you go off how you feel. When I work out early I feel like I have no energy and am going to throw up. I try to have something small: a string cheese or yogurt right when I wake up, or half an apple or cutie. My workouts are usually about 45 min of cardio and half hour or strength so they are quite a bit longer. I…

biceps curl, triceps pull-down, bench press

I think the 30DS is hard and have never been past the first level. I don't enjoy it but it is a quick, easy workout for home when I can't make it to the gym. It's one of the ONLY fitness videos I can stand to do.

I'm with you... it's not meant for that extended wearing. Too many variables. There are ones out there (fitbit or jawbone up) that do the all day thing though.

You could try one of these apps out there... the couch to 5K. Personally, yes, I just threw on some shoes and started running and made it a point to run further each time. I also invested in a good heart rate monitor and like to keep my HR in a certain zone while I run. I can go months without running and then just go out…

I am too cheap to buy the expensive ones but have also had good luck with the champion brand. The ones I like have a clasp in the back and have a little bit of cup-pleating to help separate and hold. I wear that one on the bottom then wear another cheaper super-elastic one on top. That's worked well for me so far.

I want to read that book about lifting for women..., I hear it's got some really great information!

I tried Lady Fitness and liked the group/class times and variety, but ultimately changed to Planet Fitness for the price and the hours (24hrs day). They have a lot of equipment and I like their 30-minute circuit area.

Ps I love apps and will check it out!

Thanks everyone. I will def look into new rules for lifting for women and even the 5x5 (my PF has lots of weights and I go at night when it's not crowded). This whole time I thought more reps at less weight was better, so I'll fix that. Thanks again for the help

I've also been told by a dietician at my work that the goal MFP sets for me is low. A bootcamp trainer I had one said to eat as many grams as your goal weight. So if I want to weigh 130, I should eat 130g protein. (Without a shake, it's near impossible)

Yep, that's why you enter all your info in during the initial setup. I love my Polar! Best investment ever. Maybe you could ask the company you bought your HRM from or Polar directly to clarify.

If you go to the box for "My Exercise" and choose to create a new exercise, you can add in your cals. Sometimes I use the same title (aka jogging stroller in neighborhood or "Trail Running") and with each exercise, just adjust the time to match the intiail calories I entered ( sometimes I burn more, sometimes less each…

I have a jogging stroller and push my 3 1/2 year old in it. There are a few things I recommend to help you find out your calories burned: I wear a heart rate monitor during my run and it will list my cals after based on my heart rate throughout the workout. Best investment I have ever purchased. I definitely am slower…

I used to swim competitively and let me tell you a bikini is not appropriate in the sense that you'll have a wedge and could 'pop' out anytime if you plan on doing lap-swimming, ect. I just wear a one piece. Not like a racing suit, but speedo and nike make work-out suits that are a racerback style. Wear whatever is…

I have no advice, but recently went on a weekend cruise and stayed in a hotel for a few days after. I gained ten pounds, it was devastating! I brought my workout clothes, but only worked-out one day. Between the lack of exercise and the buffets/restaurant eating, it was very hard. The only good thing is that when I got…

MFP is under on it's recommendation for protein. I have heard several people here, and my own trainer tell me you want to eat as many protein calories as you want to weigh. So if you want to weigh 130 pounds, eat 130 g of protein. It's A LOT and I couldn't ever do it, but it's a good thing to aim for. Also, remember your…

I always think that about people's journal entries! Sometimes I'll see entries that make me wonder... Sometimes though, I guess people really think it's 1/2 a cup when really its closer to 1 cup, ect. Whatever floats their boat. I try to be brutally honest because in the end, I'm the one who wants/will get results.

I have also been told (and believe) that. I don't think it applies to EVERYONE, but your body knows what to do when it's had a lot of practice ... i.e. cool itself

I have never thought that traditional pedometers are accurate because they can't take into account all the different variables. With that being said, I do use my Nike+, which is an accelerometer (basically a really fancy pedometer) and it compares to my HRM, so I bet there are pedometers out there that may be more accurate…

Well definitely go with POLAR! I have a polar FT4 because it was more affordable and had all the features I was interested in. I love it! I got mine for $63 with shipping too from bodytronics online, which was the best price I could find.

I have always heard Polar is one of the most accurate HRMs. I use a GPS app and my Polar, and Polar is always a bit higher but I go with that.

I find that I feel better (wether it's mentally or physically) if I have an apple, banana, string cheese, toast, or some yogurt (something light) before I workout. I think everyone is different so see how you feel! I also try to eat something small right after I workout but that usually takes some 'forcing' because I'm…

Made these yesterday and they were delicious! I totally recommend you try them, you can make a smaller batch - but overall they use 'good' oil and the calories seem really reasonable for how delicious they taste! http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/03/baked-sweet-potato-fries-with-honey-lime-dip/

If you are breastfeeding you can add that in under foods and it will give you calories back. If you eat too few calories you will affect your milk supply. Nursing mothers should have around 500 extra calories today. You may be eating too few calories and your body is going into starvation mode. Also, I recommend that you…

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I love it and when I feel like I "need" a soda, that is my go-to because as far as low-cal sodas go it's way better than the alternative for me (Diet pepsi, diet mtn dew, diet dr pepper).

From what I read/research you should eat back your exercise calories

I am a nurse and work three 12-hour shifts a week. I have my activity set to light because on my days off I just do cleaning or hanging around at home. I figure it balances itself out. I have worn a HRM to work before and I burn 2000-3000+ cals. I only log if I do extra or had a REALLY busy day at work that is above/beyond…

Really informative. I think everyone gets so focused on less and less cals but don't realize they are starving themselves!