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I had come back to exercising about 2 months ago..but didn't want to count all my calories again. Well, I only lost about 4 lbs in that time, and decided I should probably be counting what I eat, and exercising too. Last year, I got frustrated, because I just couldn't lose anymore and get to my goal weight. I had lost…

I've been gone since May from Fitness pal. I had stopped going to the YMCA (actually cancelled my membership--because we thought hubby may lose his job). Well, turns out he didn't...but in the mean time, with all the stress in our life I gained 10 lbs back. I have been so depressed about it--my clothes---which were getting…

That's so funny! I had a two week plateau as well and weighed in this morning, losing 2.5lbs! CRAZY what our bodies do sometimes! Congrats to you:flowerforyou:

Ok, I have been doing MFP for 3 months now (as well as eating better and exercising). I am continuing to lose in inches, but still not much in pounds. So far I am at: Thighs- lost 2" Hips - lost .5" Tummy- lost 4.5" Calf- lost 1" Weight - lost 6 pounds If I have lost that much in inches, shouldn't I have lost more weight…

My girls will go to 2 different Vacation Bible schools (They love them!) Also, I have them signed up for a few summer programs through out Recreation department: Sports of all Sorts, Art in the Park, Little Einsteins and Tot Time!

I'm watching and I'm in tears!

Wouldn't that be nice if we could share the extra calories we have left with others! :wink: I think I will order what I want, but I like the post that suggested I just eat half. I can bring the rest home and slowly enjoy it throughout the week, making the yummyness (is that even a word?) last even longer:smile: Thanks so…

Tomorrow 5/23 is my 10 year wedding anniversary :heart: . Seems hard to believe! But I am still very in love with my husband today as I was 10 years ago...probably more so! We met in highschool, I was a freshman and he was a senior. I had a major crush on him, but we never dated, only remained really good friends. Then, 3…

Ok, so I read all the time, those of you who got a HRM, say that the gym machines are way off in their total calories burned. My question is, how does MFP rank? For example, do you see that the gym machines are closer to what your HRM says, or is MFP closer? My gym elliptical says I burn 270 calories in 31 minutes, but on…

I just had to say that I love your picture! I have twin girls and I remember when I used to take pictures of the sleeping next to each other! How precious:flowerforyou: We use blockbuster, because we like the instore exchanges that we also get each month. I have never gotten exercise videos from them, but I have found that…

I love her videos. Our cable company carries her programs on a Free exercise on demand channels. I do her tapes on the days I can't get to the gym or outside to walk. Like today, it is rainy and cool here all day, so I will do her 2 mile walk later this morning. They are very fun and the time really flies by!

I was just wondering if you had to use the chest strap with the Polar HRM? I would love one where I could just wear the watch. Does that exist? If so, is the monitor more accurate when you wear the chest strap or does the watch do just as good a job. I am really ready to buy one, I don't need a fancy one, but I would like…

Well, I'm back from my 3 day get-a-way! It was so much fun, and much needed! We were on the go for 3 days straight, which made it really hard to figure how many calories I was burning each day. I did get to the exercise room 1 morning, but their eliptical machine was different than the one I am used to using, and my leg…

Emma is the social butterfly of them both, but Hannah is the leader. Hannah loves to be in charge (but is more shy with strangers). Emma is a follower and will also make friends with anyone who walks by! Emma was the smallest one when they were born, and was in the NICU for 10 days. However she is now 3" taller than her…

My girls have completely opposite personalities as well! It's so funny how people born at the same time, brought up the same way, could be so different!

Just wanted to introduce my girls! Someone had requested to see a pictures of my twins, here they are! Emma (the blonde) and Hannah (the brunette). They were born 5 minutes apart, but still have different birthdays---because it was over the midnight hour. Hannah has been a type 1 diabetic since she was 18 months old. Both…

I am going on a three day weekend get-a-way and I am trying to decide whether or not I should keep counting calories or if I should just "blow it" this weekend. I have been so good for 6 weeks now (never once going over the alloted calories), so now I find this to be a hard decision. What have you all done when you go on…

Never thought about my body retaining more water. How long does it typically take for your body to adjust itself?

Ok, I am in my 4th week now of exercising everyday and staying within my calories range. I have only lost about 2 lbs but I am definately losing more in inches. Which of course I am also happy about! I lost 3" around my tummy, and about 2.5" around my thighs (which I could notice when trying on clothes at the store…

Ok, I just have to say, I just love this site! I tried a couple of others, but found my home here. It is so easy to use and you guys have been so helpful! The information I have gotten here has been so great! Also, I am a very organized person, and this is the first time I have put myself on a diet. I love that I can still…

Ok, so I completely understand the whole starvation idea if we do not eat our exercise calories. I LOVE that we get to eat them! Most nights I end up with 100-150 calories left that go uneaten. Is that ok, or do I really need to cover EVERYTHING so I don't go into starvation? I know that the machines calorie count is…

I weigh in once a week on Mondays. I started the program (exercise and counting calories) three weeks ago. The first two weeks I was so disappointed and my weight seemed to be staying the same. Well, all during this week, I could almost feel the changes taking place in my body. I was hoping that for sure I would lose some…

I was the same way my WHOLE first week of the diet. I had never dieted before so it was so hard. I was hungry all the time! By the second week, my metabolism must have evened out, because I can easily go 3-4 hours without feeling that hunger pain. I think it will get easier for you too!

Wisconsin----GO PACKERS!

I have created some meals in my profile, but can't figure out how to add the to a specific day. Can anyone help?

Thanks! The trouble is I can't sleep all day, until tomorrow. I have twin 5 year old girls and I watch my 23 month old nephew! That's ok, hubby wil be home in 5 hours...I can make it until then by just laying on the couch while they all play! We have been sick so much this winter, I thought we were finally over it. Looking…

I'm so frustrated! I just finished my third week of going to the gym 4 days a week and counting my calories, and now I am down today with the respirtory flu! GRRRRRRR! So, now I have to eat a lot less today, because usually I also get to eat my exercise calories....and there is no way I will be exercising in the next few…

I see from another post (how much as everyone lost) that lots of you are losing more than 1lb a week. What is your secret? I just started 2 weeks ago, and I have lost 2 pounds. I'd love to lose faster as summer is coming quickly! My goal is to only get down 25 -30 pounds. Is this possible by June? Do you eat less or…

I was just wondering if there is a chart somewhere that tells you want a "safe zone" is for your heart rate while exercising? I weight 169 and am 5ft 7" tall and 31 years old. When I Jog on the elliptical macine my heart rate can get up to 156...is this too high...or is is still safe? While I'm on the stationary bike, with…

Where are you guys getting the heart rate monitor that also caluclates calories burned? I'd like to get my hands on one!