shimila1101

Belle, Onyx, Zoe and Lily

Welcome! I've lived in Michigan my whole life. Currently in Warren.

Well, that's what you need to figure out. Why are letting someone else do this to you when you find it unacceptable? I'm by no means a therapist, but these were all questions mine posed to me and really got me thinking. Why did I feel I deserved this? Why did I feel no one would love me unless I looked a certain way. Stuff…

We're close! Age: 34 Height: 5'7" SW: 202 CW: 199 GW: 140-145

My ex was exactly like this (except he did cheat on me which I found out about after the divorce). You need to find someone who loves and appreciates you for you, regardless of your weight. You don't deserve this, no one does.

I'm not a guy but I have been in a similar relationship as you. Heck, I was married to guy for almost 3 years. I will tell you this, NO abuse is ok whether it be emotional, mental, physical or any other form. No one deserves to be in a relationship like that. You need to do what is best for you and the most healthy for…

YUM! :happy: I can't wait to see this!

I always go up about 3 or 4 lbs the week before and go back down shortly after it starts.

I put it under "aerobics-general". I have a HRM that I use so I put in what it tells me I burned, not what MFP shows.

Thank you Dan for the info you've been providing. I think I'm finally starting to understand this. The one question I have is this: Without knowing my BF%, my BMR is 1684. Lightly active daily intake is 1951. Cutting even 15% that you suggested is below BMR. So should I just eat BMR? I appreciate any feedback!…

Thanks for the early morning laugh! :laugh:

I have suffered from bouts of depression during my life. I was officially diagnosed about 5 years ago. I tried 4 different anti-depressents until I found one that worked. I was on it for about a year and then was weaned off and I haven't taken anything for 4 years. I was also in therapy for 2 years. I understand that you…

This is great! It calculated my ideal weight right where my goal weight is. Thanks!!

I'm in the same boat. I stopped using this and gained almost all the weight back. It is hard, but I'm determined to make it a "for good" this time. Good Luck!

Have you tried yoga or tai chi? My mom has bad arthritis in her knee and a bad back so high impact exercises are a big no for her. She found that yoga and tai chi are good for her. Hope it helps, sorry if it doesn't. Good Luck!

I notice it on my sides first and then my stomach. My arms are next and the last to see any improvement in my thighs and that's the area I want to notice it first in. :tongue:

How do we get our username in the spreadsheet? Mine still isn't showing up.

My goal is 2000. It's hard for me to find the time, so hopefully this will motivate me more to make the time!

I have the Polar FT7. I love it! I don't notice the chest strap at all when I'm wearing it.

I would either wear a long sleeve shirt or put the watch in my pocket as long as the HRM is one with a chest strap.

I just got the Polar FT7 as well. I had the same problem the second time I used it. I found out I wasn't wetting the sensors enough. If you're still having problems, there are places that sell electrode gel to help the connectivity.

Maybe invest in a HRM? That way no matter what your speed, you'll know for sure how many calories you burned. Good Luck!

Go straight to your dr or the ER. Do not pass go, do not get to exercise. I would be more worried about losing my toe and going septic than how many calories I can burn.

Klondike slim-a-bear no sugar added ice cream sandwiches. Only 100 calories each. I love them!

I always took the lower number. I have a HRM now so I use the number from that. I found that the HRM as higher than the gym, but lower than MFP. Hope this helps.

Michigan is my home!

I read Atkins and didn't agree with the carb restrictions in the maintenance phase. I did the South Beach diet a couple times and each time I lost over 40 lbs in a very short amount of time. Then life happened and I gained it all back. This time, I'm counting calories and watching carbs (if it's white, don't bite!).

Open to friends only. I think it helps if others can give suggestions on my food that I may not have thought of before or remind me to eat more veggies.

Haha! This made me laugh. I needed that! :smile:

Yes and she's my mom and I tell her to butt out. She may not like it, but she does.