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bump I too have larger thighs, always have and years ago had to discontinue leg exercises almost all together because I felt they were getting larger, couldnt even get pants on that would fit everywhere but the thighs. Anyways, if I find out I'll let you know,,,,

you can always just go by what MFP estimates based on your data....I'm sure its a little under and is an average, but underestimating is better than an over estimate.

failure is not getting back up..... you're back up therefore you havent failed

have you had children, was 131 your heaviest weight? Perhaps, do to age that skin area does not have as much elasticity left in it? What kind of exercises are you doing to target that area to strengthen and tone them?

I second that!!!!! Keep up the good work

I'm sorry I cant help,,,but I dont normally count "day to day" normal activities.

FANTASTIC!!! you should be so proud of yourself. Thanks so much for sharing your achievements!!!!!

I my self would end up eating my calories worth of this everyday, hahahahhaha Its all about what you feel is "worth it" in calories. For example, over two years ago I gave up drinking my coffee with sugar and cream and began drinking it black just because I wanted the calories for something else.... I too believe that you…

If you are breastfeeding you need to consume more calories. Your body has been accustomed to having more calories too, you might want to start by just cutting down your meals at first, and making "better" choices if possible from your menu prior to giving birth. I too had a difficult time with reducing the amount of…

def the thickness of the slice will play a big part in that, I try to avoid that, but when I have no choice I try to over estimate a bit, calling each slice one serving, therefore mentally reducing the amount I consider worth the calories. I would think the only way to really have an acurate weight would be a scale

make your food and exercise diary public so we can see? edit: oh, and also some stats are good, heigt weight looking to gain, maintain, or lose?

you had me curious, thought they were the same so I googled and this is what I found: A dietitian has at least a four-year Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics (or graduate degree), has completed an internship and has passed a national registration exam from the American Dietetic Association. Registered Dietitians…

That did appear to be quite the workout,,, I was under the impression that the intensity (resistance) is supose to change too? I have a one min interval program on the eliptical I use at level 12 or 15, the lighter resistance I use to "recover" and the high resistance to "sprint" through I also have a two min interval…

I believe if you have your "goals" page set to 'automatic" then MFP will adjust that for you each time you weigh in, in order to keep you at the rate you chose to lose it.

I too have had several experiences like this, and I have asthma, so it doesnt make it any easier doing my cardio. As for the BO, its good to let the body sweat without an antipersprant or deoderant, so what better place to not even wear that?

I've started chewing gum,,,are you familiar with the "dessert delights" from Extra? They are actually quite good and I find that it keeps me busy enough that I dont feel the need to actually eat anything. I can also get another couple cups of water in at the same time, and then realize that I'm not really hungry. You might…

I hear for the first time in almost 15 years from my son's ear doctor "Drew is all set, his hearing is fine, he doesnt need any appts and he can swim whenever and whereever he wants" I was overcome with emotion.

Personal trainers are good if you are going to soak them for all they are worth.Knowledge of the exercise and form is a must. Make sure they are showing you 3-5 exercises per muscle group so you can change things up every 4-6 weeks to keep the body guessing. Take notes on the machines/ exercises so you have something to…

I agree with myprogress2010, and I also took a peak at your exercise diary.....any exercise is great. always good to get the body moving, but you will need to start to add in some strength training to go along with it....your muscle will burn fat longer than your cardio,,,,now dont go nixing your cardio, you need that…

It does take some time to begin to build that muscle and strength, but if you just stay at it, just like your endurance for the cardio, it will "get there". Moderate weights with high reps will get you nicely toned. start slow / low weights with reps around 15, and you should feel the burn aroun 10 - 12 but you shouldn't…

try to start to add strength training, you'll end up burning muscle if you dont

I second that sodium intake tracking,,,you have alot of prepared foods on your diary and the only way they can make them as "tasty" as possible is to add salt. On top of that your water intake, if acurately logged is not good at all, try and get some more glasses in, especially to off set the sodium. Another option,…

Only if the "pooch" still has enough elasticity left in it....mine does not, but staying lean in the past and fit certainly made it less noticeable. That was after 2 children, hahahahaha, now after 4, I'm not sure what I'm dealing with. I'm not going to stress over it, so long as I can look and feel good over all. (dont…

Bottom line is calories in vs. calories out. You need cardio to start to burn the fat You need strength training to continue that burn and to eliminate the burning of muscle. Typicall, a healthy diet, with 5-6 days of cardio, and 3-4 days of strength training and you will see the results. We have to remember that its not…

seems like a great routine. Good luck with the tweaks and the race!! edit: the only thing I didnt see were some triceps...these are great to incorporate to help with the toning of the back of the arm

I took a peak at your diet and exercise diary for the week. I too agree that you need to get closer to your calorie goal...and as for the exercise calories alot of people eat what they feel hungry for, and others opt for the 80% rule. As for the exercise diary, I see that you only "attempted" strength training one day. I…

From what I could see, you are very behind on your protein!!! Lack of protein can cause fatigue. Also, make sure you are drinking your water,,,I didnt see any logged for the week. I also noticed that you are doing a great deal of cardio, and there was only 2 days of strength training, but the types of muscle conditioning…

No, you dont count that as exercise,,,you have already counted it. Good luck

(((( hugs ))) I hope you can find the strength and confidence to focus on your mom, and your journey will be stronger in the end.

its my understanding that you need to do strength training in order to firm "everything" up,,,,but ultimately its the elastin that you have in your skin that will make the final decision as to whether it goes back all the way or not. the more elastic the skin, the less noticeable it will be. for example, I have had 4 very…