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Love the JL! First time doing it (on a hr monitor), I could barely manage 15 minutes (220 kcal)...6 months later...22 minutes (357 kcals)....6 months later...40 minutes (680 kcals)....I believe if I could ever last 60 minutes on the JL...it would be damn close to 950/1000 kals!

Just burned 1202 in 88 minutes of intense tennis (AVG HR of 143 - 83% of my Max HR). Seems like we are in line!

After going from a size 52 suit to a 42...48 pants to an approaching 32, I learned that you can cut down a suit 3 x's, until your pants have 1 pocket over the *kitten*...I am cutting down my third round of suits right now. The poor beat up, constantly altered suits I no longer wear --) donate, donate, donate. I am glad you…

I lost close to a hundred in my first year...working gradual levels down from a very high calorie intake (probably at 3000-4000 kcals a day...every day with 0 exercise). Finished the real weight loss portion (18 months ago) at about 1700 calories a day...I am definetly in maintain mode now...and up to 1950 kcals a…

Went on vacation this weekend...now checking out all the L size shirts window shopping...30 months ago, I would think about going home...going to a website and seeing if I could make a 4x to remember the time. Guess I am now part of the general vacationing public. :-)

Lost 95 lbs. In a year (4/09 - 4//10), then a 9 month plateau...was frustrated and then stopped tracking (WW) then gained back over 15 lbs. (12/10-2/11). Started back on track in 2/11... started MFP on 3/15 (first time ever)...now down another 25...total lost from highest weight: >106. Lesson learned...this is a lifestyle…

Veggie max patty....whole grain honey oat...pepper jack cheese, fat free honey mustard and lots of fresh veggies!

So true! So true!

Really wanted to do something outside today and was able to get in 2 hours of active tennis doubles before the rain from early Irene started....burned 1307 on my Polar FT80. Finished the week at about 5700 burned...Sunday willl be a no exercise day... :-(

Ummmmm......need I say POLAR!

Guilty as charged...not always feeling great while there...always feeling good when done. An addict. Thank goodness I added tennis back into my life so on days I burn more than 500kcal (HR monitor observed) at tennis...no need for the gym. These days I probably skip some sort of activity 1 in 14 days.

The Polar FT60 and FT80 (as well as the new RCX5) all count distance. You do need to add either a foot pod, cycling sensor or GPS unit to track pace and miles (as well as Google Maps review). Check out the complete line on Polar's website! Best prices I find on all are at heartratemonitorusa.com!

Hand wash everyday...lay out on a towel or hang to dry...make sure to clear out any of the mild soap you use...

I agree...love the elliptical, especially the Life Fitness Models. I also agree with the 10 kcal a minute level to really put you in a weightloss mode...I also like intervals and rolling hills because on the HR modes or the flat level manual ones, they get way too monotonous and boring. I think your body learns and it…

For the last 26 months...seems to be working...not a philosophy thing...just feel too damn good to go back to my big meaty ways!

I know that after I finally chose to really try...I lost 95 lbs. pretty quickly (11 months). That took me 12 years to figure out. This last 15 has taken me another 18 months (with one set back gaining about 18). Net is...I have to be active and conscious of my nutrition for life! Other net is...you can choose to do it…

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Hi, If you are wondering about HR Monitors... I have posted this message in the forums in the past, but I am a big fan of Polar (one of their 2011 Ambassadors) and they have a wonderful line of HRM's. I have been using their products for about a year and a half. I started with (and most recommend) the FT7 - about $90 to…

You should only wear it for the time you workout! Use the MFP BMR calculator to figure out your daily rate of calories burned...use the polar to add in your exercise calories!

There are definitely days I eat at least 2,000-2,500 kcals a day (because of the big exercise days). I do try to get back to the line of maintenance for me (about 1,950/ a day) everyday and I watch proteins very closely to hit the updated targets each day (goes from 65g- 110g on some days). Most days, I am really pretty…

Will be a big dinner tonight...weekend warrior with a big tennis match today...I do eat back a whole lot of my exercise calories...had Salmon sushi 2 nights ago!

Have you ever heard of a HRM product called the Polar FT80? It has an amazing strength training program that let's you build your whole custom workout on a web site (polarpersonaltrainer.com) and then upload it to your watch. During your routine...this eliminates the clipboard syndrome and it will tell you the next…

Hi, If you are wondering about HR Monitors... I have posted this message in the past, but I am a big fan of Polar (one of their 2011 Ambassadors) and they have a wonderful line of HRM's. I have been using their products for about a year and a half. I started with (and most recommend) the FT7 - about $90 to $105, but after…

Hi, If you are wondering about HR Monitors... I have posted this message in the past, but I am a big fan of Polar (one of their Ambassadors) and they have a wonderful line of HRM's. I have been using their products for about a year and a half. I started with (and most recommend) the FT7 - about $90 to $105, but after 8…

Hi, I have posted this message in the past, but I am a big fan of Polar (one of their Ambassadors) and they have a wonderful line of HRM's for proper HR Zone training! I have been using their products for about a year and a half. I started with (and most recommend) the FT7 - about $90 to $105, but after 8 months, I…

Hi, If you are wondering about HR Monitors... I have posted this message in the past, but I am a big fan of Polar (one of their Ambassadors) and they have a wonderful line of HRM's. I have been using their products for about a year and a half. I started with (and most recommend) the FT7 - about $90 to $105, but after 8…

Amazing....you have pegged my dinners 3-4 days a week for the last 2 years...eat the veggie delite and you will lose weight. Add the apples instead of the extra 6 inches and all is great! Stay away from the chips!

Only on the good days...:laugh:

For great tasting protein whey isolates...go for the Syntha 6 from BNS! Best deal: Amazon.com though they always have it at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe.

Anyone can do it. 2 years ago, I finally committed to living the lifestyle!