TheThriftstorian Member

Wow. You look beautiful!

I'm 5'5, and currently in the middle of my weight loss adventure. Before, January, about 170lbs. [img]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/thephantomess/Mobile Uploads/8b765a0f-59da-484c-b47a-b33fd2e2c4cf_zpsb75a5214.jpg?t=1406071577[/img] During, currently, about 153lbs.…

You guys all look great!

Like others have said, indulge a tiny bit. I can't survive without my chocolate. Your body hurts, you want to be cranky, and you have to wear special things in your nether regions. I'd say indulgence is very justified. That being said, I've read in multiple places that women burn slightly (SLIGHTLY) more calories when…

Man, you don't even KNOW ;)

Alright, you have asked a LOT of questions here. If you want an accurate calorie count, a HRM is the best way to go. But keep in mind that it only works when you're doing steady cardio, and you need to get one with a chest strap for the best accuracy. In addition, you cannot wear it when you aren't working out. For…

I laughed so hard at this! My sentiments exactly.

I have the same one and I absolutely ADORE it! Having a heart rate monitor has drastically improved my weight loss and my calorie tracking. Don't rely on machines to tell you the number of calories you've burned-- I've found that I will only ever trust a HRM ever again. Also--- only get one with a chest strap. That's the…

You call it a 2 year difference -- I call it a TWENTY year difference! You look absolutely amazing, and so much younger!

I STILL cannot get over how AMAZING this is!

My thoughts exactly. Working for one person does not equal working for everyone.

Welcome, and you have definitely come to the right place. First of all, I just want to tell you that you shouldn't be so down on yourself. My little brother has autism, and I know it has wreaked havoc on my mother. Having a negative self-image won't help. Right now, you've taken steps to becoming a healthy, better you, and…

Everyone and anyone can feel free to add me! I'm looking to lose the last 10-15 pounds, and I've found that the support system that MFP creates is just indispensable.

Like everyone said, it could be water weight. Especially when stressed out, I find that I retain a LOT more water than necessary. Also, only weigh yourself once a week. Pick a day, and stick with it. If you weigh yourself every day, or every few days, you are going to drive yourself absolutely crazy--- I know, because I…

First of all, welcome to the wonderful world of Fitbit! I don't think I could live without my flex. I feel naked if I leave the house without it. I personally DO follow the calorie adjustment, and have actually started to lose even MORE weight because of it! That being said, from what I can tell on the forums, it really is…

You look great! Keep up the good work!

I would love to befriend anyone and everyone! I don't really have any real-life fitness motivators, so I would love some online peoples to kick my *kitten* into shape.

I had the fitbit force and was VERY depressed to have to send it back. Tried the Garmin vivofit and sent it back after a week (like an above poster mentioned--simply awful). Right now, I'm actually using the Fitbit flex in conjunction with a Polar F4 heart rate monitor to track my workouts. So far, it has been a very…

Absolutely beautiful! You're an inspiration to all of us trying to do the same thing.