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Hi here, Check out this thread (my post last week and all the responses). http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/251485-so-confused-and-disheartened I am in the same boat as you. Around 150 lbs, tracking calories for 2 months and even doing more exercise and not seeing any results. Bottom line of all the advice I got…
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I agree - I am a newbie here (well, 2 months in) and last week I got a Polar FT4 from ebay for about $85. It has the chest strap. It's fairly simple to set up and use. I was surprised at how many calories I was ACTUALLY burning vs. what the MFP exercise database says. I also like that it tells me when I am in the…
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Wow - thank you, everyone! I've carefully read all of your comments and there is a gem of helpful information and in each and every one of them. I will reconsider my weight loss goal timeline and will also focus on continuing to stick to my net calorie goal while re-balancing my carb and protien intake. I've re-set my MPF…
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Glad to hear that the gym perked you up. Plan to go back 2 more times this week and I bet it will get your endorphins going and bring back your energy!
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I have done Level 2 about 4 or 5 times now. I tried Level 3 once and holy crap...! But I have to say that I like them all and while I am only halfway through Level 2 I sometimes switch it up and go back to Level 1 just to keep it interesting. I've also tried increasing my handweights a bit for some of the strength…
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She does a lot of old-school exercises like jumping jacks and crunches, but I really like her style. It just goes to show you that the things that have always worked, still work. All you need are a couple of hand weights/dumbells. I use 1 kg weights which are 2.2 lbs. Am thinking of moving up to double that, soon. It's not…
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I have about 18 lbs to go (my stretch goal) but would consider myself successful if I lost 10-15 lbs. I think my working out is adding muscle tone so the whole "target weight" thing is hard to gauge. Put it this way: if I can fit into my sexy leather pants one day then I will have reached my overall goal no matter how much…
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I'm so very sorry to hear about your tragic loss. You have a lot to deal with right now so make sure you don't pile anymore guilt on yourself. Even in the best of times everyone "strays" from their plan. It's a fact of life and it often helps to re-motivate us to sticking with our goals. Maintaining your health is so…
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WOW - fantastic!!! Congratulations, you must be really proud of yourself - good for you for showing off your success!
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I joined 6 weeks ago and lost 5 lbs in the first couple weeks - mostly water weight, I'm pretty sure. So I have been really good about eating the right number of calories and I have started exercising regularly. I have lost about a pound and a half in the last month...wtf?? On the plus side, I have noticed that my clothes…
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Question: In MFP, abdominal crunches are under "strength training" and therefore you don't burn any calories. If you were going to do 150 of them (and I am going to try to do this tonight), wouldn't you be burning some calories there? Am I missing something? :smile:
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I am on day 7 and I yesterday I realized I can tighten my belt by an extra hole. Comfortably. As in, all morning, noon and evening, without wanting to loosen it or take it off like I usually do. Talk about motivating! Good luck, everyone!
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I love cauliflower! Try frying it (after steaming) with turmeric. Very good for you.
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In response to the previous post, I think you can "tone" your muscles i.e. build and strengthen them. But yes, your body would appear more toned by losing body fat. And by increasing muscle mass you make your body more efficient at burning calories since the more muscle you have the more calories your body will burn, even…
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I love plain yogurt and cottage cheese, too. I am trying to wean myself off the 4% creamed cottage cheese, but it is so yummy. The 2% doesn't compare IMHO. But I am still buying it periodically and trying to develop a taste for it :o)
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I usually have one meal a week (typically Saturday night dinner) where I know I'm going to go over. I still try to make good choices and keep my portions under control, and I always log it, but I don't sweat it when it puts me over for the day. It's often because I'm at a restaurant, having some wine, etc. I will never…
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Just a suggestion, but maybe if you make sure that your water intake is adequate on a daily basis it will help you to keep your skin looking and feeling its best? MyFitnessPal can track how many glasses of water that you drink each day so this might help. I have also heard (and experienced) that drinking a lot of water…
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Hi there, Wow, you sound like a great Dad! Maybe I can share some advice that has come my way many times since I first became a Mom about 6 years ago: "You need to make some time for yourself in order to be the best mother/father you can to your kids." And from the sounds of it you are lacking an adult social life, as so…
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Congratulations on your weight loss! That's very inspirational to me. My daughter's birthday party was yesterday - lots of calories - plus there are leftovers (including cake) in my fridge. So it wasn't a good weekend for me either. But I figure that if I can't just go with the flow once in a while, then life isn't of good…
