RebeccaMae1983 Member

I'm still in the process of running my entire workout but I prefer walking/running outside. The time passes much more quickly, it melts away all the stress that I carry, and the scenery is beautiful!

Just logging the walking at a brisk pace MFP says 465 calories at my current weight. I would say my walking falls between brisk and very brisk and there is walking uphill, downhill, and flat roads on my walk. Because I was mixing up walking and running and the entire walk is not even flat road I decided on the HRM to help…

^ This!

I agree and because I don't like negativity I guess that leaves me open for attacks from people who thrive on it. I would rather have support and offer support then be a negative influence. I'm a happier person for it.

Way to go, you look great!

Perfectly fine because I surround myself with positive people who are blunt without being a**holes. You can offer advice without being mean about it and while some members on here are helpful some are downright nasty just because they like being that way. I suppose you must be one of them. Thank you and have a nice day.

I'm a newbie to the forums and most of the time when I've wanted to ask a question or even comment on something I'm discouraged because some of the forums I have read some people are mean and nasty. I have no problem when someone posts a link or corrects someone but it seems most of those posts take a turn somewhere and…

My husband doesn't really care either way he's ok with me being overweight and tells me I'm not fat, but I'm 70 pounds overweight so I know better. He is super skinny, always has been, always will be! He eats whatever he wants and honestly it's mostly junk. I cook for him and our kids and I'll only eat certain things out…

Congrats you look great, keep up the good work!

It is all in my outer calf but today my ankles are slightly swollen. When I tried walking today and it started to hurt I noticed it was causing my foot to turn in so I was walking on the outsides of my feet. The pain stops pretty quickly after I stop walking it is just a tight feeling and a burning once it starts and I…

We all know any kind of news coming from Fox is reliable. :D I actually prefer thinner men and I'm not a fan of muscles but I don't make assumptions about someones personality based on their appearance. People are attracted to different body types and what floats my boat might not float yours.

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I just wanted to let you know I did this today and got 168 steps per minute.

I'm going to be trying this also! Just from watching the sample video on the site it looks like something I would enjoy. Thanks for posting!

I need this! It will explain to people who pass me on the cool down why I'm sweating so much! LOL

I agree but it's easier said than done in the beginning. I won't even buy a scale because I know I'd be checking it constantly. I'm a very impatient person so I'm working on that but still want to do some kind of exercise every day even if it's just a long slow walk.

I really need to work on a rest day because right now I am using the elliptical 7 days a week and walking/jogging every day that I am able to. I just have that little voice saying you can't take a day off because it will ruin all your hard work. I think I'll work on picking a day and maybe just walk and consider that a day…

I run on pavement/blacktop. I live in the city and I'm within walking distance of where I run. The school track which I would love to run on is being used by the kids right now so I can't get on it in the mornings. I would love to be able to run on grass or dirt but without driving somewhere that isn't an option. The good…

Lots of good advice thanks everyone! I love jogging/running, whatever it is that I'm doing and while I'll always be envious of the gazelles at least I can say I'm moving faster and longer than I even thought possible for me! I'm going to read up on jogging/running and keep going. I think I may need to cut down to running 3…

My favorite!

I was actually doing the HIIT running just because of time restrictions. I was trying to get the most out of my time. The last two runs though I just stayed with a steady pace that worked for me because my knees were bothering me but I was still using the same time limits as the HIIt. I was jogging at a steady pace for 40…

I'll try this tomorrow morning!!

I drink coffee regularly and will either drink it black or with just a little fat free milk it not only gives me a little energy boost but it helps me feel full longer.

Nope I'm saying I'm jealous of those "gazelles" that make it look easy while I'm quick stepping and sweating like a hog!

I definitely look like the dog! I could walk all day and I mean all day if i had the time. I only have an hour to an hour and a half in the mornings to walk/run before I have to be back home. I may just try to improve my distance as long as my knees will allow and work on HIIT running later on.

I have "weak" knees something that runs in my family. I have been using the elliptical for 39 days so I built up my endurance and definitely my lungs! I decided HIIT running because 40 seconds is about all I can do before I need a breather and it gives my knees a rest. Right now I'm looking for pure weight loss and I'm…

I'm glad to hear short steps are ideal because they are the only ones I have. I guess I just feel like I'm pushing my short legs as fast as they will go while other people look like gazelles. I won't let it deter me from running because I actually prefer being outside running than on the elliptical.

This made me laugh! My 7 year old was running with me and he said, "mom, you look like you are running to get ice cream." I was laughing too hard at him to be mad.

Swimming and using an elliptical are good options. I tried yoga and it wasn't for me either. I did Pilates once upon a time and it was actually fun.

I've switched to lowfat string cheese, slices, and block cheese. There is always room for cheese!