jlbunny78

Good job! You can do it because you can take control of your health and happy life!

Try not to log all your exercise. In general, any "workout' that doesn't raise your heart rate to a certain level should not count. It should be part of your lifestyle, not a workout. I only log the time my heart rate go above 70%, which means I don't log warm-up, walking, house work, even biking around my neighborhood.…

You can try stevia. It is from plant so it is natural. No chemical stuff.

Eat healthy whole food. No junk food, limit processed food to the minimum. Work out consistently. You don't need to spend all your time in a gym, just move a little everyday. Don't give up. 10-14 is not a lot but it doesn't happen overnight. Take your time. Steady ones win the race!

You should try biking or taking spin class. They are easy on joints and can be high-intensity cardio workout. Weight training with sited positions are good too. I also like yoga and Pilate. I had a ankle injury three years during a climbing trip, my yoga instructor helped me heal so much faster. Yoga and Pilate can burn a…

I do group classes at my gym. The music in my spin class really wakes me up. Having taken the class for more a year and knowing most people who are there almost everyday really keeps me going. If I slack off for a week, I will get email from some of them asking if I was sick or on vacation. I also like jogging in the…

I have tried it. I felt really good. Lost some fat and gained muscle while I was following the advices 90% of time and training hard for a endurance bike race. I stopped a while because of travelling and heavy partying. I really regretted because I don't feel that good any more. However, I am going back. I have hard time…