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I have recently bought the tapping for weight loss audio book and so far am very impressed with what they are saying, but I feel I need to know more. Any suggestions on how to get started would be welcome.

Mists of Avalon. Forgot how much I really like this story. It is a long long book but well worth it. :smile:

Just started today. I tried the 3 day trial and decided to give it the 30 day try. Just needed a jumpstart again. I tend to get very "unmotivated" during the winter months and then I tend to gain weight. Decided I would add this and see if I can be better this winter. :smile:

I am sorry to hear your friend had that experience. I have loads of friends on MFP and my diary is public and have never had a comment like that. I feel if you are going to give kudos to someone for completing their food diary then you should be able to peek at what they ate. It is also a good way to find new things to eat…

If you trail ride, the calorie burn is a little higher. I average about 50-60 cal per mile for an easy to moderate trail ride. I use an HRM with a GPS and also mapmyfitness on my phone. It seems to be pretty consistent, although I do take the calorie burn from the HRM as it seems more realistic than mapmyfitness which runs…

I am horrible about logging my vitamins.

I totally agree with you. I am very particular about congrats. As a rule, no congrats to diaries I can not look at. I think people forget that eating under calories can be worse, in some cases, than eating too many. I think MFP is a fabulous site and will continue to use it. I have met some wonderful people and have found…

Getting rid of plenty....trimming 16-20 Current Weight (As of today): 144 Challenge Goal Weight (for Sept. 1st): 125 Weight Category: 6/9: **start of challenge** 144 6/16: 143 6/23: 142 6/30: 142 7/7: <<<mini goal weight 140>>> 141 7/14: 7/21: 7/28: 8/4: <<<mini goal weight 135>>> 8/11: 8/18: 8/25: 9/1: <<<challenge goal…

Well I cant say I took control today as I cheated not once but twice today!! However, I normally have more control and do that by prepacking my breakfast and lunch that I bring to work. I also try not to keep stuff in the house that I would be more likely to "cheat" with--anything dark chocolate. I also keep a hand written…

Welcome to MFP. There are lots of great things to look forward to. I feel that all the friends I have met during my short journey on MFP (only been a member since May) have helped me continue to do better and keep focused. Feel free to friend me.

Love to join a 40 something group. I am 42 with two grown kids. Love MFP, it keeps me going and accountable for my decisions with food and exercise. :smile:

Here is another zig zagging calculator that is kind of cool: http://www.naturalphysiques.com/64/zig-zag-calculator-for-fat-loss-andor-muscle-gain Great post, great job!! Lots of people go through plateaus and get discouraged, it is nice to hear when someone breaks through.

I have not been good about posting or challenges this past week. Life has overtaken my ability to get on the computer. My son came in from Alaska (he is stationed there) and I am trying to get all the loose ends tied up (at home and at work) since I will be going on a 3 week trip. I promise to do better this week. I was a…

Awesome!! I, like some on this topic, have been reading Tom Venuto and after I started reading I changed the way I think about food and exercise. I am not there 100% yet--I think I have a mental block still on how many calories I should eat each day especially if I dont get to exercise, but I am working on it and trying to…

I read somewhere you should eat a slice of bread with peanut butter to increase burn during your workout

Getting rid of plenty....trimming 16-20 Current Weight (As of today): 144 Challenge Goal Weight (for Sept. 1st): 125 Weight Category: 6/9: **start of challenge** 144 6/16: 143 6/23: 142 6/30: 7/7: <<<mini goal weight 135>>> 7/14: 7/21: 7/28: 8/4: <<<mini goal weight 131>>> 8/11: 8/18: 8/25: 9/1: <<<challenge goal weight…

My NSVs are: Clothes are fitting looser or are just too big and the increased energy I have as a result of all the exercise I have been doing.

Good for you!!! That is the one thing I miss about gym membership--the pool!!!

Ok so it looks like if I calculated correctly I have burned about 3.95 pounds of fat in the past month!!! Yay. What a great challenge and a great way to put things into perspective. As many of you know I get a little frustrated because I seem to lose inches but dont budge the scale on some weeks--this kind of lends…

Motivation. Sometimes it is harder for me in the summer to stick to my planned goals. My husband is a teacher and off for the summer so I usually have more on my plate than can get accomplished in the measly 24 hours in a day AND make everyone happy. So, I usually give up stuff for me (hence the lost motivation) in order…

Great job for all the progress everyone is making -- especially to all the Big Losers!!! Have a great day!!

It is hard for me to see no change in the scale, but then I do my measurements and BAM!! I have lost more inches. So my new attitude is to not be so hard on myself. I eat healthy and I exercise regularly which is more than a lot of people can say (except for us dedicated MFPers). I am dedicated to achieving my goals--even…

When you have visitors or have to leave town for holiday or vacation, do you try to stay on track? How do you plan ahead for it if you do? If I have visitors I am more likely to stick to my food and exercise routine; however I find it much harder on the road for vacation. When I travel for work I have no problems, but…

I started out with shorter workouts, like the 30 Day Shred (only 27 1/2 minutes from beginning to end). Then once I got into a routine added longer workouts. Also is it sooooo much cooler in the morning. And the big benefit is how much energy it gives you for the rest of the day. Someone once told me it takes 6 weeks to…

For those of you that like Larabars (which are totally clean) this link was posted on MFP for recipes to make your own: http://www.healthhabits.ca/2010/06/18/homemade-larabar-recipes/

"SHARE YOUR SECRETS TO SUCCESS: A top weight loss tip is to eat as natural of food as possible. Avoid processed food, or at least food where you can’t pronounce the ingredients. Keep it as natural as possible. Have you discovered ways of enjoying the healthier foods instead of processed foods...or have you created…

No significant budge on the scale this week :grumble: , but that has been the norm for me lately--just losing inches and no weight. Oh well, there is always next week. :smile: Current Weight (As of today): 144 Challenge Goal Weight (for Sept. 1st): 125 Weight Category: 6/9: **start of challenge** 144 6/16: 143 6/23: 6/30:…

Great job Biggest Losers!!! Dont have any personal plateau strategies, but sure might try some out that folks have listed. Have a great evening!

My 12 week challenge is to continue on the path I have started for myself for better fitness and healthier eating--and most of all to shed 2 pants sizes. Since my results to day have been mostly in inches and not in pounds I am setting little NSV goals to make myself not get too wrapped around the axle when the scale…

I drink water (either hot water with lemon or just plain old cold water). If that doesnt work I try to stay as far from the kitchen as possible, go in my computer room and read a book or something. All BOBers have a great Tuesdy--time to go to work now.