MsSashaFire

There is a marginal of error for everything even counting the calories in your food. The law allows for a 20 percent error when creating those lovely little nutrition labels we all rely so heavily on. So yes nothing is 100 percent but to get the most accuracy, I think the HRM is the way to go.

I know what you mean cause I hate having to take a rest day, and I usually don't unless my body is screaming for it like today. I like to have a lot of calories to work with through out the day, which is why I workout at 5am so I know what I'm dealing with the rest of the day.

It depends on the brand , but they have a lot that are reasonably priced I got mine off of Amazon for about 40.00 bucks with shipping.

I always eat what I want, just in moderation, and making sure it fits into my nutrition allowances for the day. Of course we can't help going over sometimes we're only human, and I refuse to deprive myself this shouldn't be a punishment. Of course if you had a bacon cheeseburger yesterday, you know you probably shouldn't…

The only way to be accurate is to invest in a heart rate monitor with a strap. I use the Bowflex brand.

Beautiful!

Well I was never fit, or real active. I started with Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred, her dvd's provide your with 20 minutes of cardio plus circuit training.

5 pounds a week is a lot, I'm curious as to what your meals consisted of, because without creating a calorie deficit I don't see how it's possible unless you lost a lot of water weight which people tend to do when they first start working out.

2011 and 2014

I started MFP in 2011 got down to my goal weight stopped using the site for personal reasons, I just rejoined this week because I felt like I needed a little more discipline and structure. I did do okay as far as keeping the weight off for the most part, by applying all the things I learned from this site. I won't say I'll…

Hey there Marlow and congratulations on taking the first step to a healthy new you! I have had lots of success with MFP in the past and decided to come back for a little more structure in my eating and workouts. Nothing wrong with rewarding yourself. Everything in moderation is my motto. The key is not to deprive yourself…

I personally think you will be okay with 64 ounces. I try to get as close to a gallon a day as possible for myself, to ward off high sodium levels. Try it for a week and if you notice any negative change in your weight you may have to up it again..

Thank you my friend looking forward to it!

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Well I am back after a two year hiatus, I started this journey in 2011 and have not only have I lost 83 pounds I've also done a good job of keeping it off while not being active on this site. I just started back to continue my journey to try get some help in losing theses last few pounds that are hanging on for dear life!…

I weigh myself everyday, mostly out of habit, but it also keeps me on track.