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    in New here who's from the uk ? Comment by Yasbox45 October 2017
  • I have the Polar FT 4 and have no complaints. I've only used it for calorie counting - it can test your fitness to help you train but I'm am not interested in all that. I lost weight successfully using it's calorie counting - I'd recommend the Polar FT 4.
    in Best Heart Rate Monitor? Comment by Yasbox45 November 2014
  • I'm back after gaining almost half of what I lost over a 2.5 year period in just over 12 m. It's really tough, motivation is rock solid for a week or so then just withers and before I know it I can't bear look at myself. I yoyo'd on a low carb -30g eating plan all summer - losing 7 lbs easily then gaining them then losing.…
    in Starting Over Comment by Yasbox45 November 2014
  • Polar HRM has a chest strap, it and is pretty accurate once background calories are taken off. I agree with you about the others though, not worth the risk of using them.
    in Exercise database Comment by Yasbox45 October 2014
  • Hi I cycle and use a Garmin with build in GPS which also links to MFP. What I'm struggling with and do not like is it's way too generous and it doesn't remove the background calories. Today it's showing I have 300 calories left over when I know it's more like 90/100. Is there a way of deducting background calories?
    in Yet another HRM question... Comment by Yasbox45 October 2014
  • Hi. I have roughly (haven't weighed in weeks) 20 lbs to lose. I lost 42 lbs up to July 2013 then lost the plot after Christmas. I've been yoyoing since with a high fat low carb approach but it doesn't fit into my active family life. I'm mentally preparing to shed the pounds with a calories in / out method and think some…
    in Looking for Some Positive Friends Comment by Yasbox45 October 2014
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    in Thinking of trying out bike shorts? Comment by Yasbox45 September 2014
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