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Body Bugg and HRMs are different. HRMs are meant to be worn while you are exercising to show you how many calories you burnt during that time based on your HR and oxygen level. The BodyBugg is meant to be worn all day to show you what burned that day. I have both types. HRM are becoming less expensive and you should be…

I think that in a gym you should be required to wear a shirt regardless of gender, especially if you are using a machine that requires contact, although even on a treadmill it is not wise since the sweat can get the conveyor all wet. Outside of a gym it doesn't matter what I think about their appearnce since it is that…

Just that one time for the chicken you are cooking at that time- you need to throw it out after marinating or you can have a problem with food poisoning.

It seems that you are trying to sabotage yourself. Even if all these items are true- it shouldn't impact what YOU do and how you work to help yourself.

I have Brooks and the decision was based on how it supported my foot compared to other brands and it was observed by staff at a store specific to running shoes. I didn't even try to pick out my own, I went in, said I was taking up running, they pulled some- watched me walk/run, and I picked the ones that felt best and they…

You need more protein.

BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Unless I'm too late! If not, SW= 255 GW= 160, 10-week goal= 245 or less

I'm in!

I had a good personal trainer and I would say some of the items are probably true, but in my case, not to the extent of those listed. My trainer had a bootcamp and while I can do the exercises on my own (kettlebell, trx, plyometrics), there is something to be said for having someone there encouraging you, especially in a…

Cheesecake! Add a spoonful of instant cheesecake pudding mix (sugarfree or regular) and top with strawberries or blueberries and crumble some graham crackers for a little texture if you like

When you do cardio you will burn calories during that time and perhaps for a couple hours after that. When you do strength training (like kettlebells, etc) you can have a calorie burn that lasts for the rest of the day. Strength training is definitely important and you can burn just as many calories, oftentimes in shorter…

I like Bob's Ultimate Cardio DVD. I haven't tried Jillian's DVDs and I think he might be "nicer" in his encouragement, so if you need angry and slightly scary to motivate you in a workout- it might not be your favorite

I have a greyhound, Daisy, that I adopted from a racetrack in Memphis. "40 mph couchpotato"- she is the laziest, but cutest thing.

I had mine out when I was 19. It isn't really something that can always be avoided- even if you eat healthy. A healthy diet now may prolong the formation of stones and therefore, the time which you keep the gb, however, there are many other factors involved than just diet. I would do some research and also talk to your…

Yep. This. Wait about a week after buying eggs.

Sorry, you didn't say 4 days, I made that up I guess.

You could try dulcolax- it's a non-stiumlant for women and it's effective. Also, Miralax is also effective. If those don't work try a stool softener. Don't be afraid of over-the-counter solutions, while teas and olive oil can work, sometimes you need something proven to work, especially now that you are going over four…

The amount of calories you burn depends on your weight, height, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen exchange. Someone may very well burn 500 calories cleaning- you don't know what they're doing, how long, how big their house, and how much they weigh. And quite a few people who use this site have HRMs that tell them how…

This won't work for everyone, but there are some spray and mousse "dry" shampoos out there that work pretty well after a work-out (not super intense workout) in case you need to get somewhere and don't want to wash your hair

You can get a fitbit or BodyBugg and that will track your calories during the day. Some pedometers are good, too, but I would recommend the fitbit for a little more money you can be more confident that it won't break in 2 days

I heard today (and I don't know the source- it was on the fb wall of my friend who just lost 130 pounds) that it takes 1 year for every 25 pounds to lose, for your mind to accept the changes in your body...so just keep looking at pictures and reminding yourself because it can lead to weight gain if you get discouraged and…

I've taken B complex without any adverse side effects. I don't know if it helped my metabolism but it is proven to increase energy and give you healthy hair. Also, it has folic acid which is good for women to take daily.

HRM are great for workouts but they encourage you to have your HR in a specific zone- some fancy HRM can be worn all day but I would recommend fitbit or BodyBugg for all-day tracking

Get a fitbit and track your steps and cals

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Exactly, if you let it go and not have it out you will encounter far worse pain and symptoms than the occasional side effects after surgery. My doctor said that the first weeks were key in avoiding "dumping syndrome" where if you ate better those first weeks you could avoid some of these severe symptoms

Make sure you are getting enough potassium

Have a baseline or goal for each workout (like treadmill x minutes, elliptical x minutes) but try a little bit of everything so you can keep changing up your routine- otherwise you might get bored and stop going if you just do X machine for X minutes...

Actually, while sodium may play a part in it I would say that with the amount of water you are drinking you might be stripping your body of electrolytes so you may want to include some type of beverage with a little sodium and a little sugar- like gatorade. Also, there is a sodium-potassium balance that your body needs to…