KourtneyP83

It is way off in my opinion. It would tell me I was burning about twice as many calories as I was really burning. I got a HRM and that's when I was able to see what I was truly burning.

Does the YMCA offer group fitness classes like Zumba? My gym does and I LOVE group fitness! So motivating! I go to a group fitness class at least once a day. My gym offers tons of them though. I also like to do the elliptical and then I lift weights in the "circuit" room 3 times a week. I have a girl from work that I go…

I say eat what you want in moderation. Don't go bananas and stop eating when you are full.

Fajitas with no tortillas or sour creme or guacamole etc... Basically, Meat and veggies :)

I started at 1820 when I was around 300lbs and that was to lose 2 lbs a week. I never ate quite that much, but I lost pretty steady.

OMG that was obnoxious. I do not want to jiggle in the bed.

I drink mine with 8oz skim milk, 1 tablespoon of Hershey's cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of Simply Jif and about 10 ice cubes. Tastes like a reese and I love it! I drink it for breakfast for the quickness and the protein. It also keeps me full. I don't believe its magic or anything.

This :)

I'm using the body by vi also...I had some body fortress or something and it was awful!

Yikes, your sodium is through the roof. You'd have to drink far more than 6-8 glasses of water to balance that out. I would suggest eating less processed foods and more whole foods, fruits and vegetables. I know it's frustrating but stick with it!

I use 5lbs also but I have a horrible shoulder problem and 5lbs is rough for me on that arm. Once I get my shoulder problem situated I may try to go up.

I've been here about 570 days, but I am 235 heading to 165...feel free to add if you need friends ;)

I know someone who had it done and she said if she eats too much it makes her throw up...I don't want anything that is going to make me throw up like that. I'm too scared of those surgeries!

I used it and it was successful for me though my doctor said most people gain the weight back. She prescribed it and sent me to a nutritionist and it was to help learn to eat smaller meals when I first started counting calories. She prescribed it for 3 months and by the end of the 3 months I had learned to do just that. I…

236 Here...long way to go! Feel free to add me!

My doctor told me not to...so I don't. But if I go over into them I don't feel guilty.

lol I'm 10 years post partum and just go back to my before baby weight in the last 6 months. Keep going at it, you will get there :)

I don't think you are eating enough either...under 800 calories yesterday? That's pretty tough!

White, Black, Hispanic. Married to my sweet husband 7 years and he's black :)

Get a kids meal :) That's what I usually do!

no carbs after lunch? wow ... not happening over here!

Absolutely...I lost 75lbs with no exercise. Granted I added exercise and gained a little back, but it certainly is possible.

Huge difference - you look amazing!

I use skim but I'm worried I won't like almond...I have never tried it though!

Just finished Week 2 Day 1 of C25K...it's a start!!

I use the RunDouble C25K app on my android.

I usually "eat" breakfast in the car and don't have a lot of extra time in the morning, so I have been drinking the body by vi shakes in the morning in lieu of a protein shake. Someone gave me a back or I likely wouldn't spend that much money for protein, but I will say it is much easier to fix in the mornings and I stay…

I just finished week 1....and I told my husband I don't know how I am going to do week 2 because I am my legs are burning running 60 seconds! But I am going to give it my best and pray that it goes well lol :) I am out of shape and fell off the wagon of exercising for about 5 months and just got back started last week. I…

I started out at 306 and couldn't believe I allowed myself to reach that weight...at my lightest weight I was 219 but due to stress from work I allowed myself to gain back 20lbs in just 3 months. When I saw the weight creeping back on I was so mad at myself for ruining my hard work and have since recommitted. I now at 235…

Thanks! Glad to have you as a new friend :)