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You don't need anything fancy .... and most claims of all the " other " readings are not accurate by a long shot ! Go basic and old school .. the numbers don't lie, but nor do they mean everything. If you are a " number " person ... I encourage you to only weigh in once a week, first thing after you wake up and use the…

~ Christmas Eve I always enjoy a piña colada ... But, other than that I feel it defeats my purpose in all the hard work I put in ! Never had a beer in my life ... just choice, it smells really bad ! LOL ! Would love a Mojito every now and then, but not giving up the calories on that one ! Cheers to staying healthy and…

Joining MFP was the BEST decision you could ever make .... the support system is amazing, as is the inspiration ! The best advice I could give you is to remember this : 3500 Calories Burned = 1 pound lost .... So if you can save 500 cal a day you will lose 1 pound a week. ( 7 x 500 = 3500 ) Believe in yourself, stay…

Welcome to the MFP community ! It is an amazing network of support and inspiration ! Best of luck along your journey ! :)

You can enjoy the things you love any day .... as long as they are in moderation and you are exercising. Having a cheat day is the same as : Two steps forward, ten steps back ! Just manage to be sensible and enjoy everything you eat ! :)

~ Travis = HOT ! ... And he is extremely educated in fitness, google his history. He has some incredible advice and if you go to his website .. look at past forums. Great Guy all the way around ! :)

C'mon ... Swimming can give you an excellent workout ... think about open water swimming against the current ... or the different types of swimming such as butterfly stroke. Swimmers are generally strong individuals with a solid core. Anybody who dedicates five days a week to this type of endurance can certainly gain…

What type of swimming ??? Water Aerobics extremely beneficial .... especially while using water weights. I used to teach a class and was also an avid participant as well. I started my weightloss journey in the water ... It not only helped build my core, but there is something about water that is so calming and no other…

I have been taking this for over a year and although I have lost weight, sleep better and have a healthier diet ... none are the reasons for taking this. Trans-Resveratrol boasts a long list of benefits including cardiovascular health, anti-inflammatory properties, the prevention of joint disease, the ability to lower…

" You dropped a bomb on me " ... Heck I don't even remember who sings it, but everytime it shuffles around I just happen to know every word ! LOL ! :)

~ Walking is one of the greates exercises there is ... not only can you lose weight, you are also making your heart healthier ! Just get moving at a decent pace and set a regimen of at least 5 days a week. You will notice a difference and you will feel great ! :)

First ... Read your own words over and over ... and then second ... Think of all the hard work you have done to get where you are ! The holidays will be difficult for alot of people ... but it is at that point where we have to be strong and realize that what we do and say have to be consistent ... and no matter how good…

LMAO ! You go BF .. I'm guessing your body can handle that ! :)

Let's see .... Doing a 5k Turkey Trot at 7am and then feasting EARLY .... smaller portions, lots of veggies and a bite or two of pumpkin pie. I will then bike for about 3 hours that night ... hoping to break even. :)

I work between 60 to 80 hrs a week .. and I bike ... at my desk ! Look into a desk bike .. works like a charm ! I bike anywhere from 2 to 3 hours a day and burn 1000+ calories. I absolutely LOVE it ! :)

Ok ... First of all ... SMILING at you ! Your honesty is profound and admired ! Let me go straight to the point now ... We all LOVE a little fun or even alot of fun ! But, that doesn't give us a free pass to destroy our best efforts ! You will gradually learn that when you put in alot of hard work and then blow it on one…

It is YOU who only needs to feel the difference ... Your doing amazing and now you are well on your way to making the changes that are needed to be healthy and fit. We often beat ourselves up, trying to impress others with our goals ... but the bottom line is .. YOU need to be happy with your progress and realize nobody…

It's the BEST time of year to do this ... The best GIFT you can give yourself for the Holidays is a NEW YOU ! Not only will you feel accomplished ... but you will feel amazing knowing you beat the odds ! This is my time to shine ... I will take this Holiday challenge and make it my BEST effort yet ! Come 2012 ... I will be…

It's all about the " F " today, eh ? Ok .. got it ! Why not be Fabulous, Fit, Fantastic and Fun at Fifty ! You have the potential to be anything you want ... it's all in the mindset ! So forget the " fat " word and focus on positive motivation ... find your spirit and get moving ! You got this ! :)

Anything can work for you ... in moderation. Add 1 TBSP of cheese and skip the yolk or go for it ! The protein is valuable. Add some extra exercise in today and you'll be just fine ! The best part of using MFP is knowing where you stand ... so make sure you log " honestly " and follow the numbers .. they don't lie ! Enjoy…

It is way to soon to analyze why your at a stand still .... Chances are you might be over estimating your exercise and under estimating your your calories. You may need to change up your regimen a bit ... add more veggies / proteins / whole Grains. Are you doing Cardio ~ vs ~ Weights / Strength Training ? You need to do…

Absolutely ! Even if you just pick up one 20lb kettlebell and watch some You Tube videos on how to maximize your workout with many different strategies. Also ... the " Plank " is probably one of the most intense ways to strengthen your core and build on the abs, not to mention Yoga ! There are sooo many ways to achieve…

You've spent months developing healthy eating habits ... This is your body's way of telling you " Whoa ! ". If your eating habits have developed less grease, fat and sugar ... after about 6 weeks your body will send warnings when you are violating the new system you are building. Problem is we ignore the warnings ... we…

First of all I am not a professional by any means .... But, in my opinion you are focusing on the goals of somebody who needs to lose weight. You need to add more protein, drink 8 to 10 glasses of H2O a day and get a workout regimen that focuses on " ABS ". Look for info that leans towards body building. You should know…

The most important thing is acknowledging your ready to make a change .... just remember, your doing this for YOU ! In the end how you look and feel will ultimately be amazing ... but how others see you in their eyes will put you on cloud nine ! Stay focused, determined and you will do this ! One day at a time, one step…

What's Normal you ask ??? Many people think that normal means having one bowel movement every day, but that's not always true. People are different, and so are their bowels. Normal for one person might be three bowel movements a day, and normal for another might be three bowel movements a week. If your bowel movements fit…

I am doing the HAPPY DANCE for you !!! Isn't it the MOST amazing feeling of accomplishment in the World ?!?!?! Congratulations ... and your gonna rock it on Christmas ! :)

It really depends on your goals. What areas you are trying to target. Anything fast paced / cardio will burn the most calories. But if it is toning you desire ... something with weights / movement is key. :)

Making these statements and acknowledgments is the first step to making this happen ! Now all you need is to stay focused, remember that you are doing this for YOU ! Find a routine that works for you ... including exercise and foods that you LOVE ! Making healthy choices that not only benefit you .... but also you enjoy is…

Indeed ! :)