keatonjazz

That is true- people almost never believe I weigh 160 lbs (I'm 5'8") and would guess I weighed 140. I have actually been asked by a friend to get on a scale to prove I wasn't lying! I'd like to get down to 140, but even though I'd be fine losing a little more, it probably wouldn't look very good on my body. The only thing…

Thanks so much everyone. I called my doctor today for more info; I actually need to start seeing a new doctor because of moving around, but the nurse on the phone told me she actually had the same problem as a patient and that I should try something different- but that I may never find something perfect for me. (As you…

THis is a really good first challenge for me, too. Yay!

I see that most people are just taking the lowest estimate and being safe, that's probably a good idea. I also know that my height has a liiittle bit to do with it as far as the treadmill goes, too. I'm 5'8" but have long legs for my frame; I could still be walking briskly at the same speed where my mom (5'5") would have…

Wow, already a lot of replies, thank you! Ummm I do wonder if my treadmill can let you put in your age and weight- if I remember correctly you can, I just don't remember ever doing it. It sounds like I would really benefit from a heart rate monitor. Are those fairly accurate? I don't know how they work other than...…

If I understand your question correctly, I think I might have an answer. If a large person loses a significant amount of weight, the weight comes off fairly evenly from their whole body- if you have a large body, that will be a little bit everywhere. Even though this is a SIGNIFICANT achievement, it isn't going to show up…