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If you'd really LIKE a Polar, know that not ALL Polar models are expensive. If you look around online you can get the FT4 model (which does give a calorie burn reading) for less than $90. I actually had a friend find one online that she was able to get for about $60 using an online promo code! It pays to shop around!

I just made this recipe (Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans) a couple of nights ago - using spinach in place of swiss chard (which was a 'suggestion' in the recipe). It's the 2nd or 3rd time we've had it for dinner now - very tasty! http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/skillet_gnocchi_with_chard_white_beans.html

AWESOME idea! Thanks for sharing! We have at LEAST 2 jars of PB in the house at all times...hubby, me, and both girls are major PB fanatics! :love:

Some of my friends that reached the 40 milestone before me struggled with it, so I wasn't sure how turning 40 would make me feel. Had I NOT set this 'Fit by 40' goal for myself and hit 40 feeling the way I felt back in early March, I definitely think I would've struggled with it, too. But you're so right! I AM loving 40!…

Thanks for sharing this!

I second that!!! I got frustrated at the very beginning of my journey - my first weigh in after a week of eating clean and logging hard exercise (6 days of cardio + 3 days of weight lifting), my weight was UP on the scale. But my coach at the gym talked me off the ledge and did the rest of my body comp analysis…

LOL!!! Love this one! :laugh: And I know you'll feel better about fibbing when it's because you weigh LESS than what it says! Keep up the great work!!!

Wow! That's very awesome! Kudos to you on losing the weight AND for helping a great cause!!!

There are days you don't want to do it, but you do it anyway. And you know what??? You NEVER regret doing it - do you???? GREAT JOB!!!!

I make 1/2 C oatmeal in the microwave, then I mix in 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder and 1/3 - 1/2 cup of blueberries. I ALSO eat a mid-morning snack - typically a Chobani Greek Yogurt and a piece of fruit (I've been eating peaches & nectarines while they're still in season!). I highly recommend what others have said…

Sounds YUMMY! Thanks for sharing!

It WILL build muscle (which is a good thing!)...but don't worry - you're NOT going to look like a body builder. Stick with it - the results are awesome!

WOW! I never expected such an awesome response to this! Thank you so much for all of the kind words and compliments!!! :blushing: Since I joined MFP in May, I've read so many of these stories and drawn so much inspiration and motivation from them. Knowing how helpful they were for me, I was hoping I might inspire or…

Hi! I'm 5'4" and I just posted my success story here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/348690-goal-met-exceeded-37lbs-lost-w-pics

I purposely go over on my protein every day. My $0.02 (take it for what it's worth!) is that MFP sets the protein levels too low. I try to eat between 25-30% of my daily calories from protein.

VERY noticeable difference! When you see yourself day to day, you don't always notice a difference (I think we often have skewed images of ourselves, still seeing the heavier versions of ourselves in the mirror!), but when you see these pics next to one another - the difference is CLEAR! Great job!

Well said!!! :flowerforyou:

That's AWESOME! Congrats on succeeding in the goal you set for yourself...and having this new 'goal' to be a FIT bride! I think it's so sweet that your boyfriend - scratch that - fiance, thought ahead to turn such a big event for you into an even BIGGER one! Sounds like a keeper! ;-) Congrats again...and keep up the good…

I LOVE getting new shoes and clothes to work out in! I think I get more excited about buying them than I do regular everyday clothes/shoes! :love:

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According to the Barilla US website under Cooking Italian, then Pasta 101, & then Measuring Pasta, 2 oz of dry tortellini = 1/2 cup dry = 1 cup COOKED. They have all kinds of pasta types listed on their site and the conversions between dry and cooked. Hope that helps!

I'm a big fan of Chalene Johnson and TurboFire, too! It's a great workout that really gets my heart pumping and burns a good amount of calories. I've also become a fan of Amy Bento (apparently she's Amy Bento Ross now!) and Kelly Coffey Meyer - for the same reasons as I like Chalene and TurboFire. I have heard awesome…

If you don't want to give up deli meat, Boar's Head has a "NO SALT ADDED" turkey breast and roast beef. They also have "lower sodium" varieties, but the NO SALT ADDED options are MUCH better! The turkey has 55mg of sodium in 2 oz and the roast beef has 40mg in 2 oz. Also - their NO SALT ADDED natural swiss cheese has 10mg…

Happy 40th to you, too!!! My 40th is tomorrow - my husband's taking me to New York City for an overnight getaway. I'm VERY much looking forward to it!

Sounds like a great plan! Enjoy it...and have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :)

L-Lysine is a necessary building block for all protein in the body. L-Lysine plays a major role in calcium absorption; building muscle protein; recovering from surgery or sports injuries; and the body's production of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.

Pumpkin Crunchers (from Hungry Girl) 1/2 of 15 oz. can pure pumpkin 1/2 of 8 oz container of Cool Whip Free 2 Jello-O Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Snacks 3/4 C Fiber One Original Bran Cereal Cinnamon, to taste Combine pumpkin, cool whip, and pudding in a bowl. Mix well. Season mixture to taste with cinnamon. Stir in Fiber…

psulemon - That's a great idea to split the calorie difference between moderate and very active! Thanks! And thanks for pointing out that it's even more crucial that I eat enough while concentrating on decreasing my body fat percentage. I still have those little moments where the idea of eating more seems wrong, even…

Thanks emmaleigh and psulemon! I'm basically at my goal - weighed in at 143.6 this morning and my goal is 143. Like you, psulemon, I'm working to reduce my body fat (goal is 22% - currently sitting at about 23.5%) and I really don't care about the number on the scale anymore. Like emmaleigh, I tend to err on the lower end.…

My question is - how do you determine if you're Moderately Active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/wk) vs. Very Active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days/wk)? What constitutes "hard" exercise/sports?