amyfritz

Exercise Physiologist doing cardiac rehab. Love it!

I usually eat back half of my calories. That way I am eating a little more, but I feel safe just in case my calories burned are off.

I have an FT4 myself and also work in the fitness field. The way the HRM calculates your calorie burn is by using a formula using both your weight, age and HR with the idea the higher your HR the more calories you burn. If you adjust your weight, your THR should not recalculate, so double check your age on the monitor. You…

I personally love them. I eat them every day for lunch. It hasnt stopped my weight loss one bit. Food for thought: Dr Oz said on his show to aim for a frozen dinner with around 600 mg of sodium, that should keep you ok with sodium for the day. I usually eat a lean cuisine Mon-Fri and most days am still under my sodium…

I have had a long standing problem with shin splints and stress fractures of my tibia. My problem originates from a limb length difference. I personally really like using compression sleeves as well. I would also double check to make sure your shoes are designed for running since cross trainers arent supportive enough to…

I personally only eat half my calories, since I am not 100% sure that my calories burned are accurate. So I would go with the 230 or a little less.

My degree is in Exercise Physiology and you will find varying opinions on this. I always think you should lift weights in addition to your cardio. Here is the short answer. Strength training builds muscle. Muscle burns calories at rest, fat doesnt. Most people dont build muscle doing cardio. So to get the greatest bang for…

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Stick with it.. Everybody is awkward their first couple of classes. Even if you take a class with a different instructor, they all do it a little differently so there is always a learning curve. Before you know it, you will be a pro and torching calories.

Stick with it.. Everybody is awkward their first couple of classes. Even if you take a class with a different instructor, they all do it a little differently so there is always a learning curve. Before you know it, you will be a pro and torching calories.

Bummer.. I love taking a lean cuisine for lunch. I guess I will think twice next time

If it were me, I would eat freely and not log a thing. One day doesnt undo all the good you are doing, and your birthday comes once a year. Like some of the others, if I know I will be eating a lot, I will eat healthier the days before or after and do an extra intense workout.. Happy Birthday!!

I love daily weighing.. Yes, its frustrating at times, but at least I know if I am bloated or if I am trending up so I can do something quickly.

The american college of sports medicine recommends 150 minutes of cardio weekly for general health. For weight loss it is recommended to exercise 60-90 minutes most days. You are absolutely right about the intensity thing, you can burn more calories in less time if you do it more vigorously, but they still recommend more…

I do a zumba like class and I love it, the hour flies by before I know it. I wouldnt say its the most intense workout, but its always good to mix moderate and high intensity, so go for it and have fun

Go by measurements. You will notice yourself getting tigher and leaner. You will probably lose a few inches even though the scale might not budge.

Your arent going to wreck your diet in one day. Just regroup and try to do better tomorrow. I ate like crap yesterday, so I know the feeling.

Its really your choice but I would recommend lifting some weights. If you lift weights, build some muscle your body will burn more calories at rest and you wont have to work so hard at the cardio.

I like everyone else, track every day. That doesnt mean that I meet my calorie goal every day. I do allow myself a cheat meal a week where I eat what I want but I do put it in, just to see the calories and to track my overall progress. But my advice is to do what works for you

Michelle is right.. Cardio has to be for 10 minutes at a time to be counted.. So your 15 minutes are great.

I love your list and I also need a lot of structure, after all why else would I be on MFP logging all my food and exercise. Good luck and dont beat yourself up if you dont hit 100%

Yoga for Dummies is great.

I do this a lot, but if you decide to do it all in one packet, it sometimes will end up a bit soggy from the chicken juices. I like to do different packets, like a packet of potatoes, a packet of chicken, then veggies. the veggies I use are fresh, if you use frozen, there will be more juice. Hope this helps.

31 is great.. I ran my last one in 35.

good article for everyone wondering about calorie burn and which device works best. The gist is that nothing is 100% accurate in estimating calorie burn http://www.consumersearch.com/blog/do-any-fitness-gadgets-give-you-an-accurate-read-on-calorie-burn

Here is the general rule.. You should have at least have one day of rest during the week. Especially if you are lifting weights. Your body needs time to rebuild the damaged muscle or you will never see increases in strength. There is an exception to this and that is if you are lifting different body parts on different…

I am on the pill as well and have been for 10 years. I do notice its harder to get the weight off, and that it was easier to put it on. I just know that as long as I keep plodding along, losing 1-2 lbs at a time that I will be alright. Just be patient, the weight will come off, it just might be slower than you would like.…

My input is that you have put on some muscle weight and that is why the scale hasnt budged. If your body fat is 20% that is great. For toning you will want to do lighter weight, more reps; rather than heavier and fewer. All heavier and fewer will get you is bigger muscles. You could always try pilates for toning, I hear a…

The whole purpose of mixing up your routines is to keep your body guessing. It will also help condition your heart faster by doing intervals. As for which is better, speed or incline, that is totally your choice. I prefer incline since I don't have to worry about keeping a faster pace and I can really feel it in my butt if…

Here is the latest on coffee. Latest research has shown that it can help you during a workout. So drink up.. In moderation of course.. I work in cardiac rehab so my patients ask me this question constantly. And everyone else is right, it is a diruetic, low in calories (in you drink it black) and they do change their minds…