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  • In theory a HRM should accurately track calories burned regardless of what you're doing.
    in HRM and lifting weights Comment by Asavitzk May 2012
  • The Koko Fit Club gym either near my office or near my house. Love it, love the staff.
    in Where do you workout? Comment by Asavitzk April 2012
  • Start now. Muscle burns calories so the more you have the more food you'll burn off. http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/busting-the-muscle-weighs-more-than-fat-myth.aspx
    in weight lifting??? Comment by Asavitzk March 2012
  • My email response wouldn't have been nearly as polite. As most others have been saying, it sounds like you've learned more on MFP than in your sessions with this other person so just dump her and keep learning on your own and with friends here. I went through a program co-run by my primary care physician and a nutritionist…
    in And I go to you for help!? Really? Comment by Asavitzk March 2012
  • It really depends on your goals and what your body can handle. My goal is to currently lose weight so having an elevated heart rate during my strength session helps that. To get that elevated heart rate I do a cardio session first. That said, if I'm lifting for numbers I would either skip the cardio first or more likely…
    in Cardio before or after strength training? Comment by Asavitzk March 2012
  • With so many FT4 endorsements I just ordered one. Thanks folks.
    in HRM w/ Calorie Counter Comment by Asavitzk March 2012
  • Not silly at all. Well done!
    in I acheived my anther one of my goals! Comment by Asavitzk March 2012
  • I didn't even think about posting this kind of NSV but I made my gym's "leaderboard" for "most weight lifted in 30 days" for last month - I'm number 3 out of 5 in the men category! Go us!
    in Big NSV at the Gym Tonight! Comment by Asavitzk March 2012
  • Are you taking breaks on the elliptical as well? If you're lowering the intensity every couple of minutes on the treadmill but not doing the same on the elliptical that would partially explain it. The other thing to keep in mind is how much more you're working your upper body on the elliptical than when you're on the…
    in Confused about calories burned- elliptical vs treadmill Comment by Asavitzk February 2012
  • Interesting read - thanks for posting.
    in GREAT read on plateau-ing! Comment by Asavitzk February 2012
  • Any kind of major life change can be scary. But the thing to remember is how positive this change will be and to just smile and embrace it.
    in Irrational fear of losing weight? Help? Comment by Asavitzk February 2012
  • Looking great!
    in 35 pounds lost with pics! Comment by Asavitzk February 2012
  • I love that "Break the ruler" phrase!
    in Small to some, but HUGE for me Comment by Asavitzk February 2012
  • ^Alex does not like this. :bigsmile:
    in Inches haven't changed! Help? Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • These are great! I just started a few weeks ago at the gym so I don't have anything yet but I'm sure I will and I promise to share.
    in embarassing gym moments.? Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • I can't help much for the food aspect other than make a deal with her that she will try at least one bite of anything you put in front of her. If she likes it she can have more, if she doesn't then you won't push it on her. Then go on a chase for any and every kind of veggie you can find - everybody has at least one they…
    in 11 Year old needs help Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • I am about to go to the gym for the 10th consecutive day and feel confident I will continue.
    in I Am... Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • I've found these things called "sandwich thins" and similar products like the Goldfish Bread which is available in whole wheat and only has 100 calories for the entire 2-piece serving. I can take one of those, some slices of turkey, 1/2 tblspoon miracle whip and some mustard and have a great sandwich for under 300 cals.
    in Lunch Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • I'm curious what others are going to say here. I only started really working out a couple of weeks ago and have followed the general rule of eating back my exercise calories - and my weight loss seems to have slowed down. So now I'm rethinking things and considering a strategy of eating back only half of my exercise…
    in Time spent exercising / eating back cals Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • http://www.specialk.com/meal-bars I start almost every workday with one of these for breakfast since I usually only have time to eat while driving to work. Sometimes I have one for lunch too or a before/after-workout boost. The local BJ's Wholesale Club sells big boxes of them with half double chocolate flavor and half…
    in Protein Bars? Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • I would say start fresh - put your current weight as your starting weight and then you'll have your "old journey" and your "new MFP journey". Two stories of success are always better than one!
    in Where do I start? Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • This is a pretty late response but I saw nobody else had replied and I just visited one today so I figured I'd fill you in. I liked it. It's small (only 6 circuit machines, 3 eliptical, and 3 treadmills) but since the exercises are targeted for 30 minutes and people come in all the time it didn't seem like it fills up…
    in Koko fit clubs Comment by Asavitzk January 2012
  • I've found that the pain-in-the-butt-ness of entering everything I eat in a food diary or MFP on my phone helps me curb the desire to eat more. The trick is forcing yourself to enter it first, before you pick it up. Even just seeing how much of a hit my daily limit will take if I eat another cookie is enough to make me…
    in Moderation my *kitten*! Comment by Asavitzk December 2011
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