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  • Just for a rough idea you can look at something like this: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/target-heart-rate/SM00083 It gives your max heart rate based on a simple formula.. I think it's just like 220 minus your age or something like that. And then tells you to work out at a certain percentage of the max. However, listen…
    in Where should my heart rate be using the elliptical? Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
  • Great job! You look wonderful. You look much much happier too. :)
    in 36 lbs down and feeling better!! (Pics) Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
  • I have trouble with this sometimes too. My boyfriend eats what he wants and doesn't gain at all. What I've found works is to give myself two options when I sit down at a restaurant. Either 1) I'll order something healthy which in all cases means some lean meat option (grilled chicken or fish) and veggies or 2) I'll order…
    in Frustrated! Need help with eating out. Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
  • Wow you look really great! Nicely done!
    in Before and after pic, 20 pounds GONE!! Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
  • This won't work for everyone but when I hit a plateau and am still working hard I do a really ( and I mean REALLY ) low sodium day. Eat your normal amount of calories but drink lots of water and try to eat as little sodium as possible (usually on these days I average about 500-1000 mg). This always works for me and is…
    in Hit a Wall Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
  • !!! I've made this before! We really liked it!
    in Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
  • So sorry this happened to you. Once when I was working in retail a little boy yelled out "Look at that big FAT woman!" I died a little I think. Because 1) I was 21 years old and 2) I had already lost about 30 lbs at that point. You said it... kids have no filters... However, I think it is somewhat bad parenting too because…
    in Totally insulted by little kid at the pool? Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
  • I haven't really found that drinking causes me to gain weight when I am being good and drinking in moderation AFTER working out; **however** I have found that a lot of the time I'll have a drink early in the evening and that will cause me to not work out that day. I just don't seem to be very good at balancing weight loss…
    in Snack Confession Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
  • I will typically order what I want at a sushi place and just eat less of it. I'll eat like about 4 pieces (about half) of a sushi roll, but then order edamame and a salad to fill me up. If I order plainer sushi I end up not being satisfied and being sad that I didn't order what I wanted. Plus the edamame is REALLY good for…
    in Let's talk sushi... rolls. Comment by jessicahelene August 2011
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