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Hi! I know this post is kinda old, but I just got an XBox One 2 days ago, and am starting to do the XBox Fitness workouts. I'd love to add some people to workout and do challenges with! My gamer tag is dreamCraftyMama

I just bought the XBox One, and I really could use some friends to "work out with" to keep me motivated!! I just started using the XBox Fitness today. Please add me so we can motivate each other: my gamer tag is dreamCraftMama Can't wait to "meet" y'all! :)

I, too, am looking for XBox Fitness friends to work along with! I just got the XBox One 2 days ago, and just started the workouts today. Looking forward to some positive results!! Can y'all add me on there? I'm the type of person who needs a LOT of motivation and support...:( Would love to have others to work out "with".…

Tae Bo is a type of kickboxing that I believe was created by Billy Blanks. It's really fun. :-) I just did my workout for today, and it was so much fun! Plus, my entire body feels worked out. Anyway, I'm one of those people who has never had to work out to lose weight...until I got in my mid 30s. Then I quit smoking, and I…

Nobody??? Really???

I want to join! My current goal is to lose 20 lbs by my birthday (June 2). One of my biggest problems is motivation...I'm a chronic procrastinator, so need all the motivation I can get!!

I would like to try this Ironman Challenge...I've never done anything like this before, but I really want to challenge myself. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a pool, so I will have to limit myself to bike rides & walking/jogging. I do have access to a bike, but not sure if I will have the opportunity to ride...but,…

I restarted last week. I, too, need some accountability! Add me, we'll encourage each other!!! :-)

Wow, this is hard for me to type...9 months ago, I thought I was too big and I weighed 146...so, now I have to type a lot more...oi... My starting weight as of today, New Year's Eve, is 183.8. YUCK!

I'm in!!! Are we posting everything on this same thread?

I'm in San Antonio. I haven't had a good year, I have actually gained uncontrollably since I quit smoking in the end of March. But, the new year will be a new me!!!

Thanks for all the replies...in response to the eating more: no, in fact I really don't eat that much at all. I have some Cream of Wheat for breakfast, then something small for lunch, and some type of protein for dinner. I don't eat much processed foods because it's unhealthy. I was watching my calories, but since I…

Thanks everyone. It's nice to see I'm not alone. :-) I weigh myself in the morning, as soon as I get out of bed...I try to do it on the same day each week (in this case, it's Fridays). I like the suggestion to measure success with a measuring tape instead of the scale! That's really good advice, especially since I get…

I had that question when I first started too. I looked at it this way: Let's say that MFP says you need 1800 calories to maintain your current weight. To lose weight, you need to consume 500 calories less per day; in this case, 1300 calories. Working out in addition to reducing your calories will boost your metabolism and…

Thanks, Lisa! I think I just wasn't counting enough, or something...cuz once I started back up on here, and actually eating low calorie foods 5 times a day, and ensuring that I worked out to balance what I ate, I have now lost 3 lbs since last Monday. Hopefully this trend continues...LOL Actually, we cut out processed…

LOL Actually, I used to be 105 - 110...I just went to 120 cuz I was trying to be more "realistic". I have a tiny frame, so it really isn't that unhealthy for me.

I am up for a challenge!!! SW - 159.8 lbs (FRIDAY JULY 1) Week 1 -158.8 lbs (FRIDAY JULY 8) Week 2 - xxx lbs (FRIDAY JULY 15) Week 3 - xxx lbs (FRIDAY JULY 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (FRIDAY JULY 29) Total lost - xx lbs (MONDAY AUGUST 1)

Thanks to all of y'all, your advice is much appreciated. Based on what y'all have said and what I've researched, I ordered the FT7. I can't wait til it gets here!!!:bigsmile:

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Could you explain what you mean by "burned duration of 'fitness' vs 'fat burn'"? What does the FT7 track that the FT4 does not? The battery on the FT7 isn't one that the consumer can replace, is it?

OK, never mind y'all...I just told my man everything, and he repeated it back to me and now I get it. Weird, huh? I reckon sometimes you just need to hear it in order for it to click in your head! :-) I get it now!!!

OK...I really am sorry about all my stupid questions. I have tried researching before I post, but I think I'm just getting more and more confused. So going by MFP's BMR calculator, I need 1437 calories per day. To lose weight (which is what I need!) I need to subtract 500 calories, which will bring my daily caloric intake…

Sorry for asking what appears to be a stupid question...but what does "eating your exercise calories" mean??

OK, that makes sense. I just wanted to make sure. :-) Now here's my next question...how do you know which calculation is most accurate?? The 1,783 number I initially came up with came from a website I found in a Google search. Then I found out that MFP has a calculator...and according to MFP, my BMR is 1,437. How do I know…

Oops, forgot a couple of things...;-) I'm about 5' 6"...I have no idea what an "HRM" is, or what "BMR" stands for...I will go look them up. I'm trying to eat small amounts of calories several times throughout the day; I have read that this is the best way to increase your metabolism.

Thanks everyone, for the tips. I haven't talked to a doctor, because I don't have one. I have been concerned about thyroid problems, as it does run in my family. :-( However, I've heard from others that quitting smoking messes up your metabolism. I'm just not sure how long that lasts! I don't actually do a "workout"…

That's awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

Starting Weight: 146.2 Goal Weight: 110 3/17: 146.2 3/24: 3/31: 4/7: 4/14: <<<mini goal: 138 lbs>>> 4/21: 4/28: 5/5: 5/12: <<<mini goal: 130 lbs>>> 5/19: 5/26: 6/2: 6/9: <<<challenge goal: 122 lbs!!!>>> Here's to hoping.... :-)