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It feels so wonderful to do something you haven't been able to do before, or in a long time! I was thrilled about two weeks ago when I discovered that I could hop several times on each foot - it has been a while, between my weight, my weakness and bad knees. Boy, did I have a big smile on my face! You just keep at it,…

Hiya, Bryan! I'm so glad you found us and are thinking about taking that first step. I know how hard it can be. I've lost over 100 pounds myself, then backslid because of depression and some bad meds and several insults to my metabolism, but I'm back at it again, this time with only about 50 pounds to lose. I have a friend…

Well, my sport of choice is cycling - I try to do 15-20 miles per day when the weather is nice, but I also jog... slowly. I'm not ready for running yet - only within the past few weeks have I actually been able to hop on one foot again (it's been a LONG time). Despite my slowness, I did manage to complete a 5k run in early…

I'll take slings and arrows for this, but I have a TON of experience in it. Read my profile. Believe me - one of the hardest things to handle when you lose weight is being ATTRACTIVE to the opposite sex! We have NO EXPERIENCE in this area. It's scary! You're very vulnerable right now. Believe me - fat is far more than a…

I have a bad knee, too. I got a cortisone shot and now I bike - a LOT. It's not too hard on the knees, and strengthening your quads will actually take pressure off the knee. Kayaking is good, but not at this time of year! It also doesn't have much calorie burn, but it's great for toning your upper body.

10 calories per minute sounds about right for moderate effort. If you're really panting, you're probably up around 12-14 or more. Ditto the suggestion to get an HRM. Then if you can afford it, see if you can have a metabolic assessment done. I had a New Leaf assessment done and I now know exactly how many calories I burn…

Yes, it shows time. After your workout, it shows duration and average HR. If you go with one that is more than basic (I have the FT7), you can set zones (fat burn and cardio), and the display will show how much time in each zone, average HR and max HR. You can set it to beep when your HR is below or above your set zone, it…

If the photo and the weight you posted are accurate, you are not too skinny! When I lost a bunch of weight before (235-127!), you would not believe the things people would say to me! They're used to seeing you FAT, and if they liked you FAT, they have to learn to deal with you on a different level. Here are some of the…

Well, not really "OD," but just keep in mind that excess fiber is a laxative. That can be very unpleasant.

LOL! So true!

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I can't handle outdoor running, walking doesn't give me enough burn, so I've taken up "wogging" - it's not walking, not jogging - somewhere in between. The key is to find a pace that you can maintain over a long period of time. If you can, invest in a cheap heart rate monitor. With that, you can determine what your aerobic…

I put mine on consignment with a very nice resale shop. Gives me some chump change for NEW beautiful clothes - in a smaller size, of course!

Well, time will tell! I'll check in on this thread in another week. We only have a few more days of good weather, then it will get colder. Guess I'll have to wear a heavier jacket ... :D

Wow! That's amazing! I did my first 5k (jog!) a few weeks ago, with two goals - 1) to finish, and 2) not to be dead last! Accomplished both - number 2 just barely, but still accomplished. Anyhow, you look GREAT! And how great is it to be training with your son, who was inspired by you! Congrats...

Fabulous work! Congrats on reaching your new milestones! I know how hard you're working for it... You go, girl!

Thanks for the opinions, you guys! It will be interesting to see what the next few weeks brings, especially if I can keep up on my cardio schedule. Weather is supposed to get chilly later - not looking forward to that! One of my MFP buddies who is an avid cyclist said this could indeed be true. Keeping my fingers crossed.…

Well, since 10/8, my body fat % has gone from 33.6 to 33... It will be interesting to see what happens over the next few weeks. Hope the weather holds out - my favorite big-burn activity is bike riding.

You two are fabulous!! I know the feeling of having lost almost half your body weight - then I slipped and now I'm back on my way down again. Sending you a friend request - I'd like to know more about how you did it. You're an inspiration!

Incredible! That's a fabulous loss in less than a year! Keep up the great work - you have found the secret to success!

Here's how it works: Everything works on the principle of a calorie deficit. To lose a pound a week, that's the equivalent of 3500 calories, or 500 calories per day. So... let's assume that to maintain your weight at your normal activity level, you would need 1700 calories. To lose a pound a week, you'd have to have a…

I agree with the idea of "find something you like to do." I would add... "and do what you can." I've been building up to what I'm doing now for about 4 months. At first, the only cardio I could handle was walking on the treadmill at a fast pace for about 20 minutes. I bring my iPad, on which I have a Kindle app loaded with…

You're FABULOUS!!! Congrats!

I hate when that happens! The joint pain thing, tho... BOY, can I relate! Some days I just have to load up on the painkillers and wait for them to kick in. Not fun, but once I get moving, things ease up. When it's warm, I have to take Excedrin before I go out or I get horrible heat headaches if I get overheated. I've…

Check my diaries. I'm usually well under my carb target - about half.

My hair fell out at a greater rate than normal when I was suffering from a vitamin D deficiency.

Well, I don't have 100 pounds to lose - THIS time. In Oct. 2005, I weighed over 235. Don't know for sure because I wouldn't step on a scale. I got down to about 127 pounds and maintained it for a while. Bad meds and an aging metabolism caught up to me and I gained about half of it back. I will also add to the requests to…

Count me in! Wish I could count Saturday, tho... I did 17.2 miles on my bike - on rolling hills! Yikes...

Count me in! Wish I could count Saturday, tho... I did 17.2 miles on my bike - on rolling hills! Yikes...

Week 1: Starting weight: 171.8 Monday: 768 calories - (Seated elliptical 50 min - 360 calories) (Standing elliptical 40 min = 408 calories) Tuesday: 951 calories - (Hiking, 45 min = 411 calories) (Walking 4mph, 51 min = 540 calories) Wednesday: 771 calories (kayaking, 2 hours) Thursday: 784 calories (Seated elliptical 45…