jazzyali Member

These are great- I was JUST laughing at all the awkward conversations I've been a part of lately... open mouth, insert foot :)

The most accurate way to know is to invest in a HRM. I've been doing Zumba since June and every class is different so my calorie burn is different as well. I've ranged from 500 to 900 for a 60 minute class. Of course the more you use your arms and "go big" the bigger your calorie burn will be. Keep with it and have fun!!

I LOVE Zumba! Once you learn the moves do them very sharp and with purpose and that will help with toning. My instructor also works in special ab songs or squat songs. I'm down 68 pounds by doing just Zumba and eating healthy :)

I use both. I wear the FitBit 24/7 to count steps and basic activity, but when I work out I wear my HRM. The HRM has a much more accurate reading on heartbeats and calories burned during your workout. Hope that helps.

:happy: :love: :smile: THANKS!

Thanks everyone!

Sorry... :wink: 5'10"; Started out at 283 now 225 (hit 223 before Thanksgiving and my monthly water weight gain time); started in size 22, just bought a size 14 jeans I do Zumba 4-5 times a week and burn an average of 700 calories each time. I eat My Fit Foods (myfitfoods.com) which are pre-prepared healthy meals. A little…

Yep- Zumba and eating healthy. I'll save a dance for you... but my "dance card" is gonna be filling up fast ;)

I've always been overweight, but NO MORE. I want to be fit and healthy and sexy as hell :) I want guys to look at me and not just the friends that I'm out with. I want to wear a swimsuit and not feel like I need a cover-up. I want to be in a size 8 instead of the 22 that I was in (I'm down to a 14/16 now!) :)

I like the way you think :) I haven't really bought new clothes in a while so it's fun going to "regular" stores and not plus size stores to try on clothes. Plus I won a weight loss contest and used that money for new cute clothes :)

Thanks for your suggestion- I'm more excited about my NSVs!

lol- yes! Run from the zombies! I've thought about bungee jumping- even though I'm scared to death to do it... I can now! :) Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Welcome! I'm 31 as well and my total goal is 100+. For me, I don't keep the stuff I crave in my house- then I can't find it to snack on at night. My weakness was ice cream at night... mmmm... but it's been almost 6 months since I've had some. When I feel like snacking I do pushups or sit-ups or hop on here and read all the…

Great eyes (from what I can tell :)

I've been doing "girlie" pushups because I couldn't do a regular pushup... tonight I thought I'd try a regular pushup and I did 5!! So excited! :happy: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Liquid B-12- I take it first thing every morning and have tons of energy all day.

Try eating more of you calories before 3:00 pm... dinner being your lowest calorie meal. Also, do you snack at night? Maybe try not to eat after 7 pm

That's awesome... and I'm going to steal this idea when it's time :) Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

5-6 times a week

In my mind all calories count. If an 8 oz glass of cranberry juice is 120 calories and you have a glass a day, that's 3600 calories which equals a pound...

I typically wear a 38DDD but a 42DD works really well in this brand: http://www.championusa.com/workout-clothes/sports-bras-43553--1/maximum-support-bras/champion-powerback-underwire-sports-bra

Yes. My ultimate goal is another 50. Then I will be in the "normal" BMI range and not Obese or Overweight. And wow so many compliments on my dress... so fun! I bought it like 4 years ago :happy:

Yes, my knees ached for the first little bit until some of the weight came off. That's AWESOME about clothes falling off ;) And 2 dress sizes is a BIG deal- congrats!!

I DID do quite a Happy Dance when it fit :laugh:

Great job! We had the same starting weight and goal :) I just hit my 50 pounds yesterday! Keep it up. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Thanks everyone! I've been doing Zumba about 4 times a week. It's so much fun that there are weeks where I'll sneak in an extra class just because I need a pick-me-up. Here's a better today picture with someone else taking it: IMG_1878 by jazzyali1323, on Flickr Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

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I TOTALLY had this same thing happen this past weekend. Went dancing in 3" heels and figured I'd suffer through, but my feet didn't hurt AT all... so cool!!!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter