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Good call!

I use the Polar FT7 and I love it! The big thing you need to look for in even a Polar HRM is that the battery can be changed. In a lot of popular models and even some Polar models, there is no way of changing the battery without destroying it. Particularly, if you are going to be using it under water. I know on the FT7,…

This is your typical body building workout. What are your fitness goals? What is your current status? Like I said, if your looking to build on muscle, this is a suitable workout. I am trying to cut weight now, so I can build up once the fat is significantly reduced. I do mostly all cardio now and aerobic ab workouts. One…

I don't know your situation but I think it is just his way of telling you that you need to step it up! Sure, anything is better than nothing but that's about it. You might meet your goals from walking less than 30 mins a day in about 100yrs. It is very simple, and again I don't know your situation; so I say this as a…

I prefer mornings on a empty stomach. I am freshly rested, hydrated from the day before and getting cramps and what not is eliminated almost entirely.

I think it is pretty rediculous! 1200 is what you body needs to operate at bare minimum. Walking this tight rope of only eating 1200 calories will eventually lead to health problems such as arythmic heart, anemia, kidney or liver problems...etc. If you feel that you need to be under 1200 calories at the end of the day. Eat…

Alot of people dont know how to properly eat. Humans are creatures of habit. We eat for enjoyment and gratification. So bad eating habits coupled with ignorance and maybe even bad genetics equals fat people that are honestly confused about why they are fat. I'm fat! For all the above mentioned reasons to. I now know what I…

It's all about staying positive and keeping people encouraged and motivated. Some people need the pat on the back or the kick in the *kitten* to keep them uplifted and interested. I see what you are saying, I just dont see why it is such a big deal that we need to write about it. Do you think you are the first one to…

Excellent Point!! The calorie goal given on here is based off dieting only, maybe light Excercise. If you are really putting effort into your workouts, you will get the message when you pass out or can't even see straight. For me, I do mostly all cardio. I know if I don't eat my proteins the night before, my performance…

You must be a calorie furnace!!! Relax!! LoL...Like you said to another poster "you have to many friends to be looking at all their diaries" I feel that is probably the case with a lot of people. Wether or not you like what's in the diary, at least they take the time to use it. For that I give them a " Good Game" slap on…

Semper Fi Brother!! Me and you are clones. I already started a few months back but we have just about the same goals!! We know how to do it, we just need to do it.

The last thing I am on here to do is judge anyone. I am certainly no saint myself, nor would I like to be. This is about soo much more than simply eating healthy and losing weight. The bottom line is; that in order to effectively accomplish either of the two it is a drastic lifestyle change. This is not as easy as say…

Thats great!! The more you do it, the easier it gets. For me when I do my cardio, it is all about heart rate. Heart rate is essential in trying to burn off fat. I like to try to have my heart rate up to at least 165bpm in the first 8 minutes or so. Once I get my heart rate at a steady 165 I know that I have reached my peak…

Human nature. Depends a lot on the interpretation as well. Just remember the ten percent rule. You're always going to have to include them in everything. WHY? Because they are everywhere!!! But really, I haven't seen anything I would deem as inappropriate or even close in my short travels on here.

Alright Rose! Welcome and congrats on your decision to get in shape. I'll be watching. Good for you!!

Hello and welcome! I have been using MFP since late August(not consecutively). Weight loss (for me) is a matter of making permanent life style changes. Eating right, not only the proper foods but proper portions as well. I have recently started going to the gym three times a week to work on cardio for about an hour. I am…

Hello, I'm a 31yo married father of two. I am looking to drop about 70lbs by next thanksgiving. I have been using this fitness pal for about six months now(not consecutively) but keep falling off the wagon. I quit smoking on independence day and gained nearly 20lbs so that was a real bummer but I have pretty much leveled…