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4'11" : 365 Days : 41 LBS
Really long self-indulgent post here: 365. That is how many days I have been actively working towards improving my health. I'm not going to call it a year, because each day makes a difference. And I like using big numbers. 41. That is how many pounds I have lost in the last 365 days, simply eating better foods and better…
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Confused about conflicting Target Heart Rate numbers
Here's my stats: F/36 146lbs 4'10" Average Resting HR of 51 Average BP of 101/60 I worked with my gym's personal trainer last night, and after a brief scolding about how I am obese and "at risk of disease" for having a 31 BMI and 35% body fat, he told me that I absolutely need to be at over 150 for the duration of my…
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I am no good at math. Someone school me.
Honestly. So, I am trying to understand a contest at work for weight loss that will be measured in PERCENTAGE, not actual pounds lost. Here's my confusion: I am 4'11" and currently weigh 153. If I lose 13 lbs I will no longer be obese (Yay?!) But, if someone else loses 10 lbs, they could win the contest because they weigh…
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How on earth did I gain 6 lbs in an hour!?
I have been using MFP and a fitbit activity tracker for the last 2 months. And according to my tracking, and two different scales, I have lost approximately 9 lbs. So today, I had to go in for a health screening for work (after fasting for 12 hrs) and THEIR scale (a digital bmi style) told me I weigh 160, which is 5.5 lbs…
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Fitbit Ultra error message 4.14 - is it DOA?
I just got a Fitbit Ultra today and attempted to connect it to my computer to create my account. The program couldn't connect to the device, despite a restart and what appears to be a full charge. The display flashes 4.14 when I restart it, but then cycles through the normal device options. I emailed their tech support,…
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What can I do if my BMR is incredibly low?
My BMR, according to MFP, is only 1326. So, if I want to lose weight with diet and light exercise, I need to eat less than 1000 calories per day. Is that right??? It can't be right.... MFP told me to aim for 1200 calories per day.
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Why am I gaining back every lb I lose?
I started using mfp 25 days ago, with a starting weight of 164lbs (only 10lbs less than what I weighed on my last day of pregnancy 7.5 years ago). I am 4'10" tall. I have been eating approx. 1100/1200 calories per day and exercising lightly several times per week (walking). At least once per week I exercise more vigorously…
