-
Quality of food vs. weight loss is frustrating!
I remember when all I really worried about was eating less calories to lose weight, and it actually worked! Buying sugar free snacks, crackers with less fat, etc etc. I miss those days. Now I'm so overly educated on the negative effects of HFCS, soy, sucralose, aspartame, trans fats, pesticides, GMOs, chicken and meat with…
-
What keeps you feeling full longer?
Hi! I'm posting this because I want to find out what everyone's go-to foods are (or teas, supplements, etc) for feeling fuller longer? I've been having trouble with this lately as I work out more, and I don't want to go crazy on the calories either, since I'm doing mostly cardio exercise, with some light strength/weights.…
-
Bokwa Calorie Burn
Just wondering how many calories you guys burn during Bokwa! I'm 5'7" and 170 lbs, I burn about 650 during a Level 1 class. I'm a newbie though, so that might change.
-
Bokwa!
Hi! I'm just starting Bokwa and I'm loving it! I actually think it's more fun than Zumba. I was just wondering if anyone else out there is into it, what their general calorie burn is, and what level you're at? I have classes up to level 3 near me, I hope to make it up to that very soon!
-
Jogging - insides of calves are really sore?
Hi all! I've been doing Couch to 5K for awhile, off and on with no problems, but in the past two weeks, after I run I've been getting really sore on the insides of my lower calves, towards my ankle. It feels deeper than muscle soreness. Has anyone ever experienced this? I make sure I stretch completely after each run, and…
-
High sugar intake hindering weight loss?
I know there have been topics on this posted, and the responses are all over the map, but I've recently been noticing that my sugars are consistently going way over the allowed limit, even when I have a good day (I'll admit there are some not-so-good sugars on there!) I know this is a combo of refined sugars, things like…
-
New vegans & vegetarians - What do you love about it?
I'm by no means vegan or vegetarian, although I do hear that many people have made the switch, and although I know that some do it for moral reasons, I'm curious about the health benefits as well. What have you noticed after making the switch? I want to try it, but I'm worried about my protein, because I absolutely hate…
-
Some good vegetarian recipies for a curious carnivore?
Hi everyone! I'm considering trying out the vegetarian thing, just to see how it suits me. I do love meat, but I'm wondering if there are some awesome recipes out there that I might be able to try! Does anyone have any recipe suggestions for a beginner, or could you recommend any websites? Thanks!!
-
HRM -Counting calories VS. measuring heart rate?
Hi everyone! I recently purchased a HRM (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P8VWQS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00) But I was disappointed when I realized that it doesn't count calories burned. I do read a lot about how most don't really count calories burned very accurately, but I was considering exchanging this one for a…
-
Low Cal "Fast" Food Finds!
I'm not really one to condone fast food, but I'm a busy girl and sometimes I have to do it. I also tend to get soooo sick of salads, and we all (hopefully) know that not all salads are good for you, some are seriously evil! I was happy to find out that the chicken pot pie soup at SaladWorks only has about 90 calories!! So…
-
New to running, how to keep going without constant water?
Hi guys! I'm really trying to build on my running, and I've been running on a track that's about 1/4 a mile around, I do this until I hit 3 miles, alternating walking and running, but I also take a sip of water each time I do a lap. I got bored of the same constant laps, and began running on a trail that's 2 miles all the…
-
Exercise / Weight Loss Motivation contest ideas?
Hi everyone! I'm looking to do a Biggest Loser type competition with some friends, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to do this, as to be fair to everyone. I'm not sure I want to do weight, because that scale can sometimes be evil! I was thinking of doing calories burned per week, but I know that depends on weight…
-
Height / weight / goal??
I'm 5' 7" and 174, my goal is to get down to 150. I'm wondering how everyone's weight goal is related to their height and current weight? Have you reached your goal? Pics are welcome!! I'm trying to find out what I would actually look like at 150. :-)
-
1200 Calories...how?
Anyone out there on the 1200 calorie goal for the day? What are you eating? I am and I'm struggling to stay full and at 1200 cal. I'm all about the high-fiber / lots of veggies / fruits / lean protein options, but I wanted to get some new suggestions! Feel free to peek at my diary, although I've been less than angelic the…
-
30 Day Shred - Starting Today!!
Starting Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred today, hope to do it every single day, but I'm going to listen to my body and determine that, because I have done some it before. Wish me luck!! :-) Anyone else who wants to do this along with me, let's do this!
-
Some actually satisfying desserts!
What are your go-to desserts while eating healthy? I don’t know about anyone else, but giving up desserts is next to impossible for me! I try to stick to things like sugar free fudgesicles, but they just don't do the job and I end up eating 5! I have a few things that help me get through it so I don’t binge like wild. I…
-
New here! Hoping to finally stick to something...
Hi! I'm Stephanie, I'm 29, hoping to lose 20 lbs, and plan to do that using MFP and Fitbit, both of which I am loving after 2 weeks of using both! I'm a busy girl, commuting about 2.5 hours a day total, and trying to find time to exercise isn't easy. I'm finding that packaging and logging food the night before really helps…
