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double work outs and eating
OK i have been at a plateau for a while so I am starting over -monday was day 1. Today I did 2 workouts-1 running 2.0 miles the other 3.25 miles. the amount of calories I burned today from excercise was over 1700 calories - how th heck am I suppose to eat that back? I'm trying to figureout what to eat - i know I need to…
How do reset this to start over?
hey how do i reset this to start over? trying to figure it out - lost 23 but now I want to conquer the next 25 so I want to start all over again - someone tell me me how to reset this thing
HRM come on this is not right
Bought a Timex HRM - i have done several test on it - I don't trust it. today - spinning for 40 minutes HRM says 942, MFP - 497. I input my weight into both. Machines are off as well. Tredmill at home I do not put my weight into - last night ran 4 miles (i'ma big girl it takes me a while ) 50 minutes and 688 calories…
WHICH is right HRM or gym - such a difference
I recently purchased a HRM in order to really get my heart rate up and track how long I am keeping it there. Today was the first day when I used it at the gym. It says that I burned 1647 calories. according to gym equipment i burned 898. to me this is a huge difference I have been logging gym equipment for months. each…
Define HRM -
Ok so I had a friend tell me I needed a heart rate monitor. I have been working out for a little less than a year running 5k's (slow but i do it) I have lost since 8-1 28 pounds. I bought a watch which said heart rate monitor but all it does it really track my heart rate when I push a button. That's it - besides tell the…
COME ON 30!!!
I'm frustrated trying so hard to get to 30 pounds lost seem to have hit a plateau. I did an ok job eating this week, some days not so good! I have been burning 3000 calories or more in excercise per week. AND NOTHING! Grr. I'm going to the gym on my lunch 2-3 times this week. 2x a week with trainer for strength and will…
Your period and weight gain....
Does anyone know an estimate of how much water weight you gain during your period? I have had 3 awesome weeks of weight loss and this week only .2 pounds. I'm annoyed and disappointed. I worked hard i worked out every day I ate less under calorie goals to only have a loss of .2 pounds is very discouraging. I was wondering…
wheatgrass and WHAT? to mix it with
A friend and I are drinking 2 glasses of wheatgrass mixed with juice a day. Due to the high number of calories in juice we are looking for something different. Anyone have any ideas. Obviously water but something with a flavor would be nice to take the taste away from the wheatgrass. love your thoughts
Lost 23-25 now time to start over again
Since 8-1 I have lost 25 -ok well after holidays it seems like 23 pounds. It's time to start over. Watching everything I put in my mouth. Working out 2x a day. Working like a dog. I can do this. When I went to church today the pastor said something that stuck with me. He said your physical being can't be right till your…
31 Days left in 2010 - let's kick *kitten*!
OK guys - there are 31 days left in this year. I started my "official" weight loss journey in August and I decided I am going to kick it up a notch for December - anyone with me! I want to kick some *kitten*. If it means getting up early - DO IT! Watch what you eat! Burn those calories - don't give upand go the extra mile…
Hydroxycut stories any one?
I have heard the hype the risks etc. I have lost 23 without anything other than hard work and change of diet. I was hoping to be down another 8 pounds by 12-31. I thought I would try Hydroxycut. i took it for the first time yesterday one pill and I was super productive. Today I took one pill before 30 minutes before work…
Looking for Breakfast on the go ideas
I have 2 young kids - we are on the go I seem to take care of them fro breakfast but running out of the simple easy things for me for breakfast. I typically do a protein shake for breakfast and one of the following. bowl of high fiber cereal, granola bar, yogurt, low fat wrap with peanut butter, oatmeal. Kind of tired of…
YOU are NOT too BIG to run a 5k!
I wanted to share this with any one who ever thought running a 5k was out of reach last year I was 289 pounds when all the skinny girls at work decided they wanted to run a 5k. I said sure at least it was a "walk" to. That day started me on a path. I was always athletic in school and years later packed on the pounds. I…
5K - Did not go like I had planned
I was pysched for my 5k today I was trying to break the 39 minute mark. The first mile went well I was able to run the entire mile and ran the mile in under 12 minutes. The second mile was harder i walked 1x for a total 30 seconds. when i got to the 2 mile mark I was at 25.54 into the race. It all went down hill after…
Calories eaten vs calories burned
Ok I have been trying to figure this out. I normally eat about 1300-1450 calories a day but each day I also burn between 400-600 calories. I can't imagine eating more than I am - I'm not hungry nor do I have the time. Let's take today as an example. I currently have 700+ calories I am short in intake however it's 8pm at…
GAINED weight - HOW?
This is the first week in almost 60 days that I have gained weight. This past week I burned more calories than any other week, I ate every day under my calorie goals. What the hell. I was cruising to 15 pounds loss and this set back has me pissed off. I worked so hard this week and I feel like it was for nothing. I was…
HELP - lost weight but % of body fat the same - WTF???
I have been busting my butt at the gym. running - lifting weights - more running. I have lost 15 pounds since 8-1 but they took my percent of body fat at the gym and said even from 8-1 its still the same. Can some one please explain this to me and help me understand what I need to do more of - avoid etc. HELP:explode: :mad:
Ground chicken - loving it!
I have discovered ground chicken - woo hoo!! I decided to give it a whirl tonight - I browned the chicken in a skillet, put a sundried tomato Flat Out bread in the oven to make it toasty. Threw some cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and paprika in with the chicken while it cooked. Took out flat bread - placed chicken in it…
boca burger - eating out
does anyone know the calorie content of a boca burger. I had one out tonight but it was larger than the ones you get int he store. maybe I count 2 boca patties? it was thick and it said BOCA on the menu. I counld not find a calorie count for it
OMG I just ate a SNICKERS
I just ate a snickers I had a dollar bill burning a hole in my pocket and I went to the vending machine. I should have threw it out after I left the break room! DAMN IT!
Any good chicken or turkey recipes?
I love them both and looking for new ways. I rolled my tenderloins in rolled oats today with garlic and Parmesan cheese today and baked them - they were so good.
too protein?
Is there is such a thing as too much protein? I recently purchased whey protein to use as part of my weight loss and muscle building plan. But since I started using it I see my protein levels fly off the chart. Is there a level in which it is too much? what side effects can I expect. Today I had 2 shakes - great protein -…
7 days till 5K
There are 7 days left till my next 5k. I ran my first one (well I should say walked/run my first one June 2009) Friends from work were all doing it and i thought why not at least i can walk 3 miles. It took me 47 minutes and frankly i was rather embarrassed, So i decided i would start doing them more often as I did like…
Getting Started - tips for success
Hey - I'm new to all of this and would love some great tips from people who have had success. I hate reading all the diet websites out there - I want to know what worked for you? what kept you on track? what was the hardest part? I've been here before and I'm serious taking no prisoners attitude this time. SW 1-01-10 289…