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Time to restart my journey
I am a previous members starting my journey... Yet again. My name is Jennifer. Just shy of 38 with 3 kids. DD17, DD12 and DS7. Happily married for 19 years. My weight has yo-yo'd over the years. I'm tired of carrying this extra weight. Now it's time I take control. Looking for a few friends to help each other along the way
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for those who have lost 100+ pounds... suggestions please
My husband and I re-dedicated ourselves to get back in shape this year. I am very active on the site, but DH is not. He is getting frustrated with the process but would never share on here... so I would like to share for him. He is 36, 277 pounds. He is obese. He set up his goals by using the guided section on MFP & it…
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Looking for suggestions please
My husband and I re-dedicated ourselves to get back in shape this year. I am very active on the site, but DH is not. He is getting frustrated with the process but would never share on here... so I would like to share for him. He is 36, 277 pounds. He is obese. He set up his goals by using the guided section on MFP & it…
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Calories Burned
How in the heck can you determine how many calories you burn during a workout.? I have heard about HRM's, FitBit, BodyBugg... what's the best? I really don't care what my HR is during a workout, I just want to know how many cals I burned. And should the calories burned during recovery be included in your cal count? Should…
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to workout or not
I woke up yesterday feeling sore. No Big Deal... went to my workout class business as usual. 3 hours later, my shoulder started to hurt. Still went along with my business. This morning I wake up for my workout class & can barely move my arm. The pain starts in my neck on the right side, then travels down through my right…
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Anyone do Kosama total body transformation?
I just started the July 18 session in Altoona, IA. Wondering if anyone has ever done a session at Kosama?
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Need Elliptical advice
Looking to purchase my first piece of equipment. I see that people get a really good burn on the elliptical so I thought I would get that. I see a ton of different brands, stride length, ect. But I also don't want to pay an arm & a leg for it. First off, am I making a good choice with the elliptical? Is there a better…
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My Predicament... need suggestions
Ok, Now I know this is a silly problem to have. One I will welcome because it means I am having success at losing weight. However I need help with clothes. We are going to Disney World in FL mid September. Now, if I lose my goal at 2 lb a week I should lose 24 more lbs by then (32 total with my loss so far) So, that is…
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Looking for a support group please
Hi there. I am fairly new (don't let join date fool you, DH imput me before I was ready to do this) Anyway, I could use a few friends to help me along the way. I am a mother of 3, 2 girls 13 & 8 and a 3 year old boy. I stay at home & do daycare. I thought keeping up with the kids would be enough to keep the extra pounds…
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Understanding Labels
I know I should avoid pre packaged foods, however sometimes it's what's quick & easy. With 3 kids, dance, & my business, sometimes easy wins. So we are having Hamburger Helper for dinner. The label lists calories for Dry and for Prepared. So, does that mean that the calorie count as prepared included the calories for the…
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Adding exercise to MFP
I know that adding cardio workouts add back in calories for the day, but does adding strength do the same? I added some in today, but nothing changed. Did I not do enough to make a difference? Or will it never change anything?
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Flat Belly Solution??
I just saw this video. Has anyone done this? Does it work?
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I'm a newbie & wanted to say hi
Hi there. DH & I just started this diet last week. He set up our accounts some time ago just to check it out, but I never used it then thinking I could manage without counting calories. I have had success with LA Weight Loss in the past, but then we moved & we don't have one nearby. I have slipped quite a bit since then,…
