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Polar F6 finally died. Upgrade to FT7 or F40?
My very old Polar F6 died. I knew it was going and now it finally did. Looking for a new HRM; looking at the FT7 or the FT40. I've looked at the comparison chart on the Polar site and am leaning towards the F40 which I can get on Amazon Prime for $109. I like the fact that it has the fitness test. Anyone have any feedback…
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My NROLFW Stage 1 results
I started New Rules Of Lifting For Women (NROLFW) on 4/27/2013. I finished Stage 1 on 6/1/2013. Here are my results. I am a 36year old female, 5ft 8in. I have lost 130+ pounds on Weight Watchers. I am open to advice! Weight 134.8 pounds to 132.4; difference -2.4 Neck: 12 inches, no change Hips: 37 inches to 36.5 inches;…
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NROLFW- Timing of meals with workouts and other questions
Hi everyone. I am new to NROLFW and plan to start on Saturday. I am 36 years old, 5 foot 8 and have lost 130 pounds on Weight Watchers starting at 265.4 pounds and currently 135 pounds. My current exercise routine consists of 3 days of 55 minutes of cardio at the gym (treadmill, bike, rotating step, or elliptical) and 3…
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Eating before lifting
I am starting New Rules of Lifting for Woman tomorrow. I know it's important to get protein in within 30 minutes of finishing. But what should I eat before hand? I plan on getting up at 7:30am, and leave between 8am and 8:30 and walking to the gym (it's about 3/4 of a mile away). Thanks
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FitBit question regarding calories from my Polar F6
I just got a FitBit One on Christmas. I only just connected it to my MFP account yesterday. I've been using the FB since Christmas and have been entering my food and activity on the FB site. Now that I conneceted it to MFP, I have been entering my food and activity on MFP which was my understanding. I just walked to the…
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My Body Revolution Journey
Although I am already halfway into the program (almost done with week 7), I thought I would post to this daily with comments about my daily workouts. I hope it will keep me motivated to keep going, pick up any pointers, help each other with modifications, and inspire others to keep going as well! Feel free to comment or…
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I am meeting and working out with Jillian on Saturday!!!!!!!
This weeknd Atlantic City is having a fitness expo, called Sweat AC. There are so many trainers that are going to be there... look at the sight and check it out!!! And I have tickets to meet and workout with Jillian!!!!! How exciting and scary is that? I can hardly wait!!!! You guys may never see or hear from me…
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I am working out with Jillian Michaels on Saturday!
I posted this in my group's messgae board but wanted to post this in the general public as well. This weeknd Atlantic City is having a fitness expo, called Sweat AC. They have a lot of fitness experts that will be on hand for meet and greets and some are doing classes. And I have tickets to meet and workout with…
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What resistance bands do you use?
So I started Body Revolution with the resistance bands I had....medium resistance from The Firm. Worked fine for the limited usage in the beginning. It's only about 4 feet long. Weeks 5 and 6 the usage increased and I could barely use mine because they were all in crescent pose. So I bought a new band, 7 feet long by…
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JM's Body Revolution Week 7 WO 7
So yesterday was my first attempt at Week 7 WO 7. O.....M......G!!!!!! It's nuts!!!!! All of that plank work? UGH! I use 6 pounds for light, 8 pounds for medium, 10 pounds for heavy Problems I had: Circuit 1 -Crow push ups: Can barely do regular push ups so I modified -Walking planks: My feet were sliding (I have a hard…
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How to look better naked? Roadmap help?
I am new to MFP. I have been on WW for a few years. I have already lost 125 pounds and have 6 more to goal. Although I went from a size 24/26 to a 6, I am still very flabby and have a 24% BF. I look great in clothes; but out of clothes that’s another story. I am now going to try to watch my macros, and stick to a 40% carb,…
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Need help transitioning from Weight Watchers
Hi everyone! New here, and am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I am 35 years old and a single mother. I am 5 foot 8. I am transitioning to MFP from Weight Watchers. I have already loss 124 pounds. I have 7 more pounds to reach goal. The reason for the transition is that I still have a lot of body fat; 26%. And…
