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Can anyone recommend a good calorie counter?
I have heard over and over that I can't depend on estimates for calories burned during exercise so I want to invest in a HRM that tracks calories burned but I don't have a lot to spend. Any suggestions/recommendations? Thanks in advance!!!
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Only a few weeks in and losing motivation -- Someone please
Hi everyone! My name is Brittany and I am 25 years old. I have been a yo-yo dieter since I was 18 and I want to put an end to it. I want to become a healthy person -- not just skinny or "in shape". I currently weigh 150 lbs and my goal weight would be around 128-130. I have been at that weight before but it has been about…
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Veggie burgers...good or bad?
I was just wondering if anyone knows if veggie burgers are good or bad for you? I am trying to branch out and find some new healthy items to mix in with my current diet.
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Fat loss vs. Muscle loss
I have been a yo-yo dieter for a few years now and I always seem to be able to lose 15-30 lbs and then I gain it right back. When I lose the weight it is because I commit to a healthy lifestyle which includes exercise. However, this time I am taking it a little slower as I am trying to make a PERMANENT lifestyle change. I…
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30 Day Shred Question(s)
I am about to start using the 30 day shred but my problem is that I live in an apartment directly above an elderly woman. Could anyone give me an idea of just how much noise I will be making while doing the 30DS dvd? I'm worried that it will involve a lot jumping and bother my neighbor. I was also wondering how much space…
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Weight loss/Health living affirmations
I am trying really hard to change the way that I live my life but my brain is being stubborn and negativity is taking over. I have heard good things about using affirmations to change your way of thinking and I thought I would give it a try. Just wondering if anyone else uses affirmations or knows of any good ones to use.…
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Needing some support/motivation!
I have been trying to focus lately on recognizing my "triggers". I now know that I want to snack when I am bored, lonely, depressed, or frustrated. As soon as my boyfriend left for work yesterday I was craving something to snack on, even though we had breakfast shortly before. I drank a ton of water until lunch seemed…
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What's your vice and how do you overcome it?
Hi, my name is Brittany and I am a caffeine addict. In the past 6 months I have become addicted to iced mochas and I am having trouble quitting this terrible habit. Not only is it bad to have a drink containing as much caffeine as an iced mocha has but the calories it adds to my daily intake are phenomenally high. I…
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Cooking for two
I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions when it comes to cooking for two. My boyfriend and I work different hours and I like to wait until he gets home from work so that we can eat together. However, this usually means eating dinner around 8 at night. I am starting to adjust to the idea of cooking and then…
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30 Day Shred -- Who wants to join?
Hi everyone! I have been trying really hard lately to get myself motivated to work out and the only thing that seems to be helping is reading about the awesome results almost everyone has had from Jillian Michaels "30 Day Shred". I am determined to get in shape before my beach trip in August but my determination and…
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Depressed over lack of motivation -- in need of support
Today was the day. I pulled out my summer clothes and attempted to fit in them since it feels like it's 100 degrees out... None of them fit. It was really depressing and I realized that I need to do something about it. I feel like I am ready to just break down. I keep saying that I will lose weight and then when it comes…
