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I lost 45 lbs!!!
It is official as of this morning - I have lost 45 lbs since January! I can't believe I actually did it, w/o gimmicks or diet pills. This is the first time in my life I have had this much weight loss success doing it the right way (eating healthy and exercising). I feel great - I may actually post before/after pics! Only…
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Kettlebells
Has anyone tried working out with Kettlebells? I bought a 10 lb one and it came w/a workout DVD which included three 15 minute routines, which I did all in a row. I wanted to try it because I am looking for new ways to tone up my arms and build muscle (for when I'm @ home and can't get to the gym). Wow - I got more than I…
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Carb/Fat/Protein Percentages
What do you have yours set @ to lose weight? I think I messed mine up trying to tweak them and when I went back to what I thought was the original settings that doesn't look right either. I was thinking it should be 20% Carbs/25% Fat /55% Protein (percentage from daily calories).
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Heart Rate Monitor
Any ideas on what kind of Heart Rate Monitor I should get? I'm looking for a middle of the road model to help me accurately keep track of calories burned/heart rate while I swim and run. I'm not looking to spend a fortune, but don't want a cheapy either. Thanks! :smile:
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Protein powder...why?
Maybe this is a stupid question, but I was just wondering the benefits of using protein powders (like in shakes, smoothies, etc) or why you use them. I seem to be always over on my daily protein values as it is.
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Hello and Thanks!
Hello all - I am new to MFP (been a member about a month and have lost 6 lbs since joining!) and have told all of my friends what a valuable tool this site has been. I lost about 25 lbs before I joined this site and this is just what I needed to motivate me and keep me going. Thanks to all of you for your helpful posts and…
