Posts by fillefollie

Yeah, some people do that. You also have a journal in your profile that you could use for that purpose too. I think that's what most people do, where those posts are.

"Muscle weighs more than fat."

I had this issue a few months ago. I ran, I did weights, I took my measurements. I didn't lose any weight according to the scale, but my body fat was reduced.

Of course.... I got sloppy and gained it all back later. Go me!

I got older and the computer was invented. Therefore I'd still eat the same crap, but probably more of it while chatting away for hours on end. lol My "got to change" moment happened after a trip from New York, showed my friend's family the pictures and they made comments about my weight.

Original Post by fidget84:

 instead of annoying everyone with the same bloody post. why dont you just go read the response to the twenty gazillion identical posts....

half a bloody pound. you should do yourself a favour. read about childhood cancer - read about all the sadness and heartache and pain they suffer. and then when you finish - read it again. and then consider your silly half pound

Thank you for making me laugh!

Reducing calories is ultimately the way to go to lose weight. You can eat a ton of healthy food, but if u still eat too much you'll gain weight.

Brown rice, whole grain bread, oatmeal, potatoes, etc.. are excellent carb sources. One thing I should mention on the bread tho is that "brown bread" is just the color. You can still have "brown white bread" - the type that's still stripped of all nutrients. It's funny how you think it's too dry, cuz I think white bread is too moist and it sticks to the roof of my mouth. lol You wanna go for whole grain, rather than just looking for color. Even whole wheat can be equivalent to white bread.

Don't forget that fruits are a carb source too. They are mostly sugar, but at least it's natural and they pack in a lot of good things your body needs. I'd still keep them in moderation though, but reaching for an apple is a lot better than grabbing a snickers.

The rational part of me does wanna agree that it's poop or water. That's the only part keeping me from being like, "OMGGG!" lol But then the other part of me doesn't get why the scale didn't increase the day after when it should have. That just doesn't make sense.

And then I've read some things online how weight gain can be delayed because it takes time for the calories to be digested and stored. Someone said how they overate for a few days and the scale didn't change so they thought they were homefree... then BAM! It catches up to them.

P.S. - Do you think a 1/2 pound is still "silly" when you know it can add up to 26+ lbs. a year?

I hate the after-dentist feeling. My mouth does feel minty clean and fresh, but it also feels gritty because they never rinse it out good enough, and it's sore because of all the poking and ungentle flossing they do. UGH. On top of that, my gums always itch like HELL when I come out. So about 1-2 hours after my appointment I eat something hard and crunchy. hahaha And I never brush that night or the morning after because they're still tender. I just swig mouthwash.

Well thank you for the replies you did give. Every bit of insight helps!

I'm still weary about the accuracy, and I've read it can be about 5-10% off. So I'm deducting 10% off the final total of the day to be on the safe side.

I wore my heart rate monitor today during a 30 minute jog and compared it to what the GWF said I burned. My HRM gave me 88 calories, whereas my GWF told me 145 (after uploading, cuz the display is still funked up). I didn't break a sweat or work too hard, I'd say my GWF grossly overestimated.

But I think I will take your suggestion and ask customer service about both the airport question and about the display. Maybe it's a bad egg and I need a new one.

amethystgirl - well that's good to hear! the machines intimidate me, i like to stay away from them. lol So i shouldn't aim for more than 12 reps? i did 15 today with 10 lb. dumbells and i was struggling with the last 5 reps.

minuseighty - i've never had any injuries walking or running on 0%, but it just feels funny. when i run it actually kind of feels like i'm running slightly downward. but i can run faster on that incline than i can at higher ones, but i think that goes without saying. Strangely enough, it's easier for me to "jog" uphill than it is to walk it.

I didn't intend on it being a joke. Thank you, madamq, for at least giving a real answer. I'm sure there are others that are silently appreciative.

Original Post by lorawilson1:

Limit your salt, dairy and fruits as they all cause bloating.

Realistically, eliminating anything is bad. But if you are thinking bloating, I'd try limit those items below and drink tons of water!

Good luck!

That only leaves like... veggies and meat. Aren't you supposed to stay away from veggies too because they also cause excess gas from not being fully digested properly?

I've had cheat days the past 3 days, minus yesterday. I feel miserable, but I've already screwed up today on Easter candy, so I'm just gonna forget today happened tomorrow and TRY to get back on track! I know I've probably gained some weight, but I refuse to look. LOL

If it makes you feel any better, i've craved chocolate and junk food all day! It's been soooo annoying, i had to give in somewhat, but i'm doing my best not to overdo it. I'm going on vacation next week so i'd rather keep my intakes low this week and allow myself some cushion for next week so i don't have to worry too much.

i can only imagine how much those cost! Does polar make them?

Just like with the other "maps", i dont care for them. Streets are misnamed in my neighborhood, other streets aren't even labeled, and the plotty thing keeps going where i dont want it to go and i have to clear the entire map.

But i did find one that was a little easier to work with as far as plotting points go. i mapped it out as best as i could remember and it really wasnt far off from what the calculator told me. i think i missed a few streets, i'll have to make an actual mapped plan and try it and see and THEN compare. but it looks like i did make about 5 miles give or take!