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I had one at my last job and loved it! When I got my current job I missed my adjustable desk, but I had my own office so I got over it. When I got moved to Cubeville a few weeks ago, I actually didn't mind losing my office (too much) because I got a standing desk. I stand about 2/3 of the day and it really makes a…

Could be the bold part, too. I seriously gain 5 pounds of water weight whenever I get a cold/fever/virus. I don't know if it's the inflammation or what (sometimes I swear its all due to the gunk in my sinuses) but I did this last week. Sore throat and cough=4 pound jump in the scale. Back down again a week later.

Don't forget that your goal is to lose FAT. The number on the scale includes everything: water, muscle, bone AND fat. So sometimes, that number on the scale can be misleading. Maybe you have more water that day because of hormones or salt. The scale may say you have gained weight but that doesn't mean the weight is fat. If…

How about a fitness goal? Maybe run a 5K, or learn to lift weights, or get a bike, or golf, or join the company softball team, or bowling league? Whatever looks interesting and keeps you moving.

SL5x5 definitely improved my running as well. I hardly even notice hills anymore!

Yup. I like both but for different reasons. Running makes my head happy. Lifting makes my body happy.

Anything foreign to temporarily satisfy my travel bug. British & Scandinavian crime dramas are my favorites. Subtitles make it even easier to be distracted from the treadmill.

Loved the Fireside Chats! You guys have one of my favorite podcasts. I have to listen to it when I take my lunch walk because I get funny looks when I laugh out loud in the office :p

The most important thing is to start with a proven routine. Random exercises are better than nothing, but a good basic plan will be more effective. If your gym only has machines, try the Basic Machine Program in this plan: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/beginning-weight-training-part-4.html/ I currently do…

I've made tuna melts on a tomato before. Never thought of a mushroom!

I make an effort to do my long runs on trails whenever possible. It's more interesting, more challenging, and gives me an excuse to go explore! I wish there were some closer to my home, but I've found quite a few within 30-40 minutes drive that offer everything from wooded twisty footpaths to long level lakeside vistas.

Thank you so much for sharing. You are so inspiring! I hope people who fear loose skin see this and it shows them that the skin isn't the end of the world. When I see the posts from people who are so scared of loose skin that they are afraid to lose weight I have a hard time understanding it. Sure the skin is ugly, but it…

Just when I thought I'd heard them all... Love it!

It does get easier. Especially as you find low calorie foods that are filling and tasty. I mostly eat what I used to, just half the portion of starches and other high calorie stuff and two to three times as much vegetables. I'll admit, baked goods are still my weakness. So I save my calories for high quality homemade or…

I've used the Live Tracking on my Garmin when my husband was being a worry-wart about me running in a new area while we were traveling. Works great if you're in an area with good cell coverage.

I'm up a 4:15am to feed & walk the dogs. Then Mon-Wed-Fri I run 3/4 mile to the gym so I can get there when they open at 5. Lift about 45 min and run back home. Tues-Thur I run outside for an hour or treadmill in the basement if the weather is uncooperative. Then a quick shower before I wake up the kids at 6:30 and make…

I sometimes have a bottle of Fairlife chocolate milk. It's higher in protein & lower sugar than regular chocolate milk and I can find it at most of the convenience stores around here. (And it goes great with a donut if I'm feeling like a special treat after a REALLY long run!)

Mmmm... sounds yummy! Maybe my lunch break walk will go past the grocery store today...

I have them all the time. The Thomas Light ones are great. Higher in fiber and protein and only 100 cal. I do skip the butter most of the time now and just do a dollop of jam. Has anyone had any sightings of Thomas' Pumpkin Spice English Muffins this year? I got those last year and fell in love! One of those with a smear…

I'm seriously considering at this one, it's rated highest by America's Test Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ?ie=UTF8&sk=BF9307A84B09BD686DCCD12C98FFB8EE&extcode=&sourcekey=&cds_response_key=&cds_tracking_code=&tag=firesale-a&atc=&Survey_id=

My go-to lately has been grape tomatoes. I've been getting pounds of them off of the 2 plants in my garden and I've been eating them like... well, like grapes! Especially when they're just off the vine... still warm from the sun... darn it. Now I'm hungry. I also like cucumber slices for mindless munchies. Or a 100 cal bag…

Maybe just add in a few complex carbs? I also do 200g greek yogurt & 100-200 grams berries after my 5 mile morning runs, but I also add in 30g or so of muesli (or granola or plain oats if you prefer).

We have a Hamilton Beach egg sandwich maker. https://www.hamiltonbeach.com/breakfast-breakfast-sandwich-maker-25475.html I'm not normally a fan of kitchen gadgets, but this little guy works great, cleans easily and doesn't take up much space. Even the kids love it. Now I'm hungry for an egg muffin. Might have one for lunch!

How are the temps in the early morning? That's when I usually get my workouts in. Even then, sometimes it's so hot and humid I have to cut my runs short. On those days I try to make up with a few shorter walks through the day. Malls and large super stores are great for this. I can get 2 miles or more on a Costco trip! I…

I use either the plastic gladware containers or the ceramic soup mugs from Corning. The mugs are great because they have a handle, a tight fitting lid, and are deep enough to stir without sloshing or spilling. The lids even have a little pop open vent if you want to heat them up with the lid on to contain splatters.

If you go slowly and gradually, exercise is actually very beneficial for strengthening joints and the muscles supporting them. Keep repetitive exercise (like running) to a minimum at first, but make sure your puppy gets plenty of self-directed exercise like playing, tugging and fetching on grass and hills. The biggest…

This is what I do. I tell myself as long as I do 15 min it "counts". I always end up doing a full workout. The one time I quit was a long-run day when it was 77 deg and 100% humidity at 5 am. That day I called it quits after 4 miles.

I had the same experience. I dropped to 3x5 for squats (was 6 months into stronglifts by then anyway) and just 2 days per week once my HM mileage got over 25 miles per week and the speed work increased. Take it a week at a time and adjust if you start to feel like you're not recovering from your workouts. And don't be…

I've gotten so much inspiration from this thread over the time I've followed it. Now it's time to quit lurking and share. I started SL 5x5 after losing about 80 lbs with walking & running (and calorie counting, of course!). I did the program as designed, except for a couple months over spring/summer when I dropped to 2x…

I've been drinking my cold brew coffee concentrate over ice with the Premier Protein vanilla shakes from Costco, YUM!