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I find Thai a calorie challenge. Maybe they’ll have a steamed chicken and veg dish, or chicken with lemon grass? Don’t recall how much oil is in that. A satay without sauce could work. Maybe in combination with some fresh (not fried) spring rolls.

It’s a newish button that has been evolving. If you look at the face, it looks confused.

I was sick last week and have been lazily recovering, but I finally got to the pool this morning for some laps. Back to it!

I’ve been thinking about this thread today. I’m doing counter push-ups every time I heat up my coffee, and pacing/squatting/lunging while on conference calls, which is frictionless because I have a stand-up desk. My husband hasn’t said anything to me about it yet, but he’s throwing me some funny looks. :)

This made me laugh because I had the same goals — which I met recently. So now I’m working on reaching the weight I was when I got married to my FIRST husband, as if I could somehow undo that bad decision. If I could turn back time... :)

It depends on what you like. If I liked butter on my bagel, I’d use that. Nothing wrong with it. But I actually prefer something more substantial, so I go with turkey and cheese or a fried egg.

Packed up my gear last night and got to the pool bright and early this morning. Glad to be back in the water. I always prefer lake swimming, but this’ll do. AND I think I’ve finally sorted out how to efficiently do the locker room shuffle at the gym — wore convenient clothes to get off and back on while slightly damp, had…

How about some hot tea or coffee? Or a cup of chicken broth? Or have exactly what you want and make changes elsewhere so the calories will fit? And bundle up. :)

The only thing I’ve heard about it that makes sense to me is that eating a little lower carb in the off-season can help suppress appetite if you’re looking to drop a few pounds. But not while training intensely.

I’m pretty anti-elective surgery, but I have my limits. Two months after hitting goal (probably this summer, at my current slow and steady pace), I’m getting a breast lift, because I’m really bothered by the state of things. I also don’t really like my saggy stomach and other parts, but I don’t hate them enough to go under…

My calorie goal is set at maintenance level for my goal weight. Small deficit and slow loss. But it’s comforting that this is the amount I need to eat going forward. Occasionally, I set it lower for a week if I’m feeling ambitious, but I’m mostly happy to just chug along. 64 lbs down, 16 to go. I’ll get there when I get…

I struggle with this. Am struggling with it right now, actually. Rough week. I’ve found that if I try to reframe what I need as “being kind to myself,” it helps. I drink tea and cuddle up under a blanket, or take a hot shower. I’ll allow myself a high-quality treat like a piece of dark chocolate (as opposed to a…

That’s hilarious. News you can use!

My legs are still sore from squats and lunges on Thursday night, but my mom and I walked for hours today in NYC (11k steps, says the Garmin), so I think that counts. My normal daily count is just 2k (I work at home)

Yeah, I pull that one out every so often when I start feeling complacent.

Sort of like this one.

I lost breast size for the first half of my weight loss. From 44G to 36DDD. Now my band size is still going down but my cup size has stalled (now 34G-ish). I’ll be consulting a surgeon after hitting goal weight.

Met up with the local Y’s running club this evening. Rowed a little to warm up, then did three sets of running and strength work. The first mile was fine. The second mile, after weighted squats and lunges, was uncomfortable. The third mile was downright painful. But I got to the end!

Then that 30 calories is surely inaccurate. Just go with a generic black coffee listing in the database. Or don’t bother logging it. It should be in the range of 2-5.

8 oz would indicate “as prepared”, I think. Definitely check the nutrition label for calories and ingredients. Coffee has minimal calories, but that presumes nothing’s been adde during manufacture.

There’s a tiny, elderly woman at the Y who tells me I’m growing every time I see her. I’m 5’10” and 47 y.o.

Rode the bike trainer this evening, followed up with some bodyweight strength. I’m pretty pleased with myself because I put on my workout clothes at 7am, but wasn’t actually able to do it until 7:30pm. Twelve hours late, but I did it. :)

I’m 5’10”, large framed according to bone measurements, and started at 248, size 20/22, 3 years ago. I’m now at 185, size 12/14. I have several goals: - Get out of plus-sized clothing. Done. - Reach a lower-risk body fat measurement. Done. - Reach a lower-risk waist/height measurement. Done. - Be able to participate in…

Exactly. My only issue with tonic water is that it actually has calories. Which I didn’t realize at first. :-/

Good for you! I like to get a club soda with lime when I’m out. It feels slightly more festive, and if anyone notices and is of the type to question it, they think I’m drinking a mixed drink.

My prepping purpose is to have easy dinners ready for busy or tired evenings, so I’ve been doubling recipes for every dinner that will freeze well. So far, I have in the freezer: Baked penne with sausage and broccoli, pizza dough, and chicken and chick pea curry with rice. I’ve already used the extra Mexican chicken…

My hiatus is almost over, I think. I’ve been getting antsy. I’ve signed up for a local spring 5k and started wearing my Garmin all the time. Thinking about adding a trail race and sprint tri over the summer. And @Djproulx : Look what I just got in the mail!

I joined our local triathlon club, which is an NSV by itself! I chose a medium club t-shirt, but in the back of my mind I was sure it would be too small. I should have gotten at least a large. Nope! The medium fits perfectly!

Now that my target race is over, I’ve started a 3-month plan to build up my skills/endurance in each of the three triathlon sports. This month will be swim-focused, with 3 swim sessions per week, 2 runs and 1 bike. Swam yesterday for 30 minutes and ran 3 easy miles this morning. I think my next race will be a 5K in March…

Work has gotten really busy this month, so I’ve been laying low in here, but I wanted to post a quick update: 5K race day! Goal was 29:32 — which would be a 20-year PR. Finish time (unofficial) was 29:09!