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I haven't stopped drinking totally but I rarely drink. In the past month I've had 2 glasses of wine. I've had periods where I drank daily and felt no side effects and other periods where I've had 2 glasses or wine or beer & felt terrible the next day (headache, nauseous). I'd rather get to the gym at 6 am then have a drink…
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Me too. Most days I eat a clean diet but we all slip up here and there. If you friend me you can see my food diary. I find the key to maintaining a clean diet is planning meals a few days in advance and then shopping for the ingredients. I find myself at the market more than ever buying fresh produce for salads etc. It is…
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You sound like a smart level headed trainer, Rubyayn! I'm a NP and cannot tell you how many times I hear trainers pushing clients in my gym to do things they are either not yet capable of or resistant to. Once a client was complaining to the trainer, "my back is really bothering me" and the trainer said "PUSH past it!". A…
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It depends what your goals are. If you are not looking to lose/gain weight then it may not matter. However if you are trying to lose fat and maintain muscle it matters a lot. Log onto the web site Breaking Muscle. The folks there (nutritionists, exercise physiologists) are both professional and keep fit. They address these…
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I've been using a Polar heart monitor for the past 5-6 years and also find it to be very accurate. I wouldn't trade to FitBit or other type of monitor. Use it with a second type and compare them then decide what works best for you.
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Hi I'm 5'4" and weigh 115 with 22% body fat also. A few years ago (4?) I got down to 105 and was too thin (divorce diet). I spent a lot of time at the gym lifting weights, biking, running and playing golf. 110 is my goal also. When I hit that on the way back up I felt my best. Started yesterday with 2-3 mile runs, heavy…
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Kale blended with chocolate protein powder, frozen unsweetened cherries water acai juice and frozen beets. Dried figs stuffed with 1-2 whole raw almonds, shredded zucchini sautéed in olive oil spray and topped with home made marinara sauce. All good, all filling, some portable, some distract you from eating because you…
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Hi Lorie when you begin to lift weights you can gain weight as muscle weighs more than fat. If you are not eating more this may be the case. I have been lifting for a few years and had to make peace with the scale. It helps to take measurements (bust, waist, hips & thighs) and follow progress of inches lost. If you are…
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I really enjoyed reading these posts. I'm 58 now and really struggle to maintain my weight. I've done alot of reading & found that if calories are too restricted your body goes into starvation mode and burns muscle not fat. I am experimenting right now with a balance of protein, carbs and fats. I am also lifting heavy…
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How do I join the group? I am a 58 yo college professor (nursing) in New York. I've been a life long active woman: running, walking, swimming, golf and biking. Now trying stand up paddle boarding. I've always maintained my weight generally fluctuating +/- 5-10 lbs. Now that I am post menopausal I've developed the dreaded…
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Me too. I am working on a very resistant 5 lbs and have decided to try 5:2
