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It's definitely a healthy habit - no question, there. That's a full hour you could've been sedentary, but you're up helping improve/maintain your bone density and circulation. Personally, I would not log it, as I don't log my occasional walks around the building in which I work. Alternatively, I'd log is as one-calorie…
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I usually go up 3-5lbs during TOM. In fact, one time my TOM hit me right after completing a super-long hike, and between the two, I gained about 10lbs. It took 7-10 days to shed. Water weight is a *kitten*.
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A lot of people blame BC for weight gain, but the truth is, it merely effects the hormones which can impact water weight retention and hunger levels. In my experience, this has been as equally true going off the pill as it has going on. If you've quit the pill in the last month, it's quite possible this is a hormonal…
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The mochi ice cream might be high. Usually, you don't get an actual bowl or anything like that - you get these little discs of mochi rice with about a tbs of ice cream in them. The largest serving I've ever ordered was probably no more than 8 actual bites. I'm only saying this too because 1/2 cup of thick, rich custard is…
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That's adorable!
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I'm kind of neutral. At first, I loved it - built my base up and kept it from getting damaged by running frequently. Also enjoyed being able to listen to my own music. After a while though, it began to get a little repetitive. The missions are all "built" the same, and even though the story is interesting for me, there are…
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Anything colder than 45 degrees and I can't do my workout outside (asthma), so I'm struggling to think of solutions this year as well. The place where I work has a tiny gym, but it's dirty and has those energy-sucking, sterile lights. It's also packed for the few weeks after New Years when all the resolution-ers get their…
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Hmm... seems like sound advice. Going to do it while I still have time. I'm not sure, at this point, how I'm going to make it 12+ hours. O_o
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So it actually helps your back? I've actually gotten back spasms from wearing it while walking around, but that's probably because I'm not lacing it right (I'm thinking it's too tight).
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No offense, OP, but that looks miserable as two complete days of sustenance. What TeaBea said is absolutely true. You're going to lose water weight and a little bowel material with these drinks, but that's all going to come back once you eat real food again. Why not go ahead and develop a deficit plan with solid food that…
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I do love a good corset for costuming. Just bought a fancy one this summer and am wearing it to its first Con in about two weeks. As for what the others have said, it's all pretty much true. Using too often or too tightly can cause internal "shifting," using a cheap, low-quality boned version can be dangerous, and…
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I usually allow myself 100-200 calories or so more on Day 1, as that is, by far, the peak of it for me, in both hunger and pain. Day 2, I'm back to my normal deficit. It really helps me keep my sanity.
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Instead of repeating advice, I'll just second this with the evidence of my own experience. With similar stats as yours, I lost a ton in the first week (mostly water), nothing on the second week, and just a tiny fraction on the third. After four or five weeks, I started settling into a normal rate. My propensity for…
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I had so many late nights when I'd lay awake after deciding "I'm going to do it this time! I'm going eat (such and such), workout every day, get up early...!" etc. I'd hype myself up, end up staying awake for too long, and wake up late the next day, wanting to reach for the first thing in the kitchen because (such and…
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HydroxyCut supplements have been found to cause organ damage. I realize that doesn't mean their shakes will have the same effect, but it's hard for me to trust a company/system that would allow this to happen in one of their products. That being said, I do like the taste of EAS shakes, but I drink them sparingly. I…
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Agreed with all the posters encouraging you to speak to your doctor instead of going by Internet opinions. I will point out that even the show My 600 Lb Life, which tends to "pimp" gastric bypass, also cites the fact that only 5% of patients see long term success. Additionally, one of the things they highlight is that many…
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No, when comparing MapMyWalk/Run/Ride/Fitness etc... to other calculators that are known to be accurate (ScoobysWorkshop), the MapMy... line way overestimates burns. In fact, for an 18.5 ride I took last weekend, the program almost doubled what everyone else said. I still like using them for the GPS function though. As…
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OP, I had a very similar experience, which is why I'm back on MFP. I learned how to count and measure, but after a while it just seemed like I'd built up enough context and knowledge regarding food that I could stop. I did stop - and I had quite a bit of success doing it on my own - but then everything slowed down. I'd…
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What you're saying isn't wrong, but... the purpose behind it is sort of confusing. It just seems like to a reply to a specific person in a super vague, almost passive-aggressive way. Or is it supposed to be a general statement more to the MFP forum population? If so, I'm not sure where you've been seeing people making this…
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One of my pet peeves. Take Ramen - one package is 2 servings. Okay, a brick of ramen can be split into two easily enough as it's usually folded over, but what about the flavor packet? I can do the math in my head quickly enough though, so it's a minor complaint for me. What really gets me are the cans of soup that no one…
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On the plus side, this is a necro'd thread and the user who said that appears to be long gone.
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Lol! (not at you, at the person who told you this) I do see a lot of women on the elliptical, but I have seen guys on it too - trucking like beasts. My bf uses it too. I wasn't aware they were girly machines. X)
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It's been said already, but some brands do sweeten their sparkling water with sugar or artificial sweetener. Also look out for added sodium in some kinds.
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I don't think it's a matter of being "mean" to anyone. Most people can learn through the civil debates that go on here and take them for what they are. I just find it a shame when someone posts "I feel lost; I feel out of control; I need help" and 20 people reply, "Let me tell you why you're wrong and by the way, you just…
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I really want to see this argument pop up whenever someone says they're totally "addicted" to Quest Bars, or the new donuts at Tim Hortons. It only ever seems to become a major debate when someone uses the term when talking about their negative obsession/compulsion/whatever-you-want-to-call-it with food. That's a bit of a…
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Occasionally, similar posts such as yours pop up in the forums, so firstly, know that you're not alone. A lot of people experience issues with their SOs when it comes to losing/gaining weight - because it means change - a change they can't control. It isn't possible for me to know the context of your life with your bf or…
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So, so many. And a lot of people who have never had food issues in their life telling me that I "just need to stop when I feel full." Well, duh, but that's not as easy as it sounds for someone who has spent the first few decades of their life not doing that. To be honest though, I am this person quite often. I have one…
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Herbalife has been positively linked to temporary and permanent liver damage. That's enough for me. Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3004035/ (with more available in the right column)
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I used to have that mentality though. When I was a teenager, I thought if I wasn't hungry all of the time, it wasn't a good enough diet. Of course that bought me some success - quickly fleeting success that probably did more harm than good. Then, one day I decided that I wasn't going to keep dieting like that. I was just…
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That wins best comment of the day. I can sign off now. XD
