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If you can and it's safe, park as far as possible from your building (mine has a huge and safe parking lot, so that makes it easier). Take the stairs - even if you don't have to - basically take the long way to the restroom, to your desk, to your car, to lunch, to anything you can (if time allows, of course). So even if…

Awesome! I lost 65 pounds several years ago. Best thing I ever did for my health and confidence. Stay on course it's worth it!

IMO they are useful for gathering data that can help you see trends and meet goals. You can see how much activity you've had on a day, a week, months, etc. You can synch it to your phone/MFP and it will make recording exercise a little bit easier. But it's not a magic bullet, it just provides information. The reminders are…

Agree with so many others, you need to see a professional that can help you. Sounds like you might need to switch to a better doctor as well, doesn't sound like he/she took your concerns seriously.

Consistency over time is key. Most people (myself included) can't lose 20 pounds a month. It takes time. Also, I never have had a gym membership. It doesn't have to be expensive.

I can tell you what worked for me. Used MFP to track and manage my calories. Used a cheap exercise bike (nothing special, maybe $70 but can find them at yard sales even cheaper) 6 days a week for 30 minutes a day. Of course how intensely you workout will make a difference. Took about 18 months but I lost 65 lbs. Have kept…

There is no one size fits all answer - is it possible to lose weight while drinking wine (or any alcohol) if you factor it into your calorie intake? Yes, but every person is different. Alcohol does affect your liver and your metabolism. It just depends on your particular goals and body. Not to mention that alcohol tends to…

I don't think it is ever okay to ridicule/shame a person for being fat, skinny, plus-size, thin, obese, etc. But there will always be jerks that don't care, or justify it by saying they are "motivating" someone (which it can, but it can also harm). All these "movements" or whatever are silly to me. I've been 65 pounds…

Maybe flavored water packets that include caffeine are also an option. Zero calorie and inexpensive. The ones I get at Walmart or Kroger cost about $2 for a box of 10. I'm sure they also have the liquid kind with caffeine, but they're a lot pricier. That's the best thing I can think of besides coffee.

I can relate a lot to your situation. I'm 5' 6", I was 210 lbs, and had a 40" waist. I'm 40 years old now. I lost 65 lbs by managing my calories and 30 min on an exercise bike 6 days a week. Down to a 30" waist. Took about 18 months to do that. I've since put on 15 lbs of muscle so at 160 lbs now (which took way longer…

Can't pass a law for everything (we have way too many as it is). How would it even be enforceable. Media "pressure" is subjective. One person may view it as a negative (makes them feel bad), another views it as positive (motivates them to meet goals). A picture of a model might be gorgeous to one person, average to…

I've never had an issue eating protein bars 2-3 hours before bed, in fact, I usually work out late evening so it's pretty much always 2-3 hours before bed or less. I do like most of the Quest bars, White Chocolate Raspberry and Chocolate Chip are my favorites. I've never heated them up so no help there. I usually buy Pure…

I don't know for sure without all the numbers, but 1100 or so calories a day doesn't seem sustainable over the long term. Perhaps it is, if you include periodic higher calorie days, for your sanity and to avoid feelings food of "deprivation". I tell several people I work with that seem to constantly be on restrictive…

Totally agree with posters here - working abs will strengthen them and grow the muscle but the fat will still be there. Not that stronger abs are a bad thing, but if shrinking your belly is the goal, gotta lose body fat. I did exactly that, went from 40" to 30" waist losing 65 lbs. Losing all the weight was way easier than…

Looks like a solid workout plan. Personally, when I was focused on weight loss, I did a lot more cardio. I was doing 30 min 6 days a week as intensely as I could, with some dumb bell work too. Of course my intensity was low early on and got better over time. Lost 65 lbs that way. I would say if your weight loss is not…

I agree with just about every post here. I personally lost 65 lbs and 10" off my waist (40" to 30"). You can't target the fat you want to lose, man do I wish you could. I'm pretty lean, but nicely defined abs continue to elude me. I was pretty much there, but I had to lose a lot of weight to get there and I just wasn't…

In my own experience, getting better at certain exercises required doing that exercise or variations of it repeatedly and consistently and I improved over time. This included physical training in the military. To get better at running, we ran. A lot. Every day. Short runs, fast runs, long runs, sprints, up/down hills,…

I think it depends on your goals. Right now, I am mainly working on gaining muscle/strength. I try to lift 4 days a week and do cardio on 2, with 1 rest day. Different muscle groups of course. When I was losing weight, I did almost all cardio and it worked (65 lbs lost). When I was at a good weight, I switched my focus to…

I agree with what others have posted, first and foremost don't be jerk. Doesn't matter if you are fat, thin, fit, healthy, obese, etc. Also, everyone's body is different and reacts differently to diet and exercise. If you don't look like an athlete, that doesn't mean you aren't healthy. That's what we use measurements,…

Same where I live, Little Rock, AR area. Have to drive practically anywhere, not much within walking distance. Very few people I see on a daily basis at a healthy weight.

Before I lost weight, my triglycerides were always very high (500+ at one point). Cleaned up my diet, started exercising on a stationary bike, and lost 65 lbs. Triglycerides are great now. Alcohol and high carb foods/meals can affect triglyceride levels, is why you're supposed to fast for at least 12 hours before they test…

Couldn't agree more - not to mention anyone who smokes, no matter how healthy they are otherwise.

97% seems high but in my own personal circle it isn't too far off (just talking about adults). I know about 4 people that exercise regularly (including myself), make an effort to eat a healthy diet, don't smoke, and have a good proportion of body fat. That's it. Everyone else I know (work and family/friends) either smokes…

I think it really depends on how much dressing you want/need on your salad. If you need a lot, then by all means search for low calorie ones you like. Most of the time I can use any salad dressing, I just limit it. My favorite is honey mustard dressing, and the ones I use are less than 100 cal per 2 tablespoon serving.…

I really feel bad for those on the show. I lost 65 lbs and 10" off my waist - it wasn't easy and it took a year and half. They have a lot more to lose than that and there is no easy way to get there. It takes changing your entire diet, your physical activity, and really your way of thinking about food and so much more to…

Everyone's calorie needs are different - you'll have to experiment a little to see what works for you. All of the calculators that say how many calories you need to consume are estimates, not exact numbers. If you can continue to lose weight at 1400 or 1500 calories and you're satisfied that is a good thing to me. You can…

I think you would be wasting your time and energy to try and lose lean muscle. Like fat loss, you can't really target muscle loss from calorie and activity deficit. In my opinion, Taylor Swift is pretty but VERY thin. She seems healthy, so not saying she is "too skinny", just saying that look is not better than a more…

I listen to my body - if I'm feeling weak and lacking energy, I may change what I do to something less intense. If I'm sick, then I'll simply move my "off" day for the week and workout on my usual off day. Basically, I never just miss a workout unless I have to and even if I do I try to extend my usual workouts to…

Personally, I alternate cardio and weight training 6 days a week and 1 day of rest. So, like you, I'm getting 3 days of strength training a week. I'm definitely putting on and retaining muscle. It can be harder to put on muscle while still losing fat, but it is definitely possible. I think you can gauge it from your…

In my experience, I have more success losing body fat if I don't drink alcohol, even just a beer or two once or twice a week has a negative effect. I can still lose body fat by managing my calories/exercise, but it's just one more thing working against me instead of for me. For perspective, my starting weight was 210lbs,…