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I second the suggestion about seeing a physical therapist. Possibly because of your back pain, your form during weight lifting is compromised? If you are compensating for your pain, you may inadvertently have developed bad form, which causes addl pain. A PT should be able to help you correct that and modify your exercises…
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I love your enthusiastic, positive approach! Keep healthy snacks (apples, popcorn, etc) on hand for those late-night cram sessions & don't forget to get up periodically & take a brisk walk down the hall or run up & down a few flights of stairs to get the blood flowing to the brain. Best wishes for your studies and your…
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Make friends with someone. Most people like to talk about what they are doing, so just ask...don't be afraid to just say, "hey, I'm a beginner and I really like how toned you look...can you show me a few things to get me started?" The personal trainers at my gym are fabulous and are happy to give a few pointers even if…
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One pound a week is what I'm losing, and I'm happy that way. It's a nice steady pace at a sustainable calorie goal. I thought about lowering my cals at the beginning, but I was too hungry and fatigued. I'm at 1600 cals, and I usually come in a little under. I would rather be under than over! My starting weight was a little…
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The next James Bond! You look fabulous!
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Is it possible that it is being caused by something other than your "normal" back pain, such as a kidney infection or kidney stones? If it were me, I would see my GP since you have to wait so long to see your pain specialist. And if exercise hurts, I would confine myself to very gentle movement snd stretching instead of…
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I wonder if some CPAP users inadvertently eat a little more because they are more alert & active during their waking hours. Possibly especially breakfast ... I know when I haven't slept well, I will just slog around in a daze in the morning and have no appetite, but if I get a good night's sleep, my stomach is awake and…
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11 pounds, that will put me in Onederland! A Winter Onderland, how appropriate, LOL!!
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Shhhh ... I don't tell them what it is.
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Oh, it never gets thrown away! I cook down the carcass & trimmings, divide the edible scraps between the dogs & the chickens, strain the broth & skim off the fat, then freeze it in ziplock bags for use in cooking rice or quinoa. And I confess, when the chicken is hot off the rotisserie, I do enjoy a bite or two with that…
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Drunk plenty of fluid to replace the lost blood volume. Your blood pressure may be a little low. Take it easy for a few days.
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I'm with ya on that one. Once I got past the first few weeks (a little headachy & fatigued), it didn't even feel like a struggle anymore. Dedication, yes ... commitment, yes ... forethought and planning, yes ... but not really a struggle. Totally enjoying the challenge and the results!
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I found that after the first couple of weeks - during which my calorie allowance seemed difficult to stay within and not be hungry - my body eventually adjusted, I got better at making food choices, and it became a lot easier. I manually lowered my calorie goal at that point, and again a little later. And then as you lose,…
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Also perhaps because grilled meat, even with skin on, is cooked in such a way that much of the fat drips through the grate, while rotisserie chicken rotates so that it self-bastes. Even so, it's delicious, a great convenience, and the skin can always be removed before using.
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I check my macros, but don't get overly concerned about hitting the exact percentages on a daily basis...instead I balance it out over a matter of a few days. In other words, if I end up with a higher carb day and miss my protein goal, then the next day will be a Protein Day...eggs for breakfast, tuna for lunch, chicken…
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Congrats! I'm getting close to Onederland and am losing at a slightly slower rate than you. We have similar body types and I am a little older than you. I have health issues that restrict cardio to a faily low level, but I have been working with a trainer on some light to moderate weights & resistance machines (can't do…
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Wow, what a difference! You look lovely. The new hair color is very flattering with your green eyes too! Well done!
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I make hot oatmeal for my chickens in winter, lol! In summer, they get frozen fruit to cool them down. They are totally spoiled :)
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OP, I think we have some nasty trolls on the forum. Please ignore them. You are doing great!
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If I was tired at work, I used to sit in my car at lunchtime, set a timer, lay the seat back & snooze for 20 minutes. It was just enough to refresh me for the day.
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OP, you'll need protein for healing so watch your macros. When I had a hip replacement last year, it was just the impetus I needed to get me back on track with nutritious eating and counting calories. I couldn't drive for six weeks, so no fast food runs, and my friends were making good homemade healthy food to help me…
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I'll probably eat healthy when I turn 80, but at 90 all bets are off...it's gonna be ice cream for breakfast, lunch & dinner!
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I once had a delicious peanut soup at the Williamsburg Inn in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. My PB fav is toast with PB & honey. Reese's Peanut Butter cups ... yum, that chocolate & PB combo can't be beat! And oh yeah ... Nutter Butters! 5 Nutter Butter Bites make a great snack that fits easily into my allowance.
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No, no, no, don't give up! Make sure your calories aren't set too low that you are too hungry all the time. Eat food that you enjoy so you don't feel too deprived. Work little treats into your calorie goal. And maybe set one day a week as a planned day of indulgence. You might lose a tiny bit slower overall, but you won't…
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You've lost 22% of what you need to lose. That's tremendous progress! I set my sights on 10 pounds at a time; it helps to keep me from feeling overwhelmed by my end goal. Take some pics periodically, preferably in the same clothes each time. I'm sure you'll see a difference. .. and if you don't, post them on here &…
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It's great to have a deadline (and presumably a new outfit) to motivate you! Just plug in your stats to MFP, choose a reasonable weight loss rate, accurately log your food, and you should start seeing results. If you can add in some moderate exercise, so much the better. For me, the first 2-3 weeks were the hardest, but…
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As for the fibro, I'm doing MFP with very little exercise due to physical limitations and pain. I can attest that calorie deficit alone is sufficient for consistent weight loss. But gentle movement and getting outdoors on a regular basis helps ease symptoms and boost my mental outlook.
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Agree with @SLLRunner. A lot of people fail because they think it's way more complicated than it really is. Sure, as you go along, you might be interested in understanding more about how your body uses fuel and processes nutrients and reacts to physical exertion. But you really don't need to understand all that to get…
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Right, those challenges & camps are not a long-term solution, but do act as a much-needed kick-start to either begin a longer-term program, or to change up some stale routines. I guess some people do look at it as an end-point instead of a start-point -- usually to their detriment. That's why I like MFP -- it's meant to be…
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I really took advantage of summer to move more, eat fresh fruit & veg, and prepare simple fresh meals with grilled meats. I'm concerned about winter as I too go into hibernation and comfort food mode. I'm gathering some lower cal crockpot recipes so I will be prepared. I'll have to have good snacks around & keep up with my…
