KiraChristiansen Member

It's just a number, a data point. The better, more consistent data you have, the better you can adjust. Measurements are also data, and will give you a better overall picture. Pictures are also data. You are giving yourself a more complete picture of where you are, and therefore, a better view of where you want to be by…

I tend to be terrible at making habits too. Sometimes I just have to hit the mental 'refresh' button when I find myself slipping away from a good habit. I'm almost to the point that I've completed a modified version of C25K, and I'm super proud of myself- normally I would have thrown in the towel by now. Things I have…

A bit over 20lbs of difference & about a year between these two photos. Still have a bit to go to get to where I really want to be. Sorry about the graininess-cellphone camera.

The big difference being that the surgery adds an extra physical cue for fullness. Some people really do need the negative feedback that being ill provides to prevent themselves from overeating. It's a tool for those who tend to have serious problems with overeating. There's a reason why it's not recommended expect in…

I don't need a gym membership, I don't have to pay a class fee, and I don't *have* to pay for registration for races if I don't race. I need shoes anyway, and wear normal clothes. So, yeah, as exercise goes, it's cheap. Edited to quote the correct post.

I'm enjoying running for it's cheapness(&limited commute) right now, but dancing would be my ideal. :)I am a ballet teacher and I'm going to give some unsolicited advice to the OP: Don't wait to sign up for ballet. Most of it can be modified, and few adult classes make you wear a leotard& tights. Unless you are saving it…

No problem. Like I said, I've been there, and it makes you feel like you might be going crazy when everyone around you is so negative about something that is a reasonable, informed decision. They are generally well-intentioned, but the comments often end up doing more harm than good. Try as much as you can to not let it…

According to BMI, you are on the edge of overweight, and 125 is a healthy weight for your height. Some things to consider, however: you are athletic- which makes it more likely(but still not probable) that BMI is an inaccurate scale for you. A high proportion of muscle can sometimes put a perfectly healthy person in the…

I forget to eat breakfast fairly often, lunch is less likely. While I've never been an overweight BMI, I did gain to the edge of where is acceptable for my height, and my bone structure/frame is rather tiny. My weight tends to yo-yo a bit and have consistently had problems getting back into healthy eating patterns after a…

I love alfredo sauce, and have not been able to find a substitute for the real thing(though I do substitute a lower-fat milk/cream usually-half&half instead of whipping, etc). I try to make sure to portion control/ adjust the rest of my day when the urge comes around. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful...

Wow! What a difference!

Be in the 130s- haven't been less than 140 since before I quit dancing, and I'm now 140.8- sooooo close. Complete C25K/ be able to exercise by just leaving my house and running for a while. I hate going to the gym to workout. Fit into my 'Audrey Hepburn' ball gown.

Nice! I'm working on a stuffed dragon for my aunt-he needs an ear, then he's done.

I like to crochet too! What are you working on currently? I tend to be a bit distractable when it comes to craft projects lately. :s I am currently about 20lbs from my goal(At about the halfway point woo!), and have been working on getting to the point where I can run for at least a 5k.

First step is figuring out where you are starting from- and it looks like you are already working on that! Make sure to track your food as accurately as possible for the next little while so that you can see where adjustments can be made(yep, it's a pain, but it really does help). It's usually fairly obvious where you make…

Hi Jessica! Welcome to MFP, and congratulations on getting started!

Excellent! Now you have to try not to stress while letting the biotin and b12 work into your system. It's likely you won't see results for a few months yet, (your doctor likely gave you a better estimate).I know, easier said than done. To de-stress, I recommend petting an animal, if you like animals, playing a game,…

I use the MapMyWalk app in conjunction with the C25K app to track the calories & know how far/fast I went. (It syncs with MFP, but I'm not fully convinced the calories are accurate)

So, about 1 day per week, I tend to have a day like this- where figuring out calories is next to impossible(eating out, eating at a friend's, etc)Also, I'm engaged to a 6'5 man who likes BIG dinners- keeping a dinner below 700-800 calories is a MAJOR victory. (It has to do with how leftovers work in our house-they don't).…

Don't mess around with any changes until you see a doctor. From the information you've given, it sounds like you have a medical condition. Your doctor will be able to give you more comprehensive information, as they can run blood tests to check hormone and nutrient levels- which people responding on the internet cannot do.…

This is exactly why I put that disclaimer in there- 6 days/week of intense activity is my *normal* level of activity-even if running is not. I am an ex-gymnast and dancer (both are high-impact activities) used to closer to 8hours, 6days/week-admittedly, these are anaerobic activities, which is why I am doing C25K, not just…

I would ask why you are tracking your calories/food-to lose weight, or to get your nutrition in order? Yes, they are related goals-but consider trying to take on one bad habit at a time, rather than a complete overhaul. If getting nutrition in order is your thing- use your maintenance calories, and sort out meals that you…

I can't deal with the forced steady pace of a treadmill, either. I can do exercise that keeps my heart rate at 170 on the elliptical for half an hour, and I can run outside for a much longer period of time. I am currently doing C25K with my dog to increase the period of time that I can run for. My dog slows me down, which…