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  • Back when I was training for a half-marathon (of which I walked about 90%, but still finished in the required time and got my bling!), my trainer told me not to focus so much on the speed of the treadmill but to focus more on increasing the incline. Otherwise, I would second what others are saying about checking out…
    in All of you who lost weight without gym I need advice. Comment by MsDonaB June 2016
  • Dragging in a couple of days late, but add me! I have 56 pounds to lose and would love some accountability partners!
    in sick and tired of being sick and tired.. Comment by MsDonaB March 2016
  • I have similar problems. Not so much with bloating and "gassiness" after eating a healthy meal, but just pain that isn't nearly as bad when I eat a not-so-healthy meal. I love salads, but it's really discouraging when you know that discomfort is on the other side of the spinach and romaine!
    in Heartburn while eating very healthy, no heartburn when eat junk Comment by MsDonaB March 2016
  • I suffered from exercise-induced headaches when I first started working out "hard". My trainer suggested that I eat a snack about 15-20 minutes before I hit the gym, plenty of water during, and another snack afterwards. I started doing that and it did help. Something else that helped me was to be sure I did something to…
    in Exercise Induced Headaches Comment by MsDonaB January 2016
  • I started with MFP's fave level of 1200, but I decided I was setting myself up for failure because, like you, I was "hangry". I currently get about 30 minutes of intentional movement a day and MFP shows I burn around 250 calories. I increased my calories this past week to 1400. I weigh in on Monday mornings, so we'll see…
    in Why 1200 MFP? Comment by MsDonaB January 2016
  • I'm glad you asked this - I was about to post the same question! MFP gave me a daily caloric allowance of 1200, but I felt that was too low, so I increased it to 1300 (I'm 52 y/o, 5'5, and started at 211# (ugh)). The whole "do I eat my exercise calories or not" thought process confuses and tires me out! So, I have decided…
    in Number of Calories - with or without exercise adjustment Comment by MsDonaB January 2016
  • Hi, all! Happy New Year! I am claiming 2016 as MY YEAR!! I'm currently 51 years old, and my weight has crept back up since I started having some health issues in March. I am 5'5" and right now am at 203 lbs. with a goal of 150 lbs. I am 100% an emotional/stress eater, and 2015 has been an extremely stressful year. The high…
    in Ladies over 50! Comment by MsDonaB January 2016
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