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  • Why are you choosing to use the treadmill if you get bored quickly? I use the treadmill because of hyperreactive airways and because it is a bit easier on my joints. I get through it by finding a Netflix show that I like and only watching it when I'm on the treadmill. I also put together a few YouTube playlists of good…
  • 1. Investigate whether or not your running shoes might be the problem. Did you go to a store that specializes in running? If so, go back with your shoes, explain the issue, and see if they have any suggestions. Did you go to a general sports store (like Dick's, Foot Locker, or Sport's Authority)? Bring your shoes with you…
  • Exactly, grams measure weight while tablespoons measure volume. So the conversion will vary depending on the ingredient that you are measuring.
  • No, that is not correct. There are 45 calories in 12 grams of PB2. The directions say to mix 12 grams of powder with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • This is why it is important to measure foods other than liquids using grams, not measuring spoons. The nutrition facts say that 1 serving is 2 tablespoons (12g). There are 15 servings per container. 15 X 12 = 180. The entire container contains 184g. 12g of PB2 is 1serving and contains 45 calories. If your measurement is…
  • Does that even make sense to you? I am sorry to say that your friend is not a good source of information. I'd recommend finding alternate sources who can offer you information that is accurate.
  • Huh? Maybe this is a gender thing, but I haven't gotten beaten over my head with a message that says anything resembling "being overweight is okay" by the media. That still seems to be an opinion expressed by a small minority of vocal social media users.
  • We go back on August 3rd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v39LdFLX038
  • I think I would seek advice from a physical therapist or other medical professional. You don't want to take any chances of further damaging your knee.
  • The scale measures weight. It includes fat and lean tissue, fluids, and solid waste. So, you can lose fat, but if you are retaining fluids (as might happen when you begin a new exercise program), the extra water weight can make it appear that your weight remains the same. To test this, weigh yourself before and after a…
  • For weight loss, calories matter the most. For many people, it is also important to pay a bit of attention to macros (protein, carbohydrates, and fats). If you are logging on MFP, it will set generic goals and track these macros for you. Some people find that eating more of certain macros helps control their hunger while…
  • Sorry, I've seen this statement on a couple of threads this morning. Does the statement that walking doesn't actually burn calories make sense to you? Our bodies burn calories breathing. Our bodies burn calories digesting food. Holy possum of slothlord, our bodies burn calories whilst lying comatose in a hospital bed.…
  • The important thing is incorporating activity that you enjoy into your lifestyle. After that, it is all details that are a matter of personal preference and/or how to best meet your individual goals. It can be confusing because the media publishes conflicting information that they say is based on scientific research, but…
  • I do my Buffalo Cauliflower Bites in the oven, but definitely use Frank's wing sauce. I was surprised to discover other hot sauces can pack quite the calorie count. Tonight, I chopped up a head of cauliflower, added diced onion and zucchini, and made a "cheese" sauce by blending a can of drained cannellini beans, a mashed…
  • You mention some issues (severe anorexia history and heart arrhythmias) and behaviors (loss of appetite, significant weight loss due to stress caused by the end of a relationship, possibly lots of exercise, and possible food restriction) that make me think you might be best served by seeking assistance from a medical…
  • Just because you may have a feeling doesn't necessarily mean that your feeling is reality. I think the most powerful question you can ask yourself if it feels like someone is sabotaging your diet is, "Am I sure?" If you don't have convincing evidence that the person is actually trying to sabotage you, then it is probably…
  • I'm confused. You lost a stone without doing or trying anything. You must have done something to create a calorie deficit - were you logging on MFP at that time? Over what period of time did you lose these 14 pounds? Two weeks ago you started on the Slimfast diet. Have you been logging everything on MFP during those two…
  • It sounds like you have some all or nothing (black or white) thinking going on as you are labeling foods as good or bad. The reality is that foods are neither inherently good nor inherently bad, so there is no need to war against any foods at all. Instead, you can choose to include the foods you prefer into your lifestyle.…
  • Unfortunately, the big sweeping societal changes you deem necessary are not likely to happen overnight to solve your immediate problem. Small adjustments, cute or not, are probably the most realistic way most of us incorporate more activity into our lifestyles. In order to be successful long term, you must be able to…
  • One of the keys to success is making changes that improve your health and are sustainable for a lifetime. While increasing your cardiovascular fitness is a change that will improve your health, choosing an activity you dislike is not sustainable. Try different activities until you find one that you enjoy. It might help to…
  • I do like to throw the idea of rescuing a dog from your local animal control or rescue organization out there as a way of improving your health in multiple ways and giving an animal the home he or she deserves. A nice walk with your new companion in the morning and evening will add a substantial number of steps to your…
  • Can you mix up your protein shake the night before or purchase shakes that are ready to drink? We have a Ninja blender which we like, but it is pretty loud.
    in Blenders Comment by ziggy2006 July 2016
  • Lemon Cake Halo Top is heavenly. It seems to be one of the less popular flavors, probably because it doesn't sound quite as sexy, which is lucky for me because it has always been available. The only store that carries Halo Top is about an hour away, so I might get there every 2-3 months. The Brownie and Cookie Dough Arctic…
  • It depends on what you mean by healthy. Since you mention calories, sugar, and carbs, I'll offer a suggestion. I also loved coffee creamer, but the calories were too high for me to justify. I tried milk alternatives, and used unsweetened cashew milk for a while along with sugar free flavoring. But the cashew milk didn't…
  • How are you determining how many calories you are eating per day? There are over 2,000 calories in a gallon of whole milk. If you are going through a gallon every 2-3 days, it seems hard to imagine how consuming that quantity of milk, protein shakes, and 3 meals a day made up of lots of fruit and chicken leaves you…
  • Your weight loss will not be linear. Over 12 pounds is a huge amount of weight to lose in just two weeks. It is not surprising that your weight is not changing after dropping so much so quickly. The number on the scale remaining the same does not mean that you aren't experiencing fat loss due to a calorie deficit - it just…
  • Yes, but remember that a scale measures more than fat gain/loss. It also measures the weight of fluids and solid waste in your body. A weight gain of 4 pounds on the scale does not mean you gained 4 pounds of fat.
  • My hip pain was diagnosed as hip bursitis. I am on steroids and a muscle relaxant. This is day 4 out of 7 of exercise restriction, and I want nothing more than to head out for a run! At least I got permission to walk the dogs.
  • My experience is that people are motivated to do things they are good at. Motivation to continue comes after you experience success. I apply that idea to choosing a healthier lifestyle for myself by setting goals. At first, you want those goals to be very short term so that you experience lots of success frequently. I…
  • I am going a bit OT here, but I would like to gently and respectfully submit that two and a half weeks might not be sufficient time for anyone to know with certainty that they have found what will work for them. Consider keeping your mind open to the idea of making adjustments as needed in order to achieve your goals…
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