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CICO is about the mechanics of weight loss. People tend to focus on those mechanics and the endless dieting variations that lead to CI<CO and attribute their success/failure to their ability to master those mechanics. I am great at losing weight. I've done it countless times since I was a teenager looking to lose 15 pounds…

I tend to gravitate more toward cardio, but I figure that is because my upper body strength is pretty poor (lower body strength is somewhat better because I use those muscles when I do cardio). I joined a gym and have started doing some strength training. I'm using the machines for now, and hope to transition to dumbbells…

I have arthritis (sarcoid and OA) and find regular exercise to be important. I would strongly encourage you to talk with your rheumatologist to come up with a plan for incorporating more exercise into your life. Strength training can actually improve the functioning of your joints by giving you stronger muscles that better…

When I was eating exclusively plant-based for health, I described myself as a lowercase v vegan, because few people understood what plant-based meant. Most people understand what vegan is, though, so it was helpful in restaurants and situations where you want to convey your dietary preferences clearly and quickly. Few…

So, if you have any predisposition toward heart disease, you should give up on the pursuit of fitness? Bizarre theory. Not every heart attack is caused by an overabundance of LDL... After reading this whole thread, I'm still not quite sure what the message is that you want to send. I think the problem lies in your premise…

Wilt Chamberlain? I don't think he was in any kind of shape to be running a marathon a few days before his death, having been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, losing over 50 pounds, and being in very poor health in the months leading up to his death. Are you thinking of Jim Fixx, perhaps? He popularized "jogging" and died…

You are very lucky to have not been bitten if kicking and swinging at dogs. I would never recommend following this dangerous advice. Small dogs, especially a breed like a JRT, are prone to fear-based aggression. An aggressive act, such as swinging a stick or kicking at the dog, is not going to deescalate the situation.…

Does the JRT belong to the professional dog walker or is it a client's dog? If it is not her personal pet, then figure out who owns the JRT. Jacks need to be leashed because they are a breed who can be unpredictable - they will chase prey and not hear someone calling them, engage in fights with much larger dogs, or dart…

1. You seem to have taken a gradual approach, which is fine as long as you have realistic expectations. Tracking your food and trying to move more are good beginning steps, but they aren't going to generate much, if anything, in the way of weight loss. 2. You say you committed to doing this last week. Do you mean you only…

Your logical fallacy is Post hoc, ergo proter hoc. You have assumed that the consumption of the huge meal of pizza which exceeded your calorie allotment caused the weight loss without considering that the two events might only share a temporal relationship. Just because eating the pizza preceded the weight loss does not…

It is a partnership between Healthways and participating Blue Cross/Blue Shield companies. I went to blue365deals.com and registered. Go to the fitness category and click on the Healthways deal. That brings you to the Healthways website where you can find out what participating gyms are located by you, sign up, and print…

Sometimes people have to fix their thinking about food in order to achieve long term success. I struggled with perfectionism, which led to a lot of distorted thinking when it came to my weight and food. While I was very successful at losing weight, I could never manage to maintain that loss until I addressed the underlying…

I have an interesting plan through my health insurance. $25/month gets you membership at many gyms nationwide, including their major partners SNAP fitness and Anytime. It is a great deal, especially for someone who travels.

I don't recommend their products because I don't understand how you take an ingredient like tomatoes which naturally have both calories and sugar and create a sauce with zero calories and zero sugar, but Walden Farms does make a marinara sauce with 0 grams of sugar. Personally, I would make the homemade when you have the…

I have two sets of Yurbuds, one over the ear and one regular earbuds. Both have a twist and lock mechanism that makes them feel very secure. Both pairs let in ambient noise, which is important to me from a safety aspect when running outside. The earbuds are magnetic, which comes in handy and helps prevent them from getting…

It looks like exercise induced petechiae. If you have been taking any kind of pain killer, they can also cause petechiae. Allergies and some illnesses can also be causes. It might be worthwhile to see a doctor if you continue to experience them, notice additional symptoms, or if you just start feeling worried.

I think the key for you is to figure out what is different about playing squash or going to your dance class compared to running, cycling, or doing a workout DVD. One thought is that squash and dance class involve a level of social interaction, while running, cycling, and DVDs do not. It might be worthwhile to see about…

I agree with booksandchocolate. A relationship has to be balanced. I'm not sure his need to be able to make spontaneous decisions to go out to dinner outweighs her need to plan her intake in order to meet her caloric goals. How to handle this (and whether it is worth dealing with it) depends on how often it is happening.…

I was listening to some doctors discussing smoking cessation on the radio, and they noted that with alcoholics and drug users, it is expected that they can have occasional slip-ups and still be successful. Yet quitting smoking is viewed somewhat differently - if you slip up and have a cigarette (or pack), it is viewed as a…

My shin splints resolved with shoes that addressed my overpronation. Brooks Adrenaline GTS and Ravenna both work well for me. Overpronation is a common cause of shin splints, but certainly not the only cause. There are also other problems that can be confused with shin splints, such as stress fractures. Running through…

I prefer running outside, but twitchy bronchial tubes (hyperreactive airways) make that challenging. Cold air and smoke/fumes are triggers for me. So I make do on the treadmill for the most part.

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For just a cold, I would continue to follow my regular eating routine. For a stomach bug, I go by what my stomach will tolerate. As a child, my mother would give us Coca Cola syrup over crushed ice to help with nausea. I continue to use that (and, yes, the ice must be crushed). Once I'm able to eat solid foods, I stick…

It sounds like you haven't been sticking to 1,200 calories if you are munching on cereal and handfuls of nuts every hour. Assuming your 1,200 calorie goal is appropriate for you (and that is a huge assumption), you may need to experiment a bit to find out what satisfies you. For me, it is volume, so I gravitate toward…

Don't let your distorted thinking get in the way of achieving your goals. In the words of Tyler Joseph: Tie a noose around your mind, Loose enough to breathe, fine, and tie it To a tree. Tell it, "You belong to me. This ain't a noose. This is a leash. And I have news for you: you must obey me.…

You have to be ready to make a lot of changes in order for this to work. Losing weight is mainly about CICO, but being successful long term is about changing the way you think and the way you make choices about food and activity. I can't recommend The Beck Diet Solution highly enough.

When I lost my weight, my goals were about behaviors that would help me to achieve my goals. They were small, achievable, and addressed any areas I felt were areas in which I could improve. So, depending on where you are at, it might be incorporating more activity, or trying a new activity. It could be packing and bringing…

My experience was similar to what others report. In the larger sizes, it could easily take a 25+ pound loss to go down a size. In smaller sizes, a 7 pound weight loss can result in a size decrease. Keep doing what you're doing - you are making progress toward your goal and as long as you continue making that progress, you…

I think sometimes people place too much importance on the specific plan they are following and attribute their success or failure to the plan they happen to have used rather than looking at other factors. If you have a dieting mentality and are focused on losing weight as quickly as possible at all costs, for example, then…

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