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For activity, I highly recommend considering a Jack Russell terrier. And, please remember, there are plenty of great dogs available at your local animal shelter and local rescue organizations looking for their forever families!
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You know how when you have pushed it exercising, have sore muscles (I am not talking about the sharp pain of injury here), and the last thing you want to do is another workout? Yet, if you push through it and do the workout, your muscles feel less sore? The same thing is true for me when I am feeling low energy. I probably…
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I do think it would be worthwhile for you to examine your thinking about this. Why is the recognition/approval of others apparently so important for you? Is this a healthy and beneficial attitude or is it something you might want to work on changing? I'm also a little curious, since people noticing and commenting on your…
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There are lots of contradictions in the title and the post. You've lost 4 inches in your waist in 3 days, but are tired of eating the same foods over and over again. Are you sure you are describing a lifestyle? It sounds to me like you are in a diet mentality, focused on numbers and losing weight/inches quickly rather than…
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I think for both the best chances of long term maintenance of your weight loss and optimal health, it is best to make activities that you enjoy a routine part of your lifestyle. You can definitely lose weight without exercising.
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I'm not big on YouTube videos, but I found this one to be worth 6 and a half minutes of my life. And, no, I do not think shame has a constructive role to play in anyone's weight loss. https://youtu.be/r2YYZBrPwwU
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I see a difference between accepting obesity and accepting obese people. All human beings are worthy of acceptance. No one deserves to be mocked, ridiculed, or shamed.
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Since you mention running, I'll suggest that you at least consider the Surge because of the GPS. It is handy if you don't want to bring your phone on your run. Though, to be honest, if you are looking at the Surge, be sure to compare it with other GPS watches out there. In particular, I'd mention the Garmin Forerunner 235,…
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I suppose for some people, the type of diet they follow seems to be of extreme importance. I'm going to suggest that maybe it is not the most important factor in losing weight - as long as you adhere to the concept of CICO, the details of your diet (barring medical conditions) are mainly a matter of personal preference. I…
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If you mean it is theoretically possible to outrun a bad diet, then I would agree with that in the same way that I would agree that it is theoretically possible to win the lottery. Lots of things that are theoretically possible aren't likely to result in success for the majority of people. And it is a whole lot more…
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Wouldn't that just be eating back one's exercise calories in order to maintain a desired weight? The person would need to make sure the excess calories and exercise matched up in order to maintain their weight. I don't think that is an example of what outrunning a bad diet means. I think it means attempting to lose weight…
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Saute some onion and celery. Add a can of Progresso Light Clam Chowder. Eat the whole thing. Of course, that only works if you like clam chowder.
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My husband also works a very physically active job. He put on his weight working that job and eating an amount of calories greatly in excess of what he required to maintain his weight. And he has a generous daily calorie allowance due to his activity level, so that he was consuming an impressively bad diet. Could he lose…
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Is she volunteering for the same number of hours as she was working? Going in for a couple of mornings each week is not exactly the same exposure as teaching full time. As for the 100% safe and effective "argument", it is really not even worth a response. No product you use or activity you engage in is 100% safe and…
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Sorry to double post, but I forgot to add that, yes, I vaccinated my children. I stay up to date on my own vaccinations, especially my annual flu shot. I also make sure my dogs are vaccinated - believe it or not, the ideas behind antivaccination are now starting to infiltrate the veterinary world. Yeah, there are people…
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There are many reasons why our infant mortality rates are not as good as other nations. Not all countries count live births in the same way. In the US, every birth of a living baby is counted. In some other countries, babies born below a certain size or before achieving a certain gestational age may be excluded. This can…
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You should do whatever works for you and results in weight loss. So as long as your current routine is comfortable and your estimation is close enough that it isn't negatively impacting the results you are seeing, then you are fine to carry on. Just remain aware that your logging for work lunches is imprecise. That might…
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The only feedback I can give you is that the Health and Fitness Debate forum is where I first saw your post. It was in that forum when I responded to your query about where you should put your question. The fact that your post was located there explains why your post received the initial responses that it did, and posters…
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My apologies for posting off topic, but I see there are several posts referring to early replies to this topic that mention that the post isn't in the correct forum. This post wasn't originally posted here in the General Diet and Weight Loss Help forum. It was originally posted in the Health and Fitness Debate forum. It…
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Many women retain fluid due to menstruation, so that is a possible culprit. A dramatic increase in exercise can also lead to fluid retention, though I would think that over the course of two weeks, that would be an unlikely cause. Scales are like mirrors. We all want the scale to be like an accurate mirror that reflects…
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Information about Health and Fitness Debate, including a statement of the purpose of this board: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10331444/welcome-to-the-health-and-fitness-debate-category-please-read#latest Other boards that might be more appropriate places to discuss and get support regarding your…
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My husband is a renal cell carcinoma survivor, so your post really concerns me. I am hoping that you meant to type *noncancerous cyst*. If so, kindly disregard the following paragraph. If indeed you have a cancerous cyst on your kidney, I implore you to seek a second opinion at a cancer center with plenty of experience…
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It might be a good idea or it might not be a good idea - you really don't give any detailed information about your situation. What are you hoping to accomplish by not counting green vegetables? What problem are you hoping to solve? I can't think of any scenarios in which I would determine that is the best course of action…
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I recently discovered Buffalo Cauliflower Bites. Yum! Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
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I think low carb can be faster, or it can be slower. There are too many variations in implementation to give a general rule. In the end, it all comes down to CICO. There is no magical diet, just individual preferences (and sometimes medical conditions). Don't get fooled by anyone promoting an "eat all you want because…
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nvmomketo, I think many of us have had the experience of trying to lose weight and failing. It doesn't necessarily follow that the fault lies with the strategies that we used unsuccessfully. Sometimes, the fault lies with us. We aren't prepared to do the necessary work for some reason. Perhaps we lack necessary knowledge…
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When I go to Olive Garden, I get the minestrone and order my breadsticks plain. They take a little longer, but come out hot from the oven. They will even bring you a little cup of their seasoning on the side. A couple of bowls of soup and a bresdstick or two makes for a filling, rather reasonable for eating out meal. That…
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While your friend is technically correct, using calories as the only factor when selecting foods is not an approach I would recommend. I would also recommend considering the nutrient profile of foods and satiety. There is a lot of individual variation in what people find satiating - for me, it is dependent on volume. I…
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I had the misfortune of hearing two doctors proclaim that muscle will turn into fat on Doctor Radio this weekend. The context was a discussion of sarcopenia, the tendency to lose muscle mass as you age, and the importance of exercise, especially resistance training, to preserve muscle. Unfortunately, one doctor stated…
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Your post sounds like you are looking for a shortcut for losing weight. I have bad news for you - there are no shortcuts. I also have good news for you - by maintaining a modest, consistent calorie deficit, you can lose weight. You are in the right place to learn how to do that.
