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I've been using a recumbent bicycle/ cross -trainer up till last week for the same reasons. Then I got knocked off of it because of strained inner thigh muscles (or L3-L4 trouble; we'll see what a cortisone shot does). I was so bummed, but it turns out to be a good thing -- it forced me onto the treadmill, which was only…

Flavor Bombs. That's what I call stuff like California Hot Mix, Pickled Okra, Pickled Onions, etc. Even jumbo garlic -stuffed green olives, though now you can get into calories if you have more than one. Anyhow, these tend to knock out my appetite when I have the munchies.

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's 8 years ago when I had a partial (50%) thyroidectomy & parathyroidectomy. Other than eating my levothyroxine every morning, I ignore it. Every so often, my TSH indicates an increase in dosage; my endocrinologist stays on top of it. My poor choices of what I eat, how much I eat, when I eat,…

They're okay -- especially in stir fries. Generally I prefer edamame noodles. They are not calorie-free, but they are very high in protein, potassium, iron and fiber.

Lol I clicked on this when I read the title because I couldn't help looking to see who was trying to figure out how many calories were in breast milk.

First thing into the water is a big spoon of unflavored gelatin. It augments the protein in my steel-cut oats and improves mouth-feel. I also add a pinch of msg with the salt. And in my only concession to sweetener, I add Splenda to cut the bitterness. Nothing else on, in, or with it, except for a cup of coffee.

All-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. J/K! Steel-cut oats in the morning for sure (I throw in a big spoon of gelatin powder first, to add protein). Great northern beans cooked down to soup are very filling later in the day, high in protein and potassium.

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WOW! You inspire me.

Great northern beans and edamame fettuccine are my high protein, high potassium, and (in the case of the edamame) high iron foods.

If it's more muscle bulk you're going for, then make sure you're always lifting weights that are heavy enough that you can lift them at least 5 reps but can't lift more than 10 reps (per set). If it's strength you're after, go heavier. Endurance, go lighter. Usually lifters split up their body parts by day of the week,…

Definitely use a trainer. There is a science to weightlifting, and quite different ways of doing it depending on your desired outcome (Endurance? Hypertrophy? Strength?). I took a course on weightlifting in college, and I still learned more from my bodybuilding friend once we started lifting together back in the day.

This is a concern for me, too, as a man. I'm aiming for hypertrophy with my weight lifting in an attempt to fill some things back in, like my upper arms. But I know what's in store for me -- for us -- and it's less than encouraging. But I know if the roles were reversed, I would be turned on more by my partner just owning…

I'll be 50 in a few weeks. I've been retired for 6 weeks, and I'm being reborn.

People putting there towel, water bottle, etc on some piece of equipment like it's their own personal table. Like a ritual, the same piece of equipment, every time. Inevitably, on my day for that body part.

Retired cop here (1989-1999). Swelled up like a life raft when I took off the body armour. Use-of-force instructor back in the day. You guys use Simunitions for scenario - based training?

Within the first week of MFP I quit my Glipizide. Might cut back on Metformin soon. I'm going for habits this time!

A fellow told me the other day, "The best time to plant a tree is early. The second best time to plant a tree is today." You and I are planting today. With time and God's grace, we will one day enjoy the fruit of our labor. I have a LONG way to go. Already I'm feeling better, though. This time around, I'm focused on…

Thanks, penny_donner. I think I will have to pack my food like this.

The organic edamame fettuccine noodles I'm about to cook have 45% RDA of iron per serving and 200 calories.

49 in west central Minnesota. Finishing week five of self -imposed fat camp after retiring. So far, so good.

If you want hypertrophy, lift weights heavy enough to fail between 6-10 reps. Strength improves with heavier weights, but not bulk.

Thanks for the advice. I'll be leaving home around 1400 and getting back around 0100. The late night drive home will be the toughest.

Also I'm trying to avoid artificially sweetened stuff, even drinking straight green tea to beat my tongue into submission. I love sugar so much it's hard to break up.

What's helping me the most so far is to turn the tv off and get to bed by 2100 or so. Night is the worst time for me. Up at 0500 every morning and between workouts and reduced caloric intake, I collapse into bed early. I've always been a night owl; this is a huge change for me.

49, retired three weeks ago and hit the ground running. Trying to keep a schedule that's early to bed, early to rise, and packed with self improvement. (Just welcomed our third grandchild today btw!)

West Central Minnesota.