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Digging this up for an update. I did it! Thanks for the support!

2nd this. Fitletic.

Depending on what race you do too.. you need to be mindful of cutoff times. You will get pulled off the course if you are slower than what they set up as cutoff times. I'm sure a lot of people can finish half irons.. but within the cutoff time may be a different story.

1000 calories a day is very low.. especially if you are working out. if you aren't eating enough.. which it doesn't seem like you are.. you aren't going to lose weight.

I have PCOS and Hashimoto's. I was diagnosed when I was 17. I am now 27. I lost 100 lbs in a bit over a year, about 3 years ago. I've been in maintenance mode since then... I tend to cycle around the same weight +-5 lbs. I'm 161 now.. so I'm at the lower end. I lost all the weight on a high protein/low carb diet, but am…

I have Hashimotos and PCOS. I've been on synthroid/levo for close to 10 years now.. varying doses (a lot less now than when I was heavier.) I lost 100 lbs in a little over a year and didn't have any issues doing so. I've been in maintenance for over 3 years now. The dr. who diagnosed me was convinced that synthroid worked…

100 lbs in 12.5 months. I went up about 5 in maintenance.. and stayed there for about 3 years. I'm back down the 5 and a few extra. That down 5 + a few extra has taken me 3 months.

@eatingfatbeingfat Could not have said it better myself. I was super worried about the whole dating thing too.. and having to 'introduce' it at some point. Never was an issue... granted.. I only dealt with one guy after.. and we are getting married in a little over a month. I had to work on the not viewing my skin as a…

I have a GPS watch for triathlons.. but I use it as my HRM at the gym as well. My Garmin 910xt will not work with HRM during a swim, although I believe the newer version may. I do "bootcamp" classes.. so a mixture of strength and indoor cardio. I like to have some idea of how hard I am/could be working.. but I never use it…

Fitnessblender.com Free workout videos. I do these when I don't feel like going to the gym. They're for all levels.. can sort by difficulty, time, part of body you want to work, etc.

May!

I have PCOS. I was able to lose 100 lbs in about a year. Once I lost the weight, my sugar levels returned to normal and I was taken off metformin.. that was 3 years ago. My diet then was low carb/high protein. I eat basically the opposite of that now (became a vegetarian/mostly vegan) and am losing weight again (gained…

Serving of quinoa + 1/2 c greek yogurt + banana and berries Whole grain teff porridge (my new favorite) http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/banana-almond-teff-porridge/ SO FILLING.. make several servings and it's easy to tupperware up and heat when you need. This morning: 1 Breakfast Scramble patty from BOCA Burger (THESE ARE…

"Magic Banana Brownies" really help me not reach for the candy bowl at work. 3 really ripe bananas 1/2 c cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder Mash up bananas and mix all ingredients together. I put it in a loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 for 15-20 mins. Let cool COMPLETELY until you cut em. I weigh the bananas before…

I have hashimoto's and PCOS and was able to lose 100 lbs in about a year...and have been in maintenance for 3 years. It's do-able, so don't let all the "you'll have a hard time losing weight" talk get too much into your head. I did not have a problem with it.

Friended you. I'm *mostly* vegan. Open diary.. and a cooking junkie. Always trying out new recipes.

This. This. This. http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/banana-almond-teff-porridge/ I love ethopian food and bought some whole grain teff rather than teff flour to make injera. Happy mistake.. I had to figure out how to use whole grain Teff and came across teff porridge. Teff is now one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast.

I lost 100 lbs. I've been maintaining over 3 years now... and am actually a little lighter now than when I actually lost the 100. Even though I'm young.. as everyone tells me.. it only bounces back to a point. My arms have gotten a little better from weight lifting... like another poster said.. there's only so much that…

Hi Robing, For me, the best way to combat this.. like many other posters have said.. is to give yourself that 1 day.. or time. I never do a full day unless it's a super special occasion.. usually I'll do a meal or half a day... but I will drink and munch my face off at the one social gathering I have on the weekends. The…

As an American.. that is exactly why I am *mostly* vegan. Easier to quit eating it than source it responsibly. Sad state of affairs. The less I eat it.. less I want it. It started with Meatless Monday.. and now it's.. meat/animal products MAYBE a few times a year. And as for this whole topic.. I feel like I hear more…

I've done 4. I have #5 in May. Grip and upper body is what I struggle with most, but there is always someone around you willing to give you a little boost should you need it. Try everything at least once. Have fun!

I did the Texas Hill Country Ragnar in October of last year. I was in the same boat as you.. not really a trail runner but a road runner. Despite my intentions, I never actually trained before and was fine. We had horrible weather that weekend.. cold/rainy..80% of the time. I mostly struggled with not being able to…

You can always make nut milks yourself. It only takes a few ingredients/kitchen tools/time. You can then control sugar/salt content. I hear it is also much better tasting. Have yet to try myself but is on my list! http://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-almond-milk/

But the vast majority of meat production and what people actually eat is the result of factory farming. Your method is not the norm and neither is mine. Chances are.. they are getting their product from the worst offenders.. so does that not warrant sharing?

I'm mostly vegan. I reduced my consumption of animal products for environmental and animal welfare reasons. I'm cool with Farmer Joe down the road and will get some cheese/meat from him because I see how his cows are raised and I'm good with that. They have a good life. They're doing their cow thing... eating grass and…

Thanks all! I was just pretty distraught when I couldn't find anything. For whatever reason I just needed to see those pictures. I love your pictures, LiveLoveLift. Thank you so much for sharing them. I'm going to look for a bathing suit soon. Doing it.

I credit my 100 lb weight loss with the fact that it took me an entire year to do. In that year, I learned how to eat. I picked up a new challenge/now hobby.. running.. and found new goals to set for myself with 5k, 10k, 15k, half marathon. "Finish the entire thing without walking" After I lost the weight, I had such an…

Collar bones. I've never been able to really see them before.. so when they first started showing.. I was so enamored.