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I see your perspective. On this site I have been both misunderstood and felt attacked or belittled. It is very easy for people to judge each other based on a tiny thumbnail picture and a comment or to take a something that was quickly typed and not reread to be an attack. Yes, there are some people that suck. However, I…

BMI is just weight in kg divided by height in meters squared. According to our BMI categories BMI below 18.5 is underweight. 18.5-25 is normal 25-30 is overweight, 30 and higher is obese. BMI ranges are an attempt to get an idea of a healthy weight but lean body mass isn't accounted for so if you have a reliable body fat…

I would start logging your food intake and symptoms in detail to look for patterns. If it occurs after you eat, you could try taking things out of your diet and seeing if you can find the cause. Otherwise I don't think I have other suggestions. Unfortunately your symptoms could be a food allergy or they could be a more…

First even if it isn't something you are saying out loud, stop beating yourself up or calling yourself names. Interrupt yourself with some sort of statement or affirmation. Also start with small things. Come up with one thing you like about yourself daily. It doesn't have to be physical and can be based on a behavior. I…

Just saw your question about frequent small meals -- yes I do this a lot. I sometimes prepare big meals but break them up and eat them in several sittings. I feel I can eat too much too fast if I get really hungry, so I don't. I just eat all day.

I think learning to love yourself should be your number one goal. Right now your self talk is very negative and I worry that if you aren't 100% on your eating and working out that you are going to beat yourself down further about it. Find confidence and focus on the things you like about yourself. Start working out and…

It's a tough balance. I notice my friends that don't workout can easily get annoyed by my talking about planning a deficit for a cupcake or the enthusiasm I have for the gym, but I keep the gym off my facebook page because I have found facebook private groups of like-minded women. We post our fit checkins and gym rants and…

Which Spartan race are you considering? I have done a Spartan beast, but would recommend starting with a sprint if you are currently at 3-5 miles. A lot of the course mileage can be very hilly (depending on the location) and therefore you will definitely want to prepare by doing some hills or trail running. I say do it! It…

I have had GERD from birth. I was on medication as a baby because the acid would come up when I laid down and cut off my breathing. I haven't taken regular medication for it in years because I've learned my body. I do find that triggers for people with GERD can vary a lot from person to person. You are definitely going to…

Most people only choose to eat back a proportion of their exercise calories. I do find my tdee as provided by fitbit seems to be pretty accurate. When I calculate the deficit with my food intake, I am seeing around 1 lb per ~3500 calorie deficit. The variation can be different for everyone. I would try and figure out if it…

I was a binge eater from age 9 to 21. Sure it put on weight but I don't feel my metabolism is ruined. I think the only times it seemed affected were following severe restriction. Many of these suggestions might be food for thought but I wouldn't stop your calories a lot after a .2 during menstruation. It just isn't logical…

I think you are thinking of your max HR Zone, your maximum HR is actually calculated as 220-age. The Max HR zone is just the zone you enter if working out at 80-90% of your max. It is okay to go higher. I think it is like 80% of your max HR is entering that zone. So your max HR is 220-24=196.

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Hight-waisted, tight compression capri tights are what I opt for. I did the fabletics thing for a few months and got about a week's worth of leggings from them. I like UA and nike, but I have to get a fit that is tight in the waist because my legs and butt will pull them down.

I wouldn't think anything of this. 1-still that time of the month, 2-you don't weight a lot, 3-it sounds like it has been only 2 weeks? 4-you ate at maintenance a few days of those two weeks. I get that you are anxious, but I think there is a lot going on here. Wait it out. Commit to do what you have been doing for a bit…

doesn't like dogs doesn't lift smokes is incredibly negative and unhappy with life

Except Sat says quads... you aren't just working quads right? If your leg day is focused on quads I would suggest adding exercises like stiff leg or Romanian deadlifts, leg curls and thrusters to get the glutes and hams too.

I lift 4-6 days a week. I have done 1RM at people's prodding, but I generally do a bodybuilding style weight training and have done for years. I go to the gym to lift and tell myself because I got to lift, I have to do HIIT or cardio, lol. I also try and encourage girls on every thread to lift. I think it gives you more…

I can't even handle peanut butter. I will eat it out of the jar. I have the powdered peanut butter and can't even premix it. Whoever mentioned cookie butter--don't tell me there is such a thing. I have had to end it with all 'butters.'

@jorocka - yours is worse. Also the guy never touched me again, I think my look of shock and pretend smile showed I was annoyed.

I wake up at 3:45 (today I snoozed until 415) to workout. It is no longer that difficult because I am in the habit, I go to bed by 9 so I get around 7 hours of sleep (range is 7-9, 7 is not sleep deprived!), my gym clothes and everything I need are laid out the night before, I set a few alarms, I enjoy the gym more than I…

I like to believe I would have said something to him, but I would have probably reacted the same way. The only time I was truly angry at the gym is when a guy decided to squeeze my arm during shoulder press. Almost lost it. Even then, I smiled politely while I continued with my set.

Start tracking the wine and carbs. The exercise might be making you feel more hungry or subconsciously you think you can eat just a bit more because you worked out... Unfortunately the calories add up quickly, so start tracking your food better. You are gaining because you aren't in a deficit.

It's all about averages, one low day isn't a biggie, Get on that strength training. Edited: they all covered it before I typed my reply.

I'd flip and ask where the hell his BS science is coming from. I want sources. And this is why I am single, lol.

Not going to lie I've done this before with a drink. I never thought it was rude. Now that I know it bothers people and is considered 'rude' I may re-evaluate. Where I grew up it was a norm, lots of moms trying to make toddlers and children happy or occupied so they can get their grocery shopping done. It looks difficult…

Yoga and walking are great! I am a huge fan of strength training, but it depends on what you are going for. Strength training will not make you bulky, but will help you hold on to the muscle you have while you are eating at a deficit to lose weight. This would make more of your weight loss fat (a lower percentage of muscle…