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My dermatologist recommended both Eucerin and Cetaphil (?) creams (in the jar). I also use an Aveda body lotion when I want to smell like a girl, buth the dermatologist-recommended creams (not lotions) are both excellent.

I don't think the fat acceptance movement is healthy. Neither is shaming -- not on the parts of those who do it, and certainly not for their targets. I think that at the root of most cases of obesity is some sort of disorder that we would do best to understand and help people to address rather than ignoring it for the sake…

5'6" current weight is 123. Goal is to stay between 121 and 124, so all good currently, though up slightly after a business trip.

Could be rowing improperly or unevenly. And it's legs, back, arms, not hips.

Yes, assuming you do anything consistently for 3-4 months, you'll see something you can point to for your efforts. Having said that , as a beginner you should work with a trainer so you can see the results you're after.

That's all fine and well, and I mean no disrespect, but no one, especially the OP in this case, has any reason to consider you any more credible that the author the OP cites. In truth, this isn't about you and your beliefs, it is about her, and finding information that can truly helps her accomplish her goals. Yeah, she…

I enjoy it and it clears my mind. I also run with my dog, and he provides endless quantities of entertainment.

Garmin. As I've posted before, my FitBit HR gave me nothing but bad data, on every possible front. I wound up abandoning it for a Garmin (and that for a Polar w/ chest strap for EKG accurate HR during training), which I use in conjunction with a Band 2 for continuous Heart Heart otherwise. Somebody, I think Garmin, is…

Posts like this are the reason people should do their own research and use credible sources in the process. (OP: I'm talking to you.) :|

Two comments: 1) why have people flagged the original post? and 2) I am surprised the contents of the referenced article are a newsflash to anyone or is cause for debate. Does anyone actually believe that 100 calories from potato chips have the equivalent impact on the body or are used in the same was as 100 calories of…

Intervals, tempo runs, hills, and increase the distance for easy runs weekly or so.

Read the entire book. And in the meantime, just start walking 30 minutes each day.

I don't know about the doctor's ratio, but I do believe that health requires eating intelligently and exercising regularly. Personally, for me, the key is always cutting the junk out of my diet and eating so as to meet my nutritional requirements. I exercise to create the remaining deficit. But I have never been one to…

Whole Foods!

First, you need to make a lifetime commitment to eating sensibly and exercising (forever). You need to keep doing what you did to lose weight -- you don't get to stop once you've reached your goals. You can then go into maintenance mode, such that calories in = calories out, but you must keeping moving. Forever.

"For example, if your daily practice consisted of two hours evenly divided between vigorous and moderate training, your daily need would be 2,870 and 3,370 calories for a man, 200 or so less for a woman." http://www.livestrong.com/article/301223-how-many-calories-should-a-competitive-swimmer-eat/ And if you do more that…

I believe you. I also have a background in competitive swimming and those folks burn an insane number of calories. (ah, the good ole days). If you're training like you did during your competitive days, you could easily burn those numbers of calories (actually more). Props to you. Keep it up, and swimming, especially since…

Because it is good eats. Good for you, quick and easy to prepare, good source of fiber, sticks to ribs, serves as a bed for other good stuff that I want to incorporate into my diet regularly, such as blueberries, flax seed, dried fruit, nuts, etc.

Excellent information from a reliable source and one that definitely furthers the conversation. Thank you, John.

It is really not a matter of proving it, but of posting information that people can rely on since you chose to contribute to this thread. Certainly you can appreciate that no one on this thread has cause to view you personally (nor anyone else on this thread) as an expert in the field and that anecdotal statements such as,…

Do you mean ergomenter? As a former rower I can guarantee you a great workout. I can also guarantee it'll be the dullest workout time you're ever likely to spend. But then, compared to rowing for real on a lake I could never embrace the indoor variety which was such a mere shadow of the real thing. So yes, great workout!…

I have both Garmin and Polar straps and watches. IMHO the Polar works better with a sports bra because its design leaves room for the bottom band (I'm thinking Garmin didn't test theirs on women). The H7 is also supposed to be EKG-accurate, though the Garmin is close. Please be advised that the Polar strap (bluetooth) will…

Actually, the referenced article speaks to the generally held impact (or lack thereof) of eggs in terms of elevating cholesterol. Nevertheless, guidelines do exist around cholestrol as they do around other compounds and nutrients. Those who are concerned with their nutritional profiles consider all factors and the impact,…

Well, whole eggs are highly nutritious and a great source of protein. But eggs contain about 186 mg cholestrol on average and recommendations are for 300 mg or less per day if healthy, but if dealing with other disease such as diabetes or heart disease keep it below 200. So depends on if you have the buffer. Mayo Clinic…

Increase you activity levels (intensity and duration). The good news is you're losing weight (congrats!). The bad news is the less you weigh, the fewer calories you burn. Also change up your exercise routing to use different muscle groups. Your body may have adapted to your current routine.

She asked if 160 reasonable value for her at 31. If we're talking about Max HR, which it seems based on her later posts we're not, then 220-age is a quick and easy way to determine if 160 is anywhere in the ball park. I did mention that there are numerous equations available, but I elected not to do the math. If one wants…

Depends on one's training regimen. Power lifters do nothing but build muscle mass. Running will improve muscle mass at the beginning and then maintain. A well rounded exercise program will include lifting, and that lifting, if done properly, will increase muscle mass in accordance with how it is performed. And increased…

Ah, another FitBit inaccuracy. Although there are several methods for figuring HR Max, a commonly used, easy to figure formula is 220 - age, which in your case would be 189ish. Although not exact, 160 seems way too low for you. Resting HR and Max HR are not related. I am quite a bit older than you and my HR max is quite a…

In terms of which is the best, it depends on what your priorities are. I use a Polar M400 with the EKG-accurate chest strap for training because of the included gps for distance, pace and hr accuracy. I also use a MS Band 2 for resting and non-training hr, because it is close enough for that purpose. And allows you to…

Exercise can also increase muscle mass which increases metabolism, so can burn more calories.