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I started my weight loss/fitness plan 2 weeks before thanksgiving (I'm down just shy of 19 pounds since then). I had what I wanted for thanksgiving, but smaller portions than I would have if I had not be mindful of what I was eating. Pumping up the activity can also do a lot to compensate when you are eating more calories…
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Pet peeve - people who believe that merely counting calories and not paying attention to nutrient levels is a healthy way to lose weight. Losing weight eating junk food may attain the immediate goal, but junk food doesn't supply sufficient balanced nutrition and it will likely cause problems later in life. Additives and…
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I believe that the calorie counts for the exercises that I perform are truly overstated. I figure I burn about half the calories stated. I still try to stay within my base calorie count (or a little above) which means I am dropping pounds a little faster. I have medical reasons to shed the weight so, for me, this is a good…
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Thank you all for your thoughtful advice. Very much appreciated.
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Hi Amethyst... I am no expert but it struck me as unusual that you would have cramps that last for days after exercising. Cramps usually last for a few minutes at most, in my experience. Have you discussed these cramps with a medical professional? I think it is common to feel some general muscle soreness after working out,…
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First off, congrats on the weight loss. I stopped exercising for about 5 months and gained a large amount if weight (poor eating habits contributed as well). The thing I realized I missed most about the exercise is that it allows me to move and function when I go about normal daily tasks. Without exercise, I became stiff,…
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I made turkey minestrone today - added green beans, stewed tomatoes, onions, carrots, sweet bell peppers, garlic, basil and Great Northern beans (very high in potassium).
