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    in What is your workplace pet peeve? Comment by stephanieturner0122 June 2019
  • Height 5'5 HW: 138 in May 2019 CW: 133 June goal: I only have a few days left, so 130 lbs Ultimate goal: I look best at 115-117 lbs, but at this point, I'll be happy if I ever see 122 lbs again. 10 years ago when I was working out everyday, I weighed 105-117 lbs & was ripped. Granted, 105 lbs was too low. My weight gain…
    in Jumping in to June: It's the weigh-in and accountability thread! Comment by stephanieturner0122 June 2019
  • As you probably know, body fat over 23% is considered overweight. If you body fat measurements were done using calipers, then your boobs weren't factored in. If your trainer told you to bring it down, I'd trust that he or she knows what they're talking about. If you were lean except for your boobs, he or she would see that.
    in Do boobs affect body fat % Comment by stephanieturner0122 March 2019
  • I'd check your thyroid to see if it's underactive. MS & Hashimoto's hypothyroidism are both autoimmune diseases. Having an autoimmune disease puts you at higher risk of developing another. Also, about 20% of women have undiagnosed hypothyroidism as I once did. I had gained weight & didn't lose an ounce after 10 months of…
    in Is menopause my enemy? Comment by stephanieturner0122 March 2019
  • If you're replacing regular soda with a 10-calorie flavor pack, you're saving yourself over 100 calories. Sometimes people mistake hunger for thirst, so staying hydrated is a good idea in general, but also when you are trying to lose weight. What's not clear to me is whether the sweetness of the flavor pack stimulates my…
    in Adding flavors to water Comment by stephanieturner0122 March 2019
  • I'm 5'5 & 135 lbs. This is the heaviest I've ever been. My weight was previously in the 115-125 lbs range. It's just gotten so hard in my 40s to lose weight & keep it off. If I could lose 10 lbs & keep it off, I'd be content with that. I'm tracking my food & exercise again, because when I don't, I eat too much. I've also…
    in Lets lose ten pounds together! Especially around the waistline and tummy area Comment by stephanieturner0122 March 2019
  • I've found that I have better weight loss success when I go to bed by 9:30 p.m. or 10 p.m. When I stay up later, I get hungry again and end up ruining an otherwise successful day by tacking on a few hundred extra calories.
    in Eating late Comment by stephanieturner0122 March 2019
  • At least 60% of Americans are overweight or obese. They are addicted to fat, sugar, and salt, and completely out of touch with what foods are healthy. They do not understand appropriate portion sizes. Intuitive eating for anyone who is overweight makes about as much sense as intuitive drinking when you're an alcoholic.
    in Intuitive Eating Comment by stephanieturner0122 September 2018
  • My diet is about 99% vegan and 1% vegetarian. I eat mostly organic, but especially produce. I've given up sweets except for very special occasions like holidays and am happy to report that I no longer crave them. Blueberries, strawberries, bananas, and baby carrots are staples in my diet. I also eat a lot of sprouts of all…
    in What do you consider "clean" Comment by stephanieturner0122 August 2018
  • I love breakfast smoothies and am a big fan of Vega protein & greens vegan protein shake mix. It contains vegetable-derived protein and is sweetened with all natural stevia. I blend 2 scoops with water and a cup of frozen organic blueberries. It's quick to make, tastes good, and keeps me going until lunch.
    in Breakfast Comment by stephanieturner0122 August 2018
  • People should love their bodies. But loving your body does not mean loving the fat that makes you unhealthy or could lead to many negative health consequences down the road. That's not love, that's abusing the body you claim to love. The problem is people think that if someone isn't pro-fat acceptance that they are against…
    in Fat Acceptance Movement Comment by stephanieturner0122 June 2017
  • The majority of guys I see lifting at the gym seem to think their calorie needs are much higher than they are. Rather than muscular and lean, they tend to have guts like a barrel. Your calorie goal seems too high unless you're an Ironman. I'd really consider how much you truly need to eat.
    in How do I maintain 3,000 calories each day? Comment by stephanieturner0122 June 2017
  • BMI calculators actually give you a lot of leeway for extra weight. The only time someone would possibly be higher than the recommendation BMI and still be in a healthy range would be if they were an extreme muscle builder. That describes a tiny fraction of people.
    in Healthy weight: My definition or theirs Comment by stephanieturner0122 June 2017
  • Cut calories and combine cardio with weights. Cardio & weights is more effective for burning belly fat.
    in Lower belly fat loss tips? Comment by stephanieturner0122 June 2017
  • Ideal weight charts are actually healthy and realistic, we're just so used to people being overweight that we don't realize what healthy really is. Stepping outside the U.S. can be a real eye opener! I am 5'6. At my fittest, which was within the past 5 years, my weight ranged between 112-117. I also had very prominent…
    in What's the deal with the "ideal weight" charts? Comment by stephanieturner0122 June 2017
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