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  • Thanks everyone. Finally got a call back, he said to discontinue the meds. So, I'll just have to be very mindful of inflammation and overuse injuries, which is sensible in any case.
  • Hang on ... did I read that right? You're male, 5'9", 109 lbs? You're way under-weight. Like scary under-weight. Did I miss something? Nevermind... just realized you meant 109 kg. Disregard. I don't see how to delete post. Sorry. In any case, as others have suggested, I would recommend increasing calories. 1200 a day is…
  • Ooooh.... nooooo! I've done it. I've done the Lemonade diet, and other types of fasting. I tracked my weight during times I tried it, both leading up to, during, and after. Always, in each and every case, there was rapid weight loss during, and then horrible rebound after leaving me weighing more than when I started. I've…
    in Fasting Comment by Locolady98 June 2017
  • I had a FitBit Charge, and I loved it. Really. It was simple, streamlined, and it was super-easy to track my steps and distance. I switched up to Apple Watch. I love it, but I miss how easy it was to set step goals on my FitBit. That being said, my Apple Watch syncs easily with a lot of different apps, so I feel like I…
  • Wow, congrats! That's awesome!!! So wonderful to hear. My experience is also that it's all about regular exercise and making healthy food choices. No magic. Just the basics. I also understand about food (including sugar) addictions - congrats on that, too! So wonderful that your health issues are better. It's so wonderful…
  • Ugh. Feeling ticked off at doctor's office. I talked to the nurse, explained that I'm having an issue with swollen feet and calves. And then as a "by the way", also having weight gain. The call came back that I shouldn't worry about weight gain. Um... and how about the swelling in my feet? Apparently that didn't get…
  • Fruits and veggies are carbs! I love them! Different ratios work for different people. Somewhere around 40-40-20 works well for me (Protein-Carbs-Fat), depending on my workouts. If I'm running more than doing weights, I tend to need more carbs, and my fat percentage can often go up to around 30. If I'm doing more…
  • Do you know what your body fat percentage is? If you're concerned about whether you're over-fat vs. have a lot of muscle (muscle is always a good thing), there are some ways of figuring out what your percentage of body fat is. Depending on your age and activity level, recommendations I've heard for women range in the upper…
  • I agree 100%. There may be a food addiction at work here. That's a complex issue that many don't understand, even though many of us on this site may struggle with it. It's not something to be ashamed of, but sadly, many of us feel guilt and shame and "weak" if we use food as emotional support. Here's the thing with any…
  • Feel free to add me, too! :)
  • Hey Marissa! I'm back on this site to lose 20 lbs that I re-gained after a couple of injuries last year. I know how to do this - just gotta do it! I lost 70 lbs several years back, so I know how. I'm 49, 5'2", currently 134, goal is 115. 120 would be okay... I've realized that at my age, the extra 5 lbs actually helps me…
  • Hi, count me in! I'm back. I lost 70 lbs over the course of 2 years a while back, and ended up getting into running as part of my journey. Becoming a runner helped me maintain for several years... and then I had a couple of injuries last year, got side-lined temporarily. But now I'm good to go again, the running shoes are…
  • Welcome back! What's your goal? I'm a success story! I've learned a lot through my journey. Here are some basic tips: - Don't starve yourself. Don't get caught up in the game of undercutting your calorie requirements. I'm petite, so there was a huge temptation to rationalize going under 1200 calories, thinking "hey, I'm…
  • I agree. As someone who lost 70 lbs over the course of 2 years... I wanted it to be fast. I can't tell you how many graphs I drew out showing myself what 2 lbs. a week would look like, and then feeling horrible about myself if I didn't meet my strict goals. Then I get gentler with myself. I decided there was no rush. And…
  • Central Illinois, for now. From New England, thinking about moving again... not sure where yet. :)
  • Well, I'm 49, and I'm starting to think about 68... but here are my thoughts about it. I have a lot of friends in their 60's and 70's. One actually heads up the Silver Sneaker program where she lives. My mom stayed in great shape for many years, and it's only recently (she's now 88) that she's finally slowing down. It…
  • Welcome back! You can do it! :smile: When I start having issues with running (I get runner's knee sometimes), then I find workout videos can help. I have some Jillian Michaels videos. Honestly, I find her kind of annoying, because I feel like she's yelling at me. I feel like yelling back - "Don't yell at me while I'm…
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