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Seems to me you have like four basic options, none of which may necessarily induce more measurable weight loss, but are under your control: a) eat less calories; b) change up your macro blend (fats/carbs/proteins); c) exercise more; d) weigh yourself more often to understand the fluctuations in your weight. Be patient and…
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I know you said "best diet" but you shouldn't overlook adding a workout routine into your daily/weekly schedule. It can help hit your target calorie deficit, gives you something (more) to do with your time, and it could be mutually reinforcing to staying positive about your diet (e.g. eat good, work out good, feel good,…
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Congrats on your hard work for the past year! My advice would be: eat every four hours or so, so you don't really build up much hunger that can lead to impulsive decisions; and, plan out your meals in advance (e.g the start of the day, or a week's menu) so there really isn't room for improvisation since it seems you're…
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Rollerblading. And its more fun than most other things you'll have suggested to you.
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Certainly. Your water retention and mix of lean/fat can contribute to misinterpretation of simple weight. If you want to know more about your weight breakdown, look for a place you can do an InBody or DEXA measurement. It may give you a better sense of what's contributing to a feeling of bulkiness. Depending on your weight…
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I agree with most of the sentiment here. 1,000 calories a day is not healthy for most people, I would suggest more like 1,300 - 1,500 as a minimum. I also do not believe the fitbit measures are accurate. As an alternative benchmark, I do elliptical for 45 min @ ~7.5 mph with moderate resistance and that machine claims…
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Many people care, obviously not you. It clearly makes a difference since it explains how much of one's overall body weight is based on fat vs non-fat (e.g. lean muscle, water, etc). Someone who weighs 150lbs could have 10% body fat and be fairly lean and muscular, or could be 25% body fat and several pounds overweight. BF%…
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Pastrami
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Starting weight - 166 September starting weight - 149 September goal - 146 Ultimate goal - 145 Weigh day - Fridays 1st Sep- 149.1 (11.8 PBF) 8th Sep- 147 (11.9 PBF), all water loss 15th Sep- 148.7 (11.4 PBF), got my water back, dropped about a half pound of fat, I'll take it! 21st Sep - 146.9 (10.4 PBF), a great week,…
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Starting weight - 166 September starting weight - 149 September goal - 146 Ultimate goal - 145 Weigh day - Fridays 1st Sep- 149.1 (11.8 PBF) 8th Sep- 147 (11.9 PBF -- all water loss) 15th Sep- 148.7 (11.4 PBF -- got my water back, dropped about a half pound of fat, I'll take it!) 21st Sep - 146.9 (10.4 PBF) a great week,…
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Starting weight - 166 September starting weight - 149 September goal - 146 Ultimate goal - 145 Weigh day - Fridays 1st Sep- 149.1 (11.8 PBF) 8th Sep- 147 (11.9 PBF -- all water loss) 15th Sep- 148.7 (11.4 PBF -- got my water back, dropped about a half pound of fat, I'll take it!) 21st Sep - 28th Sep- Rock on!
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Good luck to everyone in FLA! Starting weight - 166 September starting weight - 149 September goal - 146 Ultimate goal - 145 Weigh day - Fridays 1st Sep- 149.1 (11.8 PBF) 7th Sep- 147 (11.9 PBF - mostly lost water weight this week, fat can't hide forever!) 14th Sep- 21st Sep - 28th Sep-
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I quit a hard core Diet Coke habit (I mean really hard core) after about 10+ years and just drink water now. I did it because I wanted to get off caffeine and maybe knock off so much artificial sweetener. An added bonus was a lot of $$$ back in my pocket that I had been gladly handing over for so many years. I had…
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I read your story, its not pleasant. I am still not clear, what is the imperative for your weight loss? It seems not only are you putting too much pressure on yourself at a time when your schooling, job, and finances are stretched thin, but you're expressing a lot of anxiety, to say the least, and have a track record of…
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Happy September! I've not done this before, do we just report in on this thread, or is there another place to put out info? Just in case.... Starting weight - 166 September starting weight - 149 September goal - 146 Ultimate goal - 145 Weigh day - Fridays 1st Sep- 149.1 (11.8 PBF) 7th Sep- 14th Sep- 21st Sep - 28th Sep-…
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I sneer at the food and remind myself how happy it makes me to be fit and lean (or losing) and flex my willpower, and that's way better than whatever the treats taste like. I agree, one could budget calories for such things, but its hard for some of us to restrict once the flood gates open.
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Count me in! See you in September...
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Since you have heart disease, you may want to consult with a doctor before a major change in diet. I'm not following the latest literature on keto diet, but if it hasn't changed much in some time, then your on-boarding should be a two-week period of as close to zero carbs as possible. At that point, you can add a small…
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I know you're being sincere, but I think you're numbers aren't adding up. If you were burning 2,450 cals a day and eating only 1,500 cals, you'd be down 6,650 cals a week or closer to 2 pounds than .5 - 1 pound. Maybe just see how the next 1 - 2 weeks goes. If your weight is holding steady, then up your exercise or lower…
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I predict most every response you'll see will invariably include something saying that there is no "best" keto diet plan, you need to find what works for you, individually (i.e., what you can tolerate and what helps you lose weight). That said, I personally am a big fan of the less-complicated-the-better approach. The…
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I used to be a Diet Coke fiend. A fiend! Went on vacation to Barbados and it was hard to come by. By the time I came back, I had already pretty well broken my habit, so I quite it cold turkey. Also fired Starbucks. I suppose you're not going to Barbados, but my point is maybe take advantage of some disturbance in your…
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Frankly, pushing a heartrate of 180+ doesn't sound healthy or safe to me. You could consider switching to an elliptical machine for a while so you can better monitor and control your pace/level and systematically build up your stamina and circulatory strength.
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Did you like them? Tough to tell from your diary what you're up to, its a bit all over the place this past week. Maybe it would help you to talk out what you're trying to accomplish. Also, what led you to pick this food? Was this spur-of-the-moment or planned in advance? Anyways, don't beat yourself up. Each day is a…
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If you got on the scale mid-day, then you've got food and fluid etc in you that creates inconsistent measurements. Best to weigh yourself first thing in the morning after using the bathroom. There are plenty of other conditions that could contribute to a temporary elevated weight, so as long as you have confidence in the…
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About an hour and quarter beforehand, 150g Chobani nonfat plain yogurt, 150g blueberries, 14g almond slivers. Lots of water.
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Yep I do vinyasa yoga and would definitely consider that an excellent precursor to any more substantive exercise routine (in fact, that's why I picked it up). It may not make you impervious to injury, strain, or exhaustion, but it can do a lot of basic strengthening and improved flexibility, and give you better awareness…
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I think the thing you are (ultimately) missing, is finding time for exercise. You will, if successful in your weight loss, reach a point where the emphasis for your health shifts from burning fat to fitness and/or muscle. Its true, there are periods in life where we seem too busy to make time for ourselves, and for now…
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Vinyasa yoga 4 times a week and within 2 - 3 months, I believe you'll see/feel the difference. Several other benefits as well that just doing some pushups won't deliver. Good luck!
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Good old ham, egg, and cheese (I know you're sick of eggs, but add some ham or other meat in?). Also, I know you're targeting 20g a day, but if breakfast really matters to you, I'll suggest Hi-Lo cereal with almond milk. A cup of Hi-Lo is 12g net, which, yes is a big chunk of your daily allowance, but like I say, if…
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Don't beat yourself up. Just resume where you left off when you get back and within a week, you'll see things sliding back towards where you were. One suggestion is plan future vacations that are more activity-oriented where you'd rather stay busy and active than grilling and eating, rather than presuming you'll squeeze in…
