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  • I can't run either. Because I used to be a triathlete before I stopped running, I am more self-critical of my biking and swimming - at least until I got hooked on exercise again. It helped to do things I didn't expect to do well but wanted to learn - yoga, pilates, zumba, TRX are all classes I've done at the Y with low…
  • [/quote] The satiety is a huge one for me as I'm still learning to 'balance' what to eat and when to avoid cravings. I don't want to be overly restrictive, which is why I stopped IF - just a bit too hungry towards the end of the fast - and energy I never seem to have enough of. I saw folks here recommending higher…
  • I fall into the wish I'd lifted more sooner camp. I probably did about 15 minutes resistance training to every 4 hours cardio for about 5 months. About the time I hit my goal weight, I found myself feeling weak at times. I thought maybe I set my goal weight too low. I reset my MFP goal to maintain weight and made a point…
  • Swim: 100 FR,200 BK,300 Pull, 400 IM kick/swim, 500 FR, 400 IM drill/swim, 150 pull, 12 x 100 FR on 1:45 hold 1:25, 8 x 50 BK on 1:00, 8 x 25 no or one breath = 3050 yards
  • For snacks: apples, apples and more apples. I eat them with the individually wrapped cheese sticks (for portion control), with peanut butter, on their own or with oatmeal. But not cooked in the oatmeal but raw on the side. Theres something very satisfying about the crunch of a crisp apple. I also eat a lot of eggs. Poached…
  • Hi I am at the maintenance part of my weight loss and not a vegetarian; but I want to give you a shout out. I've lost about 15 pounds and it is very important to me to keep it off. Keep cycling and doing what it takes to heal your mind and spirit. Those are also things I relate to and wish you the best!
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