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* NTC Glute and Hip Strength routine * 3 sets of 1.5 mins rowing, 10 clamshells each side, 10 russian twists, 30 second high plank I'm focusing on hip and core strengthening because I've just started training for a half marathon and am experiencing mild runners knee from hip weakness. That NTC routine was great and really…

I didn't work out for a few months and I recently went back to the gym to start conditioning for half marathon training. I wasn't sure I'd be able to run for more than a few minutes, but I was still able to run for 30 minutes with no pain. It wasn't fast, but I didn't quit!

Higher protein, fiber, and fat will fill you up! I'm also vegan and make a soymilk and powdered peanut butter shake every morning (220 kcal, 23g protein). It does wonders for me. I also set higher goals for protein and fat and lower for carb because I stay fuller that way. Grab a small spoon of peanut butter, munch on some…

Welcome! I started last February at 220 and am currently at 168 working toward 150 this next year. Just remember to log your food (get a food scale if you don't have one) and don't beat yourself up when you slip up. I like to give myself a "free eating" day once a week, which sounds more positive than "cheat day," and that…

I really like this idea! Feeling my clothes fit better was great motivation during the first part of my weight loss.

I started last February at 220 and am now at 170. I basically went to maintenance for the holidays so I could still enjoy feels and relaxing with my family, and this next year I want to lose another 20lbs to ultimately reach 150. When I started my goal was 160 because I was thinking in terms of BMI, but now that I've lost…

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been there, and I know how disorienting it can be to try to mourn and try to be hopeful about the future at the same time. One of my favorite ways to be active, care for myself, and process my emotions is hiking, and Korea is a wonderful place to do that! Getting outside heals the body,…

Clothes for me and him: About $150 Silver bands for both of us: $10 Hotel suite: $250 Dinner at the nice hotel: $75 Mini bar: $20 I don't remember if we paid the justice of the peace a fee to come to the hotel, but I remember the whole thing costing about $500. My parents came, his family couldn't make it, and it was…

I experienced three losses over 6 years with no explanation before getting (surprise!) pregnant with my daughter. I'm losing the weight now that she's a toddler, but am 43 lbs into a 60 lb journey. Wishing you the best of luck and support. I know this is such a hard thing for the heart!

I lost my first 30 lbs with pretty much no exercise, just diet. It's possible, but I regret doing it now because when I did start working with a personal trainer and lifting weights I found that I had lost muscle, too. Muscle is metabolically active tissue, so building more of it burns more calories at a resting state. You…

I squeeze it in at 5:30 a.m. Home by 6:45 to get my toddler ready/eat/shower and head to work at 8. I'm definitely not a morning person, but I just make myself go to bed at 9:30, asleep by 10, and it works. After a couple weeks it feels OK. I used to go after I put the kid to bed at 8 p.m., but I found myself too tired and…

Happily vegan for 12 years!

It's easy to not realize how much you're sweating in the pool, so make sure you drink lots of electrolytes after your workout.

I'm vegan and have lost about 36 lbs in the past 5 months (goal of 60-75lb weight loss). It can be done and you can stay vegan, but yeah, that junk food really gets you!

I'm a vegan chiming in to second the recommendation for seitan. I make my own at home, and it's high protein, low-carb, and can be made to taste like different things depending on how you prepare it (like tofu). I make a shake in the morning that's 12 oz. unsweetened soy milk and 24g of peanut butter powder. It's 220…

I have PCOS and have lost 31 lbs in four months. This is the most successful weight loss effort I've ever had, and the key has been staying away from carbs. I'm vegan, so I certainly still eat them, but I've cut way back on frequency and portions are always small with refined carbs. I use a typical 50-30-20 macro diet. I…

I'd recommend setting a calorie goal to maintain your current weight, then start adding in some physical activity, perhaps in group classes. As you get a hang of logging food and find more exercise you enjoy you can adjust your weight loss goals in increments of a half a pound per week. I've lost about 30lbs in four…