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There is a lot of difference between 0.5 kg and 0.5 lbs; aim for 0.5 lbs, which is more reasonable for a small woman who doesn't have a lot to lose. Keep in mind that your logging needs to be pretty accurate (use a food scale!) if you are aiming for a small deficit like 250 cal/day.

Occasionally I won't log lettuce, or I log it with a wild estimate of the amount b/c I didn't weigh it. For other things, I tend log 1 serving even when my serving is slightly less (26 grams vs. 28 grams for the USDA calculated serving size, for example). It's like I log my exercise--the minimum I can claim even if I know…

I live in Dane County, WI, which will begin a mandatory mask order next Monday. I'm a little disappointed in the delay to get it started, and am just guessing it is to give people time to get masks. They are widely available in stores, it seems, but then I don't know what the demand will look like. We had made good…

I was 210 this morning, and that used to be my top weight--but the last five to eight years have been a slow but steady rise in the upward direction. So my mini goal for right now is to make 210 my "real" number, not the number showing up after a particularly hot and intense workout the day before. Let's see if I remember…

Hi, all. Dawn I am sorry you have 3 weeks to wait now. Is there a project you can tackle that can distract you? Maybe you can start a book: The Many Ways My Husband Exasperates Me. We are having WIFI issues and I know my son will trouble-shoot things after work. Such a pain; I have to use my phone to post and I hate it.…

Your vital stats are good for now. That will, eventually, change, maybe not for 20 years, but it will--and then you will be facing the need to lose weight and eat healthier after another 20 years of bad habits and maybe irreversible health impacts of poor eating and little exercise. I'm 61 and losing weight finally after a…

There is evidence to show that HIIT does create a higher/longer calorie burn than more traditional aerobic exercise for the same amount of time. I hear you on the joint issue. I'm coming back from a knee injury and the walking is about 80% of my exercise, still. When I walk a lot, I'm outside more and away from home. Less…

Dawn, I'm so sorry. You know that saying, when it rains, it pours? Well, you are having a deluge. I hope you will be kind to yourself to help you get through it. I know I tend to get down on myself when things all seem to go sidewise, so please take good care of yourself instead. Sara, glad the beeping stopped. How…

Lana, I realized I was probably stiff from kayaking yesterday--about 2.5 hours in the boat and never stretched after. I'm hoping it gets easier. I ran in the morning through my 30s, and never ate before heading out. Might have to experiment with that now. I love it when I'm experimenting on myself :)

You cannot outrun your diet--meaning, you can't exercise enough to make up for eating well above your caloric need on a regular basis. (Actually, we gain from overeating even small amounts--eating 200 calories over your caloric need every day will result in a 10 lb weight gain over a year). Walking has so many benefits,…

$400 for shoes? Where do you live? I'd start with asking the clerk to recommend shoes for arch support, then go from there. I just got new Asics and I love them -- I have terrible feet, too, and mine never quit hurting 'til I finally tried Birkenstocks for my everyday shoes; what a difference. Anyway, I don't remember the…

Good morning. Lana, I'm sitting here huffing and puffing. Morning workout did not go well. I don't know why it is so hard to jog in the morning--I'm figuring it's age. I intend to stick with it this summer and see if I can adapt. It should be so much easier when it's cooler. But it's not; I'm so stiff. I will try again,…

Hey, all. I could not get onto this page/thread yesterday; no forums at all. So odd. Dawn, I hope they can figure out what is going on with your husband and that it is relatively minor. Took Skye for her first ride in the kayak--lots of fun. She jumped in the water twice and fell in once, so we got practice hauling her…

I went from obese II to obese I a few pounds ago and didn't notice/realize. My mini goal needs to be, finding a way to set and celebrate mini goals that work for me. I really don't have any; I've tried making up a couple but I forget I set them. Maybe I'm not goal-oriented? Will have to think on this one . . .

Thanks for everyone posting their NSVs. It's a reminder to watch for the little things--and sometimes, even, bigger things I might not have realized really are connected to getting to a healthier weight. My NSV was working out steadily when in FL for 3 weeks (helping a sister after surgery). I went out every evening, even…

Greetings, all. Took Skye to practice working on sheep; it was fun. Will go weekly or more through the summer. I found a trainer much closer to home so it's easier to do. Came home starving--ate a big breakfast and 20 minutes later, I'm still hungry. Nothing like fresh air to whip up an appetite--unless it's swimming. Have…

Wet and stormy afternoon here. I jogged and walked this morning--the jogging wore me out. So humid--before the big storm. Dogs didn't care; they loved it. Tomorrow I may have a herding lesson with a new instructor who lives much closer. Hoping it works out--can't do it if it rains. So far, I seem to be about 1 lb down…

Oh, goodness, I messed up on everyone's posts. Sorry. But Sara, I did see Brokenwood. Up and off early today. Y'all take care now, y'hear?

Hey, all. Lana, ambitious work out. I'm restarting my back and knee exercises on Monday. Really got off track for the past 5 weeks. But walking and jogging has been awesome. Florida heat slows me down a bit but I still got in a lot of miles. Sara, glad it is cooler and also that you can get back to swimming. It is…

Yep. I liked it, but didn't think it was great. I last checked for new shows about 3 weeks ago--before going to FL. So unless it is new or updated since then, I've probably seen it . . .Marchella (sp?) has new episodes so I'll start those tonight--maybe start from the series beginning b/c it's been so long since I watched…

Hi, all--welcome, newbies. I'm pretty new myself. Sara, I had already watched most British shows worth watching (IMHO). I haven't found anything worth my time on British or American TV, through most of this entire pandemic so far. Please share with me anything new you find. I've done Netflix, Prime, Starz, Acorn, and…

Sara, I wish I could come give you a hug. Just so hard to lose them, and then to get smacked in the face with the loss each time we turn to hug them. I am so sad for you. Dawn, sorry to hear about your husband. I apparently "throw PVCs" all the time, as do a few blood relatives. So far--at 61--it's not a problem, and…

I picked up my walking/running routine right away when I got to Florida (I live in WI, but FL sister needed help after surgery). It's not a huge deal, but I know that I could be tempted to use the heat as an excuse. I've been so consistent that I've been able to add 20% to my distance over the past 2 weeks while…

More numbers = more things to obsess about. I'd just try on boots and see when they fit comfortably. I know I'm late to this party, so I understand this seems like a silly comment. But, seriously, the inches don't matter and women already have enough standards to measure themselves by (and often, to feel like a failure…

I was just thinking about this yesterday, how one could eat 3000 cals over burn in one day and still simply find the "goal date" just moved back a few days. Over the course of a long, slow, healthy weight loss, will hitting goal 6 days sooner really matter? Will one month really matter, once I'm at a healthy weight? I…

Hi, everyone. I realized if I stop to catch up on reading before I post, I might not post for even longer. I'm in Florida, helping with mom (90) and sis who had foot surgery (11 different procedures in one surgery; yowzah). My flights were packed and my pancreatitis flared as the first flight took off. I was so miserable.…

Greetings, all. I've been so busy lately, and worn out with the heat and humidity when not busy. Lots of miles in despite the weather--hence the fatigue. Lana, you can leave your pup to me if anything happens. Seriously. I've taken on dogs before, so it is no big deal. And better to know where yours will go, so you don't…

Dawn, congratulations. That is a wonderful achievement. Wet days are back for the foreseeable future. I don't remember a May this wet. It's usually the best month in many ways, although we do have a long and lovely autumn. Had 2 nice walks today; this evening was gorgeous despite the forecast and the weather earlier.

Good morning, all. Lana, let's zoom soon. We had 3 days of rain, 1 day of sun, and now cloudy again. At least it's not below 40F. Sara, remember when you do your job well, you get rewarded with more work :) @Ravenclaw_Zebra, welcome. I am sore still from Tuesday's over-exertion, but will keep walking, adding a bit of…

Hey, all. The sun is back after 3 rainy/cloudy days. I took off Sunday and Monday--just needed a break. Yesterday I overdid the jogging portion of my walk/jog routine. Oops. But I'll be fine--today I will just walk and get back to doing my PT exercises for back and new. My PT gave me new ones for my back and abs--can…