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Fuel, water, increase distance in 10% increments weekly, and strength train. Pretty easy and safe if you do it correctly!

I recommend eating more fiber... it's not the absolutely cure all - but it certainly helps keep your system moving. I set my goal to 30 a day and shoot for that (I've read that women should get at least 25-30 grams in a day - especially with how high your protein count is). Also, if you've been working out a ton, your…

I actually had the EXACT same injury almost exactly a year ago. 1 - you need to rest!! 2 - Google core workouts for a lumbar herniated disc. The reason is you need to learn how to do everything differently - from walking, lifting, sitting, etc. A few of my life savers include: 1. When things get really sore, lay on your…

ft4 - I love it lots.

ALSO - hanging from a bar - like a pull up bar helps decompress it. Also heavenly.

One herniated disc and one bulging disc in my lumbar spine this year. My happy place was resting on my stomach and a hard floor. It stretches it out without over exerting it. Another lesson is learning the concept of tucking your hips. It's hard to describe, but when you stand, lift, workout, etc., the concept of tucking…

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Haha - thanks. I just lift as heavy as I can... but I don't have comfort issues. OP - ignore my ignorance!

Wahhhh? It's all about calories in and calories out - total number. Macros help guide you towards making better food decisions.

Working out helps - promise. Especially core workouts. Give it 10 minutes and you'll start feeling better.

Maybe try higher reps with a lower weight for a while so you're burning fat and building muscle at the same time? Then switch to lifting heavy once you're comfortable again? I'm no expert though... actually, I'm just making this up, but it makes sense in my head?

Hi - I'm definitely not a success... yet. I plan to be though :) I tried MFP for about six months a year ago - at the 1200 calorie range, without logging exercise calories, and I failed. I did a ton (and I mean a ton) or research and started again in the new year. I've lost almost 11 pounds and these are the rules I…

Water = water

Struggled with this for a VERY long time. Here are my secret ingredients: fish oil, plenty of sleep, water, calmomile tea, a healthy diet (no 1200 calorie BS), yoga, and positive thoughts (your mind is the only thing that's making you feel bad - learn how to control it). Try to avoid caffeine and booze - they are big…

THIS is why you're not losing weight.

The only days I would say I "cheat" on is my dedicated one day a week rest day. I eat at my TDEE that day. I don't really consider that cheating, but I guess it's above my calorie goal for the day, so yeah sure, I cheat.

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I am with you.

Love this post - congrats and thanks for sharing!

You're at a 1,000 calories deficit right now, even if you go over 500 calories, you're still on track to lose a pound a day.

Count on it and remember that it will be okay :)

I mix them in with my oatmeal during my 10 AM snack every day!

These rules have worked for me since the new year started: 1. Set your realistic activity level. What do you do for a living? If it's a desk job - sedentary, if it's a teacher - lightly active, if you're running around all day - active, etc. You get the point. 2. Set your profile to lose 1 pound a week. 3. Eat your…

Mine is open - enjoy!

Baked sweet potato with fat free sour cream and grilled chicken.

Coffee (I only count this for water information) Milk - Nonfat (fat free or skim) Eggs - Hard-boiled (whole egg) Spinach - Raw Olive Oil - Extra Virgin

I don't because my daily energy expenditure (TDEE) varies depending on what I did that day.

Water = water

Well - from the looks of your diary, you were starving yourself until very recently. It will take a little while for your body to adjust. I would recommend looking at salt and fiber (women should have no less than 25 grams a day). Remember - never NET below 1200. Also, do you have a heart rate monitor. Those help you…