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I am new to maintaining but I have some chances on my side: 1. I had to lose weight due to back problems (joint arthritis) and can not afford to gain as the pain is unbearable 2. I lost my weight slowly as no specific deadline (I weighted from week to week and I just refused any weight gain aver 14 days): I have to keep my…

Keep on going! As long as you keep straight and do not feel pain in your arms, shoulders and back, you are doing good. I had the same kind of issue but started to do them on fist (on something soft but not a carpet as it burns) before going down. It took me only a couple of sessions to improve strength even thought it used…

I used to run a lot but due to back problems, I can't anymore...so I walk. I do not know about steps but walking 30 min up to 2h per day made me lose 10 kg in less than 3 months without modifying my diet. But what surprises me even more is that my weight loss is as good as when I used to run. I am sorry to use metrics but…

Hi, I have lumbar osteoarthritis (running is the main cause) and I got two lumbago in a month because of my overweight. I feel much better (no symptom for a couple of weeks) since I lost some weight but I am still at the beginning of the road. Any extra pound to my ideal weight is multiplied by 5-8 on my joints, so that…

I got diagnosed with joint arthrosis in my back. I used to run (too much) and do some weight lifting but gained too much weight after my baby's birth so here I am, having to lose plenty of weight as each kg is putting extra pressure but I can't go the easy way (running 20K 4 times a week) as most cardio is forbidden. I…

I can't run on those stuff, the entire gym moves like there is an earthquake...I tried several times when I was alone, but I as soon as I move from walk to run speed, I transform into elephantman. I run smooth in the woods though, and I concentrate not to have vertical movements to spend all my energy going forwards, so it…

There are carbs and carbs: my wife is eating tons of fruits (about 10!) and vegs every day, eats very small portions of proteins and she is not storing any fat at all...as long as you eat fresh fruits & vegs, don't care too much. I hardly see how you could gain weight with apples, lemons and eggplants if you don't fry them…

Well the level of protein will impact the lean mody mass...at same total deficit (if those protein replace carbs or fat) Otherwise, are you sure you want to lose 25lb of fat? (seems a lot to me) I used this to define my goal: 1. Current Weight x Current BF% = Current BF 2. Current Weight - Current BF = Total Lean Body Mass…

Hi, I don't eat red meat either. To me, the process you discribe is normal, especially for "long" running sessions (as we are not friend I can't see your diet and sport sessions but I sent you an invitation). If you wish to reduce the urge for food, an option is to reduce time & distance and opt for interval training…

Exactly, I would even say that core exercises are essential to improve performance....I hardly see how to handle a good speed without very strong core muscles. I went from 6 minutes/km on long runs to 5.20 in 1,5 week only by starting core exercises every 2 days. Now if I don't do them, I can't progress anymore. Good thing…

Have you ever seen a baby with a six pack? Don't know my body fat at that time but I guess it was higher than now :)

Hi there, and welcome :) Hope you find some kind of motivating personal challenge (eating and/or exercise) to overcome your "laziness" (let's say we opt for easiest solutions sometimes). A good way for me to progress (I don't really need to lose weight, I just need some discipline) is to set up rewards: I got a beer (or…

Invitation sent :) I used to have a great group but disconnected for a few months and I recieve more "this person has not logged in..." messages than anything else now. I am refreshing the group, so feel free to add me too, I accept everyone (I used to have more to share and ecouragements with people in diffrent age roups…

I am more of a cardio guy (I runned my first marathon distance on July and now can swim 4km in a swimming pool without break, next summer I will practice riding a bike for 180km) and had no clue on abs workout. I found those that I like because the exercises are new to me, so get me off my comfort zone:…

I have been giving up so many times...so now I try another strategy : not change to the plan under any circumstancesfor the abs. I do my abs workout every 2 days until end of march and only then I will change this strategy if it does not bring benefits. Rest day or not, if I did not do abs the day before, I will do them on…

3 things: 1. Performance started to increase very quickly, so I like to reduce my time or increase the distance (and now I run like the guys I thought I would never catch up) 2. I run in nature (driver to a forest), so the fresh air, the smell, the feeling of oxygen in the body 3. Most of all, happy feeling during and…

I am 6'2 with about 20 pounds to lose. I exercise a lot, comment daily on friends exercises, my diary is wild open and (bad) feedbacks are always welcome :)) So, if you accept long friends, feel free to add me.

I would go for a swim...changin exercise and muscles will increase power for your race (you can work your breathing too) and by the end of your swim, you should know if your legs are 100% ready for it. Good luck, and enjoy!

I am very happy for your experience. I also noticed that 1700 cal was a good long time diet (I therefore put my goals to it if I don't exercise): it does not allow ice creams, sodas,... and is just what it takes to cut hunger with healthy meals. The key is to find foods you can eat all the time and find the ones that cut…

They are usually opened from 7.30 (I used to go there at the opening, swim 40 min, come back home for breakfast by 8.30 and leave to my job) until 7PM. Best solution to me when I hurt my knee or my back. Best of all are the good feelings and body changes. I always say that the most difficult is to get there for the first…

I have theoritically 65% carbs on swim/running days but I usually have more proteins and less carbs than planned. I used to run 20km 5-6 times a week...the fact is that without carbs, no way to take long runs for me. But my cousin who is a professional short distance runner, told me two weeks ago that 2h is the maximum…

Thank you guys. I noticed a complex set of interactions leading to my habits: used to run half marathons at least 3 times per week. After such efforts, you are hungry whatever you eat, so I use to eat fruits to avoit fat intake. Now I opt for 45 minutes runs (30 sec top speed, 30 sec low speed) and my protein shake is…

Congrats! Wonder what is the story behind so good results :)

Or on a laptop (through MFP website) you just click on the ingredient , after you added the meal. It could not be more simple. Imagine you have 1 spoon of proteins with 200ml of milk after every workout, but sometimes you use 2 spoons. You set a meal "proteins & milk" and you just click the proteins in your diary to get 2…

Most of my foods are not in the list as I live in Belgium and very few Belgian came on this site...but most of my foods are fresh vegetables so they are there. Still it was taking me ages to add 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 pepper, 1/2 eggplant, 2 tomatoes and 1/2 courgette...so I putt these together in my recipes and I take off…

When something like this happen to me, I opt for a cardio exercise (or 2 or 3) that I like and do a 30-30...meaning that after warm up, for 3 minutes, I go 30 sec as fast as I can, 30 sec slow (repeat 3 times or 5 if you are advanced)...then 5 min normal and again 3 min 30-30. Depending on your level, you can reproduce it…

You look great! I guess you did not just cut calories but did some exercise, too ^^ My BMI says: overweight but according to my waist, I am not, so my bones mass must be above average. Tis scale is completely useless, athletes are systematically overweight!! The only figure that I would consider relevant would be…

I see no end, I haven't a specific goal in mind either, I just want to enjoy being fit and healthy on a daily basis. I would get sad the day improvement would stop anyway

My best way to get back in shape is to run slower for longer periods...day by day. If you are bored about these at this very moment, what about your local swimmingpool? You do cardio with pauses in between and your legs will go fine after 2 days. I noticed as you did that bikes (home or outside) where much tolerant to lack…