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Great job on losing weight. I have a fairly fine bone structure, so my goal is around 140.

I would recommend using a running program. You can try even a custom program like https://runsmartproject.com/training-plans/. Some of these programs have interval training built into it that will help build your speed, long runs to build endurance, and short runs for active rest. I would also suggest weight training for…

I am sorry to hear that you have had such a hard time lately. I find that when I have weeks like those, I try to at least get out for walks in a park or a small hike. Take your time with it. Take breaks to enjoy the fresh air and scenery. It gets you moving and can help lift your spirits.

Carrots & hummus celery & cream cheese string cheese Rice crackers/cakes with hummus or peanut butter bananas mini protein bars yogurts yogurt covered craisins/raisins Dried fruits packet of quick oats

I did a diet of slow carbs. It skipped out on potatoes, rice and bread but replaced them with beans at every meal. Also, whenever I did over 20minutes of cardio exercises I added a carb to my next meal. I didn't have any problems with energy. Actually I had a lot of it. However, when I started training hard for a race I…

If you have a tea kettle and can heat up water, cup of soups and Quiona may work. Otherwise, Canned fish, cheese sticks, prepackaged vegetables. That is a tough one.

I would suggest looking up Total Immersion Swimming. It can be a combination of bad technique and cardio endurance, but most likely technique efficiency. Total Immersion has a program for helping you become more efficient in the water, which is what you need when you are swimming with a group in a tri and there is a lot of…

I have read in a lot of fitness books that during that time women do need to consume 300-500 more calories to maintain energy levels. However, they should be healthy alternatives to the fats and salts we crave. I found that eating things like full cream yogurt and putting lemons in my water really help. Good luck.

Our bodies are built to crave what we need. However, we are no longer required to hunt and gather food, and be constantly active. Our bodies have not caught up with the modern way of living with cars, grocery stores and delivery fast food. You can train your body to crave/react to food in a new way and logging helps with…

I really like going into tea shops and getting loose leaf tea. My favorite night time tea is rooibos and vanilla.

Here is a great review that might answer your questions. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/fitbit-surge-depth-review.html

Snow peas, water chestnuts, carrots (cut small), bell peppers (all colours), bean sprouts, zucchini, and cauliflower. I make stir fry's with as many veggies as I can find in my house and add it some nuts such as cashews.

First off, the number of calories being burnt per time are going be dependant on a persons body condition. So what it is for one will be different for another. Second, both are cardio. However, an elliptical and a treadmill will both help you pace your self so you are able to push at a constant effort. The thing most…

I don't know if you have seen this yet but it might be helpful: https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?77121-vivofit-calories-way-off

I track Calories, Carbs, Fat Protein, Iron and sodium. It really depends on the individual though and where you think your weak spots are. I have a problem with Iron deficiency and having way too much processed foods. That is why I track Iron and sodium.

I second the frozen meats, veggies and fruits. Are there any local weekend farmers markets or flea markets. If so they tend to be reasonably priced and fresh.

I lost all my weight without stepping foot in a gym. If it works for you, save the money and workout at home. :smile:

I try to eat between 1500-1800 calories a day. You can check out mine. I each breakfast everyday and aim for it to include 20-30g of protein.

I used to feel that way when I had problems controlling my low blood sugar. I increased the amount of protein I eat at night and I don't have the problem anymore.

Instead of beef mince use chicken breasts. They will come out really tender and it would be easy to pull apart after it is cooked.

I don't think I understand what you are asking for. Healthy food items you can have without a kitchen? If you have access to a fridge there are a number of things you can do with fresh veggies. You want to be careful of packaged soups as they contain a lot of sodium. Things like peanut butter, wraps, beans, tuna....are all…

Welcome and it sounds like you are off to a great start. :smile:

Glad it was helpful. :flowerforyou:

It is as explained but also a measure of your fitness. HRM use it to help calculate calorie burn during a workout as someone with a lower VO2 max will burn less calories at the same HR as someone with a high VO2 max. Depending on your HRM monitor, it may have a built in program for determining the VO2 max. Just follow the…

Hi. I live in Riverton, WA not far from Canning Vale. I have been on here for a few years now and have been using the site to maintain my weight loss and build on my fitness goals. My weight fluctuates a lot depending on what my current training requires. I have seen fitbits for sale in **** Smith but I don't own one. I…

If you are looking for a GPS and HRM monitor both Garmin and Polar make a few different options. It all depends on how many features you want to have. Polar the watches run off normal watch batteries where as Garmin run on rechargeable batteries that don't last all day and would have to be charged each night. I would…

Week days 3:45 am for training and Sundays 4:45am. It gets too hot here if you get up to late and it is light at 4am. Saturdays I don't set an alarm.

I have been on Maintenance for 2 years. I have found that mfp calculates maintenance calories too high. What I found worked best for me was to split the difference between what mfp said for 1lb /week and maintenance and setup a custom calorie amount. That turned out to be about 1400 calories a day for me, plus I eat back…

I agree. I prefer outside. The only time I run on a treadmill is when I am on holiday in a foreign country. I used to run outside on holiday until I accidentally picked a route that went by a prison. Then I was terrified I was going to get picked up as an escapee. :laugh: But really, outside is best.