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Sounds to me like your body needs rest more than exercise at the moment.
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The only thing I don't count are zero calorie beverages, like water, plain tea, seltzer (and I always drink lots of water so I never worry about tracking water to see if I've had enough). Most veggies are low calorie, but they do have some (and those can add up when you eat a let of them), and it's nice to look at my log…
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I have MFP set to sedentary, and I only add in calories for purposeful exercises. Some days (like today), I'm on my feet walking around, carrying things, and generally not sitting. Consequently, I was hungry and am ~250 calories over my daily goal, but I know I realistically burned those off today, and I'm not stressing…
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@soccerkon26 Try seeing if there's a bike shop near you! They may be having a bike swap or sale soon. I got a great deal on a used bike at a local shop's annual bike swap. @christinev297 Some workplaces have a shower on site, so you can rinse off when you get to work. Or depending on how you sweat, maybe have a shirt for…
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I only started regularly eating tofu a couple years ago, but here are a few of my favorite recipes. I switch up the veggies depending on what I have around and feel like eating. General Tso's Tofu (I use regular honey, not a vegan one) Crispy Lemon Tofu Peanut Sauce Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu Smoked Cheddar Mac'n'cheese…
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SW: 230 CW: 219 GW: 150 150 is an arbitrary goal as I'm not sure what my body will look like as I approach it. I want to be lean and strong. 150 would put me in a healthy weight range, but I'm really aiming for <25% BF.
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I generally don't like to eat until several hours after waking up. If I exercise in the morning, I'm running on coffee and the splash of cream I put in there. I've never had a problem with it. If I'm going for a long hike or x-c ski, I'll be hungry after 45-60 minutes if I start with an empty stomach, so I just make sure…
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Honestly, I think it's fine, as long as you're accounting for it in your diary! Clearly, beer is an important part of your life, and it sounds like giving it up altogether would be unsustainable for you. I've always heard that the best exercise is the one that you DO. It doesn't matter how good ____ is for you if you'll…
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Do you get enough magnesium? That can be a culprit as well.
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As frustrating as it may be, if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. I'd say that your money is better spent on good food (and maybe good regular tea)!
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Kale chips! Rip it up into pieces, toss with a bit of olive oil and salt, and bake in a hot oven until crispy but not burnt. They don't keep well - they get soggy quickly, but I've never had a problem eating them up. I've also heard of people using soy sauce instead of salt and oil, or adding a bit of cayenne or parmesan.…
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Holy guacamole! I love oatmeal and I've been wondering what to do with my partial can of canned pumpkin! This is perfect! Thanks for the idea. Also am going to try your reese's cup oatmeal.
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I love oatmeal so hard. I mix up my stuff the night before, then add hot water when I get to work. (I may also be overly fond of electric kettles). I usually have 1/2 c quick oats, with -2 T Teddie's natural peanut butter, 20 g dried fruit (craisins, cherries, etc) or chop up an apple. Throw in some cinnamon if I feel…
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Yes, Macpacman has great ideas! I want to add: Be excellent to yourself. No one is perfect. Some days I'm really happy when I manage to just stay within my maintenance calories. Some days I only can get myself to go for a short, slow walk. Some days I go completely overboard, watch the whole second season of Arrested…
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I'm not sure about the hormone free, copper IUDs, but I had a Mirena IUD inserted recently, so I know about that. The Mirena has a low level of progesterone, but it's localized to the uterus and very little circulates in the blood. I asked my doctor specifically about weight gain, and she said that there was really no…
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I've got two as well! First, I went to both my fitness classes this evening, even though I had some bad lady cramps going on. I had to modify things, but I didn't just say "screw it!" The other was that I walked by a bowl of candy in the office today, stopped to reach for a mini Twix, but stopped myself (I actually said…
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^this! And to paraphrase someone else's comment in another thread, sure you want chips and dip, but I bet you've wanted a lean, healthy body even longer! Hold in there. Keep the big picture in mind. You've got this.
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Cramps can be caused by a low concentration of metal ions, like sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Do you ingest enough of those? I sometimes get a weird bellyache after running too, but generally attribute it to not having snacked properly beforehand.
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Your goal is to lose 25 pounds and you're already 16% of the way there? That's nothing to complain about--that's some legit weight loss. THIS is one pound of fat: http://fitnessachievement.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1lb_fat.jpg and you've lost FOUR of them. That being said, it appears that you are not eating back your…
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I've found it difficult to find how to celebrate events and accomplishments without food, so I feel your pain! As others have suggested, try finding an alternative activity that you can all do. Time with family and friend is really the point of these get-togethers, right? I don't like group movies myself, because there's…
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My quick go-to is 1 c cooked oats + 2 T Teddie's natural peanut butter + 20 g dried cherries or craisins. Plus maybe some cinnamon or such. When I have more time in the mornings (ha! ha! Saturday...) I love to make an omelette! 2-3 eggs, and all the veggies I want/have around the house/need to use up. A cut-up chicken…
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A lot of acne treatments focus on removing oil and such. I've struggled with acne ever since puberty hit, and always thought I had oily skin. Once I realized that I have super dry and sensitive skin (facepalm), I started using super gentle cleansers and sensitive moisturizers and stopped touching my face constantly, my…
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Nah, don't worry about it! A liter of water is 2 lbs, food adds up quickly, etc., so your body weight can fluctuate by several pounds throughout the day. Add in a bit of inter-scale variability, and 7lbs is nothing to worry about. Unless you went on some ridiculous, multi-pizza eating bender between your morning weigh-in…
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hm... a close friend of mine was having trouble with muscle spasms too, and she found that eating more magnesium-rich foods helped greatly.
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The 500 calorie deficit is accounted for at 2300 calories. Today, you'd need to eat 2,800 calories to maintain (BMR + exercise calories = total calories needed for the day), so eating 2,300 keeps you at a healthy deficit!
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I struggle with the same thing on a daily basis! I've lost 40 pounds and dropped from a 16 to a 10 and it's hard to see how my body has changed. So I make note of small things and focus on those. Like last week, I noticed that when I put my hands on my waist, I feel muscle first, not fat! And I wore my favorite cardigan…
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bump!
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Almost end-of-the-month update! In addition to the 584 minutes I had as of the 10th, I've done: Feb 11: 78 12: 45 13: 0 14: 0 15: 30 16: 0 17: 32 18: 60 19: 105 20: 0 21: 0 22: 0 23: 0 24: 0 25: 0 26: 0 27: 45 28: 45 Total: 1,024 minutes of exercise! I made it!
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Joining late, but I'm in! So far, I'm at Feb 1: 30 2: 0 3: 0 4: 107 5: 75 6: 7: 120 8: 152 9: 50 10: 50 Total so far: 584 minutes! And I plan on x-country skiing today, so more exercise minutes are on their way!
