ronald4133

Wow! That's a lot on your plate! I believe this will help you. Friend request me if you like (I'm newly returned).

Welcome! All are welcome to be my friend. My thing is to keep eating goals tolerable and burn the calories by exercising a bit. Take care.

Hi. You a runner? It sure helps with the weight...

Hi! Feel free to add me. I'm a musician as well, thoughI was more active as a player-teacher when I lived in LA and Minneapolis. Now I'm in the Canadian north. I used to run competitively, but chronic back trouble sidelined me four years ago and my weight worked up from 155 to 198 in two years. I ride a stationary bike an…

I had the same problem in my 20s and the alcohol always won. Five years and a whole lot of legal trouble later, I quit drinking. When you're ready, there's a lot of help at your fingertips. Ron

If there's another activity you can do for cardio, do it for a few days. Whatever you do, avoid aggravating the back. I have permanant pain due to overtraining for several years. So rest up. Good luck!

I think you'll do great. Feeling like it's your own fault is common. We all know it's not that simple. This site can help with scientific feedback as well as the support of all us who are struggling as well. Just ask and I can friend.

As a running coach, I can say with confidence that most runners burn 100 calories per mile. If you zip along at 7:00/mile (which is ca. 8.5 mph and will make a 43:30 10K) you'll burn 850 calories. At a more realistic 6 mph you'll burn 600. So if a speedster runs 10 miles in 55:00 and a jogger takes 1:50:00, they both burn…

Regular Soda. I thought it was a 12-pack of diet but no, it's full sugar . I have to read lables better at the store!

It's hard to exercise when you're so busy, but it's MUCH easier to stay between the lines w/some light exercise each day. Remember: YOU are at the top of your list! Good luck!