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Brava! Way to take control of your life. Keep at it and best wishes!

^^^This is HIIT training and has been proven effective at weight loss. Cardio does not recompose your body -- Resistance training can. Not usually at a calorie deficit though. Contrary to popular belief, running does burn more than walking but the increase in caloric burn may not be as much as you think. It is POSSIBLE,…

It is conceivable that, being an athlete, that you have become so efficient in your energy expenditure that you are actually not expending energy as strongly as you once did. Also, there is a tendency to gain weight in the early college years. This is (I believe) partially due to the fact that our bodies are no longer…

The number of calories coming in vs the amount of calories going out will determine whether we lose, maintain, or gain weight. This is true whether it is clean food, protein, carbs, fat, or twinkies That does not matter (as far as weight control). The QUALITY of our intake (good "clean" foods) will determine the nutrition…

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You can benefit from weight training (though, you will really not see muscle mass increase on a caloric deficit to speak of).... Resistance training along with strong protein intake can minimize the loss of muscle mass during the cutting phase. The size of the deficit and how much you have to lose is what will determine…

lol. So thought this was going to be "one of those threads"... Great hook. Best wishes on a marvelous journey.

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I had a close friend who died at 27 from a heart attack; it happens.

no better time to start.... This is the Newbie Month. You will not be alone. Honestly, in every gym I've been a part of, the old timers are more likely to be helpful than critical. We've all been there... Even the guy with the biggest arms and chest in the gym.

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Started at midpoint of my IBW range (about 185). Then moved it to 225 as a more realistic number. I reached that and then changed it downward a couple of times. Then I changed it back to about 190 relatively recently. Currently about 239... Started 344 a couple of years ago, went down to 213.6 at one point. Have been back…

10 pounds in 3 weeks is really above the recommended weight loss goal. Rapid weight loss like that usually means that you are losing a higher percentage of muscle mass which actually will work against you in the long term. I do admire your spirit and your zeal. I'd recommend possibly backing off to no more than a 2 lb loss…

During your past week, you only had one bad day. There were several days that you were under 1200 calories as well. Also your profile pic (if current) is not bad at all. As far as getting on track, You sort of just have to recommit and just do it. Really, I think you are doing just fine if not under eating. (Under eating…

Walking is probably the best for HBP. I have a history of HBP and lifted weights and walked quite a bit to get my weight down. It is now in normal range and I walk, run, and lift without any adverse effects; then again, I had never gotten to the point of passing out, either. To be safe, I'd get with my physician (GP…

Not very likely WY go into outer space if you had a chance?

Not intentionally WY mix peanut butter with strawberries?

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I have lost over 100 lbs. While I've regained about 20 lbs (still am well below the 100# lost mark), I've remained relatively steady for about 2.5 years. It is doable. You can do it. When you hit maintenance, find other attainable health goals to stay fit. One thing that makes maintenance hard is that you lose the impetus…

I weigh daily just for me. weekly is probably the best... frequent enough to make adjustments before much damage is done, infrequent enough to factor in normal daily fluctuations. Even then, don't fret over minor increases as long as you are true to your plan and it does not become a trend.

Best wishes on your surgery and your dad's as well. May you find true contentment in the person that you are. It is better for you that you have a lighter weight... The beautiful person that you are did not change with the weight that you lost... Losing weight so quickly, you likely deprived yourself quite a bit. Try to…