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Kohls still has a "slim" line of clothes. You can get this slim cut of clothing in the larger size and it works well as an in between size. I have a broad chest and shoulders and it's hard to get a decent fitting shirt that is large enough for my soulders without hanging like a tent around my waist. The slim cut is a good…

I was fat and out of shape for many years. I still feel like my old self some days like you said. Totally normal. Those feelings will get less frequent as time goes on. You may also have to pinch yourself when you do some great workout that you never thought you could do. I turn those feelings into motivation. It's your…

I did look at your diary and you are doing very well. Your foods are very rich in protein which is giving you that lasting energy throughout the day and the protein is not gained from high fat sources. You certainly are reading labels and are very concious about what you are eating WELL DONE!! You are definitely on the low…

Just listen to your body. You will see signs like "brain fog" and fatigue if you aren't eating enough. Your body will adjust over this two week period to learn to live on the reduced calorie diet. Eating healthy for a picky eater will be difficult, but the best advice I can give is to at least "try" new things. Just change…

I hate it when people waste obviously useful things. Food is the worst when so many people are hungry. My only suggestion is that you could talk to the manager of the restaurant and tell them that you noticed they were throwing away a lot of good stuff and ask if they can save it for you. I used to work at a restaurant and…

Chest pain is a very serious thing. It is not normal to feel what you did. Pace yourself and work slowly up to those higher running times. Stop immediately when you feel pain, but if it happens again you really need to go get checked out. I wouldn't worry about it too much since you said you know you overdid it.

I am definitely in the same situation as you. I have found through trial and error that eating some carbs before you go and sticking to proteins after works best for me. The proteins will help your body recover through the night. Avoid fats and sodium before sleep though, I sleep very poorly and feel like I am hungover the…

The best way to remove anxiety is ACTION! Excercise, set small and doable goals. This will help your confidece and mood. Your self-esteem will improve over time. It's hard at first, but just take it a day at a time.

I have always heard to weigh yourself at the same time. The best is right after you wake up and AFTER the morning liquid relief. This gives your body all night to regulate the sodium as much as it can and have an empty stomach. It is the best way to get an accurate weigh-in.

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If you ate a lot of high sodium foods it can make you retain water. It can even be as high as 5% of your body weight. If you have been eating a lotof sodium I think you hav efound your culprit. Drink lots of water and limit sodium and you may drop many pounds in a day! Woohoo! Keep up the great work!

You are eating a lot of processed foods. Your sodium and fat count were over the recommended level. High sodium will add 2-4 pounds of water weight at least! Eat less sodium and less processed (pre-packaged) foods. Tyson chicken is good, but try getting raw chicken breasts and cooking with them instead. You can control the…

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Lots of good advice here. Keep up the great work you are doing. You are asking good questions and you are definitely in touch with yourself and want to make good choices. The most important thing is don't get discouraged. You have done great so far. Just change "one" thing and see what happens. Nothing changes unless…

Beans are a great vegetarian way to get protein. They are loaded with fiber too! Black beans are my favorite.. they taste great and are some of the best for packing in protein and nutrients.

Your diary over the last week or so can be heavy on the carbs and processed foods. Most of your protein is from dairy too which brings in the saturated fat. Try eating more raw/unprocessed foods and adding more protein from other low fat sources (beans, chicken, etc..) Your body just seems to be making do with what it has…

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You may have a tough time doing cardio without moving around quite a bit. There are lots of free-form strength training excercises that you can do! Do you enjoy bike riding? I know it's not inside, but if you have the room you can get a trainer for it and ride inside..

I have used "dancing" on MFP. It gets pretty close... Choose the aerobic dancing.

To get that body fat down, try eating less carbs and more protein. Your body switches to using fat for calories when it runs out of carbs. It's a quick fix and probably not the most appetizing, but it works to re-order the calories. Also try excercising at a lower heart rate in that fat burning zone.. 120-140 range. It…

Sometimes your body goes through periods of adjustment. It's not unusual to gain a few pounds even though you are doing the same right things. Just keep doing what you are doingto lose the weight and your body should catch up.. Are you sure you aren't putting on muscle? It weighs more than fat and at some point if you are…

If you are sore for more than two days after you worked out then you pushed it too hard., Let your body rest and tame it down a little. Try alternating muscle groups too. Lower body Monday, Upper Tuesday, then back to lower on Wednesday. Muscles get big during resting not during working out, Make sure you have day…

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Losing weight is simple math.. Burn more calories than you consume and you will lose weight. This site helps you keep track of how many calories you consume and how many you burn by excercising. It really works if you are honest and track EVERYTHING! I have lost over 60 pounds using this site. You will do great! Don't get…

When I started in earnest a few months ago, I went to the YMCA and talked with a trainer. Apparently I get 4 free visits and posed the question to him about this problem. I too wanted to lose weight, but I didn't want to be a pile of jello that just weighed less.. He told me that in order to gain muscle, you have to eat…