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^This. (And IDGAF days have never killed anyone) *takes a sip of her 3rd drink tonight......*
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Yes, sorry, I should have been more specific. Take measurements and photos for sure. You don't need to spend a lot of money on MLM products that don't have any real benefit (other than creating a calorie deficit, which you can accomplish with food).
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You don't need to do this to lose weight.
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Then, I'm voting #1. Mother Nature is a b*tch. Wait it out a week or two and it should go down. Keep weighing and measuring your food too.
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Looking at your diary, you've had some high sodium days recently. That could be causing you to retain water. Other reasons: 1. Your monthly cycle 2. Pregnancy 3. New exercise routine causing water retention in your muscles 4. Not accurately counting your calories - do you weigh and measure your food?
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Why not drink them? *Clinks glasses*
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Quoting this again, cause it's true. You have a year, so that's good. If you stick to a moderate deficit and exercise 3-5 times a week (pick anything, 30DS is fine, but it's not magic and it's not the only thing out there), there's no reason you can't get to your goal. Just be consistent.
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You're trying to deal with a major emotional issue and the resurgence of an ED? You need to talk to a professional to help you get it all sorted out so you don't end up on the wrong path.
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Go for the free weights - no need to be nervous. Men love to be around women, and they're happy to be near us just about any time, any place. I have yet to talk to one man who disapproves of my lifting. They are all super supportive and encouraging. They cheer me on and spot me. So, go for it!
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If it were me, I would just chose moderation every day instead of binging. It will help you practice a more "normal" approach to eating which will help you keep the weight off.
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When I did Strong Lifts, I used an app. Now, I'm doing Wendler and I chart out my entire workout schedule for a cycle on paper. I keep the papers in my gym bag for reference. Then, I put my info into the exercise notes here so I can track any changes I made or anything else I did.
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Why have you been eating so little?
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Honestly, it's probably just because you have a lot left to lose.
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Why do you think you need another program/product?
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You definitely don't need to carb load for a 5k. There's a lot of debate about carb loading at all, but if it is done, it should be done over a period of several days and for races that are longer distances (half marathon or full marathon). I would just advise eating normal food for dinner - don't eat anything new or…
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I like it when smart people post smart stuff! 2 thumbs up :)
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You're not a car. You don't need kick started. What you do need to do: 1. Find out your TDEE. Cut 20% from that. That's your new calorie goal. 2. Weight and measure your food (everything!) 3. Log everything you eat, every single day. 4. Exercise if you want to.
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What makes you think it's due to your size? (serious question)
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This. I spent a good year "saying" that I wanted to lose weight and sort of half heartedly exercising now and then. But, I never applied myself to it, because it didn't seem very important to me at the time. When I finally got serious in December 2012, it was because I wanted nothing more than to be fit, healthy, and…
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No, you don't need that much water. You just need to drink enough that your pee is very light yellow.
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What are you eating? Sodium doesn't affect me too much, so I don't even track it. That said, I eat a lot of fresh fruit and I cook my meals from scratch, so I control how much salt goes in. If you're eating a lot of packaged foods, you can't control the sodium content (not saying packaged foods are bad, just that they…
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String cheese Lunch meat slices Laughing cow cheese wedges Proscuitto Chicken breast Jerky
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Color me horribly lazy then.
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What happens on day 18?
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Also, a size 10 will look different on people of varying body fat percentages. A size is a size, that's all. It's not a good indicator of body appearance.
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Shin splints were definitely a problem when I first started running. I got fitted for shoes, which helped a lot. Go to a running specialty store and get fitted. It makes all the difference. Also, check out www.goodformrunning.com. Changing my form from heel strike to a midfoot strike cut down on shin splints as well.
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I do both. I lift 3 days a week, using the Wendler 5/3/1 program. I run 3 days a week, usually 2-4 miles per run. I typically take 1 full rest day every week, and sometimes double up on my exercise for the day. I only do that on upper body days though (bench press or overhead press). I never double up on squat or deadlift…
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This is why I like you. I *almost* posted that gif.
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Lunch meat String cheese Fruit - apples, bananas, grapes, berries, etc Toast with 1T of PB Greek yogurt Ice cream Cereal Pop Tarts Cookies Cottage cheese Hummus with crackers Nuts - almonds, pistachios, peanuts, etc. Protein shakes
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Yes, you can lose body fat without losing weight. In the last 6 months, I've only lost 2lbs (because I mostly ate at maintenance) but I lost a pant size and a shirt size. That happened because I lost body fat, instead of weight.
