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You may need a bigger size. Running shoes usually need to be a little larger than you would normally wear. It'll help you avoid the attractive "black toenail". One of the causes is repeated pressure and friction from running. It hurt my pride, but the last time I was fitted at a running store, the sales guy said "Don't…

I'll echo some of the above advice. Measure and weight all your food. Count everything that enters your mouth. I think it's just fine to eat back exercise calories, as long as you are sure you burned the amount you think you did. The mfp and treadmill estimates are very high. I use a heart rate monitor ( which isn't…

Hi Msdnice! Welcome. I've been around mfp for a while and and slowly whittling away at my last few stubborn lbs. My journey has been more about trying to get some sanity in my relationship with food so I can get off the roller coaster. I've lost some weight, but my other goal is about learning moderation, not over or under…

Welcome! I'd be happy to motivate and share ideas, but my diary is not open. If that's not a problem, feel free to add me.

Looks like something Lady Gaga would wear

I agree with and try to live by the" moderation in all things" credo, but do find that, for me, there are a few trigger foods that send me into a tail spin. I can't just have a little. I still eat those foods, but only out of the house. For instance, I might have cake when celebrating with a friend, but I don't keep cake…

I have no idea, but my guess is it might burn calories like exercise, but it would be due to adrenaline/emotional stress brought on by the game. You would not get the heart/lung/muscle fitness benefits of exercise. Doesn't fight/flight stress release cortisol? I just found this online about prolonged release of cortisol…

Good for you Megan! Congrats on the success...I can really see a difference. Please post more as you reach milestones along the way! I'm rooting for you!

Please don't go with the mfp calorie estimates. For many people, they are very inaccurate. How many calories you burn depends on your heart rate, weight, age, fitness level, etc. Think about it: how could one calorie estimate be accurate for a wide range of people working at different intensities? A heart rate monitor (or…

Inside, due to foot and ankle problems. The adjustable deck on my treadmill allows me to do more miles than I could do outside. It's boring though. I do miss the sights and sounds of outdoor running. Good music and a varied routine are a must on a treadmill.

Thanks for this and the op. A well written, reasoned response that avoids emotion. I have no problem with people having their own opinions, but snark does not equal wit. When I see hyperbole and snark, it turns me off to the content of the post.

Terrific! You both look great! Congrats!

Same here. I've never heard of a wedding where the bride paid for the attendants' dresses. Paying for the dress and helping to throw the bridal shower are common expectations when you say yes to being in a wedding. It's a gesture of support for a friend/family member you care about. You can always say no if the person…

So happy for you! It's so empowering to set a goal and smash it. Keep going!:flowerforyou:

Congrats! Your sassy short cut is really cute and highlights your features!

I'll repeat some of the above good advice: measure and weigh everything that has calories in it. Log everything that passes your lips. Stick to exercise. Eat enough calories. If you deprive yourself, either by restricting calories too much, or completely cutting out whole food groups you enjoy, you are probably setting…

Not an expert here, but my son has Crohn's and I 've done some reading and plenty of dr visits. Two things occur to me. If you're still healing from a flare, your body may be using extra calories to heal the damage. Also, I don't know what meds you are on, but could they be effecting your metabolism? The dr. told us that…

I haven't looked at your diary but I like quinoa. It's a grain that is considered a complete protein. Tasty!

Depends on the person, but for me the scale is trouble. I've yo-yoed most of my adult life. Each time I'd make an effort to lose weight, I'd become OBSESSED with the number on the scale. I'd set unrealistic goals and be devastated when I didn't reach them each week. This is not a good thing for an emotional eater. This…

Yeah, the calorie counts on gym machines are pretty useless for most of us. If you are relying on your hrm to count calories, that's more accurate, and probably a much lower calorie count than the machine would show. Keep in mind that some people are using the machine calorie counts, which will show a huge burn, but might…

Before. In recipes, the ingredients (unless otherwise specified) are listed in the precooked weights/volumes. A 4oz chicken breast in a recipe means a 4oz raw chicken breast.

This totally gets me! Love that movie. It has such great heart. Really though, I cry at a lot - especially animal related. Animal cops, spca ads when then they play that Sarah McLachlan song and show the pitiful dogs and cats shivering in cages! Totally manipulative, but it gets me every time.

Two goal items: a pair of slim fit size 6 shorts from gap. They are true to size and have no give in the material. When I can fit into those, I know I'll be a true 6. Also a snug dress I purchased for an upcoming wedding. I do fit into it, but I'd like to be able to take a deep breath while wearing it (and go without…

I understand where you're coming from, but they may not be thinking negative thoughts. When I see someone out running (no matter what their size), I think "Good for you! Keep going!" Anyone who has tried to run knows how hard it is and is bound to be mentally cheering you on. If they're not, they either aren't runners or…

Yeah, those salads can be calorie landmines. I always look up menu info before I get to the restaurant. If none is available, I make the best choice I can and try to only eat half.

I rely on my heart rate monitor. The calorie burn of any type of exercise is determined by your age, weight, fitness level, etc. I find that the calorie estimates on mfp and on cardio machines are way over for me. I only burn 2/3 of what my treadmill estimates. Since I eat back my exercise calories, I don't rely on general…

I wouldn't listen to anyone's recommendation for one particular brand/model that's "the best". The best running shoe varies from person to person. If you want to minimize the risk of injury when running, do yourself a favor and go to a running store (not a general sports store, like Academy). They can analyze your gait and…

Timbit... Oh, nom,nom,nom. Western new yorker? Canadian? There are so many food destinations in Buffalo. Tim Horton's is always on the must list. Maybe this is part of my problem?

bump. Good question. Do you have to wear it all the time?

Congratulations! Your post is the antidote to a lot of the over the top advice I see at times in the forums. Thanks for the common sense! Great job!