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This. Decrease carbs/ Increase protein. Also, add some strength training. Not 5lb dumbbells, but real weights. She may actually see an increase on the scale at first, but the inches will come off :wink:

The derma-roller is used to stimulate collagen production. I can't find it now, but I read something just a couple of weeks ago that suggested a combination of core strengthening exercises (to tighten muscles), brushing w/ a soft bristle brush and/or massaging the area, super moisturizing (inside and out), and a diet…

The only time I've experienced this was when I forgot to take off my weight lifting gloves before getting on the treadmill, and I felt it in my hands, so it very well could be a circulation issue. Are your running shoes maybe just a little too tight? You should get fitted for shoes late in the day, as feet tend to swell as…

when you're eating a high protein diet, "indulging" usually means carbs. so when you add those carbs, you gain a few pounds of water weight. they should drop right back off in a few days. you've been really strict w/ yourself for a while now. you deserve to indulge every now and then. we all want to be healthy, but one day…

even if she finds the answer for herself, if won't necessarily work for you. but the above suggestions to increase calories, increase cardio intensity, and add strength training are all very good places to start ;)

BMI may or may not be different between races, but geographic location has nothing to do with it. How healthy you are has nothing to do with others' perceptions.

i don't know why cracker barrel doesn't provide it, but chains like mc donald's only started posting nutrition info when nyc said that any chain w/ more than 10(?) locations had to provide nutrition information if they wanted to do business within nyc. obviously, for mc d's, wendy's, burger king, etc..., they would lose A…

Try to get your exercise in first thing. I know it's hard (I have 5 kids), but it will not only help w/ weight loss, but it will give you the energy to get through the day. I'm on here every day, and will be happy to offer motivation/support. Feel free to add me!

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there's nothing to feel guilty about. even if you went over on calories a little, it's just one piece of bread. and there's no reason you can't eat an hour before bed. your body will still digest it in your sleep.

somehow, i doubt you took it the wrong way :wink:

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i'm 3 weeks in (cat 2), and have to say that i feel GREAT! i had headaches for maybe the 1st two days (presumably from carb withdrawal, as i've had this when i've tried to even moderately reduce carbs before), but otherwise i've had no complaints. i've had plenty of energy, and have had significant progress in lifting…

i say, get in a little exercise if you feel up to. just keep it short and low impact. others will surely disagree. and.... let the arguing commence!!

I have no idea if this info is right or wrong. Nor do I have an opinion on the Paleo diet in general. I would like to point out, however, that Wikipedia is NOT in any way even remotely guaranteed to be accurate. I can go on there and change any info I want, if I believe it is incorrect, or am simply feeling like messing w/…

be sure you're getting enough protein -- a collagen supplement especially would be helpful, as that is what gives skin it's elasticity. also, keep your skin moisturized inside and out. plenty of lotion, and plenty of WATER. and unfortunately, the faster you lose weight, the more likely it is that you'll have loose skin…

I agree. I want to reach out and (virtually) strangle those folks who say that. If it really were that simple, none of us would need MFP in the first place. Another pet peeve: when people respond to a post w/o having actually read it. For example, telling someone who has stated that they recently had surgery that they need…

THIS. 100%. exercise is sooo amazing for both weight loss and mood control, and it's something you can do everyday, even when you're not w/ the therapist. also, you're on MFP asking for support, and that's what we're all here for. feel free to add me. i'm on every day, and always willing to listen/lend support. you can…

this. one of my MFP friends was being told he was burning upwards of 1500 calories in a workout. this is someone who just joined, and really wasn't "fit", so he certainly wasn't running/biking 15 miles in that hour! if you don't have one, definitely get a good HRM. as for diet, try to get as much protein into your calorie…

you should be eating back your calories, so stick to your guns and don't let anyone tell you that you shouldn't. the goal here is NET calories, which i think a lot of people forget :wink: and walking is excellent exercise!! not everyone can do higher intensity cardio, for whatever reason. but you're not letting that keep…

this.

as long as you're not over on your calories, you should be fine. yes, you CAN gain weight eating fruit, but it's not likely. you'd have to eat almost 44 apples (over your maintenance calories) to gain a pound, but only about 7 pieces of chocolate cake, if that puts it in perspective.

Especially don't drink tea w/ milk. The combination has recently been proven to cause kidney stones.

from a health standpoint, tea is of course far superior to soda. and even for weight loss, it is great. BUT, from a strictly hydration standpoint, it's actually about the same as soda, unless it's decaf. caffeine is a diurectic -- it causes dehydration. if you are drinking large quantities of tea, you should be drinking…

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not arguing, as i really haven't done much swimming recently, but wouldn't a water resistant HRM be effective at tracking calorie burn from swimming? i was considering getting one myself for just this purpose, as i do swim a lot on vacations and such where a pool is available. have you tried one?

and loaded w/ protein! just be sure to have some of that brown rice w/ them to complete it ;)

Everyone burns at a different rate, so even if you get an answer, it'll only be an approximate guess. The only way to know for sure is to get yourself a heart rate monitor to keep track of the calories you burn throughout the day. But if I had to guess, I'd say probably only about 1-2/min. max.

Actually, a glass of red wine before dinner has been proven to aid weight loss. I never would have thought so, but was sure glad when I read that! It helps to curb the appetite, similar to a bowl of soup. And before anyone pipes up about empty calories... please just stop. Red wine (in moderation) has been known for…