CoachChrystalL Member

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  • This made me laugh. Thank you for this.
  • Throughout the day, your weight fluctuates 4-5 pounds (Which is 1.5-2 kgs). Don't worry about the minor number changes on your scale so much. I would question the accuracy of how you're counting calories both burnt and eaten. Are you measuring everything you eat accurately and on a scale? Are you depending on the calorie…
  • Born in Calgary Alberta, raised until I was 14 in Victoria BC, moved to Dubai UAE until 7 years ago, moved back to Squamish BC for a few years and am finally back on Vancouver Island - North Saanich to be exact. :)
  • I'm Chrystal - from Victoria BC, sort of. And I'm looking for MFT friends as well, so I have added you all. Look forward to getting to know you all better!
  • Hi. I keep reading a lot of incomplete information on this site and a lot of pounding in the idea that the only thing that matters in weight loss is your calorie deficit. That's true, only to a certain extent. This is a good little introduction to the concept and the fact that you have different types of fat being stored…
  • As you start to lose weight you shed it from the top down, meaning you will lose width in your neck and arms and bust before you stomach and thighs. Are you measuring with a measuring tape? Sometimes, it helps as you'll see very minor but relevant changes
  • I have Timex Zone Trainer Ladies Watch with Digital Heart Rate Monitor - but you all are making me wonder if I REALLY wanted a Polar!
  • I eat low carb (and I mean extremely low carb - like less than 20-30 grams, or 5-10% of my daily intake). For the life of me I couldn't figure out why eating low carb was the only way I could feel anything other than lethargic. I thought maybe I was wheat or gluten intolerant, but learned even potatoes in large amounts do…
  • Hi there... I have a long history and a love-hate relationship with running. Right now thankfully, love is winning and I'm running every second day 5-8 kilometers... Taking any time off this sport for any reason sucks, because it's SO hard to get back into - and it's like having withdrawal from the endorphins running…
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