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Ok, some people are just mean. Get back on track tomorrow. I'm not as concerned that you ate all the M&Ms as I am that it was the ONLY thing you ate. No nutritional value at all. I keep a nutrition bar in my desk and/or purse for days when I am running around all day and don't have time for a full meal. I also keep baby…

It certainly does make a difference! I don't have any good before pics because I hated to take them (nearly 30 pounds later I don't mind). I went down 2 pant sizes but my biggest change was in my tops. Everyone says you can see the difference in my face and arms as well as waistline so I will take it!

I don't care if you move out or not but this is not the place to complain about your brother. Save it for facebook and stick to general wellness please.

I understand your frustration. I have lost 30 pounds and have gone down a shirt size, but maybe only 1/2 a size in pants (I can still wear some of my size 18 pants, most size 16, and some 14 so I really don't know how to judge it). I thought this far in I would be noticing bigger changes but I guess it does take time.

It's hard to say because what works for one may not work for another. Experiment with different repetitions and see if it helps. If not, try dropping the weight a little. You should be able to find a balance between weight/reps that works for you.

I work in a physical therapy gym so it's a bit of an advantage. However, I hate to get sweaty at lunch then have to see patients all day stinky so I don't usually do cardio on my lunch break. I have found that it's a great time to get some strength training in so I can focus on cardio later in the day/evening. Maybe you…

I think that's certainly realistic. If you weighed 200 pounds at age 14, would that not be a realistic goal weight either? The whole age factor makes no sense - it's based on height and body type.

It's also possible that you damaged an accessory muscle at the time of fracture or the muscles never gained their full strength and stamina back after the fracture or soft tissue injury. If the muscle was damaged, it most likely filled in with scar tissue at the point of damage (just how the body heals). Scar tissue does…

There are two possibilities that I can think of and they both involve accessory muscles for breathing. Typically, for normal inspiration we use our diaphragm. However, if you are breathing heavier than "normal", your accessory breathing muscles will kick in (this almost always happens during running for every individual).…

If I'm hungry, I eat some of them. If not, I keep some of them. I see nothing wrong with eating them back as it's your net you should be concerned about. I look at it as extra credit if I don't but don't feel guilty if I do.

Comfort is the key.... who cares about a number.

I work in the medical field and sorry to say, this does not sound like advice from a very reputable endocrinologist. I suggest a second opinion and change in doctors. Maybe ask your other MD what she recommends for weight loss. Just because someone has the letters after their name does not mean you should trust every word…

Chips and salsa.... especially at restaurants. It's my weakness.

I don't think it would matter as long as you are professional. I wear pants because skirts are not functional in my line of work. My thought is to wear a skirt if you would be wearing a skirt to work, otherwise why not pants?

Thank you!

Bursitis recovery times can vary widely. In our PT clinic we typically see bursitis symptoms resolve in as little as two weeks but most likely 6-8 weeks. The bursa normally serves to reduce friction between tendons but if it gets inflamed it actually creates friction and in turn, more inflammation. You are already doing…

I have the Polar FT7 as well and I usually think it's a little under. My experience on the elliptical is that it runs about 40 calories less for 45 minutes than the machine calorie counter at the gym. Our gym has Cybex machines that allow height and weight input as well as syncing with your HRM. Cybex machines are pretty…

You are going way faster than I did when I started. The first few weeks I walked at 3.2mph and ran at 4.2 mph. I found that I could run at 5.0-5.2 comfortably for 1-2 minutes but I was not able to sustain that speed throughout the duration as the running parts got longer. At 4.2 I could run longer, which was my primary…

I am impressed and think you have made some smart adaptations not only to get you but also to avoid injury. If I were you I would focus on duration/distance. The speed will come with time and you will get faster as you continue to lose weight. I'm currently halfway through the program so kudos to you for finishing! The…

I only count water.

I am a working mom but feel free to add me. I currently schedule my exercise into my day just as I would a doctor's appointment, etc. I am also trying to get my children into a healthier lifestyle. They are 5 and 2 so I'm hoping by starting young they will not know any differently, at least for a while.

Perfectly said. You are your own judge - don't let others stop you from who you want to be.

I was eating crap for breakfast because I am usually so rushed in the morning getting the kids to daycare and myself to work. I went to a nutrition store and asked them to recommend a meal replacement shake and also noted my goal was weight loss. I have used the same one for several months now and I love it. I traded pop…

I will accept them because I assume there was something about me that either motivated them to send the request (i.e. goals) or they liked what I had to say in a forum, etc. However, I will delete people if I don't feel we interact, if they post multiple lingerie or nearly nude pics just to get compliments, or if they are…

I think I'm going to try all of these. Thanks!

Bottom line, you are going to get many different opinions on MFP and they are just that: opinions. The best thing to do is ask your doctor. As an orthopedic physical therapist I see many injuries related to lifting and they are not growth plate injuries but usually tendonitis or bone deformity due to excessive stress. It…

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I will admit, I do glance around the gym to see what everyone else is doing and I usually try to find someone who seems to be at a similar fitness level as myself. Why??? So I can use them as motivation. You would be surprised to know you probably motivated someone else while you were there without even realizing it. You…

I eat them in a pinch for dinner and sometimes take them to work for lunch if I'm out of fresh stuff. I do think they are tasty but as others have said, slightly high in sodium and still processed.

I totally agree. I see too many kids in the clinic with sports and training injuries that usually result from improper techniques and trying to edge out the competition. Those types of injuries can take months and even sometimes years to resolve. Remember, the body is still developing and maturing. It's not ready for…