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I'm assuming since OP is dealing with a cholesterol issue and prescribed Psyllium that they specifically need soluble fiber, which is a challenge to find in low-carb approved foods. OP Here's a list of soluble fiber food sources.…

I would suggest planning your food everyday, the evening before, and sticking to your plan. I favor the 1500 calorie end of your spectrum, because lower calorie dieting often results in binge cravings, and I think it's really important for you to stick to a plan that is nutritionally sufficient and prevents feeling…

I don't understand what you do eat. I do not understand how you can do low carb with almost no meat and no saturated fat. When I'm low on fiber I will have a meal with Mission brand "carb balance" tortillas. The medium ones have 13 grams of fiber and the burrito sized ones have 26 grams. I don't know if they qualify for…

"Health wise it's pretty much the same as non-diet soda. . ." except for the lack of calories and sugar. In my experience this is wholly untrue. I drank diet soda all through my weight loss and I drink it now in maintenance. Since transitioning to maintenance, my hunger signals have actually started reporting fairly…

I can understand there's cultural elements to different ethnic groups that are different from one another that might pose unique challenges to weight loss and fitness. Whatevs. You girls do what you gotta do. Rock on.

Cardio+ab exercises+yoga aren't going to do it. Get a copy of the book and/or download the app for "You are your own gym". It's a strength program that you don't need any special equipment for and it can be done at home. Side note- whatever you do, don't spend a ton of time doing ab exercises. At best, it's a waste of time…

I have found the fitbit one to be ridiculously accurate. You can't fool it with non-step movements, like driving and fidgeting around in your desk chair. It syncs with androids, but only a select group that are LEBT. Make sure you check the list of supported phones before you get tooooo excited about it:…

No I don't think we're on the same page on this.

Uh, having empathy qualifies a person to be differentiated from the general public as an "Empath"? LACK of empathy is often a marker for a personality disorder. I really hope we're not getting to a point where people who don't have personality disorders are special.

Bump to follow. I'd love to add 30 lbs to my DL. I've been progressing slowly and not really doing anything intentional to fix it so I'm in the market for new ideas.

Yes and yes, both are fine strategies. You can even save up calories for a few days before if you want. Also you can bring a dish that is healthy- like tzatiki (sp? Sorry) dip made with greek yogurt. Also know that its not the end of the world if you go over. Just start fresh Monday morning.

Overall solid advice. Thanks for taking the time to post this.

Your muscles are storing water to repair. The scale almost always goes up when you're sore from a hard workout. It's just water weight.

I tried my darnedest to get my iron through food and despite my best efforts my bloodwork kept coming up low. (Vegetarian 20 yrs) I started taking an iron supplement last summer and in December my blood levels were excellent. I take it with magnesium and I I don't get constipated from it. I wish I had just taken the…

When I have those "floating on a cloud" runs. And when my dog pulls pranks and I know she's laughing about it.

Unfortunately then the next step is probably gluten. It's a kind of big undertaking, because to get any results you have to completely eliminate gluten and it's difficult. Do some research on going gluten free- and I'm sure there are groups on here that can help you out. ETA: I actually agree with kgeyser- even though I…

I thought this was going to be about your form. But yeah, it's uncomfortable the first few times. People look at each other in the weight room- it's socially acceptable behavior since you have downtime between sets. They probably are pinging more on you because you're an unfamiliar female, but they're also looking at the…

BACK THE TRUCK UP. HERBALIFE COSTS $350 A MONTH?! I knew it was expensive but JEEZUS. Please don't spend this kind of money on this product. What you need to do is go through an elimination diet to identify what exactly is giving you gastric trouble. First you eliminate dairy completely. If you get better, then you…

Depends on how long you've been lifting. If you're relatively new, the primary strength gains you make are actually not due to adding muscle at all, they're from neuromuscular adaptation- which essentially means that your CNS system is learning how to use the muscle you already have.If you're within the time where you're…

It depends on TONS of variables besides weight- muscle to fat ratio, height, hip width, how you carry your weight.....it's almost impossible to compare your size to someone elses. But to answer your question I wear a 2/4 in most pants and I'm 145 at 5'4"ish. But that means almost nothing.

Oh I didn't see this before- Thanks so much! I am honored. :hugs:

Well I for one am glad that I read this post and considered the equipment available and tried to give helpful advice on page 1. Can't get that time back. :grumble:

I would like to nominate DopeItUp. Nobody understands matching your lifting belt to your shoes like Dope does!

I'm confused...are you asking for help developing a workout with the list of equipment you have available? If so, I would purchase a copy of "You are your own gym" and start there. Use the kettlebells and handweights with that program for exercises that call for those types of weight- like overhead press, for example.…

And....we're off. OP I hope you got the info you needed, because this thread is about to take a left turn.

Yep, she's terrible. Aside from the dietitian, did the doc talk to you about medication for the hypertension while you're trying to lose the weight? Really you shouldn't let that go unchecked even in the short term, the vascular damage needs to be controlled.

I would reconsider your mindset on losing. Quick loss = quick regain. If you want to stop yo-yoing the same weight, focus on slower loss, sustainable eating habits for life, and a moderate deficit. I also agree with everyone that a food scale is immensely helpful in controlling your diet.

Yikes, this job situation sounds terrible. I would focus on calorie control, workout on the weekends when you have time, and maybe try to be more active through your workday and increase your NEAT. Perhaps a tool like a fitbit could be beneficial in motivating activity throughout the day and fine tuning your calorie needs.

I'm guessing it's from that perfect health diet book that she linked to the reference page of. Can't confirm. Not buying the book to find out. ETA: NVM, quietbloom is a better detective than me. ETA2: Strong deductive reasoning without testing hypothesis skills.

Cold weather gear is awesome and worth the investment. Also gloves, scarf wrapped loosely to cover the lower half of face, at least for the beginning of the run and something to cover my ears. The scarf warms up the air and increases the water content so it's less harsh on your lungs. And I wear waterproof trail shoes. If…