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You look amazing, congratulations. Ugh, I feel like I will never get there. My eating and exercise habits have changed so much for the better in the past three months and I always bobble around the same 5 pound range...lose 3 pounds, gain two pounds, lose 1 % body faat, gain 2 % body fat...meh :(
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Looks like you're off to a great start! Walking is wonderful, and swimming is a similar beneficial cardio exercise that is easy on your joints and wont compromise your previous injuries. If you want to start intensifying your walks, try some hills, or strap on some ankle weights. If you are hesitant to go to the gym just…
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Oddly enough, I experience this on the treadmill, and not the elliptical. I thought it might be related to a previously back injury. Do you have any lower back or core issues? It may be related to this, because I highly doubt that a consistent numbness only on one side is due to tight shoelaces. Seems odd to me that I…
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This makes so much sense! Thank you. But I'm still uncertain of why I havent seen a more rapid loss. I've been pretty dedicated, and it's like my body hasnt yet registered the clean eating, controlled frequencies, and hard bootcamps I've been sticking to for the last couple months. I still bobble within 2-3 lbs, and 3-5%…
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I feel like the numbers input in MFP are pretty accurate to my lifestyle. I think changing them would perhaps make them even more unrealistic. I'm also pretty good about logging as accurately as possible. A lot of where my confusion lies is I feel like Im maintaining weight - I dont gain, I dont lose. However, my eating…
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I always had the perception that frozen yogurt was healthier than ice cream too. They also have more low sugar, low carb and low fat options at yogurt places, I feel like. Of course a homemade smoothie is gonna be your healthiest option, but it doesn't kill the craving the same way as yummy frozen yogurt does. I say go for…
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Maybe you should be the one using the lunchroom. Prepare your meals before hand and avoid going out to lunch all together I have a similar situation. It's bad enough to work a desk job when you are trying to lose weight, but it doesnt help when the office is constantly having potlucks, and ordering out for breakfast…
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Wow, that last link will keep me busy for a while. Thanks.
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Wow, only 7 pounds in 15 weeks? Ugh, how depressing. Well, to answer some of your questions... My overall long-term goal is more focused on losing body fat - I try not to focus too much on numbers, although I would like to keep track and see results if I am being committed. If I had to put a number on it, I'd love to lose…
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Wonderful blog post. Thank you.
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I went from having one answer to having 5 cuz of all your great responses!! So as not to repeat yours that I liked, my one was... Wear a backless dress on my birthday or a special evening event!! :-)
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Go girl!!
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Thank you!
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Ok, can someone ease my slight confusion? I started 2 days ago, but when I bought it, there were 3 episodes, Levels, 1, 2 and 3. Does that mean that you repeat the same workout every day for 10 days, then switch levels? I'm doubting myself because I was a big underwhelmed with the workout. Maybe its because I have a…
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I feel the same way!! It's exhausting to keep on top of exercise, staying within your calorie limits, and not seeing results!! It makes it really hard to stay motivated. I'm not sure what the content of your calories are, but maybe look at that. 100 calories from a breakfast bar are a lot different than 100 calories from…
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I'm having a similar issue. I participate in bootcamps where I feel like the MFP categories Circuit Training or Calenthetics don't really apply because we aren't necessarily doing push-up/sit-ups, etc, but rather cardio driven exercises like broad jumps, lunges, suicides, squats, and ladder drills. Any suggestions for…
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Nice article, thank you. I've always been 'healthy', yet always struggled with fat loss, so I can use all the tips I can get!
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That's a great suggestion, Thank you - great way to focus my miond on something else. That may be a hard transition for me, since I look at myself in the mirror every day, but it's worth a shot.. Anything to trick my mind, man.. So I've been super proud of myself for logging diligently since the new year, and I go to meet…
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The general consensus is YES here, but be mindful of the quality of foods. Yes, Calories In < Calories out = weight loss, but if you're aiming for a healthy, long term resullt and maybe eventually tone up, it's much more than the number. I've just met with a nutritionist last night. She was explaining to me that we can…
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depends on what you are trying to foster. For exercise and fat loss I take an amino acid supplement before intense workout so that my body is retaining lean muscle and buring the fat. Then, if Im able to, I try to drink a protein shake afterward for the same reason. In regards to nutrition and overall health, its depends…
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Burned out is right! You guys don't know the nightmare I went through with one of my programs...However, stopping is not an option, so I need to find a way to keep going. To answer some of your questions... -The program I'm getting back into will have me working out (hard with a trainer) at least 3 days a week. Everything…
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very cute, thanks for the kind words. I'm like you in this sense, consistency has been my biggest battle, not food or exercise...it's keeping at it, and getting through all the dips and twists of the roller coaster. It's very frustrating to be on track, then lose your momentum, and even more annoying when you KNOW that you…
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Thank you for your responses. One day at a time has been my gig for a while too, but I find these periods of time (like now) where I get in these funks that are so hard to get out of - feeling unmotiivated, discouraged, and not wanting to exercise. My goal is to get to a place, like you, where I CRAVE exercise, and it's…
