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Thanks for these; I will check them out. I know there are many theories floating about as to why crime has decreased in the US since the 1970s, and CCW permits may very well be one of them. But difficult to prove, as you said. I wonder if any researchers have tried to specifically control for all variables except gun…

Wow. Okay. If I came off as badgering I apologize. That was certainly not my intention. I totally agree that being prepared helps remove the fear of something, but I think there's quite a difference between a spare tire and a handgun. I think we probably just disagree over what "fear" means. Obviously, fear is very…

I think most people are missing the point that carrying a gun or other weapon is not going to be an option for most of us, though. Personally, I would never carry something that could be used against me. Guns, knives, batons, even pepper spray. If I'm attacked, I'm not expecting it obviously, but the attacker is. How easy…

Could you post some of your links to this research? Causation based, not correlation, please.

Honesty, I like it. :blushing: :blushing: :blushing: I mean, I know I shouldn't; I know it's all mental; I know it's marketing; I know I shouldn't feel that way but... I still like it. :blushing: However, I'd be happier with consistency from brand to brand.

MFP tells me to eat around 1700 per day to maintain, but honestly, I'm not so good about logging my calories any more (though in the last couple of weeks I have tried!). I'm probably usually right around that, and I don't really eat more on the days when I work out vs. days when I don't. I weigh myself every day so I can…

Honestly, this is perfectly normal. If you've lost that much weight in a month, you've obviously made a huge change, and your body is adjusting. Your body's just in a bit of a shock because of the diet and exercise differences, but it's nothing to worry about. You may be a bit late or even skip a month. (However, if you're…

Bump. Great post. Don't want to lose it again!

I did a short round of HCG some time ago and found that unfortunately, when I modified the diet, i didn't lose. :frown: The food does get repetitive after a while. But maybe I didn't do it right? I'm not sure. However, I only did a short round and didn't want to waste too much time experimenting, so I just sucked it up and…

I have a mitro valve prolasp as well, but it hasn't really affected my exercise. Occasionally I'll get mild chest pains, but surprising, never when I'm working out. If you're really worried about it or having pain or serious discomfort, it's probably a good idea to get checked by your doctor if you can. He/she might be…

Working out burns calories, of course. So if you have a bit of a binge or a treat and then an extra hard workout after, yes, you'll offset some of the damage. However, it's not like your body will target that piece of cake specifically. It'll pull energy from anything you've eaten recently as well as the fat/muscle…

This is fine! You don't need a rest day from 50 mins of cardio and you're already resting your muscles from your strength training.

It's mental. Some days are harder than others. Drink your water and try to distract yourself. If it's real hunger the feeling will still be there in a hour or two and then you can have a snack.

I grew up only eating meat, eggs and dairy that we raised/butchered ourselves. When I left home I started getting my meat at the shop like most people do, and it just wasn't right. It didn't taste right or smell right and it certainly didn't look right. Then I found out everything that goes into commercially-raised meat…

Half physical, half mental! Physically, yes, it's just harder to lose when you get close to your "goal" weight, because your goal weight is typically on the lower end of the BMI, as someone else said. Physically, your body cares if its healthy, being fed well and being taken care of. For my height/frame, this could…

Really, the only way not drinking enough could hinder weight loss is by causing fluid retention, typically because of sodium. So much food is high in sodium (especially packaged food), so if I have a high sodium day and don't drink a lot of water, I'll weigh heavier the next day. As lots of people have mentioned, you can…

Ah, thanks for this. Worked for me. I've got freakishly small wrists as well (5.5, represent!) and a pretty small bone structure despite my height, and when I put my body type/height it said my ideal weight would be 56kg, which is about where I would like to be, really. On the BMI that puts me very close to underweight,…

lol, good replies. My advice: a REALLY good sports bra (really bolt 'em down) while you workout, and make sure your regular bras provide good support when you're not. Also, moisturize them well after showering. Other than that, chest exercises will build and firm your chest muscles, which can help the appearance but won't…

Unfortunately, if you want to lose weight, you have to cut the calories, including calories from alcohol. If you're only having beer or wine a couple of times a week, that shouldn't be too hard to work into your calorie allowance. Yes, maybe it means switching to a (*shudder*) light beer and only having one or two, but…

What's your goal weight? If you're 5'7" and around 130-135 lbs, I assume you're close to your goal weight. I'm the same height as you and it was a huge, slow struggle with the last 5-10 pounds. It took me longer to lose the last 5 pounds than it had to lose the previous 20. Also, if you're training every day, including a…

Contradictory much? Your first post on this thread was about how you think people who follow the HCG diet should be banned from MFP. You may not have the power to dictate membership but it sure seems like you want to. There are many roads to the same destination. One diet doesn't necessarily work for everyone. But very few…

I never gain any water weight during my period (or really at any specific point in my cycle). So even though it seems like most women do, there are some who don't. But definitely, a nurse who makes a broad generalization like that really isn't that good. But then again, I also sort of believe that PMS (PMS, not during…

Yeah, I sometimes judge people based on what they eat or food they buy. I judge people about a lot of things, though, some of it valid and a lot of it not valid at all. But you know, I never actually TELL that person. And I think that's a big distinction. For those of you who say, "I don't judge, but if it were a family…

Is jogging in place worth it? I'm in a similar situation (can't jog outside, no treadmill or gym, and not quite enough room for a jump rope), but I do have enough room to do workout videos. Would jogging in place be a good cardio workout (I'm thinking of trying C25K when the weather improves) or would my time be better…

Hmm....I don't know. While I was losing weight, I would typically have about one meal a week you might call a "cheat" meal. Usually it was a dinner out but not always. It worked as a calorie spike for me (if I was typically at 1200-1400 per day, this day might be over 2000) which kept me from plateauing, I think. Also, if…

Um....not sure about this whole "everything in moderation" thing. Seriously. I guess I disagree with a lot of you For me, while I was actively trying to lose weight, there were definitely foods that were forbidden. I don't know about everyone else, but I have certain "trigger" foods that I just would not eat, no how, no…

^^ This. Since you're taller and have a significant amount of weight to lose, it's going to be a while before the inches really start to show. But keep up what you're doing and it'll happen. For me, I do workout videos at home for strength and some cardio. Anything by Jillian Michaels is good and combines strength and…

Awesome. Thanks for the info!

Wowza, ya'll are fast. Thanks for the advice on weight training. Now, I've heard a lot about P90X--does it require a lot of extra equipment? Also, when it comes to weight training, should I be doing more reps with less weight (like 5lbs), or fewer reps with heavier weights (8lbs)? I'm confused as to what kind of difference…