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  • It really depends on how you are built and where your body tends to store fat. For example, I have a naturally small waist in comparison to the rest of me. Even when I was at my highest weight (obese), my waist was only an inch larger than what is considered healthy for me. Now that I am three pounds away from "healthy" my…
    in scale & tape measure users..question Comment by PetraCore October 2014
  • Runner's World has a lot of material on the subject of running with your dogs. Including information on knowing when they are the right age to start running, how to train your dog to be conditioned to running, etc. The below article is a nice starting place. http://www.runnersworld.com/running-with-dogs/see-spot-run
    in Running with your dog Comment by PetraCore February 2014
  • I agree with this, the best thing you can do for yourself and your friend is just allow her to be excited for herself. Keep doing what you are doing, she should have no bearing on your success. No matter how good intentioned you are, no one can make up someone else's mind for them. We all have to start this journey on our…
    in I need a reply to this comment I keep getting Comment by PetraCore February 2012
  • Your heart rate is actually much more dependent upon genetics than age. You are probably OK, believe me, you KNOW when you are pushing yourself and when you are just working out at a moderate pace. If you want to be sure, you will need to have your Maximum Heart Rate tested by a professional (usually a medical professional…
    in Okay....who knows about heart rates? Comment by PetraCore September 2011
  • TDEE = Total Daily Energy Expenditure
    in Confused about the 1200 base. Too little! Comment by PetraCore August 2011
  • Because of my genetics, my maximum heart rate is predicted at 205 bpm... I scare people at the gym sometimes. This of course is way beyond what the standard age/fitness charts say it should be. But for me it is normal. If you are really worried have it professionally tested and find out what is right for you.
    in Hart rate too high? Comment by PetraCore August 2011
  • Wow, that was a really interesting article... thanks for sharing. *edit: I meant to reply to the person who mentioned this article :) http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html
    in Over on my sugar and under on my carbs...wtf?? Comment by PetraCore August 2011
  • I totally understand... and I have been there. Take to heart that you can get through this!
    in No promotion= pity party :( Comment by PetraCore August 2011
  • Hi ncherokee9, I personally recommend eating as much fruit as possible, and sticking with raw sugar and honey. It's been shown in a few studies that sugar substitutes can actually cause your body to be hungrier than if you had chosen to stay with regular sugar. I've taken sweets in my life to a kind of gourmet approach.…
    in Replacement for Sugar Cravings Comment by PetraCore January 2010
  • Unfortunately yes. Your metabolism is higher when you smoke because your immune system is working harder around the clock to fight off infection. I quit 9 years ago, and to be perfectly honest I did replace smoking with food and managed to gain quite a bit weight before having a friend drag me to a WW meeting and I weighed…
    in quitting smoking Comment by PetraCore December 2009
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