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Thanks for the ideas. I have a squash waiting to be cooked. Tempted to use the squash as a rice substitute under chicken tikka masala tonight!

You're advice isn't bad... actually, your HRM suggestion is likely the BEST suggestion for her situation. (It's a shame she can't swing one right now).

Maybe you just need to break up with Jilian. She's just not meeting your "relationship" needs. Don't stress. And try not to overthink your dilemma (Stop. you're doing it right now, I can tell!) Try to experiment with different physical activities (do you have any options through school?), stay moving/active as much as…

Sadly, when she's on a trainer (a stationary stand for her bike), she's not moving, so a GPS-based running/biking app that attempts to calculate MPH wouldn't help her (it would show 0 mph).

Ah, fellow cyclist! Yeah, as you probably already know, trainer "speed" really doesn't track well to outdoor speed... there are too many variables at play like incline, resistance (wind, ground or roller tension), weight of you/bike/gear, and so on. Hence racer types shell out big bucks for watt meters. (It's all about the…

I'd check out this helpful article from Mark's Daily Apple (blog). "8 Signs You Are Overtraining" http://www.marksdailyapple.com/overtraining/#axzz2rC1NWzpO And maybe these articles: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/overtraining/a/aa062499a.htm http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/overtraining.html Now, if you aren't…

You will have to NET (cals consumed minus cals burned) 7,000 cals per week less than you currently NET to lose approximately 2 lbs/week. Sadly, don't be surprised if that "3500 cal deficit equals 1 lb loss" math doesn't work out so perfectly in real life. We don't lose weight quite that linearly. (Not trying to be a…

Whilst recovering from a broken fibula, I'd ask to be hauled to a local big box store (like Target - has the best wide "racing" aisles) and take the (human powered, not motorized) wheelchair out for some hot laps around the perimeters. No joke! It was great cardio. Just don't overdo it the first time out or your arms will…

Some yoga poses you can do (free) at home… used to strengthen legs, but may also help stabilize the knee. Triangle pose (trikonasana) Warrior poses 1-3 (virabhadrasana I-3) Low lunge pose (anjaneyasana) Chair pose (utkatasana) Bridge pose (setu bandha sarvangasana) Revolved side angle pose (parsvakonasana) Hand to big toe…

I'm so now considering sneaking off to the fridge for a strawberry Greek yogurt. 11:59pm!

Cycling/spinning will definitely tone your legs. A ton of cycling will tone your glutes & hammies, but might bulk up your quads & calves. The upside is you'd have sinewy, muscled cyclist's legs! To protect your knees on the bike, I suggest trying to maintain a higher cadence (i.e. spin speed). 80+ RPM is OK, 90-100+ RPM…

Rules, schmules... Are you doing stuff today to be a better person than you were yesterday? Yes => success!!! No => well, try again tomorrow. As long as you did stuff today that was CON-structive, and not DE-structive, then you are moving in the right direction!

Stop weighing daily. Keep eating healthily (i.e., don't dip below BMR cals), keep working out. Stop beating yourself up. Chill. Enjoy the journey. Check back in 7 days. Even better, 14.

Yeah, that one is rather addictive!

I gave up on my quest for a super healthy protein powder. Too many fails and $$$ wasted. I went with super edible/tasty, instead. I am quite in love with MusclePharm Combat Powder (140 cals, 1.5g fat, 5g carb, 25g protein per 35g scoop). I'm devouring my tub of the cookies & cream flavor at the moment. It's so insanely…

Calorie Deficit: this is the situation when people spend more calories than they consume (eat). In other words, calories in is less than calories out. You would want to have a calorie deficit to achieve fat loss. (cal in < cal out = fat loss). When MFP gives you a caloric goal # (Ex: 1600 cal/day limit), if you reach a…

I guess I'm the three-toed sloth of the thread. I lost over 120 lbs, but it took me nearly 3 years (about 35 lb/year). My losses slowed down as I got closer to my end weight (5'5" woman, went from 265 > 145). I didn't truly diet, I just cut out the junk and made a pledge to eat healthier and exercise regularly. That was…

Wash yer hands - with soap - people!!! Why is this such a hard concept?!? Forgive the mini-rant: Whilst I was in nursing school, I'd watch doctors go from hospital room to room (they're the worst carriers, really) and not wash or sanitize (agreed, rather useless) their hands before or after. I was in a full isolation…

Good point, HappyMeLovely. There are quite a few conditions (and some meds) out there that require careful regulation of potassium. Check with the doc before swapping potassium for sodium.

Thanks for the additional info, Dragonwolf. I have a traditional water softener that is currently using sodium choride. (My beloved congestive heart patient (my dad) passed away a few years ago, so we're no longer ultra Na restrictive at home.) I will look into the potassium chloride option. (BTW: a reverse osmosis system…

I kinda want a Magellan Echo. In blue. ($200 w/HR strap) It connects to smartphone for the GPS capability. (I'm a Strava user, so that's great for me!) I'm hoping the price comes down... http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/magellan-depth-review.html FYI: The Garmin FR10 ($130?) and Garmin Forerunner 220 ($300?) comes in…

The glutamate in MSG has a vasoconstrictive effect on blood vessels due to its action as a calcium channel opener (meaning it can raise blood pressure). If you have high blood pressure or take a vasodilator like a calcium channel blocker, MSG could potentially interfere with your treatment/medication. (This is not to be…

I cared for a very low salt "cardiac diet" family member for a few years. I also discovered I'm rather salt-sensitive (yea, genetics!) Salt as a seasoning was cut out completely. I also had to read labels closely on breads, cheese/dairy & all boxed/canned or convenience foods. I would seek out low-salt alternatives - Whole…

BTW, the Concept 2 website has rowing workouts & videos, as well as its own WOD (workout of the day) page. Check it out: http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/training/wod\ Edit: b/c I can't type today

For starters, try to log your food & exercise here on MFP as accurately as possible. (Weighing food & logging every bit can be eye-opening!) Also, consider trying the TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) method for calculating your calorie needs based on your increased activity level. To find out how to calculate TDEE,…

Thanks. Just happen to have some fresh green beans that need eaten!

I don't sacrifice sleep - that's kinda important. So I gave up TV/websurfing time. I spend less time with my SO (he's always on the couch), but he has an open invite to join me anytime. We are developing a fitness disparity that worries me a little, though. (Health/longevity concern, not image concern.)

I like my SPI belt. I got a 2 pouch version. I get some bounce when running if I overload it, but otherwise it does the job great. And you can get them in many colors/patterns or with loops for holding gels, affixing race numbers, etc.

I'm with Phoenix_Warrior. The nutrient dense, low GI approach is great suggestion for consuming healthier foods & ensuring a nice volume/variety of food to keep cravings at bay, but the carbs & sugar that you eat don't get converted to fat, a general energy surplus does. I take it that limiting carbs/sugar helps you stay…

I also switched over to the TDEE method. I've learned to never eat below my BMR cal level (approx 1500 cal/day). So much happier with the higher cal limit, I can think clearer, have more energy, and so on... And my weight started dropping after I upped my cals based on TDEE! I alternate between heavy exercise days, then…