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I currently use the Nike LunarEclipse shoe. My next shoe will be the Nike Structure Triax, for more stability. I am still research if I want the new version (16), or last year's model - if I can find it. It is very important to find out if you pronate, or have any other specialty issues that require a certain type of shoe.…

Those asking 'why is ice cream bad', or eat what you want just stay in your calories or macros, please understand that does not work for everyone. For those of us who are excessively overweight, most of us have other metabolic issues that our out of control eating/ lack of exercise lifestyle has caused. It is a 'calories…

I weigh every morning, too. I usually only check-in my weight on MFP once a week. For me, it helps to see the little ups and downs, as if I didn't I would EXPECT a big loss each week that I know I have worked very hard, and eaten well. Sometimes there is water weight for a multitude of reasons, and it is better for me to…

Milk, Egg, Cheese!! Others... carrots, green beans, cottage cheese, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, apples, whole wheat bread, peanut butter, strawberry jelly, almonds,

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two hard boiled eggs, and a cup of fat-free milk. Snack is a Chobani Greek fat-free Strawberry yogurt.

Rest it and ice it. Don't let your ego get in the way, and drop the weight a bit (a lot at first) - go more reps if you need to. Build back up to the weight you lift now. Baby it a little bit until you know it is better. I ended up in physical therapy for almost 8 weeks from not listening to my shoulder. It is MUCH better…

I HATE being broke!!!!!!

I like it in a spaghetti sauce served over spaghetti squash. Taco salad is always good, too.

I never take mine off. I have only been able to get it on my ring finger for the last 7 months. Before that it only fit my pinky. It is starting to get loose on my ring finger. With my lifting gloves it stays put just fine.

I do, at least twice a week on strength days.

Here is my progress so far. From Dec 15, 2011 to Dec 15, 2012. This is at about 85 lbs down. I still have a lot of work to do, but can't tell you how much better I feel!!

That is a great success!! I am very much looking forward to that day (soon), too. Happy Dance!!

I was struggling for a couple of weeks, too. I do think holiday stress, as well as sucky weather play a part. For me, the little treats here and there this time of year I think also mess with my hormone levels and general body reaction. I pulled out of it by having a Challenge group to meet a certain goal by Christmas.…

Get a GOOD workout in during the day/ afternoon if you can, and a good workout the next day - try to offset some of the calories you take in that are 'extra' to what your normal diet is. If you want to try and reduce your intake during the day more, reduce your carbs earlier in the day (if you have much with breakfast). I…

Steamroller!!!

Great info here. I have been stating as my goal (at 44 years old) to get down to 22% body fat. I may adjust that to 25% as my primary goal based on this information. (I can always go lower if I think it would be beneficial after I get to that goal.) I do agree that all the various methods aren't incredibly accurate. I have…

For your portion control, I strongly recommend a kitchen scale. Weigh your food. It would surprise you how much difference estimating an ounce here and there can add up over time. You will get to where you can 'eye ball' it better, but it has been a Godsend for me. I LOVE my slow cooker! Some great advice already given on…

In the past I took it daily as I read it was good for overall health, including improving blood pressure, removing free radicals, and cleaning the vascular system (reducing plaque build-up in them and lowering cholesterol). I had read numerous accounts supporting this, but no true double blind type scientific studies. It…

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Part of what has made this time successful for me to lose and stay focused is my change in understanding of 'those other people'. I have learned that no one has it 'easy'. Some are luckier than others in that they may naturally/ genetically have a bit higher metabolism. However, they still have to balance food choice,…

Too funny. I normally don't count my general cleaning as 'exercise calories'. But, yesterday, I tackled my 'bad' bathroom. (No ventilation, so we had a bit a of a mold issue starting.) I spent 6 hours!! I brought in a ladder, and scrubbed every inch of the ceiling, and walls with a mold and mildew cleaner, then followed…

Every now and then I will eat a Clif Builder Bar - 20g of protein. They give me the 'candy bar' feel. They are higher in calories, but I usually only allow myself one after a very hard workout. (Or, if totally swamped during lunch at work - I have used it as a meal replacement a couple of times, but very rarely.)

I've been with my husband for 19 years (married for 16 1/2 of those). I too have had a couple of 'tries' previously at weight loss. Overall, it hasn't really changed our relationship in any way. We do have a VERY good relationship, though. He has always been supportive of me, and has never said a negative word - even at my…

Multi-vitamins are good for you. While, yes, it is best to get what you can from a balanced diet - there are definitely some nutrients that as we age our body doesn't handle as efficiently as it used to. Many times, some nutrients are 'overload', though. Usually iron is one that a person either is low on, and absolutely…

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mcdonalds breakfast - egg mcmuffin, lunch - grilled chicken southwest salad subway chopped turkey salad