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This resonated with me. When I started out, I expected there to come a point where I wouldn't struggle anymore. There are all these stories about how people start to crave steamed vegetables and love exercise.* But what they don't say is that you don't magically stop enjoying the taste of chocolate soufflé or spontaneously…

I freakin' love Quest bars. My favorite flavors are peanut butter & jelly, chocolate chip cookie dough, and strawberry cheesecake (I know, I'm weird that I love that one). I think banana nut muffin is one of their more popular flavors but I'm not a fan. Compared to some other protein bars I've tried, Quest bars keep me…

I find this image quite amusing because this model has clearly NOT been doing her pushups or planks. Her arms are concave and her shoulders and back show no evidence of muscle. From the way she's letting her belly droop to the floor instead of holding herself straight, she appears to have minimal core strength. I wouldn't…

so, I've tried using a variety of formulas. I posted on this in a different thread but will repost here:

Some folks maybe missing the point of the article. By now, many have come to terms with the fact that everyone's TDEE/BMR is slightly different based on their genetics & body composition. What is new from these studies, is that differences in metabolism may not be only about how much your base/equilibrium burn rate is, but…

what about mashups? anybody have any good hour-long or so mashups? ( I hate the gap between songs when I do my own playlist.) my favorite right now is one called 'I iz at ur haus partee munching all your mash-ups" by DJ Return. But his other mixes are too slow groove for working out.

Thanks for mentioning these terms as I had never heard them before. I have rounded shoulders and have been working on back and shoulder exercises/stretches to help. After a bit of Internet reading just now, I recognize that I have upper cross syndrome. This gives me a search term to use when gathering information to help…

i have low BP too and have to watch the fainting issue especially when exercising. I modify the order/format of my gym routines to avoid going up and down from floor to standing. try beef jerky: it's basically protein + salt and is relatively low calorie my doctor advised that in order to have salt help, you also need to…

Harlem here.

An exercise mat might help. http://www.amazon.com/We-Sell-Mats-Interlocking-Charcoal/dp/B003RCY9UA

I'm not sure I agree. I believe it can be an effective strategy to try and train your brain to recognize the difference between physical hunger and emotional need (need for control/perfectionism, need for love/self-soothing, boredom, etc.) and to only use food to fulfill for actual nutritional need and not other needs. I'm…

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thanks zillah.I went to my second Pilates mat class last night and I also bought a yoga video to do in the evenings. At the class, the teacher kept reminding me to pull my shoulders out of my ears. I can see how going to the classes is really going to help me "feel" what proper posture feels like. I think that…

By the way, the group is here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/2019-beck-diet-solution-challenge As I said. it 's not very active but there are some forum discussion comments from previous Beck users about the various daily challenges.

ooooh, i'm going to look for that app for my iPad. I have an app called "Mythoughts+" which I originally programmed with my advantages items. It is one of those apps that shows you inspirational quotes and allows you to program your own inspirations. However, it's not a good app because it only let you have one set of…

42 yrs old 5'4" I workout regularly, including strength training Estimated body fat: 29.0% according to the YMCA formula 32.5% according to my bathroom scale 36.8 according to the army formula 37.5% according to the navy formula 37.6% according to the USMC formula (damn bingo wings!) I've lost 55 lbs over 2 years. I've…

Hi all - Is anyone actively using The Beck Diet Solution book right now? I'm about a week into the program, which uses a cognitive behavioral therapy approach to addressing the reasons for overeating. There is a Beck group on MFP but the discussion boards aren't very active. Is anyone else out there currently working the…

Older brother? shucks, that before picture looks like it could be your father! Geat job. Amazing results!

You're only 18 years old. I'm afraid that over the last couple years, your hips will have grown wider and your body will have grown some curves. This isn't "bulk" but is feminine hormones at work. Rather than get upset, feel happy that you no longer look like a boy. (Did you notice your chest area grow some "bulk" too?)…

^This! Make sure you stop by multiple different times during your trial week to see how crowded it is during different times of the day. I recently moved and my new gym (NYSC) is open shorter hours. Plus, it gets crowded at times I want to work out, such as Sunday night right before closing. Many classes, like Zumba, are…

5'4" Highest weight 217 Current weight 163 Goal weight 145 I set my goal at the highest end of normal because I want to look fit/athletic/sexy rather than waif-ish/willowy/skinny. I'm 20 lbs from that goal, but I'm still pretty far from the athletic body that I desire. I suspect I may need to adjust that goal down a few…

ha. you should wear a pink tutu for your induction and even if you know how to use something, make her show you every single piece of equipment in that room.....twice.

@zillah73 - are there any specific yoga poses you think have been more helpful to resolve your rounded shoulders? or just yoga overall? I like the idea of yoga and Pilates but there are so many different subtypes and poses that it is kind of overwhelming to know where to start. one "aha moment" I'm getting from this thread…

is "rear delt" and "rear shoulder" the same thing?

@lolbroscience - dumbell pullover looks interesting too. looks like it works back and stretches shoulders at the same time.

I recently added deadlifts to my routine thinking they would help so I'm glad to see those on your list. right now, I'm doing double suitcase deadlifts with kettle balls. I can only lift about 70 lbs right now (which is pathetic for a woman my weight) so it's easier to do them with kettle balls because i can do them in the…

@GetSoda - some new ones in there that I hadn't heard about. I just looked up videos for these recos and am especially interested in face pulls and let me ups. I can't do a pull up yet so a let me up looks like an interim exercise that might help me get there. Also, i hadn't really thought of the mobility/stretching angle.…

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Gotta watch out for that super sized NY pizza! Slice of NY style pizza (Ray's) = ~600 calories / 25 gr fat Slice of regular US pizza (Dominos/Pizza Hut) = ~300 calories / 12 gr fat source: http://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/14/garden/eating-well-fat-by-the-slice.html .