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Misery totally loves company in this situation, for real. Ha ha. Nothing worse than getting booted off the healthy train due to injury. Happy to connect!!

Yep, I am a go hard or go home person too. :) I've learned that I have to pull back with this though for it to be long-lasting and not hurt myself. Smirk.

I am from St. Louis. A native! Yes, there are so many awesome state parks and trails around here. Once the weather is nice, I am biking Forest Park, hiking in Castlewood, or on a trail along the Meramec somewhere. :)

Thanks. =)

Over 40 club- I like it. Hey hey, people. So this isn't my 1st pony ride. I last found myself here on MFP, maniacally exercising like a fiend and dieting my way to 40 lbs lost and a TON of sports injuries that I have battled for the past 2 years. Here I am, wounds licked, ready to shed the weight gained from the almost…

The universe is a cruel and evil place that PB is so freaking caloric. This is my new PB2 jam, but I MISS the oily goodness of REAL Peanut Butter!! Lol.

I have been back on MFP for 2 weeks on Monday. I am down 8 lbs. This isn't my 1st pony ride, as I lost 40lbs on MFP a couple of years ago and I know the initial loss is fast and furious. Just riding it out until it slows, as I know it soon will...

I just used the basic online calculators, not sure which method. Regardless, they stated far below my actual RMR. I have been undereating and overtraining big time. Explains my 6 month plateau. *sigh*

I just had mine done in the Department of Kinesiology at a local University. Fast was overnight, no exercise for 24 hours, laid on a table for almost an hour with my entire head and torso tented. The length- so I truly reached rested state, while he ensured I didn't dose off which also affects the numbers. This sounds…

I just went through this process as well, at a local university along with body composition via DEXA. From what I gathered, there are many factors that contribute to your RMR: muscle, age, genetics, metabolic stress/damage. He claimed, however, that the key to RMR is maintaining it and slightly improving it though once…

I just had my body composition done via DEXA scan and my RMR tested via Indirect Calorimetry after an overnight fast and 24 hours no exercise. My actual RMR is 400-500 HIGHER than the calculations on the internet/MFP. When all else fails- get tested. Make sure it is an a reputable place. Period. I got mine done in the…

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I make note of the days where I get hungry sooner and the days I sustain longer. I try to repeat those meals that carry me longer and avoid those that set off cravings.

Love, Lovey Mc Loverson the 5K training. I am on Mission 4 and can't believe how much better I am getting just on my 10th run. Pace (and pain) is dropping every time. As I get bored easily, the storyline is enough to keep me intrigued. I have done 5Ks but never took them seriously. Doing the Color Run in April and plan to…

I actually prefer it on treadmill, so I can track my progress. I snap shots like this... ... and post them in MFP blog as progress for each mission! I am on Mission 4 in the 5K training ap and seeing my pace improve is a huge incentive. As far as logistics- I use the instant speed buttons for the intervals. I often pause…

At bootcamp we do a LOT of kettle bell and band work. A LOT. Adding weight to basic stuff like 15 lbs bells weights in each hand for wall sits and squats or crunches on an exercise ball raising a 20lber over your chest. We add weights to everything from sprints and calf raises to tabata.

WHile squats and lunges help- just keep plugging girl as no real spot reduction. My annoying slow spot is my gut. It is widdling away, slowly but surely. We all have our spots. The best remedy? Continued work and LOSS.

I am 39, and have been SHOCKED at how much slower and more DIFFICULT this process is now compared to my 20's. It definitely requires more dilligence and sweat. :sad: Had I given this much effort in my 20's or early 30's- I would be buff.

I am an interval training fanatic. I do a HIIT bootcamp several days/week but also do sprint intervals on the treadmill. While it has assisted in weight loss, it has TRULY done wonders for my conditioning/heart rate.

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I broke down and got Saucony running shoes recently. Was wearing "cuter" Nikes before. Have 4-5 pair of them. Best thing I have ever done. SAVED my feet. Great support. Super cushion. Fit my orthotics. Total relief for my Plantar fasciitis. Once I kicked up my cardio, I knew I needed more serious shoes. Couldn't say enough…

Agh- I miss wine!!! lol.:ohwell:

I do HIIT 4-6 days/week and 100% wholeheartedly believe in it. Had I lost this much weight just doing cardio OR lifting... I would have never achieved both the inch loss AND conditioning that I have. I am ALLLLLL about the intervals...

I have no idea how people can stand prelogging. I get those who prefer regimen, but boring to me. I eat what I am feeling that day. Otherwise, it would just seem like a chore.

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<-- Latest progress pic. 42 lbs has taken me 33 weeks. I am 39 years old, so NOT as quick and easy as it used to be! I typically aim to NET 1350-1600 and work out for an hour, 6-7 days/week. I go to a HIIT bootcamp, Zumba, run stairs, and do running intervals on the treadmill. I also try to eat super clean- real food,…

I wake up at 4:45 in the AM,3- 5 days a week for 5:30 bootcamp. How do I do it? Suck it up and do it. It sucks, but you feel great when the workout is done. My clothing is laid out the PM before. Brush my teeth, wash my face, eat a teeny breakfast and hit it. 8 months of doing so, I am used to it. If I need the sleep more…