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For me, I can expect to be up for a few days after pizza, even if it's not loaded in sodium (which lots of them are). I try to stay away from anything with yeast - - and just accept the fact that if I want to indulge in "bready type" foods, I'm going to be up. Of course, those cravings always seem to hit during TOM, so…

^^ Love this attitude! ^^ Some time life intervenes, but you'll do your best. I've also heard that you should at least get your long runs in, BUT I ran a 1/2 last year without a single long run completed in my 12 week training programme (horrible, horrible stress about having no initiative to get out and get them done).…

Love to say there's a quick answer from me, but no such luck. I've been tweaking for about 2 years, trying to find something that will stop the heat cramps any time I work out (not just when I run). I have found, tho, that the cramps are less if I drink gatorade or powerade before running / working out rather than just…

I'm with the folks indicating protein. I have a protein drink with 28 gr of protein. I've recently been reminded to add some carbs so that my body can effectively rebuild. The recommended post run nutrition was the protein shake, 1/2 Gatorade, and a banana.

Search for a magazine called "Living Without". They specialize in having recipes and information on living with food sensitivities - - lots of gluten free recipes and great articles.

I have a personal trainer, but he never started by giving me nutritional information until he and I worked together for a while. This trainer is doing you a disservice by giving you such a restrictive start. IMO he's unintentionally setting you up to fail - long term.

I can totally understand this. I've experienced these same cycles, and so does a friend of mine (who lost 120 lbs, but has regressed and gained back 60 of those). Unfortunately, the answer to this is that you need to dig deep within yourself and figure out what your emotional trigger is. I've come to believe that these…

^^ This. i also remind myself that just showing up is more than I did before my journey. Cut yourself some slack - and remember that it's a long term deal. I remind myself that long term, I will be able to continue.

I don't count by BPM - - I go by "sucking wind". If I feel that I've really been working hard, I'll use a "rigorous" or "high effort" type of category.

Up your B6 intake. I find that it really helps to limit the PMS symptoms - the cravings and the hormone surges. Keep tracking, and it will be easier, mostly because you know better when those days are on the horizon (because most of us don't want to think about it before it happens), and then you can plan better.

Excellent Post - - and so true. My total was 90, and it is so strange for me to be shopping for clothes that I could never fit in during high school. Thanks so much for summarizing it - - and allowing everyone to post confirming that this really is the way it works (and that it's sooooo worth the time, energy and…

Just keep tracking. You will get to the point where that pizza won't scream your name so loudly you have to answer. The fact that you logged in this site today shows that you don't want to "suck" any more. AND don't beat yourself up every time you slip. Just remind yourself you deserve better (even if it was awesome pizza!)

You're experiencing low blood sugar. Have a gatorade (rather than a banana).

Oatmeal, Eggs and Black Bean Brownies

Agreed. When I was heavier, I had that all the time - - the chaffing while moving (yes, a truly icky part of being bigger, then loosing weight!) . Lotion definatly helps. Pick something without any fragrance, tho, otherwise it will sting. Now, I see it during the winter since it's terribly dry in Alberta. I use a lot of…

Circuit workout set up by my trainer. No idea on calories yet - - but there was sweat, so I burned something. Going to finish the year with a 5k race - - Resolution Run. Looking at the clock right now, and thinking that I should probably be getting ready for that, rather than playing on my computer . . .

LMAO They should have warned you. I'm from a family of 8 . . and although we have each other's backs, we still argue about the strangest things. Who go the most stuffing at dinner, who did the dishes most, who helped Mom with the turkey last time, . . . Yup, we LOVE families. My son and daughter quite often complain that…

I find that when I up my protein intake to 40% of my calories, my endurance and my body thanks me for it - - more energy, less aches and pains. The endurance is probably a function of the fact that you're body has rebuilt the muscle quicker than without the protein (which must have been lower in your "normal" diet before).

I don't use my crock pot enough - - and I'll be looking more closely at those recipes that you ladies posted (above). I had participated with a group that was using the cook book "The Big Cook" which is the same type of idea, but I found my daughter is pretty picky when it comes to that, so working with a group didn't work…

Repeat, repeat, but better said multiple times than not at all. 1) Ask questions. If you can't afford a trainer, then ask someone on the floor. But my personal experience is that it's been the best investment EVER in myself. My trainer is amazing (and he never lets me do exercises in wrong form!) 2) Embrace your sweat - -…

I also found it was easy to slip into this bad habit - underfeeding / overtraining. Make sure you're monitoring your macros rather than just calories.

I hate hormones - and it sounds like there's lots of folks in the same boat! It's like any will power you have goes out the window, and anything is fair game in the pantry. Best solution is to not have the bad choices in the pantry - - and freeze the bank card / credit card so you can't go out and pick up some of that…

Agree - - your bone structure is genetic but not much else. However, you do learn your eating and exercise habits from your environment. Having been "big boned" all my life (my most excellent cop-out!), I know that my weight has very little to do with my family (most of whom are obese) and every thing to do with the fact…

I lost 90 lbs and found that the maintenance portion doesn't get enough press - - so you're right to be thinking about it. Start with congratulating yourself on taking the steps to become healthy. That's a HUGE one. Have you been finding ways to celebrate along the way without food celebrations? I always bought myself…

I just went to a sport nutritionist because I couldn't maintain the energy for my crazy work out schedule, and she told me to UP MY CARBS - - quinoa, potatoes, whole wheat pasta - - basically anything that isn't processed and white. For anyone who wants to make it a lifestyle, they need to keep the carbs in to keep up…

LOL - - that's what your sports bra is for !! Seriously, that's where I put my keys and my cell phone when I first started running. When I decided it was going to be a bit more of a long term thing, I found myself a fanny pack - - to make sure I also had everything else that I needed (like my inhaler). But my fall back is…

Amazing job!! My journey started Jan 17, 2007 - - starting @ 285 lbs. I lost 100 lbs, maintained it for about 18 months but then life happened - - like it always seems to. I've added 30 back on but I am determined to get back to maintenance again :) As my bio says, it's back to basics again and getting back on the…

along side of that protein, also look at your good fats intake. i went through a bout of energy drain, and found that I had gone too overboard on the low fat and removed all the good fats as well.

BAHAHAHA - - that is soooo cute. But, like you said. It's actually got some great ideas. I'll have to book mark this one and search for more of their ideas.

Thank you for posting this question. I've struggled with the cramping for 2 years now, and just "accepted" the fact that when I run over 10k in a week, I'll have cramping. Not so much with the bowels, but . . . Excellent suggestions from everyone, and you know I'll be tweaking based on what they told you :)