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Being sidelined is the absolute worst, thanks for the add! I hope you're back on your feet in no time as well!
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Howdy missy! The best advice I can give you is make smaller goals for yourself that way it doesn't seem so overwhelming trying to incorporate new behaviors all at once. Try a motivation wall or board where you can keep positive images and quotes that help inspire you when you need it most…
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The mobile version is fantastic when you need to log meals when you're away from your computer. If you're considering an activity tracker at any point MFP syncs with many of the models on the market today. Enjoy the process, there's great support here!
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Totally agree, it's pretty crazy how much retouch/enhancement is done in magazine covers and product advertisements.
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By chance do you own a pedometer? If you're taking 10,000+ steps in a shift, you'd be considered "active" and it may be worth adjusting your settings. Have you noticed weight loss while working and managing your diet? Is it more than 2+ lbs. a week? I love the HRMs by Polar! Honestly a pedometer may be just as helpful, and…
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Weighing yourself once a week and taking measurements every 2-4 weeks is what I have done in the past. At times where I think my weight has stalled, I've really actually lost inches (losing body fat and gaining muscle that retains much more water). I'm starting the process all over again after gaining weight following a…
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Congrats, very inspirational!
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Are you exercising as well? It may be worth tracking for a few days, including any exercise, just so you can determine where you're at. Under eating has consequences as well... you don't want to dip too low that you enter into a starvation fat storage mode. Having the numbers may help you feel more empowered especially…
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I am in love with Cellucor's Cor-Performance Whey Series--- low carb and the flavors are amazing!! Red velvet cake batter, cinnamon bun, smores, peanut butter marshmallow, mint chocolate chip, cor-fetti cake batter! Here's a great recipe for a fantastic low carb treat!…
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Feel free to add me, I track quite regularly and once I am cleared for activity (I had two surgeries at the start of this month) I will begin logging my exercise as well. I also use a BodyBugg activity tracker to obtain a snapshot of my total daily energy expenditure!
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Congratulations on your weight loss. Your loss is unimaginable, I hope you continue to heal as you achieve your health and fitness goals!
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This is such an interesting question... especially considering the prevalence of insulin resistance in society today! Sugar (glucose) stimulates the release of insulin, which signals various cells in the body to start storing--- leading to fat storage in adipose tissue. If you have a lower glycemic index diet you aren't…
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As others have voiced find what works for you whether it's meal prepping and logging in advance or tracking on your mobile device throughout the day. Log every bite that, it works for a reason... that being said you have to be motivated and willing to hold yourself accountable. Feel free to add me if you need a tracking…
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I wish there was a like button for MFP posts!! Totally agree!! :bigsmile:
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HAHA I love this response and I fully support it. There is NO REASON WHATSOEVER to go gluten free unless you have been diagnosed by a medical doctor, following adequate testing, to avoid gluten. If you are having an immune response to gluten antigens you would very likely suffer from unpleasant gastrointestinal side…
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The carb cycling sounds really interesting, I'm glad to hear that you've had success with this. I always found that I lost weight most effectively when maintaining a low carb diet. If you're a sweets person and are on a low carb diet consider looking into fat bomb recipes (I posted one to my blog recently that I really…
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Howdy! It sounds like you're off to a great start so good for you! I am trying to lose 40-45 lbs. that I gained from being bedridden for several months after suffering several injuries in a car accident. I'm also on medications that have that unfortunate side effect of causing weight gain... it's so frustrating right?! In…
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I modified a protein breakfast cake recipe recently on my blog (http://medschoolmealprep.weebly.com/home/protein-breakfast-cake), if you prefer to use oats you can grind oats in a food processor to make oat flour and use that in place of the almond flour and flax meal. I found that casein and whey bake the best; that being…
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If you're trying to watch how much you're spending at the grocery store, perhaps try couponing? Most grocery stores have apps that will sync coupons automatically to your preferred shopper's card. It takes just a few minutes to sift through the coupons, and can even be done over a commercial break for instance if you watch…
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It really depends on what features you're looking for in an activity tracker. Most of the 24-hour fitness trackers such as Jawbone and Fitbit Flex are pedometers with some accessory features. Have you considered a heart rate monitor at all to determine your calorie burn over workouts? I'm a fan of the HRMs by Polar, great…
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I know how frustrating it can be gaining weight from medications, as I've experienced something similar. Unfortunately, I'm still not able to really workout yet as I'm still recovering from surgery. Have you considered weight training in addition to cardio? The more muscle you build the higher your basal metabolic rate (ie…
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Definitely eat before your shift starts! Will you drink coffee instead of energy drinks? I'm a medical student and on days I know I'm going to be running around without time to stop for lunch, I usually calorie load in the morning with bullet proof coffee or a protein shake with coffee…
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Haha, I'm anxious to try it especially so I can calorie load in the morning on days where I know I'll probably work through lunch.
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Just because you're on the keto diet doesn't change the fact that at the end of the day it's about calories IN vs. calories OUT (unless of course you have a contributing medical condition). Keep an accurate food diary and you'll be able to have a realistic snapshot of your caloric deficit!
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Are you weight training or doing primarily cardio? It's important to look at other factors like inches lost as muscle has a tendency to hold more water. Perhaps look at other measures like how your clothes are fitting! Are you eating back any of your exercise calories? If you're only eating 1,200 calories but exercising…
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As long as you measure and log the calories just like you would any other food or drink, and remain within your calorie budget you should be alright. Don't forget to keep hydrated if you're making a night of it too! The Crystal Light mixes are delicious... the other day I mixed strawberry Crystal Light with lime juice,…
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Also as we're all on here quite late haha I thought this other piece of advice might apply. For those that get 6 hours or less of sleep a night their metabolic rate plummets by 15% the following day. Are you a tea drinker by any chance? I've started drinking ice green tea with a splash of sugar free raspberry syrup---…
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I was going to suggest something very similar... There are some conditions that stall weight loss such as hypothyroidism and polycystic ovarian syndrome to name a few, but even then weight loss can still be achieved. On your "cheat days" you might be undoing all your hard work from earlier in the week. Try logging your…
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Congrats, on your hard work!
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We have almost exactly the same body stats, but my weight gain happened in a much shorter time span. I was in a severe car accident at the beginning of the year. I've been very inactive as I'm recovering from several orthopedic injuries. Unfortunately I didn't have much control over my diet and the weight came on rather…
