unkeptwalnut83 Member

I'm up in Greensboro. Welcome!

small goals to build on: -less soda (1 per day) -fewer cigarettes (no more than 3 in a day) -less booze (no more than 3 times a week) -more meditation (at least 3 times a week)

yes, good bras (I like the Moving Comfort Juno, and Helena) and special care for your back. I've found working on core strength to be super beneficial, but make sure it's balanced (front and back) and I avoid crunches. I don't need to teach my abdominal and chest muscles to be shorter. But, i'm a 40DDD, up from a 38B at my…

Started wearing them probably about 2 years ago, but only running in the past 4 months. Chronic ankle instability in both ankles, plantar fascitis, shin splits, achilles tendonitis, IT band syndrome, chronic low back pain. While, I do take better care of my body (moving more, stretching more) than I was before I was…

There is a lot of argument going on about the physiological effects of this diet but the psychological effects are more concerning to me. I see a set up for a lot of ups and downs in this girls weight. I think that everyone can agree that most people will be at a significant deficit consuming only 1000 calories a day. So…

I'm 5'7 and aiming at 160-170. I've been as low as 145, but then my boobs were barely B cup and as much as I complain about my DDD, I don't want to go back there. Also, I think my head looked too big on my body back then. I know that's at the high end of the range, but I do have a significant amount of muscle and a larger…

Today I will stay on track because running felt *good* this morning.

Baywatch was a favorite show of mine when I was a kid. Makes a lot more sense now.

I tell myself that the purpose of food and eating is to fuel my body. As long as I am managing to have some amount of self-love that day, it tends to work. But then there are the other days.

Before I gained weight the first time, I couldn't even fill a B cup properly. I don't know how much smaller my 40DDD's are going to get, but whatever happens, I hope I can deal with it. I've come to love them and the powers they possess.

Call me whatever you want, trust me my boyfriend already has. But I am frustrated. I've been tracking and working out for over a month and I have only lost one pound. I know gaining muscle, its denser than fat, I'm a physiology tutor, I have more book education than I need in this subject. However my body fat % hasn't…

I try to think of it as investing in my life. Whether it's something I don't want to do (like get up at 4:30 to work out, or pay the extra 2 dollars for a salad instead of a cheeseburger) or telling myself not to do something I want (like eat an entire cake) I stop and take a moment and tell myself I am doing this for me.…

That sounds pretty bogus to me. As far as the headache, could be the length of the workout dehydration or low blood glucose or even that your goggles are too tight, but your body won't like you absorb that much water, it's way too into maintaining homeostasis for that.

40DDD here and I also recommend the Juno. I have the Fiona as well which is good, but I am in love with the Juno. Most supportive bra I've ever worn and it's comfortable and flattering too. As far as where to buy them, if you can't find anywhere local, Title 9 has a great support staff, easy shipping and returns and an…

It is definitely scary to see how I was eating. But we can do out best for right now, for today, and then tomorrow make the same commitment. We are all making investments in ourselves for the future. I try to think of it that way when things are difficult, when I don't want to get up and work out or when I want to eat…

so encouraging, yes thank you.

What you are eating definitely can affect that. If it's high suger/processed carbs your body is going to burn through it in no time. To stay full and have the lasting power you need to make sure you have protein and fat, even in your snacks. So instead of just an apple, have apple and peanut butter or string cheese. The…

It really just depends on your body. If you want to go the traditional route, figure out if you are neutral, supinator, or overpronator, then find which shoes feel the best, don't rub, don't feel any pressure in the arch, etc. I used to run in Brooks Adrenaline being a slight overpronator. I started wearing the FiveFingers…

My boss is killing me with this one. 3 weeks of working with bacon on a daily basis and I haven't had any in about 2 weeks. The cake is harder though, cause sometimes we are just throwing it away.

Beans and rice, great complex carbs. There are tons of websites and books giving tips on how to eat cheaply. Take advantage of the sales when you can, grow what you can. I do a lot of frozen fruits and veggies, so that way I don't end up with stuff going bad and throwing it away. If only you lived nearby, I'd invite you…

I think whether the fitbit is good for you is really based on what you want. For instance, my activity levels vary greatly from day to day (easily over 10,000 on days at one job, and at my other job I sit), so it helps me adjust my intake to my activity which can be done without syncing. If it says I've already burned 2500…

I realized the other day that I talk and think about food in the same way that my boyfriend (a recovering alcoholic) used to talk about booze. Stressed, sad, happy tired, all of it. In the past year, my boyfriend and I have gone through a lot of ****, and I've gained 30 lbs. and I was 20-30 lbs overweight when I met him.…

Therapy can be so so helpful. I know it has for me. Instead of just eating when it feels bad, I have to actually stop and look and try to fix what feels bad. My therapist helps me find those tools.

Ready to see some changes Starting weight (July 16): 205.2 1st week weight (July 23): 2nd week weight (July 30): 3rd week weight (August 6): 4th week weight (August 13): 5th week weight (August 20): 6th week weight (August 27): Total Weight lost:

I'd love new friends and support too!