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Yes, I've experienced gaining weight from what seemed like purely stress. If you feel that going on a maintenance diet would help during this difficult time, I'd do it. HOWEVER, exercise can also reduce stress. Try meditating, coloring/creating art or finding another relaxing and stress-free activity if you don't want to…
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Honestly when I did IF I felt great for the first month or so but as I kept going I noticed my stress levels seemed higher. I actually ended up with full blown anxiety and random panic attacks that seemed to ruin my life for several weeks. The doctor blamed my eating habits when I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety…
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There are many possibilities for this case. My mom has hypothyroidism and my sister has hyperthyroidism. Both diseases can cause you to hold onto or lose weight depending on the type. Talking to your doctor about your weight should be your first step. Ruling out any underlying issues could mean the difference between…
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I have also experienced this. Two years ago I lost 40 lbs going from a size 12 to a size 6. My doctor commended my new healthier lifestyle which consisted of eating nutritionally and working out 4 nights a week. One thing I ran into A LOT was family and friends complaining when I wouldn't eat another helping for dinner or…
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Okay, so this might sound totally lame and cheap, but when I'm craving a margarita, I go buy the "lime" no-calorie drink mixes from Walmart. I'm talking about those little packets with names like "Orange Sunrise" and "Raspberry Ice". They sell all different flavors and have virtually no calories. I then mix a cup of the…
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Yes! My lunch today was an 8 oz sirloin with a load of veggies. Then a homemade wild berry smoothie made with yogurt. I definitely know I will not be doing this intense of a run/walk everyday but it's nice to know I accomplished such a crazy burn.
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Yes, the HRM gives a calorie count but it said 2200 calories burned (which of course I know is not true). It's always overestimating. :noway: My heart rate got as high as 202 bpm while running (uphill I might add) and around 150 while walking fast. I just couldn't believe it when I plunked in all the info and got 1100…
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Hi! I tried IF for a couple weeks, but in the end, just wound up back in my old habits. It's tough to maintain if you have an active social life-- drinks with friends at 9pm, early breakfast with the folks, etc. I realized I was planning my entire life around this fasting schedule...or staying at home and missing out on…
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Thank-you for all of your suggestions! After looking at my diary (and the one I used on livestrong) I realized I was eating most of my protein at night and most of my carbs in the morning. No wonder I was starving! Since your suggestions, I have started my morning with a small bowl of cottage cheese and am AMAZED at how…
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Holy Cow! YOU ROCK! I can totally see a difference. You are great inspiration! Keep it up!
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I was dumped by a guy I had been with for about 1 1/2 years and his reason was that "we had different interests". He later admitted (and told several of my friends) that he broke up with me because I was getting fat. Mind you, I had gained several pounds my sophomore year of college and was under a lot of stress working…
