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Habit; just like going to work, grocery shopping etc.......if I even entertain the thought of skipping I just tell myself, "Nope, not an option," and push it out of brain. My mind set is just do it, unless I am sick or starting to overtrain. Then I take a day off.

I am trading for a spartan beast which is 13-15 miles. I try to eat clean but have a sugar problem. I also have a very sensitive tummy. Carbs from sugar don't bother me so I guess that has something to do with it. I do try to eat a lot of fat, and I want to loss 15 pounds. Race is September 16 but I have a couple shorter…

The thing about the iwatch is it does so much more. My favorite- it can ping my watch when I can't find it. I know ....that's lame. Also I have it set to share workouts with friends and family so we can cheer (or egg!) one another on. I can also get the weather, answer my phone, play music and pair it to my Bluetooth head…

That's funny because just before I headed out today, and before I saw your post I picked up a pair of my husband's wool socks from Cabela's and briefly considered trying them but then headed out in my favorite Under Amour socks. Anyway, no blisters, and the shoes felt great until mile 6, so shortly after I switched back to…

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But still, being fat but fit has got to be better than fat and unfit. I wish that would have been addressed. Or, are they saying it doesn't matter?

I tell people diet and exercise, and they get this sad disappointed look on their faces.

When people ask me how did it, and I tell them diet and exercise, how disappointed they are. Everyone wants a quick easy fix when it comes down to discipline and hard work. I loved seeing my collarbone and seeing a tiny mole I forgot I had because it was under a roll of fat!

20 seconds sprint with 10 second rest would be hiit if you were going all out. It is not overrated. It is the fastest way to improve fitness in the least amount of time. Good job pushing yourself!

It depends on you fitness goals. If you do zone training, you need to be able to monitor your heart rate. Also, if you are not sure if you are pushing yourself enough or if you are over doing it you need a heart rate monitor. If you just want to maintain your current fitness level you should be at 70 percent of your…

Nice job! I am about the same size as you.... 5'8 and 169 lbs.... started around 210 and my lowest was 159, and I went from obese to running Spartan races. What an amazing feeling! It really is life changing. What is your goal weight? I would like to get under 160.

When I had my gall bladder out the surgeon showed me a picture of the fat around the area. I didn't think he was fat-shaming me. He was showing me something that was unhealthy. Too many doctors are afraid to point out weight problems for fear people taking offense. I think both shame and acceptance should be taken out the…

You look great!

You should write a book!

That is what I usually do.. Take and toss. Except today it was a Krispy Creme donut..... Extra time at the gym I guess!

I have been very thin (128lbs and 5'8) and very fat (over 210 lbs.) Currently I am at 172; my highest weight in 6 years. I was hanging around 160 up until the holidays. I can still pull off a size 10 because I am very toned. At 128 there were people who hated me. Fat people can be downright nasty to skinny people. At 210,…

If you try to eat perfect and exercise like crazy you set yourself yourself up for failure. Everybody has to take the step that is best for them. I found that sugar makes me hungry and is a trigger food for me. That means I can't eat 2 Hersey's kisses without eating the whole bag! I can, however, eat Buffalo Wild Wings…

I did three sprints and one super. I did the last sprint in Chicago and followed by the Sprint in Indiana. The Sprint was harder. It was up and down ski slopes for 5 miles. The Super was 8 but no hills. You have to be prepared for whatever they throw at you. Here is my advice: 1, Run. Many people forget it is a…

Eat what it tells you to eat if you use guided set-up. If you exercise, add that too and it will adjust your calories. works like a charm! g0od luck.

Make sure you have them check your t3 and t4. Keep your TSH around 1. You can lose weight, no problem if you are on the correct dose of medicine. I take 200 mcg.

Wow, great job! you are competing against a lot more people in your age group! I am 54.

Look into the FODMAP diet. All but cured me.

Thanks for all the great input, I feel like I am on the right track now. Looking forward to enjoying more carbs

Sounds like I can't have my cake and eat it too, but can still get by with small deficits. BTW she also said 30-50% should come from carbs, 25-35% from protein, and 25-35% from fat. I seems like way too many carbs to me.

Sorry trying to figure out the quote thing, sijornial, how much of a calorie deficit were you at when you were training?

Okay, from all of your input, It sounds like a slight deficit would be okay as long my energy does not suffer. I am prone to over training. I never thought about fighters. I really want to do both, and I am on the fence about compromising performance to meet weight loss goals. Going for top 3 in my age group; I was 4th at…

super job! you look awesome!

Just keep trying and if it doesn't work, do something else. It took me ten years to figure it out. (I guess I am a slow learner). I tried low carb and it worked for a while but was not realistic for me for the long haul. What works for me is to eat a large breakfast that includes that includes some healthy fats such as…

I am new too. I am definitely going to get the app! I will also be looking for recipes.

You will have amazing abs. My favorite exercise. I try to grab a kettlebell every time I go to the gym. I am 54 BTW. Make sure you do them right though, you have to pop your hips!