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Years ago when I was really out of shape and jogging on the treadmill near my max speed, I had a funky heart palpitation in the middle of a 10 second sprint. I was also startled by a loud noise, so I had the palpitation with a sudden burst of adrenaline that was no fun. I definitely slow down if that ever happens. I always…

If you notice that you eat more during the day give this experiment a try: Eat a small, 200 calorie breakfast that includes about 100 calories of a protein (example: greek yogurt with truvia, or egg whites) and 100 calories of a complex carb or fruit (example: oatmeal, banana). IF you continue to eat more later, then find…

Height: 4'11" Age/Gender: 27 / Female Highest weight- 163 lbs Current Weight- 98 lbs Current body fat - 18% (assuming scale is accurate) Lowest weight- 98 pounds. I've been obese or overweight since I was eight years old, until just a few months ago. I am in completely uncharted terrain, trying to find a maintenance point…

Really recommend Costco's organic 12 seasoning blend.

I eat cereal and milk almost every day and weigh 98 pounds. Skim milk is good for you. Whole grain cereal low in sugar is also good for you. Make sure to add some additional protein on the side though, like a few egg whites or a scoop of whey, to tame hunger longer. Also count calories if you are eating a heavier cereal…

Shorter than your stats, around 4'11. A lot of the fat came from my hips, so I wear around a junior's size 14 - the perk is that young teens tend to be around my height with smaller hips, they fit well and I don't have to hem the darn things to wear ! :) If I try a woman's size it's about a 2 or a slim 4, but many of these…

I woke up day after day looking fat. I exercised month after month and felt my stomach wobble as I jogged. But I keep going after the point where I would usually give up. My mother noticed my weight loss 48 hours after I started my diet. But I only noticed a difference in the mirror after 35 pounds. And it took another 20…

Well, think of it as a day by day thing. I used to feel overwhelmed at the thought of losing 60 pounds when the first 10 was always the most unpleasant and took over 3 months ! But if you make small changes they will start building. This isn't a diet for a day or a month. There's no "on it" or "off it." It is something you…

I totally second the weight lifting comment. Be happy with yourself and your body; nobody looks perfect except for a very few young people with genetically blessed features. But lowering body fat and increasing muscle mass does make a person - be it man or woman - look better with clothes off. It adds sleek, sexy shape to…

I use the smith machine and load about 35 pounds on each side (70 total) for 15 repetitions, or 50 lb on each side (100 total) for 10 repetitions. I have done up to 140 for 5 reps. It's important to squat to parallel to really get those muscle fibers going. I do ten sets of these as part of a circuit of lower body…

Not a vegetarian, but here's a tip: plain greek yogurt sweetened with truvia. 18 grams of protein per 100 calorie (3/4 cup) serving. Also consider whey protein powder additives. They are derived from milk, not very different from yogurts.

About .5 lb / week now, started at 1.5 / week

Awesome, bookmarking for later! Here's another. Protein shake with banana power: 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder ( around 100 calories) 1 frozen peeled banana (100) 1/2 cup ice cubes 2 packets of sweetener of choice (I use Truvia) Around 220 calories and tastes like a creamy milkshake!

Yes, it's a starchy vegetable and fine in moderation. Eat as much as you want, if you count it. There is no good or bad vegetable - it's a better alternative than plain white bread or another refined carbohydrate. Have you tried purple potatoes? They taste the same but have higher levels of antioxidants. Have you tried…

I first saw the weight loss in my calves and forearms. The last place to go is the stomach and upper back.

If it helps, just being in the gym makes you a member of the elite. :) No matter how much you sweat, wobble, or tire out - just going the extra mile to work out makes you awesome ! It doesn't matter if you are skinny or obese. And everyone else is working too hard to notice what you look like. I've left the gym with my…

A couple people have started to do that to me, too. I work out every single day and I log every meal to maintain my 50 pound loss. It's not hard to do anymore either, and I eat above 1600 calories per day at the minimum. Last week an obese male relative with a heart stint grabbed my wrist and said "you're too thin" in an…

Well, I am 5 feet tall, 99 pounds and maintain my weight at 1900 calories per day. But I have normal thyroid function. 1200 calories per day for an active woman will usually lead to fatigue, hunger, exhaustion, "hitting the wall" during workouts, and it will actually train your body to get by on fewer calories per day.…

I just put in "aerobics, general" for anything around a 65% heart rate. It you're a girl less than 150 pounds you'll usually get 200 per hour if it's a light activity such as walking, 300 per hour for moderate aerobics or 400 if it's intense (like heart rate above 150 or 75%). I would recommend a hrm that you can program…

I would strongly suggest eating more and taking up heavier weight lifting twice a week. I went from eating around 1200 - 1400 calories a day with twice a month binges (from hunger / cravings), to eating 1600 calories a day and losing weight - or 1900 to maintain. The difference to my metabolism from the increased food AND…

You won't be able to run fast or far, but if you can start with a light jog that will help to raise your heart rate and increase your cardiovascular fitness. I find that it's really easy to sprint and jog at 100 pounds. It's not hard on my body anymore, I don't get sore, my legs feel airy and light. It's a weird feeling.…

I've heard from some people that full fat dairy has some benefits but honestly I am skeptical of that claim. Cream has so many calories and saturated fat - I made a vintage macaroni and cheese recipe using full fat cream and it had 800 calories per serving. Most people tell me that it's a good idea to restrict saturated…

The best advice that I can give is to make your diet like a spring. If you binge on one day, bounce back by eating cleaner and get your exercise in for the next few days. Calculate the amount of calories over from maintenance that you are and aim to knock those down by a couple hundred each day. For instance I ate 1,000…

Arm fat is a 90% body fat issue and 10% muscle issue. If you lift heavy weight, it will add subtle muscle definition under the fat layer. You can do body resistance and dumbbell exercises for cheap at home. Try pull ups, one arm lat row, lying chest fly, military press, bicep curls, push ups, tricep press, and deltoid…

Thanks, think I'll halve the recipe and take them to lunch. 43 grams of protein...OMG, I love you !

I would consider eating back most of your exercise calories. The key to me staying at a low weight on 1900 calories a day is having enough energy to support doing intense exercise almost every day. By eating more my body channels some of that food to glucose stores and I can get intense runs / weight lifting without tiring…

Honestly ? I looked at your picture and I think you are a knock out ! I'm surprised with your lovely face and red hair that men have turned you down. What do these men look like any way ? I'm sure they're not easy on the eyes, foolhardy. I didn't date when I was near the top of my weight, because the thought of dressing up…

I'll eat some more if I do a lot of working out with weights / cardio and if I don't want to feel tired out the next day. Otherwise, I stick to my goal of 1500 or 1600 (300 calories or so below daily expenditure with exercise already added). I have a fairly active standing job in addition to the exercise I do, so I know…

These women are going to rock bikinis this summer. As am I. Thank you lifting ! Cardio can only do so much to transform your body. Once your body fat gets low it's the weights that change your shape.

You know you're not fat anymore when.... All the clothing you try on works and you don't need to shift between three blouses to find the one that doesn't grip your stomach and back fat. Jean zips are a breeze. You go through dozens of safety pins to keep your pants up. Your running shoes actually go bad. You need a…