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GREAT suggestions. Another cold-weather note: make sure you're not wearing a waterproof outer layer. Or make sure it has pit vents or unzip it. Otherwise you defeat the purpose of the nice wicking action of your other layers. Ask me how I know... *sheepish grin*
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Yep. I did a medically supervised ketogenic diet with only 25-30g of carb per day. I went from all-time HW of 236 to 215. And I felt great - plenty of energy, and not hungry (although I did get sick of chicken & deli turkey!). That said, I had co-workers on the same diet who had a rough start - low energy, brain fogging,…
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Nice job on recognizing exactly where you are and what's going on! :flowerforyou:
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Right?! My (adult) DS was just IMing about that last night - and we both laughed because sometimes we make choices based on what we've previously logged, since it's easier. Nice perspective, and YES, today is another day. It's gonna be GREAT!
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+10! You don't even need to buy special shoes. Just wear whatever sneakers/tennies you already have. Remember the pre-flight instructions you're given on airplanes? Put your own mask on first, so you can be there for others. Forget "working out" or "dieting." Take a small sanity break and walk around your block. Look at…
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It takes at least 1/2 lb of Oreos before I start feeling full. And a couple of glasses of nonfat milk, but I digress. I think he's oversimplifying. We can easily consume too many calories because many modern/processed/fast/tasty (choose your term, you KNOW what I mean) are really calorie dense. No foods are inherently…
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Thank you both! I will try paying attention to my shoulder blades. It's not while I'm lifting my upper body - that's the weird part. It's while lying flat on my back lifting alternate feet. Which is why it's so peculiar... Still, good ideas, and I'll try 'em!
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*bump* morning people?
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Smiles from the guys driving the big sand/salt trucks. They were the only people I saw outside while walking today - beautiful blue skies, sun...and -5. Crisp!
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One school of thought is that your cardio is a warm-up. Which doesn't hurt anything if you're not going for huge lift sets. Conversely, doing it the other way around within the pediatrician's weight recs won't hurt anything either. (Personally, I've been doing lift/cardio if doing both on same day for the last 10 years,…
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-5 and ICY! Slipped a couple of times even w/crampons. Still, sunny w/blue skies - beautiful day!
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This! You only get 2 knees. Mine do not permit jogging/running when I'm over 200lbs. Others who are heavier have no problem. YMMV, just remember to pay attention and be patient. You'll get there.
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You can certainly start on the treadmill. Absolutely, YES! If you google Couch to 5K, or Hal Higdon Novice 5K, you can find guidance on getting started. There's no rule about doing your mileage indoors vs. outdoors. If you're not already walking, pay attention to how your knees feel about running! When you do switch to…
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My DD uses this approach. It hurts every cell in my OCD body to see it, yet the results speak for themselves. She's losing weight at ~ the same rate as I am, and IT MAKES HER HAPPY. A nice YMMV example :-)
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The previous advice? Agree 200% Also, look at what you're saying again. There's a lot more going on here than your weight. Your first clue is that this is a pattern, and (in caps), you've identified it. Second set of clues is in your list, which I broke into 2 sections. 1. You sound lonely. Losing weight is not going to…
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Of the powders, I like Designer Whey's French Vanilla. That said, I eat it most often as a snack, dipping slices of green apple in it. Second most common usage is banana/oj/strawberry/yogurt smoothie. For breakfast though, if you're in a hurry, why not a sandwich? A good bread, lowfat deli turkey, and can be prepped the…
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I spent ~4 years doing a ton of business travel, frequently international...and stayed within ~5 lbs of my starting weight (which was too high, but for other irrelevant reasons). In addition to the useful suggestions from others: Log some airport walking miles! Take advantage of those ridiculously long airport terminals,…
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Also? This keeps other people's actions/opinions in the driver's seat. Get right with you first. You've got this.
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This!
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Ok, I'll play armchair psychologist ;-) Your jealousy isn't really about your friend. It's about what you think you *should* be, and knowing you're not there. Your friend's just a mirror, and right now you want to smash it because you don't like what you see. And you get that it is your issue, which is an important first…
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Your mom's right - you've got this! Fantastic job. Very impressive!
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Thanks for that article link, Janalayn! I will definitely be taking that in to my next appointment. For me the worst is the brain fog. A close second is the leadlike brain density of too many medical professionals when it comes to thyroid issues. My endo telling me he has the same test values & symptoms, but he doesn't…
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Quality of life: play basketball w/friends b/c you like it. Maybe try some of the suggestions for getting to sleep afterwards. If you can't sleep a little late on Tues, can you get some extra sleep Sunday night? Studies have shown that you can't "bank" or "make up" hours of sleep 1:1, but you can ease the deficit. In any…
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Just a short walk, but every little bit helps!
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Interesting. It has long been known that the 220-age equation is inaccurate for a decent-sized minority of the population. It's thought that up to ~30% of individuals have max HR +/- ~20bpm off what the equation says. However, as has been pointed out, most major sites (shame on you, CDC) still stick with it. Which isn't…
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GREAT JOB!! I'm in NH, and was pleased with my own recent outings (hike/snowshoe). It's such a pleasure to see someone else getting outside instead of ditching the workout. Happy New Year, and best wishes for continued success!
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Personal choices are personal. That said, I felt truly sad overhearing 3 very attractive, fit young women (20s) at the gym talking about how they hated how they looked b/c of their small boobs. How they desperately wanted or were getting implants to make them a "normal" C. C is NOT NORMAL. Or it wasn't until recently.…
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http://www.amazon.com/Stabilicers-Lite-Serious-Traction-Cleat/dp/B009ZPWMIE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_bt_1 Cheap, and they work great for multi-mile walks, including hills. When they eventually break? I'll consider the more expensive options like Yaktrax, because I'll have earned them. While I lived in CA for several years, I'm now…
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You're being really proactive - good for you! It might sound silly, but you could pre-load some meals into MFP to see how everything shakes out (macros, nutrients, etc.). Nothing stopping you from putting in all of next week's food while planning & then deleting it so you can log honestly as you go. It's not elegant, but…
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I'm in New Hampshire, and I put on my hiking boots, little stretchy crampons if needed, and I go outside for a walk. Up to 6 months ago, I lived in CA for several years. So it's not some kind of native cold resistance. A few days ago, walking became snowshoeing in -18. Today it is 19, and I'll be taking my substantial bulk…
