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Nice! I just said something similar on another thread yesterday. If something keeps stopping you from losing weight...it's time to look at what is REALLY going on!
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Heeheehee - and GREEK - I made that mistake more than once!
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Agree with this advice. And I'm gonna say one other thing. Normally the kinda thing said only over a 3rd single-malt, to a good friend, w/o eye contact. Dude, you mention you've been working at this (weightloss) for years. And clearly, you're <winces> vulnerable to at least some types of negativity - meaning that it throws…
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Funny, "healthier" used to mean just stronger/faster. Now it means not being pre-diabetic and getting rid of 2 conditions that resolve (~80% of the time) at normal bodyfat. I want to RUN - which my knees don't allow if I'm over 200 lbs. And to hike with a 55 lb pack without being slow and mumbling to myself that it's…
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You might want to take a look at some profiles of folks who have a LOT of friends. You'll start seeing wording that defines their boundaries "respond to PMs, but not to every status post," etc. You could make similar statements in your own profile, so that people know what you want. Instead of assuming everyone is JUST…
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Finely shredded cabbage is frequently also used in fish tacos and enchiladas, rather than lettuce. ...and now I'm hungry!
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CONGRATULATIONS! What a fantastic success you've had. I'm trying really hard to follow in your footsteps. Pretty sure I'll be in the same boat as you, since most of my weight is carried around my middle. Worse, when I had minor abdominal surgery some years ago, the skin never quite tightened back down the same. That said,…
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I'm a little shorter & quite a bit older: 5'6" and 44. My SW was 236, and I'm currently at 215 (only started MFP after losing a bit). My body is relatively long, but also where I carry my fat. Which leaves me flailing a bit over "simple" yoga moves like grabbing one ankle behind you. And on many crouching positions (like a…
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When I first glanced at this last night, I thought "wow, she's eating REALLY well!"...which is hardly constructive input ;-) At second glance, it still looks really solid. Your rationale for weighing the 2 conditions makes total sense. And while I'm totally on the YMMV train, I don't believe in food restrictions w/o cause.…
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A friend who's in a similar situation found it helpful to buy a large carton of takeout (her staples were kung pao chicken or chana masala) from a restaurant that does reasonably *healthy* non-greasy food and splitting that out into smaller containers over rice (she used a rice cooker, but you could do takeout). It…
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:-) My daughter was just snarking recently "why does the MEN's department have short sleeved shirts that have actual SLEEVES??" When these mythical shirts are created, please could they also have a neckline that covers bra straps? I don't quite get the ginormous neck openings that have infested women's clothing in recent…
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This. May try again at some point, as the study was encouraging.
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It's not uncommon to schedule a rest day after your long-run days. Also? If you do a light *easy* jog or walk, just for a mile or so (based on 2-3 miles being your norm), that can help ease/prevent soreness. And then stretch - gently! Or another activity like swimming, yoga, cycling...but keep it relaxed & fairly short.…
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It's offensive. Doesn't matter WHAT size you are - nobody needs to see you doing grocery shopping in a sports bra and hotpants (aka fitness shorts). Not that you specified that scenario specifically. Still. Why discourage people who are making an effort? Or should they stay out of yoga until they fit into Lululemon? There…
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I'm size 18-22 right now, depending on brand. The store that leaped to mind that sells online is US (apologies), yet: JCPenny - I've gotten track pants and basic leggings that have held up really well. For ~$5 each on sale. Their larger women's sizes seem to run true-large. They've been struggling in recent years, but…
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Dinner leftovers. Or lunch/dinner food you've wrapped in breakfast-sized portions.
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Definitely find the manager of the manager and complain. It's super-important to have a trainer that is the right fit for you - and it sounds like you're happy with yours. Aside from the cleanse, sounds good to me. That said, as you can see from some of the comments, there are people who want a different kind of trainer. I…
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Bump! And this answer is exactly why I'm still dithering over which item to get. Reviewers & manufacturers claim HRM is better if you do hilly runs, yet folks on MFP with both HRM & fitbit/similar say they get essentially the same readings. Meanwhile, MapMyRun does a respectable job of logging the assorted climbs &…
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Because ROUND is a shape! :happy:
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At least the colas, yeah. Well, not NEED, but if you're asking for a recommendation? I read a similar thread yesterday, and the overwhelming consensus was that a treasured can of Coke Zero was okay, as it seemed to be a matter of quality of life to the OP. Not judging - we all have our vices. Hell, I prefer Coke Classic!…
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I log mine. (& milk separately when I put that in!). Partly b/c my tea consumption sometimes gets out of hand, and b/c I'm now drinking different kinds of tea, some caffeinated & some not. From a weight loss perspective, I don't honestly think it matters if it's 0 calories (as tm82001 points out). I'm just a data junkie…
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Wow - congratulations! You look wonderful :-)
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The suggestions for gradually increasing your caloric intake are very sensible. OR, you could simply go in to your doc/nutritionist/whatever and have them do a simple, painless RMR *test*. That way you are dealing with facts, not guesses, and can take action based on YOUR specific metabolism. Not a guess, not calculation.…
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True, you've gotten some great advice here. However, the #1 best thing you can do for yourself is get your resting metabolism rate (RMR) TESTED. Simple & painless. All the online calculators are based on certain assumptions - which work really well for many people. Yet, they can be woefully off-base for others. A very…
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Exactly! And you're already thinking about what you could say instead, so good for you! I remember this conversation with my daughter very clearly. The thing is, there's NO polite word to use. It's an elephant standing very visibly in the room, so the parent's job is to explain that people's size/shape is just not…
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Welcome to the frustration of all things hormonal-related :-/ You mention working with your doc & a nutritionist - did they actually TEST your resting metabolism rate (RMR)? If not, have it tested. Fast & painless. You would hope that medical professionals know what they're doing when they create meal & exercise plans, but…
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Been there - complimented someone I hadn't seen in a year. He looked great and had clearly lost weight...and passed away ~4 months after I saw him. Granted, he had a lot to lose, but it sounds like OP here did too (and GREAT job, btw - 72 pound is AWESOME!). OP, I'm sorry you didn't get some positive feedback on your…
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Plateau in...? I don't mean that in a snarky way, just honestly not quite sure what you mean (weight, strength, size/shape). And while I don't know how long you've been working at it, I did notice you've lost 19 lbs - nice! Go You!
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Yup! Ratcheting back* on weightlifting to focus on balance, flexibilty, and core. Lots & lots of stretching, iso, & plyo work. Goal: Regain balanced body and end 2014 below 150 lbs, ready to lift HEAVY in 2015! *not eliminating - too much love :-)
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Get fitted at a specialty shop. Then do your research online. Not only can you usually find the exact shoe cheaper, but most of the time? You can find LAST YEAR'S MODEL of the same shoe. Or the "previous model". It's the bane of any runner's existence - you find the shoe you love and then they quit carrying it. Great news…
