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+2 Brooks is a great brand, and there are others just as good...but New Balance works best for me. It's so very YMMV and worth a drive and more $ the first time, to get that expert help. And btw, lots of overweight folks run very successfully. Others do find their knees to be a limiting factor. I can't do too much of my…
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I think some of the smaller races would be great! That half is going to be a real stretch, & tbh am doing it b/c it's where 2 generations of my family are from. We just moved out here after several years in CA, so I'd love to have (even more) excuses to explore :-)
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Sounds fun! Living in NH & currently registered for the Brooklyn Half in May. I'll be in the turtle division, alternating jogging & speedwalking. Some 5Ks would be nice & also good motivators to keep training.
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Diamox: for some folks it just takes a little time to get used to it. For others, drinking TONS of water seems to help (we're talking 10-12 glasses/day). For others it never does get better and it's just not a good solution (I'm in that last group). For me, the biggest challenge with IIH has been that I can't do most of my…
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Are you eating back at least some of those workout calories? It sounds as if you're not.
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That IS nice imagery. OP, I don't think a positive attitude will magically make weight melt off, but I do believe it's a strong asset in everything you do. When you focus on "struggle," you're only hurting yourself in the long run. Do an experiment, and for 1 month, when you are offered something, focus on being grateful…
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This. (and don't anyone look at me wrong today)
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Umm, people? I think only one person's mentioned eating enough...800-900 calories (unless OP is tiny and/or has a metabolic disorder) is crazily low. OP, please please please do (or re-do) your calorie calculations - this is a fairly well-respected one: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ I'm not trying to…
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Not disagreeing with the other commenters re: sprint intervals - in fact, making 1 day a week "Sprint Day" is a GREAT idea. Slightly different option for what that might look like - took my mile pace from ~10:30 to 7:02: --warm up 1-1.5 miles really easy jog --sprint the distance of 1 or 2 phone poles/light posts. Really…
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-30 and 60 (fahrenheit) Did 6 miles in -7 today (-3 by the time I was done), and it was super-comfortable. Tech fabrics are amazing. Conversely, there's just nothing that makes running in the heat better. Ummm, Except sprinklers. Lots & lots of sprinklers. I mean, you can only take off so many layers before facing…
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This exactly.
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Ohhh, losing weight has to happen for me -it's part of mobility! And I'm not saying I don't care about how I look or that it sucks to be a smaller size. It's just so secondary to the functionality. I've always been athletic, so I've got an excellent understanding of my motivators. No denial needed. As an example, my knees…
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Personal motivation is personal. I already look good. Fitter me is differently good, but what really motivates me is functionality (not test results, functionality) Right now, I can't do the scrunched-up crouch on a surfboard that's a preliminary step to standing up. That bugs me - and since I can't make my arms longer,…
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May I suggest a session or two with a good trainer (ask around for one who *listens* to clients really well). Have that trainer help you figure out the best combination of (blasphemy, I know) machines so that you can get an optimal workout for your situation. For example, I understand why the bench press would be…
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I'll see your mac & cheese and raise you 3 helpings of tortilla chips & a bunch of salsa - schnorfled down in a most undignified manner. (One minute everything was fine, and the next, there was gonna be an apocalypse if I didn't have chips/salsa. Really.)
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I hope to achieve this more zenlike attitude. Meanwhile, I weigh & if it's not down, angst a bit, then move on in blind faith.
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And, you should also have an idea going in, of what your current macros (fat/carb/protein) are. Because if you end up making a major change in your macros when you do your non-wheat/gluten experiment, you can't rightfully point at the wheat/gluten as the reason for any changes in how you feel. Maybe you just feel better on…
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So, you've gotten some really solid advice here. I definitely echo the rec for this MFP classic: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants Additionally, I'd also encourage you to read this multi-parter:…
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This is also my experience. (have an Omron scale). Also, the trend matches that of measuring tape/calculations, even if the percentages are SEVERAL numbers apart. That just amuses me, and it's the trend that counts :-)
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Pre-MFP: went from 236 to 223 on medical keto (less than 30g carb/day) diet. Not a lifestyle, and frankly, on 900-1200 cals/day, was only losing ~1 lb/week. Kept weight off +/- 3 lbs, for a year, while getting healthier in other ways (sleep, stress levels) MFP: Only 15.4 lbs lost so far, but that's in 43 days, so I'm not…
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:drinker: That's fantastic! Thank you for the follow-up posting & good luck on continued success!
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Exactly. I have a friend my age who had her kids later (so they're in grade school). She likes the term "MILF" whereas I find it squicky. My DS is 24. I don't think less of her for liking the term, it's just not for me. Overthinking: both cougar & MILF define women by either boytoys or mommyhood. And if that's your thing,…
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This! As an example of how even small amounts can make a diff: I was on 1200/day, since my medically measured RMR is 1100 (low, I'm hypo). Even using the eat-back-exercise-cals method, I was freezing and exhausted. So I took a leap of faith & bumped to 1310, and have been blissfully happy & still losing, right on track…
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"I am guessing that my issues with weight and self esteem are a bit related and I feel that I need to work on my self esteem and self image if I am to be successful with getting to my goal weight and staying there." Yep - you got it! If you can, please see a counselor/psychologist to get working on those issues. Not…
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That's really funny - I just cooked a huge batch of curry tonight. And yep, I'll be washing my hair when I shower tonight! Unless I'm cooking something *particularly* strong-smelling, then no, it's not an issue. A lot of my cooking is Asian, Mexican, or Italian, and for whatever reason, I don't notice the smells lingering…
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Some people swear by dry shampoo - in fact, it's quite popular right now. I don't use it, but have heard great things. Maybe if you search "dry shampoo" in this forum, you'll find some of the other threads on this subject, btw. (No snarkiness intended "search" here is dodgy.) Personally, I work out w/my hair in a ponytail…
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QFT - not universally interpreted at all.
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There are many roads to success - I have friends who go to very posh, social gyms, and that atmosphere is all they need to keep them motivated to go. Me? I prefer a more bare-bones gym: Gold's, in fact. And when the work hours reached 60-70hrs/week, I engaged a personal trainer (not a Golds employee). That accomplished 2…
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Exactly! And (just as an example of how diff hospitals/care groups are diff) mine was done in the regular appointment clinic using a portable machine w/mouthpiece. It's no longer cutting-edge science, so the instruments just keep getting smaller, which is good news for everyone involved.
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Your endo or GP can do it - small handheld device. Sometimes they have the nutrition folks do it - just depends on how your healthcare group slices things up.
