msbeeblebrox Member

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Lifting: 2-3 hours a week Bike Riding/Hiking/Walking: 2 hours a week Yoga: 2 hours a week

I mostly follow this philosophy. Although, I choose to eat less on weekdays so that I can eat more on weekends. It works for me.

Greek yogurt and kefir are my go-to's in the morning when I don't have much prep time.

I'm pretty happy at 155 pounds, and dropping weight is something I've been putting off for a long time. I decided, mostly out of curiosity, to lose 10-15 pounds of fat. When I made this decision, I wrote a list of ten reasons that motivate me to lose the weight. (chin-ups will be easier, my stomach will look fantastic,…

I squat 160 lbs with a barbell. My thighs and butt look pretty fantastic.

Aside from the great advice of speaking with another doctor, I just wanted to chime in and say that bodyweight exercises can be just as effective as heavy weights in achieving your weight loss goals.

Maybe you're being a little hard on yourself. You'll be able to lose weight, but that won't change your body shape. Your body is not a disaster.

I hate your attitude with a passion. Firstly, you've already read countless times that there's no need to eat fruits and vegetables (if that's what you hate - not sure how you define healthy eating) to lose weight. Just lose at a deficit. Secondly, I'd like to say that your tastes adjust over time. So, if you want to enjoy…

I fully support building muscle and running (although difficult to do both at the same time), but I would strongly recommend against designing your own program and using a program like Starting Strength, or New Rules of Lifting for Women, or Stronglifts instead. (There are multitudes, those are just examples) Unless you're…

You deserve to feel happy in your body, and satisfied with meals without self hatred. You deserve to be heard and acknowledged. I hope that you will find the help that you're looking for.

7 for all Mankind have worked wonderfully for me in the past. I also think that White House Black Market makes some great jeans.

Interval Training. I go hard enough so that I don't get bored.

I'm at 159 right now, and I'm usually pretty happy at 155. It's been my stable weight for the past four years. Lately, curiosity has gotten the best of me and I'm trying for 135 just to see what I'd look like.

I recently cut my hair into a pixie and I love it so very much.

Dried mango is my favorite go to.

http://ohsheglows.com/2010/12/04/the-hummus-that-changed-everything/ This is my favorite hummus recipe.

I see a difference in your core and in your face. A new outfit might make you see it too, if you've got the spare cash. If not, keep taking progress photos and doing what you're doing. You look fantastic.

I've been doing weighted squats (in addition to other exercises) with a couple of friends for the past two years. I'm up to squatting 160 lbs. I can definitely see a difference in my body composition, most especially the curve of my butt.

I can absolutely see a difference, keep it up! On a side note, I love your style.

I weigh in the mornings before eating and after going to the bathroom. Occasionally, I weigh in the afternoons due to curiosity. Scale fluctuations are fascinating to me. I never record the afternoon weights, though.

Good luck mooncalling! Remember to take things one day at a time and acknowledge your results as well as your efforts. You're going to do great as long as you keep focusing on your goals!

Usually, if I'm out of calories I just drink water, or take a walk, or take a nap. I try to distract myself with something completely unrelated to food.

Fake it till you make it. Or work out in the pm and your energy levels will eventually adjust.

Jen, You're already awesome for signing up for this site and making your first step. It's a big goal to tackle, and it helps to break it down into segments, so that the weight loss is less intimidating. So, I'd suggest focusing on a 5-10 pound loss at a time and then finding some way to celebrate those achievements. Good…

Lately, I've just been having a protein shake. On weekend days, I tend to lean toward leftovers

I'm 5'5 and I eat between 1300-1600 calories per day, depending on my exercise.

I like Now Sports because there isn't any added sugar or artificial sweeteners. I like to add my own peanut butter and honey.

I would see how you feel after the 5K and re-evaluate.

I can't give you rehab advice since I'm not a medical professional. But I do suggest that this is a great time to focus on upper body exercises (pushup variations, pullup/chinup variations) and strengthening core.