dharmawrites Member

This weekend and yesterday were kind of a bust for eating well. Especially yesterday, gah, first day I have been over, like seriously OVER in a quite some time. Took a break from some working out due to a proscribed week off of lifting according to the program I'm following, and being out of town for the weekend. I was my…

I am still going here. Have been entering my eating into this place since March 31 - quite a stretch. Almost done with Stage 1 of NROL4W; rather pleased with myself for keeping with it. The scale hasn't shifted much which is annoying, and it would likely be better if I could not weigh myself so often, but it's a hard habit…

Still plugging away here. Tracking my food intake as honestly as I can. Still going to the gym regularly. Finished 10 out of 16 work outs for Stage 1 of New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's a long program which is good and the exercises changes every few weeks (there are, I believe, 7 stages). Only a few more with these 10…

I pick out the ingredients as best as I can guessimate and lean towards high calories (those types of things load in the fat into their recipes, IME).

Shoulda, coulda gone to the gym on Friday, but didn't. Saturday was working out of town all day, then headed further south to see my Momcat. Then, we hung out a longish time today, so didn't get back in time (or with energy) for the gym. Sunday's are usually the day I start my next week of NROL4W. Oh well. Will try to get…

Queer lesbian with a slice of I like who I like, cis-gendered female. In Western Massachusetts, again, originally from NYC. Work a lot, wanting to enjoy life more. Just joined a gym for the first time in FOREVER and have started NROL-FW, feels good to be working out again. Open to hanging out here more for support and to…

Not having the best day - really need to eat and only want things that are not particularly healthy. The only thing saving me from immediately getting any of those things, is I'm lazy. Didn't make it to the gym today either. Tomorrow I work all day, far from home, then traveling further afield to see the Momcat - haven't…

Yeah the awkwardness is a challenge. I am on Stage 1/Week 3, I think. I try not to think about what I used to be able to do at 20-something versus today. I try to avoid noticing what other are lifting, and compete only with myself, because who else is fair competition? Keep going, it will get better!

Good for you!

I would say that it depends what activates your asthma. As a person with asthma (though not severe), I found that exercising regularly, particularly things like stationary bikes, walking, treadmills, etc really help with lung capacity and efficiency. I can still remember being short-winded because of exertion rather than…

I work a more than full time job, work every other Saturday in another state, so I get the feeling too tired for the gym. My job is frequently high-stress (work with kids/family in crisis) but I have found setting myself as a priority instead of far down the list has made me feel better. Start with a small goal, like gym…

I am SO sorry that you had to deal with that. Good on you for filing a complaint! It is unfortunate that some people are very narrow in their world view.

Most of my numbers in terms of labs look good as well. However, my weight is not were I want it, or think it should be if I want to be healthy. Motivation is a probably very often and I have gone up and down (more up than down) for a long time. Haven't been close to my higher numbers in several years, which is good. But…

SW:158.5 CW:155.0 GW: 150.5 Weigh in dates: Start of the month(05/01 Friday): 05/02 Sat:155.0 05/09 Sat: 05/16 Sat: 05/23 Sat: 05/30 Sat: End of the month(05/31 Sunday): Total weight lost: Based on the last six weeks, I need to track my calories better. I have been working on keeping the total intake 1400 or less. On March…

Hi there. I use Naturade unsweetened, throw in some nut/seed based milk, add frozen kale or broccoli, frozen fruit (usually mixed berries and/or mango). From there I keep experimenting with other things. Fresh parsley is good. Lately been adding in some Bob's Red Mill Hemp Powder for some fiber and a bit more protein.

I find when craving sugar, it often means I'm not getting enough protein. Others have noted this as well. So try some string cheese or yogurt instead of hot chocolate.

Support and flirting are very good things! The kink in my life is a bit quiet these days but overall I identity as a femme top/domme queer woman who is more into service and control than things that create physical pain, though that can be a lot of fun as well.

Hi I just joined MFP and I'm on Rav with the same user name as here.

You look great. Enjoy your hard work and wear the things you love.