Melina48

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  • I actually saw the most progress I ever had at 1800 calories, but I was much better at my exercise routine- I was doing 35-45 minutes of some kind of cardio (like spin or kickboxing at the gym) 3 days a week and then 2 days a week I was doing 30 minutes on the elliptical or outside running and then also a 30 minute…
    in Is anyone able to lose weight at 1800 net calories/day? Comment by Melina48 July 2013
  • Hello to you too lady Watson! The blogs and success threads are also my faves :) I'm happy to be your pal on here! I think I'm in a slightly different situation but still just starting (oops... re-starting for like the 10th time) this healthy-me-focus. :) I keep calling it my "learning opportunities" when I start and stop…
    in Hi, I feel silly... Comment by Melina48 July 2013
  • Lol anything you want! I didn't even know they had blogs until like 3 days ago! I notice a lot of people use it to just vent their frustrations, ideas, thoughts on progress, and successes. There's also several people that post favorite recipes and stuff too!
    in Whats the blogs for?? Comment by Melina48 July 2013
  • I actually have a friend who is a personal trainer & also has her Master's in sports nutrition... and she gave me a cool website when I started... it has workouts and stuff for like if you have equipment, if you only have 30 minutes to exercise, if you just use your own body weight, beginners, etc. Hope it helps to spark…
    in New to fitness Comment by Melina48 July 2013
  • I have that issue too! On the treadmill and on the elliptical, anytime I'm active for more than 20 minutes. It always feels like it starts at my heel and ankle and then at a certain point I stop because I'm afraid of rolling my ankle. After checking it a LOT for like swelling or tight shoes or socks, and noticing that…
    in Numb foot while running Comment by Melina48 July 2013
  • Hi & welcome! I've been on here off an on for a while now (unfortunately never more than a few weeks), so I'm considering myself a "newbie" as well since it's going to be an ACTUAL attempt to make a few changes haha! Nice job taking control of your needs, it sounds like you are super motivated, 23!
    in Newbie excited to be here! Comment by Melina48 July 2013
  • Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear that the people close to you are not supporting you the way you need them to in your new goal process. You deserve to be applauded for your decision to make some changes. I'm starting my process (again) too and also found several pounds due to a contraceptive (which I then stopped taking- it…
    in Need motivation from those on MFP :) Comment by Melina48 July 2013
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