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Until you get started, it's not going to happen. If you didn't pack your lunch (and many don't), find the best option available. Make those options fit into your day. MacDonald's is okay as long as you log it and make it fit into your daily requirements. Today's dinner could be steamed vegetables and a piece of fish, for…
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The heart is on the left side, which can push the muscles/fat on that side out a bit more, making it look bigger. It's a normal thing. You can verify this by asking your doctor.
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Another C25K graduate here. What MobyCarp says about the program is correct. What C25K adds to that, is the training schedule. It's something to work towards; a goal. Reaching each goal is inspiring for the next training day. It's very motivating. As already stated, you're probably running too fast. What speed is the…
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Start with small goals. Aim to lose 10 lbs. When you've reached that goal, aim to lose another 10 lbs. Focus on the small goals and the big goals will take care of themselves. You can do this if you stay focused.
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I'm reading In The Memory Of The Forest by Charles Powers. So far, I'm really enjoying it.
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Sleep well and deep. I'm glad things went well. Hope tomorrow is more restful for everyone.
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Perhaps "saving" some calories from the week to be "used" on the weekend would help. Eat 100 calories below your goal Monday-Friday and don't eat your exercise calories. This will give you 500+exercise calories to be able to indulge over your goal on the weekend. Having the saved calories plus opting for some lower cal…
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How does your husband not support you? Does he stop you from exercising? Does he make you eat more? This is your journey. Make time to exercise, as he makes time to do his own hobbies. Monitor your meals and portions. You can still eat the same things but in different proportions. For example, he has a large helping of…
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What is your weight loss goal set to? Perhaps set it to something small (ie: 1/2lb/week loss) for a week or two in order to get used to eating less? Then lower that to 1lb a week, etc. Each step will give your body a chance to get used to calorie restriction. It's hard for the body and mind to get used to restrictions at…
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How are you measuring your food? Every day seems to have mostly the exact same weights for the same foods (for example, every day you have 1oz of oatmeal). My guess is that you aren't weighing and/or measuring your food and possibly eating more than you think you are.
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What was it about the new pair that the running store said made it a good fit for you? Did they say whether you pronate or supenate? Did they measure your foot and recommend a width & size? Did they look at your gait? Did they watch you walk in the new shoes? What made them suggest these shoes for you? Agreed with the…
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Sounds like Pair B aren't a good fit for you. Take them back to the running store and ask them. If toes are numb, perhaps the toe box isn't wide enough. Are the running shoes a 1/2 size larger than your regular, everyday shoes? I find that since feet swell while running, my running shoes have to be a 1/2 larger than my…
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Well, I finished Call It Sleep and don't recommend it. I also finished When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. I thought this was a very touching contemplation of one's death. A young doctor is diagnosed with terminal cancer. I'm about to start Two-Gun & Sun by June Hutton.
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That's not a big deal, as long as your net calories at the end of the day are reasonable (ie: you eat a larger dinner or a medium snack in mid-afternoon). What's your net calorie intake at the end of the day? I go running on weekend mornings without a breakfast. I don't like to run on a full stomach.
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Perhaps double check your calorie burn. As stated above, the calorie burn for 4-6 miles would be approximately 400-600 calories. Running typically burns an estimated 100 calories per mile. It varies a little, depending on weight and height, but not by much. It sounds like you're overestimating your calorie burn for your…
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I like the Outlander series, too. My next book would also be A Breath of Snow & Ashes. Henrietta Lacks was an interesting read. I'm currently reading an oldie I found at the library: Call It Sleep by Henry Roth. I've just started so can't comment on it yet.
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1Kg a week is very aggressive and very often not a reasonable goal. Usually, a reasonable goal is 1 lb/week. Are you losing weight each week? Is it around 1lb/week? If so, you're doing great! How long have you been counting calories? Perhaps it hasn't been long enough to determine a pattern of weight loss? Weight loss is…
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Natural sugars, such as in an apple, aren't usually counted as part of one's sugar intake (medical conditions excluded). MFP's database can't differentiate between natural and processed sugars. If you follow sugar intake, you can subtract the natural sugars from the totals to get your processed sugar consumption. Like…
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Welcome to MFP! I'm 58 and can say that MFP works if you follow the program. Age hasn't been a problem, I found. All you need is determination. You can do this.
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I've got a few favorites: Spilling The Beans by Julie Van Rosendaal and Sue Duncan. As the name says, beans are in every recipe. I've found the recipes easy to follow, use everyday ingredients and tasty. The Good Friends Cookbook by Key Porter Books. From appetizers to desserts. Tasty and use everyday ingredients. Sadly,…
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Perhaps go to maintenance calories until after the holidays and be diligent about exercising a little bit every day. Use these extra calories to allow for an occasional glass of wine or eggnog and a sweet or two. Keep your awareness of what you are eating in the forefront and you will come through the Holidays in great…
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Winter certainly won't make it easier. That amount of time will never happen on a treadmill, I'm sure. I don't think I could stick it out. But we do the best we can and we keep getting better & stronger. Keep up the good work!
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That's a great plan, jennypapaje. I'm not being very disciplined about my training lately. I'm loosely following the C120K plan but using it for my faster runs. I do one C210K running day every 3-4 runs. The rest of the time, I'm runnning "long and slow". These are really relaxing runs. Like you, I run about 7K in 60-64…
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Newmeadow, yes, those are the mints. I dole them out, usually about 5 at a time, and let them melt on my tongue one at a time with some time in between each melt. They last surprisingly long that way. Luckily, I can only purchase them around Christmas, in the malls. So one bag is all I get (it's a bigger bag than the one…
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Hickory Farms mini mint melties are 3 calories a piece and have a nice flavor for times like this.
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3 lbs in a month is good progress. The rate that you are going to lose at depends upon your personal stats. I had about the same to lose at about the same age. MFP gave me a calorie limit of around 1350/day, if I remember correctly. It can be done. You're doing great. Stay on track and remain patient.
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Find a vegetarian cookbook that features stews and casseroles, which can be made ahead of time and frozen. Spend an afternoon making up 2-3 double batches and freeze. That cuts your prep time down tremendously on busy work-days. Cook up some meat (chicken, chops) on the side for the family members who want meat.
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LOL! Just read your message, Charlotte. Sorry to double post an idea.
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Can you get cherry extract/flavoring? If so, maybe use that instead of vanilla and use white chocolate chips in the mix? I've never seen cherry chips (Vancouver) here. I would have given them a try, if I had. I have seen cherry extract.
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How long have you been on maintenance? It's normal to gain a few pounds at first. It's your glycogen levels topping up again. This is normal and will stop. Once you plateau, that's your true maintenance weight. You won't notice the glycogen weight in your appearance; it's just the number on the scale that rises a bit.
