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Bump.
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Best of luck!
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Are you running the Vancouver Half by any chance? If so, it's a beautiful course and a great choice for your first Half!
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We were recently without power for 18 hours -- after having just done our food shopping for the week. I went back to the store, bought a few bags of ice, added them to the fridge then kept the door closed. Then we ended up eating everything we'd bought, but all meat we cooked very thoroughly. The only thing we had to throw…
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The only time I was able to fit into "regular" size tall boots was right after I had my leg cast removed after 6 weeks of not bearing weight. I thought I would love the (however temporary) look and feel of a skinny calf muscle. Instead, it made me really depressed because all it represented to me was the miles I hadn't…
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I feel like I have learned so much here today! I always wondered how people got around drug testing, and now I do. But seriously, yes, just delete this whole thread and profile. If a company is drug testing and I assume you're going for a higher-level job since you mention a Master's degree, they have the resources and…
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Hi there! I'm so sorry for your injury. I broke my ankle on December 20 of last year, though all I did was stumble into a pothole while out on a nighttime walk so not very dramatic! Still, I broke my fibula and was non-weightbearing, in a fiberglass cast, for 6 weeks -- then 4 more weeks in a walking cast. I didn't have…
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I totally agree with this. Weight loss isn't just about calories in and out, there's also the psychological aspect of it. We're all social beings -- that's why talking to each other on MFP is so supportive. But I think that's also why you unintentionally set yourself up for failure by bringing a salad to the party, which…
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Big congrats on getting to 4 miles! No matter your weight, you are working toward and achieving your goals, which is amazing!
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I wish I had a suggestion, but I'm just going to follow responses to your question because I'm currently dealing with the exact same thing. I'm going to my doctor this week to test for thyroid levels and anything else, but I have a bad feeling in my case it's just my metabolism slowing down as I'm turning 40 next month.…
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Very inspiring post! I'm just a few days in myself. I'm making some serious changes to my diet and outlook now that I'm nearing a milestone birthday. Best of luck in your continued success!
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I think there are just as many of us in the US who just use regular old milk. I think because there are a lot of fat-free creamers, people trying to lose weight gravitate toward them. I don't like flavors in my coffee and distrust all the chemicals in creamers.
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Fantastic! I started where you started so this is a real inspiration. Good on you!
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What a great birthday present to yourself! Congratulations and happy birthday.
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Feel free to add me as well! I'm new to the board too and am making the transition into clean eating, while also concentrating on low-glycemic eating.
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Vitamix all the way. You can use it to make soups that taste really creamy, yet are dairy- and fat-free. And if you put in the ingredients for the soup that are already cooked, if you leave the vitamix on for long enough it will actually heat up the soup while you make it, if that makes sense. I also use it to make banana…
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This week I've been bringing in homemade oatmeal with strawberries and stevia for breakfast, homemade omellette for lunch (2 eggs, mushrooms, homemade gruyere cheese), and hummus with snow peas for afternoon snack. I really need to concentrate and plan well for all the healthy foods to come together, but that's what I'm…
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Happens to me too. Now I know what to do to get rid of it. Love the info sharing that goes on here!
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Way to go!
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Feel free to add me! On my way to 40, and just today started back at the gym after 10 weeks away recovering from a broken bone. More motivated than ever now!
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Feel free to add me as well! I eat a lot of high calorie whole foods. I would rather eat whole eggs than egg beaters, so my calorie-reducing strategy is to lay off the empty calories like excess sugar and alcohol instead. I haven't had much progress just yet, but I broke my ankle just after starting MFP. Though I've been…
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Bump!
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Heck, yeah. Feel free to add me. I'm recovering from an injury so living vicariously right now, but itching to get back into the swing of things soon!:happy:
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Pumpkin pie smoothie: 1/3 cup canned pumpkin 1 banana 3/4 cup soy or regular milk 1 T. maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Blend and there's breakfast!
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I agree on core strengthening exercises. When I started running I was surprised to find how much it whittled my middle. Running takes core strength. Because of your body type you might just want to do some ab and core work before, or while, you build up miles. And good for you for trying I out!
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I feel your pain -- literally! I just tripped and fell earlier in December, totally rolling my ankle. Right after the injury it swelled up, and I could limp around on it a little but only to do what was absolutely necessary. I called a 24-hour nurse line for advice and was told since I didn't hear a pop and I could put a…
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Tastykake peanut butter kandykakes and McDonald's hot fudge sundaes.
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I'm in the same situation as you, so I'm curious about the responses. I broke my ankle mid-December and have 3 more weeks in a cast and on crutches. My doctor said crutches are a great workout on their own. I've been doing arm weights but don't know what else to do either. Wheelchair aerobics?
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Forgot to add this to my post. I'm in the unlucky 5% or so with lasting effects from not having a gb any longer. Just watch what you eat fat-wise and digestive enzymes (lipase especially) help if you encounter problems. Good luck!
