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mary_bossard

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  • I'd to address the socio-economic theme that's recurring in this thread. Working in medicine has made me VERY jaded as to how "the system" is used & abused; but I've learned some hows & whys of factors that play into the mix. In economically depressed areas, ( the projects, wrong side of the tracks,the hood or whatever you…
    in Fat-Shaming May Curb Obesity? Comment by mary_bossard January 2013
  • AGREED! Couple years back I was working brutal hours, never working out, ate erratically when I had a chance, etc. Sure I lost weight; to the point where people were asking if I was sick. The lost weight consisted of lost muscle mass as well as fat. I was a weak "skinny fat" person. Eventually I did gain the weight back…
    in weight loss without exercise? Comment by mary_bossard January 2013
  • I do it fairly frequently, prob about once a week. I see it as a tool to use against my "all or nothing" thinking. It's definitely helped me set aside the attitude of "dang! I went over already, might as well do some more damage" IMHO, my body responds positively to varying my caloric intake, just like it does to changing…
    in Borrowing Calories ? Comment by mary_bossard January 2013
  • Here's an example of a "no weights" workout I do 3x/week. Designed by a trainer that is an ultra marathoner among other things, the woman is in crazy good shape! 3 Rounds Transition immediately to next move Take 2min of Recovery time between rounds 100 jumping jacks 75 squats *put something (a box or whatever, that's a…
    in Strenght training with free-weights at home advice please Comment by mary_bossard January 2013
  • I'm guessing that you chose "lose 2lbs/week" when you initially did your setup. That's why your calorie allowance is 1200; Lower daily allowance= bigger calorie deficit = faster weight loss. I'm all for instant gratification :) but do you go hungry, get crabby, etc? If so,bump up your caloric intake daily a couple hundred;…
    in "under her calorie goal" Comment by mary_bossard January 2013
  • Count me in! I've often joked that I've been on a diet for 25 years, HA! So done with that state of mind; insanity I suppose ;)
    in 40-something & not on a diet! Comment by mary_bossard January 2013
  • I second the quinoa & the veggie crumbles. Also I'm a fan of the Boca brand grilled veg burgers and Fantastic World brand veg sloppy joe mix.
    in Vegetarian- protein vs carbs HELP! Comment by mary_bossard January 2013
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