doreenindetroit

HAHA! I've definitely seen a few of these: Girls wearing JEWELRY and makeup to "workout", ppl who mill about and just b.s. with one another, people who hog equipment and aren't even using it, the guy that doesn't think it's OK to wear the same gym clothes for 2 weeks who gets on the treadmill next to me (I almost threw…

Don't worry about running. It is so taxing on joints I don't do it very often either. You can do elliptical or just brisk walking (min. 3.8 mph) at an incline? That gets my heart rate up more than when I'm jogging at a 5.5 mph pace. You can even do some interval in there... 2 min of either sprinting or walking up incline,…

I love you comment "kicking it old school". Portion control and exercise... and everybody thinks this is some hidden secret. You're proof of what common sense and commitment can accomplish. Congrats and good luck to you and your health!

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Thanks everybody for the feedback. Will definitely look into some of these.

What an inspiration on what hard work and dedication can bring. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

If it makes you happy... it can't be that bad - Sheryl Crow

Thanks for your support. I definitely plan to cook more at home and plan my meals better. That is definitely one of the leading reasons why I continually backslide back this higher weight. It's definitely something I am ready and excited to change. I just need to do the right things (eat heart-healthy, exercise, focus on…

What is RMR, BME, MFP, and TDEE? Sounds very complicated and mathematical. I'm not sure one math formula will work the same for everybody, and the common sense approach should prevail. My suggestion would be to look at WHAT you are eating, and how much if it you are eating. Not all calories are the same, and should not be…

Your weight is just one of millions of data points to meature on a journey to a healthier life. Most people set a goal weight and make that the end of the journey, and this is the wrong attitude! The data point will change from time to time, mostly for the better if you are doing the right things but you won't lose weight…