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One little-discussed but super cool benefit of working out regularly is an increase in total energy reserves. You might be fatigued after a hard workout, but overall, day over day, you'll find you actually have MORE energy to spend on your workouts, your kids, your daily life. And the harder and more regularly you work…

This was smart. Run with that for at least four weeks to see whether you're trending the way you want (and how you feel), and then tweak accordingly.

This was eloquently put. :)

Looking for motivation is good and admirable, but there's a fine line between support and outsourcing your decision making. No one can do the hard parts for you, and the sooner you're committed to your own goals, the easier it will be in the long-term.

Speaking to a dietician sounds like a healthy and intelligent next step. There is a certain amount of psychologically adjusting to not feeling "full", because if you're used to overeating you've probably acclimated to a level of satiety that is actually more than enough. But that's different from hunger.

Usually between 250 and 375, depending on the intensity of that day's workouts.

I'm definitely logging calories, but it can be challenging to know how much I've burned, and I find I'm often still having cravings even when I'm eating what seems like it should be enough. I'll watch for signs of overtraining - I do have to take a few days off every few weeks to catch up, but I'm hoping I can help to…

A cocktail waitress.

A southern belle.

I did 100 today because I'm starting late. I'll do at least 100 per day until I've caught up. Cheers!

I like you bunches.

Left Minnesota for San Francisco at eighteen. Haven't looked back.

I've gone over by a few hundred calories for several days in a row. I just shake it off, drink some extra water, and work on planning clean meals for the next few days.

To answer your question, yes, I've struggled with some form of body dysmorphia for years. I'm learning to rely on the recommended ranges for healthy muscle mass, body fat and BMI, because I'm not sure I can trust my own perceptions. Having said that, t can be a pretty serious issue and if you think you need help, get help.…

Tough call. Probably strawberries. Sunset or sunrise?

Relevant xkcd: http://xkcd.com/1027/

I'm 5'10" ish. *waves*

I keep 1-2 small boxes of old drawings, papers, journals, and little items with strong sentimental or memory value (like the keys to my first motorcycle, seashells, etc,), but I've learned that almost everything is lost or destroyed eventually, and I don't let myself become attached to many things. I do tend to keep a…

I really hope my boyfriend doesn't check the pictures on my phone. Edit: Too slow!

San Francisco.

Nope. Don't log anything that's even a semi-regular part of my routine. That includes taking the stairs, planks at my desk, walking instead of taking the bus, housework and, of course, sex. If I'm obviously eating too little, I up my activity setting. Otherwise, I only log workouts if they're focused, intentional, and in…

It's part of your day to day life, so if you've been happy with your progress and haven't been hungry, you probably don't need to change it. If you're unhappy with your progress and have been hungry, just increase your setting from lightly to moderately active.

You wouldn't happen to be a Kravist, would you? Also, thank you for genuinely making me laugh. I admire your self respect. He doesn't deserve you - but you already know that. :laugh:

Always the young woman first. I can find the old woman with some effort.

The vinegar can actually help boost fat burning, in moderation, and the pickles themselves are just cucumbers and salt. Unless you're really cutting your sodium for some special dietary reason, a few pickles now and again aren't going to do you any harm.

I tend toward high fat/high protein foods, and I don't avoid all sugars. I'm working toward replacing a number of my choices with more natural, whole grain and fruit/vegetable options, but I don't skimp on my fat intake and I nibble throughout the day.

I didn't even know this thread existed until now! I'm typically eating between 1900-2300 calories. I'm 5' 10", 141 lbs, and I've been steadily losing for about a year, just slowly. Now I'm lifting, Kraving, and turning my focus to maintenance and building muscle. On the other hand, I also didn't start tracking until long…

Planks. 1-2 times a day I'll hold plank as long as I can. It's a fabulous core-strengthening exercise, and it's non-disruptive. Tricep pushdowns on your chair can be another good upper body option, as can standard pushups. Hope that helps.

Take a self defense course. There's no object that can replace that. And, as an added bonus, the fitness benefits are out of this world! Edit: Missed the earlier response.

Just ate half a box of girl scout cookies, and added cream to my coffee. Guess my sugar detox starts tomorrow.