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At my peak, I was running about 40 miles a week. If you run so much, you need to make 100% certain that you have proper gear (shoes, soles, socks), and also your form has to be great. A good running form can prevent a lot of joint pain and injury. It is also recommended that one week of intense running should be followed…

Oh my goodness, I've been having the same issue. Motivation one week, then falling off the next. The important thing is to identify that there is an issue, and get back up. Today IS a new day, and remember that you are not alone. <3<3

Wow, how did I miss this? Thanks for posting!

If you are having a hard time keeping your veggies, get them frozen, that way you keep them longer, plus frozen veggies keep their vitamins and nutrients. I do not recommend canned veggies. As for V8, it most likely has added sugars, and preservatives, plus it's missing all the necessary fibers. I'd say invest in a juicer,…

Wow! Ha! I JUST said something very similar on my status. I will have mine somewhere on my back to symbolize the fact that the 100 lbs dropped are behind me. Not sure what I want to have, but it will definitely have "100" in it.

Agreed! Now you have to do this. :tongue:

During hotter temperatures wear cotton materials, as they will tend to soak up the sweat, while during colder temp wear synthetic materials to wick away sweat from your body. If you don't have time to shower, you could use body wipes for the sweaty areas. The wipes smell good and they're refreshing. (Heh, I guess I didn't…

Thank you for posting! This is exactly why I don't use Splenda, although I don't use cane sugar either. Instead, I use truvia and agave nectar (the least processed version).

I buy it in bulk from Whole Foods.

I don't have a particular artist, but Panic At the Disco's original album has a few songs that have great running tempos. (Not a fan of the band, but their tempo gives me a good running pace.) Another artist I listen to while working out is Disturbed (don't judge).

I went into Bikram yoga class after a 2-hour workout, not having hydrated properly. For those who don't know, the room temperature and humidity in Bikram classes are very high. I decided to stand under the heater to get more calories burning... All of a sudden during class I started feeling dizzy, but b/c of the stubborn…

I hit my first plateau at about 187 lbs. I increased my exercise length and intensity, watched my sodium and sugar intake, and ensured a high calorie deficit.

It's because those recipes aren't public, yet. They're just gathering recipes from members at this stage. I know it sucks, b/c my fiance just joined and we can't add the stuff I made to his profile unless we add the recipes there too. :sad:

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Light workout for sure. And you're likely not retaining as much water weight due to working out and expelling it through sweat.

Absolutely. And you can avoid complications from rapid weight loss. (I lost 90 lbs in 9 months, and my gallbladder decided to have a personal vendetta against me for it, so I had to have it removed.) Slowly but surely is the best thing to do, and no more than 2 lbs, unless the doc says it's okay. You are doing great! Keep…

I saw Jillian Michaels give the following advice: - limit sodium to about 1500mg/day - intensify your exercise without increasing your calorie intake.

2 slices of whole wheat bread (1 toasted, 1 not) 1 tbs almond butter (1/2 on each slice) 1/2 tbs 365 blueberry jelly (on the toast) 1/2 banana (sliced and arranged on the slice that wasn't toasted) 1 cup water. ;P 343 calories.

Here are some tips for you. Don't be discouraged. 1lb is nothing! - Make sure that you weigh yourself at the same time each week wearing the same clothes (if any). - As someone said earlier, watch your sodium intake, as that will have you retain water, therefore you will weigh more. - The scale won't ever tell you whether…

This is correct.

You don't have to. They have classes for beginners and also aquatic aerobics. I hear ya. I HATE wearing swim suits, but my fiance keeps telling me it's not that obvious. And he is probably right. One suggestion: look in the mirror from the front, and focus on the rest of your body. The reason I recommend Bikram is the fact…

Magazine: Trail Runner Book: Essentials of Exercise Science - b/c it has to be my favorite. ;P Website (s): MFP

I have scoliosis, with a 35 degree curvature and a 41 degree one (I feel very self-conscious about my back, b/c there is a visible bump where the muscles are pushed to the side). It's really, really painful. Or I should say it WAS. Ever since I lost the weight, my back only hurts when I lift things or stand for a long…

This right here. Also, lighting can change everything too. I would say measure yourself, b/c that is the best way to determine loss in inches. Keep it up! You are doing great! (Off-topic, but when I saw the title the first thing that came to my mind is a spell from World of Warcraft, and was wondering why it's being talked…

I am vegetarian, and haven't changed anything really. As you said, you will still have protein (and may I suggest quinoa, beans and lentils, as they are excellent sources of protein as well), so you should stick with your plan. Still count calories and all the otehr good stuff.

Here are some ways to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke: - gradually work up your exercise time and intensity in the heat. When it gets hotter, lower intensity and length of exercise (it takes about 9-14 days to get acclimated to heat, but if temperatures increase, you will have to acclimate to those) - wear cotton…

Butter. Margarine is made with hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, which are trans fats and are detrimental to your health. Even if they say the product has 0 trans fat, and the ingredient list has hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, it means the item still has trans fat. The only reason they list 0…

Went from 36DD to 32C.

I am not from MN, but lived in Minneapolis for 3 years.

Awesome job! Keep up the great work! In this case, please don't listen to your doctor; instead, do this alone! You CAN do it!