ChasingSweatandTears Member

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do me a favor, and BEFORE you start on a prescription med ask your doctor to test your B-12 and Vitamin D levels. I only say this from LIFE CHANGING personal experience. If you suffer from depression/anxiety/fatigue and you have insurance these two nutritional tests will most likely be covered and even…

* that was supposed to "moves" not "Loves" :)

Thanks! I've been looking for a good souce for that! I only know a few loves. I am doing SOME free weights. I rather like the barbell rack and I'm doing 65 lb (woohoo lol) overhead presses and same shoulder raises, I haven't attempted squats yet. I use the leg press machine for that and I can do 140 (barely) . I did…

I'm sure I probably was using bad form. I used the machine so I thought it would help me have better form, but it didn't really feel right, I just thought I might have been using too much weight. I work out in a rehab center and the staff is always busy with patients so I hate to interrupt them, but I;ll try and grab…

This should definitely be a sticky :)

Yep :)

Hahaha :) <3 it

I would advise against a keto diet as well! It can really mess up your metabolism in the long run. It also isn't a life plan. By eating foods you like, or that are healthy, you can track your calories and lose body fat and weight. You need carbs for those cardio workouts. Welcome and I'm sure you'll get it figured out :)

As I'm listening to MuteMath I'm realizing they have SO many songs that power me through my cardio.

Haha! I sweat like a man and I love it! :)

Chaos by MuteMath... Starts strong, gradually increases, good temp throughout, and kick *kitten* song to boot :) great cardio song

Haha I second that and was just thinking it so this is my cue! :)

Okay, not a total meal replacement due to lack of vitamins/minerals but I absolutely love gnc 100% egg protein chocolate shake. It is the best tasting protein shake I have ever tried. Feels like I'm cheating :) a little high on the sodium, but I'm allowed it. But I highly recommend it for additional protein and you will…

Can I just say reading this thread makes me so sad :( I just don't understand how so many people want to make others feel bad or keep them at their worst simply to make themselves feel better :( please everyone, this is NOT human nature. It indicates a serious personality flaw and it's a form of emotional abuse. In a…

Oops, hit post too soon.... My point is I'm sorry you lost your wife over getting healthier, or maybe not because that's just crazy! Never settle for less than a best friend and someone who will support you! Good for you for sticking to your guns

Wow! I couldn't even imagine being non supportive of my husband wanting to get healthier! Doesn't anyone remember that sometimes in a marriage sacrifice is required??? Even if that only means sacrificing your junk food! Sigh... Im in my second marriage, spent a good six years single between the two. I couldn't be happier.…

Omg.

Okay, that's it making quinoa today! Haven't had it in quite some time!

Love you both because I have to try that one! :)

What I have read, and I'm sorry but I don't have any studies to quote is that too many grains can lead to inflammation in the body even if you don't have intolerances to them. I understand that may be debatable, but Of an interesting note, my WBC count was always kinda on the high side when I ate lots of grains. Dr always…

I was reading this thinking I could have written it! Lol :)

I think there are, simply by cutting out most processed food. When I say processed food, I mean foods with more than just a few ingredients in it. Like looking at a label for diet whole grain bread. Yuk, makes my head spin. I still use an egg protein shake... Whey gives me gas lol, and I eat some butter on occasion, some…

Thanks! Yeah, it's hard to slow down when you're excited about getting back to being active again!

Thank you for your advice! I definitely don't want to lose muscle :( I have a hard time staying in recovery zone which I believe at my age of 35 is 111? I just feel like I'm not working hard enough but I think I will try to dial down the intensity some or keep my hiit days limited to 2. My goal is definitely body…

Oh yeah that much I know! :) I never work my muscles two days in a row. I've been doing full body training twice a week and high intensity cardio the other days.

Look for ones with the fewest ingredients, the one I use is minimally processed. I'm a clean eater, but I make an exception for my shakes

OMG I just died laughing out loud!!!!

I am currently 5'2" almost, and 150 pounds. My body want to stay here too! ugh. My body fat is 32% My goal weight is 125. My goal body fat is 20% or lower depending on how my bodybuilding progresses :)

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It sounds like a lot of stuff in your life feels like it's out of your control right now. I've been there multiple times. I won't go into all of my troubles, but I can tell you that nothing will make you feel better than taking care of yourself. Eating healthy and getting some activity in every single day gives YOU POWER.…