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  • You do need to get fit. But for you, not for him. If it's for someone else, your commitment will wane. So, losing weight for the hubs won't work anyway. Second, you may admire his honesty, but fat-shaming has never worked to help someone lose weight. If anything, making someone feel bad for being overweight has the…
    in Hubs finds me physically unattractive i need motivation. Comment by culuriel June 2014
  • Hi Katie, take the stairs everywhere you go (unless you've got a stroller with you), this is a great mini workout. Maybe you don't work out for +/- 60 minutes all at once for a while, maybe for 20 minutes one or two times a day. I also have a workout called "Dancing like a fool", which I do to my favorite music and can be…
    in Lacking Motivation ... Need help! Comment by culuriel May 2013
  • For now, I would walk. Running at 200 lbs will put enormous strain on your knees and ankles, and start causing constant knee and foot pain. Running will eventually burn more calories per minute, but walk (or do another low impact exercise) until you're down to 165 lbs.
    in Is running better for burning calories than walking? Comment by culuriel March 2013
  • Early evening, right after work. For most of the reasons you've already described - a body that's been up and about during the day is partly warmed up, just needs a few minutes of easy activity and stretching. Exercise is also a great de-stresser after work. I've tried working out when I get up and it's just miserable.
    in Which do you prefer: Comment by culuriel January 2013
  • I know many on this board are advising moderation, but considering how much soda we're talking about, I'm going to say stick with going cold turkey. The urge to give in may be intense today, but it will pass and you will realize you CAN resist. Only treat yourself if you've planned for it. Decide what day you "may" have…
    in How do you fight that urge... Comment by culuriel January 2013
  • Try veggies that are loaded with water - celery, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes (I consider them vegetables), green beans, sweet peppers. They have the advantage of tasting slightly sweet. Enjoy them raw and either plain or with the tiniest serving of dip/dressing you need for taste. You'll see them as a light, pre-workout…
    in Healthy diet, no vegetables??? Comment by culuriel January 2013
  • Crystal Method Juno Reactor Hybrid Janet Jackson Linkin Park Rob Dougan Rob Zombie Insane, driving beats help me stay focused and enjoy myself!
    in What's on your workout Ipod?? Comment by culuriel January 2013
  • Haven't had any soda. Besides that, any treat I used to have I eat in much smaller portions, and usually only on workout days. The continuity does wonders.
    in What foods are you cutting out to lose weight? Comment by culuriel January 2013
  • Don't think of it as a temporary time of going without (aka a diet). Think of it as the beginning of developing the eating and exercise habits you'll need for the rest of your life (to keep the extra weight off). Individual pounds will matter less and your ability to come up with meals that fit nutrition goals will matter…
    in What is the formula to success? Please tell me!! Comment by culuriel January 2013
  • Hi Gramarye, I too don't gravitate to veggies. However, lighter, mostly water veggies are fantastic raw, and slightly sweet: cucumbers, sweet peppers in green, yellow, red or orange, tomatoes (yes, I know, they might really be a fruit), celery, carrots, green beans, and all lettuces. You can cut into slices or make a…
    in No, Seriously: How do you learn to eat vegetables? Comment by culuriel January 2013
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