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I've been maintaining about 5 weeks and strength training for ~3 weeks. I gained 3-4 pounds when I started, I think because I ate the same way I would after a strength workout as I would after a long run, which is just not feasible. I only do a 20 minute strength workout, so it's just not comparible calorie-wise to an hour…
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an inspiration! :)
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I eat a lot of carbs in my diet, but I've find the type of carb can also make a difference in my weight (obviously). I keep losing weight while eating carbs from fruit and starchy vegetables (raisins, bananas, apples, strawberries, corn, green beans, etc.). I lose weight or stay stable while eating whole wheat. in…
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Yes, and no. While you want to be healthy, I think there's also something to be said for health in moderation. Socially, it's not exactly a condoned social practice to use those items in public. Be prepared for some resistance, odd-looks, gossip, etc about it. I think a good rule of thumb, is that if you wouldn't do it in…
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It's so interesting to read about other people's approaches to maintenance! I try to allow for a 5 pound variance. If I go above the five-pound "range", I go into hard-core mode and eat super super clean until it drops again. (ex: switching out frozen meals and packaged snacks with fruit and vegetable and protein-rich…
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I am loving this thread! So many fierce maintenance ladies lifting weights. I have found my people, lol. :D
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These comments are literally *verbatim* the ones I received this summer!!! I don't know why I kept the junk in my trunk and my upper half and hands got so bony, but thems the breaks. PLEASE STOP DRAWING ATTENTION TO IT CAUSE IT MAKES ME WANT TO HIDE IN A HOLE PLZ K THX. And the pinching!!! What is up with that!!! I have…
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I have the same problem! I run around dinner time, so my solution is to split dinner into 2-3 meals. My "rules" are that I have to drink a glass of water before I drink my smoothie (since I think thirst has a strong connection w/ my overeating). I usually start with a protein smoothie (around 370 calories). An hour or so…
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Who-hoo! I am loving this thread!
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I'm a first year med student. :) Always looking for new friends, so add me if you'd like!
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Ahaha, this is hilarious (and oh so relateable). I don't know why this doesn't have 8 billion comments. :D
