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I do not think that obese children should be placed in foster care, but, I do agree that the parents are to blame for most childhood obesity cases. In my home I stress the importance of personal excellence and high achievement. I do not expect my child to be perfect, but I expect her to always try her best. I incorporate…

Thank you! This is a lot of good information. I am so frusterated! I am very stumped by the cause of the whole thing, because I started weight training last December, so my muscles should be getting stronger, and while I was taking time off due to the stress fractures, I stayed active on the elliptical, stair machine, and…

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You can do it, Nate! I have found that it does take a lot of commitment, but logging the food you eat will not only help you track your calories, but you learn better how to eat. I look at food, and I have a rough idea of how many calories are in a meal now, and I feel as if I am now an "informed eater." Now that I eat…

This is the right mindset. I am not that tall. I am 5' 7", which is taller than average, but not close to 6' at all, but I am 145 lbs. I am the same clothing size that I was last summer when I weighted 135 lbs, but I am at a lower body fat percent. I started lifting weights last year, and I am heavier now because of…

I do the same thing. I never eat fresh fruits and veggies fast enough, and they seem to always go bad before I get the all eaten! I just buy the hugest bags of frozen fruit and use them over several weeks. It is so much easier! I don't know if it is true, but I have heard that frozen fruits and vegetables are better…

Freezing the food does not make it processed. It just makes it cold.

This is the best advice on this thread.

I quit weighing myself. . .especially after I started lifting weights. I am the same size, but I am gaining weight. My body fat percent is lower than it was a year ago by a whole percent, and that number matters more to me than a number on the scale. Maybe weigh yourself less, and just be healthy!

So many things (drugs, alcohol, food, shopping, gambling, hording, gaming, sex etc) can be addictive. Pretty much any activity that is used to soothe a person in an unhealthy way or a habit that is abused can be an addiction. Yes, food can be an addiction. It depends on how the person is using the food. Food addiction is…

Lots of great, informative responses. I will have to look into some of these suggestions!

You are not going to bulk up lifting weights. Lifting heavy, not just doing several repetitions of light weight, is a great way to lose fat and gain lean muscle, which gives women attractive figures, not bulky figures. Women should be lifting heavy, and they should incorporate arm and leg lifting. I just started lifting…

I usually have 1 cup plain greek yogurt, add one scoop vanilla or strawberry whey protein, and 1/2 cup thawed (frozen) blueberries. Sometimes I add Muesli. It is so good. I eat it for lunch, and it fills me up. *very high in protein*

I had a similar problem. I started taking a vitamin B complex everyday, and I noticed an increase in energy. You need to make sure to get enough healthy food, get enough rest, and drink plenty of water.

Anything with protien will keep you fuller longer and give you more energy. These are my breakfast choices: Steal Cut Oats with honey, almond milk, and dried cranberries A smoothie made with 1/2 banana, 1 cup frozen berries, 1 scoop strawberry protien powder, 1 1/2 cup almond milk 2 hard boiled eggs with a fruit (usually a…

I tried using the strength training in the cardio log on MFP (I didn't even think to try to do that because cardio and strength training are listed separate on the log). It says I burn 97 calories for 30 minutes of strength training. That is pretty close to the other calculators I found on the internet. I just wanted a…

http://www.self.com/calculatorsprograms/calculators/caloriesburned/weight_lifting http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc I found these websites today that have calculators. They gave me about the same reslut. For 30 minutes of general lifting (not vigerous) I burn about 100 calories.

I am in the same boat as you. I have been a runner for years, and I just started weight training. I want my arms to match my legs LOL. I am not wanting to bulk up really big, and, as a woman, I am sure I won't get huge anyway, but I do want to gain muscle and become over all stronger. I have decided the route for me is to…

I think the calorie level depends on your goals and how active you are. Personally,I don't really have any weight to lose, and I am also weight training, so I should gain some weight (hopefully), but I do use MFP to keep myself in check. By logging my food I am more aware of what I am eating, and I love how it breaks down…

I just felt like I was back tracking. :smile: Thanks for the tips, everyone! I I willl keep lifting and eating healthy, along with my usual running. Common sense tells me that this will be the best, but I didn't have any idea what to expect when I started lifting weights! :smile:

I have a friend who used to work with a trainer who has guided me, and my fiance has always been a lifter so he is helping me too. I have never lifted weights in my life, so this is very new to me! I feel like I may have to give it time to "get the hang of it." I want to build muscle, but I am struggling with adjusting my…

My job has an annual health fair every February, and I will have my BMI checked. I have my results from last year. I am hoping that number maybe shows some improvement!

I once had a conversation with a restaurant manager (I won't say the place, but it is very popoular), and said there is a certian salad women tend to order a lot because they think it is healthy. He said it is one of the highest calorie items on his menu because of the dressing and the toppings, but because it is a salad…

My fastest was 26 mins 50 seconds. My fiance who had not been training or working out much came in at 31 mins, and I was impressed since I run at least 3 miles several days a week, and he doesn't! It would be nice to "win" a race someday, but next time I run I just want to beat my best time. 25 minutes is fast for an…

I have only lost 10 pounds, and I don't have much more to lose (basically weight from my pregnancy a few years ago that I never lost), so I have not "lost a lot" in general terms, but I understand what you are talking about. I lost the weight this winter from February to now. I felt so much colder this winter! I wore two…

I did the Rugged Maniac last year, and I heard it is harder than the Warrior Dash (I have not done both, so I can't personally verify that as fact). I am in pretty good shape, but honestly I saw all different body types and different fitness levels in the people around me. It was a lot of fun, really challenging, and I was…

I make a simple salad. All I do is mix the following ingredients. You can add herbs or spices if you want. One bag frozen corn - thawed One can diced tomatos with chiles (rotel) One medium or large onion diced One can kidney beans drained and rinsed This is served cold - no cooking required! I made this up one day with…

It definitely does take work to be healthy when time and money are limited. I don't make that much money, and I am a single mother. I do, however, plan my meals and follow the ads at the grocery stores. I stock up on healthy foods that last while they are on sale (tuna, frozen veggies, etc), and I plan meals around them. I…

I don't make much money, but I am educated, and I am an perfectionist. I get very irritated with those poeple who do use income as an excuse to be overweight. You can't tell me that healthy food costs more when an apple costs less than a candy bar. Eating healthy on a budget is about planning. I did it 8 years ago when I…

I always have tuna. It is great for several recipes. I also keep steal cut oats in my house. I make a small crock pot full at a time. I take two cups of oats and fill the small crock pot with water, and cook on low until the water is absorbed. I keep this in my fridge, and my fiancee and I eat on it all week. This way it…