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I'd say listen to your body. I've had it a few times (first time was Feb 2020 so can't PROVE that's what it was that walked through our office, but I'm as sure as one can be that's what it was), second time didn't even realize that's what it was until my sense of smell took a hike (thought it was just allergies), this last…

44, F, 5' 7" GW: 128-135(ish - TBD) SW 01-2023: 157.6 2/1/23: 153.4 2/8/23: 152.8 Slight decrease, weigh ins this week have pretty consistently been in this range though. Next up challenge is my sister and I are heading to FL to visit with my father and his wife tomorrow afternoon through Monday. Trying to get ahead with…

I wanted net carbs, to set my own limits, and turn off exercise being added while still being able to track it - so there were several "features" of premium that I really wanted to use - I'm not going to sit there all day every day trying to figure out if I'm still in my net carb range or not or need to adjust my next…

Yesterday managed to get up into the mountains and spent several hours on the moto, having an ah-ha on an issue I was struggling with, and overall feeling pretty good on potentially crappy winter roads lol. My legs are starting to tell me the story today though - need to see if there is some exercise I can do on leg day…

re: genetic hand-me-downs - I'm dreading my dentist appt later this month. I honestly haven't been in several years for a couple reasons - #1, every dentist visit I've had my entire life other than one, has been a traumatic experience. I have a VERY tiny mouth, and every dentist has been extremely rude and acts all put out…

I'm not much for sweets in general, but there are many benefits to a small bit of dark chocolate, so it is common for me have a couple squares as the last part of my dinner - generally I go for 70-85% cacao, so pretty minimal carbs in there. I do enjoy it, and it doesn't mess up my diet, keeps me from desiring other sweets…

I have been splitting up my workouts, and while it's a little more inconvenient, I'm finding it the most effective. Caveat being that I don't have to drive to a gym (home gym setup), although some days I do drive to a local trail/park. In the morning I get up and do my lifting split with just a short warm up (a couple…

44, F, 5' 7" GW: 128-135(ish - TBD) SW 01-2023: 157.6 2/1/23: 153.4 Goals for this month haven't changed much from last month - keep up my 75 Hard tasks, maintain my daily power list, keep the job good and my client happy. Non-fitness related is to work back into taking more "extreme ownership" again - been reading the…

If you stay in your calories, you will still lose. The biggest issue with meals heavy on processed carbs like pasta is that for some people, they do not fill you up or leave you feeling full for long. Some people do just fine - I am not one of them. I really have to limit carbs to stay in a calorie deficit and not feel…

Well, finally what seems to be another "woosh" on the scale - unfortunately, as my body tends to do: Energy levels are staying good though, and I'm consistently moving from task to task, which is keeping my stress levels pretty low. If something pops up that I need to get done, I just put it on the next day's power list -…

I have to get a workout in before work, and do best when I also do something after work, even if it's just doing a training session with my dog(s), or a walk around the neighborhood, or some time on the elliptical or spin bike. Along with that, a very key element was finding a diet that would satiate me while supporting my…

My choice is based on a fair bit of trial and error, and some past success, and what works for my body, my workouts, and my lifestyle. For me, macros are king, primarily keeping an eye on Net Carbs. I limit my net carbs to 150 (or fewer) a day. This works for me as I find it's enough to support my workouts and keep my…

Happy Monday all! Weekend here was pretty new-normal normal. Saturday got laundry washed and dried, riding lesson in, then did a yoga flow for my 2nd workout since my riding lesson got my HR going plenty. Sunday doggo and I went hiking locally again, finished up laundry and little prep for the week. Keeping up with all my…

I'm the same height as you, and my goal weight is very similar (I'll have to see as I trim the fat though as I am more focused on building strength than losing weight). I started a new workout program on Jan 2, so this is day 26 (year long program), but I went from very few and sporadic workouts to a pretty regimented…

I'm tracking macros but my only "limit" or number I worry about hitting is staying below my net carb limit (150 net carbs is my max) and I try to stay a little below that in case of random inaccuracies. For me, this is the diet I have found I am the most satiated on, often not even finishing everything I've dished up for…

@SherryRueter that "agile aging" is probably my #2 reason for working out (#1 is more immediate, and that's fitness and the ability to race at my maximum pace without tiring from lack of physical training). My mother has been overweight to obese her entire life since college. She is 67 (just past the typical retirement…

Oh boy, I did NOT get enough sleep last night! Fell asleep fine, but then woke up at like 2:30 and basically couldn't fall back asleep after that (might have dozed a bit between then and 3:30, but was wide awake after that). Not good. So for contract gig I hit the ground running this morning to knock a bunch of stuff out…

Hi @tedrafm and welcome! I honestly don't have much for ideas on the nightime snacking other than finding out what kinds of meals will keep you satiated until bedtime - for me, that means lower carbs and higher protein/fats and lots of veggies. Yesterday's workouts were my riding lesson and then a session on the elliptical…

You can add me to the belly pudge and saddle bags crowd. It's where I carry my largest fat stores, it looks absolutely awful (curves? what curves?), and right now some layers seem to be going into the mushy fatty cell stage. Did have a slight drop in the scale today, so that's a good sign. Today was an in-office day which…

No woosh yet (sadface) - actually been pretty sore this week, so guess I shouldn't be too discouraged by the "stuck" scale. There's a difference in my day 1 pic to today, but my pants aren't feeling much better yet - will probably give it one more week, if things still aren't moving, will have to adjust my diet. 44, F, 5'…

Well, I can tell it's been about a year since I rode - my legs are telling me ALL the stories LOL - from muscles being rather sore to the tender spots from the leathers rubbing my legs, I'm all kinds of ouchy LOL. Still getting my other workouts in though! I think tonight's 'cardio'/outdoor workout will just be a walk with…

Labeled healthy or not, are you consuming a lot of processed foods with a variety of additives, preservatives, or other ingredients you can't pronounce? I'm just asking because my boyfriend was having major issues with his stomach and digestion - couldn't go anywhere without antacid, and it frequently kept him up at night,…

I've found that the only way to really have my hunger be manageable was finding out the way of eating (macro distribution) that allowed me to stay in a calorie deficit without feeling like I was starving. Unfortunately, it's kinda trial and error for you, your body, and your lifestyle. Low carb ended up being the key for…

Today's outdoor workout was a riding lesson (horse) - and it was definitely a workout! I think I'll try a month (1x/week) at this barn and see how I feel about it, but it was a good introduction. Wanting some variety for my outdoor workouts, hiking is great, and when the days are longer we can do that in the evenings, but…

@SherryRueter her name is Nymeria. As for losing weight, honestly, from my research and education, the problem most women face is that we tend to lose muscle (men too) if we're not actively working on building/keeping it. I've seen some amazing women in their 50's, 60's, and even beyond who look fantastic and eat plenty,…

Yesterday's workout was - "fun" - dog wasn't thrilled lol, had to get our walk done between tornado warnings, ended up just walking back and forth in front of the house 'just in case' (wind was low, and I grew up in tornado country so know what to watch out for). Neighbors are probably convinced I'm a complete nutter…

Long week has been long...first full week with the contract gig, plus week 2 of 75 Hard, plus the day job....it's been "smooth" but the adjustment to it all has started to wear me down a bit. Good thing tomorrow is Friday! Thankfully I think I was well prepared, and choosing to do 75 has been perfect to keep me focused and…

I keep it simple - my "diet" is to stay below 150 net carbs, no sugary snacks/treats, no alcohol. Other than that, it's free rein, although I clearly have to track everything to get the net carbs, but that is the only category I watch. I find my calories stay well within range most days if I do that, and my vegg intake…

At first just tried to cut it out but had to replace the caffeine a bit, so weened off that. Then I worked on figuring out what my trigger was....I thought it was the sweet and flavor, so I started trying things like Mio and Crystal light in my water. That didn't kill the cravings. Then read somewhere that for some people…

Got everything in yesterday - did a very low impact resistance band workout in the backyard for my outdoor workout, and then the elliptical and some stretching for my second workout. Keeping the ankle moving but not beating on it - feeling pretty good today. Day 8 today, trucking along! Body seems to be adjusting, now the…