KimLee76

Hmm...I don't exactly fit your description lol but I'm 5'-5", pear shaped, and close enough. I have hated running since I lost my first race in elementary school. Until a couple of months ago, I can tell you that I've only run twice since middle school and both times were prompted by what I would consider threat to life…

I use grams because it's a much more accurate way of determing portion size, but you should compare nutrition info of different foods by by serving size not weight. A serving size of pasta is 2 oz/56 g so 75 g is about 1-1/3 servings. A serving size of McCain's fries is 3 oz/85g so 75 g is less than a serving. It's like…

Yeah this. And make sure your goals are truly relevant to you. Dropping lbs ocould never be incentive enough to make me workout regularly. On a deeper level than short term goals, I also had to dig deep to figure out why working out should be important enough to me to incorporate it into my lifestyle.

I never saw mine at any weight (normal or heavy) until I started doing lat pulldowns. I cannot tell you for sure whether it was the wide grip or close grip since I do both, but among other areas I think the wide targets the back and the close targets the front. Whatever the case, I started seeing it about +20 lbs ago after…

You need to plan your day's meals in advance like the others have said. Since you already know your dieting style is extremist, you need a structure to just follow. In general, I find people are very intolerant of others beliefs especially when it comes to religion, politics, and diet so.... I am not sure there is a way…

I'm a convert to outdoor. I hated and I do mean hated outdoor physical activities period other than walking the dog lol. I'm from the south and breaking a sweat outside is something I actively tried to prevent rather than intentionally jump start. At least that's the way I felt until I reluctantly entered my first 5K. The…

I was and I think I felt overwhelmed moreso than discouraged. The # of lbs I had to lose was greater than the actual normal BMI weight. SMART+R goals (Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound + Reward) works for some. I honestly rolled my eyes at that system as 10 or 20 lbs here and there wasn't even…

My suggestion is tacky and may get you tossed out, but I doubt it is a prosecutable offense lol...sneak in what you normally snack on. I mean unless you're going to a theater with an expanded menu, you know what's on the standard list. Do any of those snacks not make you feel bloated or give you the sugar crazies? If so,…

I have to co-sign on the chamomile tea. Even though I knew it was supposed to be relaxing, I didn't really take the claim seriously until I started making the mistake of drinking it mid-morning. I was like geez...I got good sleep the night before...what's the problem :yawn: Now I drink it only at night or when I want to…

I mostly use chia seeds (1 tbsp) to thicken protein smoothies. I've been known to sprinkle them on salads and other foods to up the fiber content, but I prefer the taste of flax seeds. So you can say while I don't find the taste or texture of chia seeds disagreeable, I would not call it a flavor enhancer when it has to…

Fun-loving

Go head hot great0grandma lol! Show em what you working with! :) Great job and many congrats on your health improvements!

Because of everything you've said and then some, I now measure using the scale as often as possible. Between trying to convert from metric to the many issues regarding volume, I definitely prefer the scale. Whether the main serving size is listed in cups or ounces, there is a generally always a parenthetic "gram" amount…

Well, just to look at it, it appears to be saying no carbs after lunch lol so I'd take it at face value and assume that would include all carbs. Now for the part you did not ask, made a disclaimer lol, yet it still keeps getting answered...there are all sorts of plans with rules about what to eat when for some reason or…

(1) You can change your goals. Go to Food, Goals, and then set your own ratios. I forgot what the MFP default is but a popular setting is the zone's 40/30/30 (Carb/Protein/Fat). I'm low carbing now so mine are different but I do update them as my needs change. I got tired of trying to calculate them in my head especially…

Thanks! :smile:

Hmm...all of the pics posted look like pipes, as in the type you could get pulled over for. I saw a lady with one that looked like a cigarette, so much so in fact that the restaurant made her put it away. I'm certain no smoke came from the tip but she didn't have it out long enough to see what happened to what she inhaled.…

You should feel proud of yourself! WTG! :smile:

Been there. It does feel overwhelming when you have a whole person to lose. I'd first recommend putting the total number of pounds out of your mind and breaking it down into smaller amounts like 20 lbs at a time. That's a good amount because it should get you into the next clothing number size down so you get a bonus…

Peeping

Wow you look great! Nice job! Congrats on your performance in the triathalon!

Really? You won't hear me say this too often but I'm 44.

28 was for silken 24 for meandmy Edit: I can't catch up lol 29 for chelstaken

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Congrats on your 62 lb loss! Great job! I am one of those people who can't see loss. (I'm sure it's some sort of disorder that could use attention lol.) I can only visually tell based on how my clothes fit. For example, when something I could barely zip is too big to stay up, I notice :) I cannot eyeball clothing and have…

I could go along with this comment since I am new and the conditions above describe my experience thus far. I do tend to build muscle easily (regardless of whether they are bulky or not) and I drink a no carb protein shake (if you can actually call it a shake) after strength training.

You really can't judge a book by its cover. Years ago, I used to avoid gyms because of a wide variety of insecurities. Only after getting a personal trainer did I first start to interact with these "perfect body" lol people and you know what? They don't have any higher likelihood of being judgmental a-holes than the rest…

What does then? EDIT: Oh geez please never mind. I read some of the later responses and didn't realizing we were playing the semantics game.

The Jerk

I have been experimenting with strength training for the past couple of months as I am nearing my "soft" weight goal. For me, the bulking seemed to do with fatigue. Whether it was a heavier weight for fewer reps or a lighter weight for more reps, if I pumped until my muscle were fatigued, that area bulked. (By heavier and…