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Consult with your doctor/nutritionist to determine how much sodium is too much in a day. Then use the custom settings to set a value that is applicable to you. The app will then alert you when you've gone beyond that value. True enough on all foods having some sodium content. You can eat your calories back, but its up to…
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My ah-ha (or was it oh sh!!) moment was when a total stranger walked around me at Walmart. I used to make fun of the "Walmart waddlers" and when that person walked around me I went home, looked in the mirror, and saw that I was one. I guess you could say that reality slapped me across the face, but like everyone else…
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As a few above have said, track what you eat, and track how much you exercise. Results often don't come quickly, so don't expect the loss to be fast or consistent. Based on my experience I can tell you that weight loss involves the following: 1) Figuring out what you need to change. (How many calories per day/how much…
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I had to do squats against a wall for the longest time! Basically, I'd get far enough away from the wall that my butt would touch it when I got to the bottom. I had to get used to the feel of it mentally I guess :) Just having the wall back there so I knew I wouldn't go over backward somehow made me feel better. At least…
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Particularly if you alternate between phone and computer, synch the phone before doing anything, and then make changes. Even if it said it already synched, synch it one more time. The phone will overwrite what you do on the computer.
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Since the Nordic Track mimics cross country skiing, use that. It does ask for perceived exertion (light, moderate) effort. So just be honest with yourself with that. I would consider moderate effort to be when you are able to carry on a conversation while exercising. High effort would be where you couldn't even talk at all.
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Its a beast of a bra, but http://www.enell.com. There are some other choices available at Titlenine.com
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Not that I'm skinny or anything, but judging by your picture, you've experienced the opposite of 'fat discrimination'. (Yes, it is judging and its wrong.) Nobody ever thought to invite me to play volleyball when I was 260 lbs. Would you think that a fatty could play volleyball? They probably see you just the way I'm seeing…
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If I can go through an hour's workout with a hole in the *kitten* of my capri's without anybody saying anything, then I think you're safe.
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What everybody above me said! Stretching is a good thing, especially after a run. So if you find you're stiffening up afterward, don't skimp on the stretching :smiley:
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spaghetti sauce
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Meal plans: http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/meal-planning/meal-plans-shopping-lists/
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Enell.com - its one hefty bra, keeps even big girls from moving...
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I've gotten headaches when I've taken breads and grains out of my diet (we were eliminating that group to see if it had an effect on my allergies). I've found that if I eat veggies every time I eat something, it does help to fill me up. You may want to consider adding some complex carbs to at least 3 feedings. Could be…
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For the most part you have a few ways to deal with this: 1) Enjoy a reasonable amount and plan it into your day (log it) 2) Do with out it I didn't include exercise as the 3rd item, because although you can lessen the damage with exercise, exercise should be part of getting healthy anyway. Get out of the habit of using…
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Can't tell which country you're from, but here in the US, most of us are expected to take a lunch break. Your employer expects you to be gone and usually they don't look for you during that time of day. If you have an hour for lunch, spend half of it walking or going up/down the stairs. Also, your family isn't there to…
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Mostly home and lunch breaks at work. Work doesn't have a gym, but there are showers and plenty of roads to run on. I do take some classes w/ County Parks & Rec when they have something I like that fits my schedule. I prefer at home work outs though. I can do what I want, fart if I have to, and listen to my own tunes.
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Find out where your Glute Medius muscle is on a diagram. Keep your top knee in-line with the hip at first. Lie on your side like you are going to do a leg lift and put your hand on your butt and see if you can get/feel the GM twitch before you lift your leg. If you don't feel the GM twitch, or at least pitch in to help,…
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I would say that falls into the category of over-thinking things :) That type of thinking will eventually drive you nuts anyway. For the most part, on any given day you can err to the tune of about 500 calories and not drastically impact your weight loss. So if you're hungry when you donate, eat. Just don't OVER eat. One…
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Glad you all posted this thread! I have a Garmin 305 that I'm afraid is on its last leg. I would like to change to 1 device that could handle the GPS route tracking, heart rate, calories burned AND be able to use it indoors just as a heart rate monitor. I've owned my 305 for 6 years now so if the new Garmin products last…
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Registered Dietitian over a Nutritionist! (Nutritionists are educated approx 18 mos - 2 years while Reg. Dietitian's spend 4 years studying food). I wouldn't go without a trainer either since I have no clue what I would do in a gym type setting.
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I started when I was 45, and am now 50. So far, no major disasters that weren't self-inflicted (as in crashing into a road sign while I was fussing at my running buddy...). I've run a total of about a dozen 5k's but mainly just put in the miles for stress relief and because its fun for me.
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...and be sure you're drinking your water with your meals....
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I have two routes; one is alongside a major road, and the other is out in the boondocks. Alongside the road, happens all the time. I ignore it and move on since its a fairly populated area. The boondocks though, IF I see anybody at all I'm wary.
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Well, I believe there are a few things going on that contribute to this. The way we're wired biologically, and additives/chemicals in foods. As one previous poster said, food is fuel, we need to eat. But, the food manufacturer's don't make it easy for us. Many foods have additives that can have a metabolic impact (read…
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I know Under Armor stuff isn't cheap, but it is good stuff. Look for layerable items like Microfiber long sleeve T's and Crewnecks. Sometimes you can catch the Under Armor brand on sale at sporting goods stores (Cabela's, Gander Mtn).
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Agree - tell mgt. You can always fart as well. Singing works too. Especially if its bad.
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Well OP, as you can see, the controversy continues... At least the generous folks on this thread provided enough links where you can read and come to your own conclusion! These forums are lousy for definitive answers, but great starting points for your own research :smiley:
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It took you longer than a weekend to learn how to walk. It'll take you longer than a weekend to learn how not to binge. You have a few ways to cope with an impending binge: allow yourself a reasonable portion (even if you have to order a child's or senior plate), don't have it at all and order something more compatible…
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Oh yeah. The internet is the definitive source for correct information. You can find anything to support any argument by spending a few minutes with a search engine. When in doubt, moderation of whatever fuel mix you choose is a good place to start. Keep track of what you eat, make changes slowly, and create a calorie…
