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I'm active and open. I agree that MFP is a tool to reflect a lifestyle choice towards healthy living and not a diet. I refuse to consider myself on a diet ever again. I've just focused on moving more and making smart choices on the macro level for nutrition and forgiving myself for the blips in the road and looking at the…

As a accountant, I have internal cringing some days when I don't think my personal financial household is running as smooth and I know it should and I expect of myself. Sometimes knowledge and awareness in a field doesn't not mean easy follow through in implementation of the knowledge. Forgive yourself for the…

OP - I think sometimes a number never quite reflects the mental image we are striving to achieve. As I work to stay on the wagon this go around, I have been turning my focus more to toning muscle and increasing fitness overall instead of just striving for a number on the scale. It is interesting because my mom is…

thank you everyone for your input. I'm just going to have to find time to hit the pavement outdoors on the weekend and give it another go. I am just hoping to get up a little endurance and do a 5k at a comfortable, continuous jog. There are some decent trails I've started cycling on, hopefully I can get some time before…

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yeah I'm pretty slow on the treadmill for running - like maybe up to a 4.5 pace so I'm not attempting to be a sprinter out of the gate. To combat the boredom I usually cue up an episode on Hulu or Netflix to occupy my thought. Right now my work outs don't start until after 8pm so outside even in the summer is hit and miss…

I'm only modestly overweight - 152lbs where my ideal is closer to 126, so I don't think my weight is as much of a factor. I'm not a great cyclist but I was able to push myself to at least keep going even on the modest hills around the neighborhood. I have used elipticals in the past and can cruise on it for 30-45 mins…

I'm a mom too and the biggest struggle I"ve had is giving myself permission to invest in me. I think it is the easiest option to give, give, give. IMHO I think endless giving is almost an autopilot mode of motherhood. It takes more effort to stop and do something for yourself than it is to just self-sacrifice for the good…

Thanks for the reply - I was hoping it was just a simple hydration issue because I really want to keep going with my race training and I have a 5k scheduled for every month this summer and didn't want the distraction/deterrant of a major problem.

BUMP - does anyone have any tips to minimize or prevent swelling while participating in a race?

My wake up call was going through supporting my mom dealing with her cancer last year and the resulting chemo treatments. The doctors repeatly praised her strength and resilience as as result of her health, consistent habits prior to the diagnosis and how maintaining her health gave her a fighting chance. It really spooked…

I also saw the article yesterday and feel that she represents what realistically results from a 170lb loss. For some people there is extra skin. I am also proud that she refused to given and cover up. We need realistic examples and heros relating to responsible, healthy living. I applaud her courage to bare all because I…

I agree with previous posters that for people with an agenda to be cruel, they will pass up opportunities to be kind, which even in my family is more accutely apparent. On the otherside, have you shrunk your clothes down to match your newer size. If you are still wearing your biggest size clothes and just managing through…

also look into Quinoa as a rice substitute as well as sub for other grains, it has a decent amount of protein per portion.

I briskly walked my first 5K last month and it was fun. I listened to a playlist packed with P!nk songs and just enjoyed the beautiful day. My suggestion is to look into trying the C25K program if you want to do more than just walk the race. Otherwise, use MapMyRun to figure out a route that is first 1mile than 2 miles and…

I'm all in. I'm a city girl right now, but was raised in the country and dream of being on horseback more often than not. I"m working on at least 35lbs to lose and just trying to take charge of my choices. I would be happy to be a friend and cheerleader and all around accountability partner. I've been using this site…

I'm 5'2" and currently 156lbs. 3 weeks ago I upped my calories from the base level of 1200 to my BMR which for me is 1379 and my dismal weight loss has completely changed to fast, steady weight loss. I would definitely calculate your BMR and consider eating those calories at the minimum. Given all your exercise and…

I did my first 5k last month and mostly walked it because I was terrified that if I attempted to jog at all, I would be done before I reached half way. I think it is totally worth it. I went with a group of moms in my neighborhood and we had done some training, but not much given the lovely winter we're all having. I did…

I've been using virtuagym as it has a website and app so I can run a workout program whenever, wherever. The audio "encouragements" are a little goofy since it's run by a german company, but the workouts are straight forward and they have a good selection for no and minimal equipment.

There is a hypo/hyperthyroid group where you might find similar situation individuals easier. I only have hypo so I really can't offer any suggestions.

Have you ever studied any of the portraits by Monet or Renoir. Faraway they are beautiful, graceful, alluring. Close up they are a blurry mess. I think there are times we are all a blurry mess and get caught up in aghanizing over the mess and lack of crisp definition. Did yourself harm really give you the courage to face…

I am also working through a C25K program. Walk/jogged my first 5k last month and have a 5k booked for every month through the fall this year. I'm a daily logger because I enjoy analyzing the progress. We all need friends and I would be happy to be part of your cheering section. I have been far more accountable in the last…

Maybe you can find another way to cope with the anniversary. Throw yourself into something that keeps you either too busy to think or feel the past anniversaries. Maybe volunteer all day at a soup kitchen/shelter or even do something that makes your mother feel a little closer like a craft. Another idea is do an intense…

One of the ways that I've felt has helped maintain my motivation is seeing on the app my average for the week calorie count. It has helped me forgive myself for a bad day because my week overall is still on target. Also, in learning to listen to what my body needs, and not just the habits of just eating a meal because its…

I've noticed something that others may not have caught - you have a 6month old, are you still breastfeeding? You may be needing to eat more to see results if you are because that activity changes how your body works. Also, since your system is still in part adjusting to post-pregnancy, there might be some metabolism…

I was just recently diagnosed with Hypo and I didn't even have that many symptoms. I have dealt with a weight gain, but in my opinion it has just been due to inactivity and bad eating habits because it was gained over a 6 year time frame. Inversly I've struggled to lose every pound when I have attempted to be proactive…

[/quote] you just may find that you have to travel this path on your own. [/quote] I have been traveling the healthy path on my own for the past year working to reclaim myself with regards to fitness, energy, and self-image. I recently felt inspired to see if I could influence him and nudge him towards investing in…

I'll keep in mind that I might have to invest in a heftier blender. Thanks for the info on bananas. I know it is a good base fruit for smoothies and my hubby and son love them, so eventually I'll have to get used to having them around more often in general.

I have no intentions with tricking my husband. I asked if he would be willing to try smoothies in the morning and I specifically mentioned that they are green smoothies with spinach, and other items. My goal is to make is sweet enough to be pleasant but in no way am I attempting to match the sugar sweetness of soda. The…

Thanks for the tips on the bananas, I have a weird relationship with them, but have not honestly ate them or anything containing them for ages and part of me wonders is my adversion is still evident. I will keep in mind that the more ripe the banana the stronger the flavor/sweetness. I have a newer blender, but it is a…