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Mizuno and Brooks have interactive online fitting guides. I've used both and they recommended the same pairs that were recommended to me at the specialty running store where I got fitted, so maybe they work fairly well?

Out of all the book and blog authors that I have read so far (and it's been a lot!) I am a big fan of Tom Venuto. His books are straightforward and make sense, and his blog posts are thoughtfully written while being informative. I'm also a big fan of the book, "Intuitive Eating" by two registered dietitians, Evelyn Tribble…

I have been in recovery for over 4 years from anorexia. Constipation is super common, especially when you are increasing your food intake. I did my weight gain period at a residential treatment center. Almost everyone took regular doses of Miralax or Citrucel at mealtimes. They are bulking agents and don't cause physical…

It was my understanding that significant water weight loss was usually just in the first one or two weeks of weight loss. You could probably get a better approximation if you took 4-6 weeks of data for the averages. It's not going to be exact, but I think it's a decent estimate. I did my numbers using 2, 4, and 6 week…

If you lost weight during that time period, you can multiply the pounds lost by 3500 and add that number to your total calories eaten for the week. Then divide that number by 7 to find your approximate TDEE for that week.

I had to change my form to stop knee pain. Heel striking is tough on the knees. I started using a mid/forefoot strike and it made a huge difference.

I've cut down from 3 cans of Coke Zero to just one, but not because I think diet soda is bad for my health. I cut back because I wasn't drinking enough water. It's much easier to get my water consumption up if I cut back on soda.

On the Zombies 5K app, the story begins is not actually part of the 5K training. It's just supposed to give you the back story. There's no specific workout attached to it - it's just setting up the situation. I listened to it while walking my dogs. Once you get to the training, the narrators do cut in and tell you what to…

Have you paid attention to how your feet are striking the ground when you run. When I first started a C25K app, my knees hurt a lot too. I read some books on running and form and found out that striking with your heel first is hard on your knees. I also tended to rotate my feet out which is an additional stress on your…

Do you mean your metabolism has slowed down from adderall itself or from not eating enough as a side effect of adderall? I haven't heard of it causing weight gain or slowed metabolism. I recently switched from instant release to extended release and I have found that my appetite has stayed pretty normal. On instant release…

Do you belong to a gym? Some gyms have recumbent bikes where you pedal using your arms instead of your legs? I used it for cardio a few years ago when I was rehabbing a hip/lower spine issue. My physical therapist had one too and would have me warm up on it. It definitely gets your heart rate up if you keep up a good…

I was on Paxil years ago when I was in college. I gained a lot of weight on it. I ended up switching to Effexor and the weight came off pretty easily.

I have been in recovery from anorexia for 4 years and bulimia for 3 years. My insurance paid for both outpatient and inpatient /residential treatment. Anorexia and bulimia are covered under mental health parity laws. So if your insurance has any sort of mental health coverage provisions, they have to cover bulimia and not…

I tried the traditional C25K program app on my phone and didn't enjoy it at all. I switched to the Zombies 5K training app and love it. I actually look forward to doing my training now.

Congratulations! You have done an amazing job working toward your goal! Your story is very inspirational - thank you for sharing it. :happy: :happy:

It's usually in the produce section in the grocery store. Asian grocery stores will have more of a selection of brands and types at a better price. Regular or firm work best in stir-fry dishes. I also like it diced up cold as a protein source in my salads. Soft tofu is good in brothy soups like miso. Tofu is pretty bland…

I used to see a registered dietitian weekly for several years. She always said that anything non-caffeinated (milk, broth, Crystal Light, etc.) counted as a water serving, but that caffeinated sodas and coffee did not because of the diuretic effect.

I have been in recovery for 3 years. I had to go into a residential treatment program for almost 5 months because I couldn't do it on an outpatient basis, even with seeing a psychiatrist, therapist, and dietitian. My biggest downfall while trying to recover before I went away to treatment was weighing myself. I'd try to…

I've been bulimic and/or anorexic during different periods of my life since around age 13 (I'm 36 now.) I'm currently 3 years into recovery. From having been in therapy, treatment several times and spending lots of time with other eating disordered people, dieting can definitely trigger an ED, but ED was already there as a…

When people act that way, just remember it's really not about you - even if the comment sounds directed toward you. It's really that they have anger or hurt or insecurity within themselves, and they're projecting it onto you. I find that reminding myself of this really keeps negative people from having much of an impact on…

I like oatmeal (old fashioned plain) with a half cup of milk to thin it out and fresh berries. I sweeten it with splenda usually. It's really filling and easy to stomach early in the morning.

Potato chips, tortilla chips with salsa, and fresh donuts from a bakery - these are definitely foods that are difficult for me to eat in small amounts.

If I was stuck at my desk when I worked in an office environment, I liked eating raw veggies like carrot sticks, red bell pepper strips, raw broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. I usually dipped them in hummus. Hard boiled eggs, string cheese or Babybel cheese rounds were also easy to eat at my desk with my hands. If you like…

I have Lululemon yoga pants, and they were well worth the price mainly because they retain their shape. I noticed that my cheaper yoga pants would stretch out during workouts to the point where they were sliding down. And, honestly, they are very flattering.

I have a question regarding how to begin this method. I have been averaging around 1000 net calories a day for 2 1/2 weeks. I'm not really seeing any weight loss and I am winded during exercise. I have decided to start this method and calculated my TDEE with light activity and a 30% cut to be 1810 (my BMR is 1735.) Do I…