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Well, here's my super specific answer so take it for what it's worth. I have ADHD and exercise helps me even more than medication does. When I work out hard for an hour+ per day I notice a huge improvement in my focus, planning ability, and memory.

An added bonus is that it's cheaper and easier to sew small costumes vs large ones! You'll have an easier time tailoring the pattern to hang right and such, and you won't have to buy as much fabric. It's a win all around :) Do you have a character in mind for when you reach goal weight?

1. I'd give the cardio equipment a try, if you can spare the time. I have a bad knee, and using the elliptical machine is way gentler than running/walking. The ones at my gym are really simple - you press the "start" button and go. Cardio exercise burns a lot of calories and strengthens your circulatory system. But if you…

Maybe body composition would be a better goal than a certain weight? 21% is a healthy level for women, but you can definitely get down to 18% with no health problems. Lower than that may or may not be healthy/sustainable... seems to depend on the individual.

Good for you! Have you noticed any changes since cutting out the fizz?

Deadlifts, glute bridges, sprinting uphill. Hiking - especially if you carry a pack and go on a steep trail. Karate gives me some pain with my particular knee problem, but it's really fun and you can modify moves to work for you... plus it's a great leg workout.

It's important to have a proportional diet... if you eat that much fruit, it means you aren't eating enough of something else. Where do you get your protein and fats from? What about the vitamins you can't easily get from fruit, like iron or B vitamins? There's nothing wrong with a plant based diet, but humans are…

Stands for "New Rules of Lifting For Women," which is a popular strength training program geared for women. I've heard lots of good about it. You could also try Stronglifts 5x5, it's SUPER simple which I really like. Either way you'll need to go way heavier than 10 lbs :)

Leave. Find a friend you can stay with, sleep in your car, whatever you need to do. And then (most important part!) DON'T COME BACK. There is nothing you can do to make her change. The only thing you can do is put your foot down and assert your independence in a way she can't do anything about.... and that means supporting…

Good job! Some of the best martial artists I've met didn't start till their 50's or even later. All it takes is hard work and persistence... you can do it for sure :)

First off, exercise is great! It will make you healthier even if you don't lose weight. Plus, exercise increases the number of calories you burn and allows you to lose weight while eating more calories. Do you have the option of working out? Jogging or walking are good, so is riding a bike, or gardening, or anything that…

Here's the thing: being overweight/obese makes it statistically more likely that you will have certain health problems and a shorter life span. But there's a HUGE difference between what is true statistically and what is true individually. Case in point - myself. I have been overweight my whole life. However by every test…

Having only one gear makes it a lot simpler to ride. My bike is a one speed and does fine even in my hilly town... just gotta muscle up those hills ;) For riding at twilight you still want some kind of lights (front and back)... not as critical if there's no cars around, but still a good idea. You can get some off of ebay…

You're gonna have to see when you get there. If you hit 150 and are satisfied, great! If you get there and decide you have more to lose, then go for it! There is such a thing as having a large or small frame, but it's not easy to tell your frame type if you've been overweight your whole life. For me, my lowest weight ever…

For bicycling, here's some "common-sense" type tips for getting started: 1. Keep your bike in good condition. Lube the chain often, fill tires to recommended pressure. If you're not comfortable doing more than that mechanically, take it to a shop every so often for maintenance. 2. Does your bike have more than one gear? If…

I love this idea! Thank you for the suggestion. The flutter-sleeves are also a great idea. I'm also relieved to know I'm not the only one who has trouble with this.

Is walking that distance a workout for you? I bike 20 minutes up a hill to get to my gym and do fine, but it all depends on how fit you are.

If you can do it multiple times a day without totally exhausting yourself I don't think of it as a workout, just as daily activity. But being active multiple times per day will certainly not harm you! Even on days when I do a heavy session at the gym I go on a couple bike rides, since biking is the way I get around town.

At your height and weight you are nowhere near being underweight... you're right in the middle of a healthy BMI range. So if you feel like you'd look better a few pounds lighter, it won't do any harm. However! If you just want a better body composition (less fat, more muscle) try eating at maintenance and lifting heavy.…

That's the problem... I'm not plus sized. I take a standard size medium or large in the body, it's just the sleeves that don't fit :( Tank tops or cap sleeves are great on days off. I just have to find something more conservative for at work.... I guess maybe learn to sew and do the alterations myself?

You can't really force weight to come off your thighs... but you could work out your upper body to make yourself look more balanced. If your shoulders are bigger your legs will look smaller in comparison.

Hiking burns more calories because of two things: hills and uneven terrain. Hills are pretty straightforward - you walk on a steep grade, you burn more calories pushing yourself up it. But you also need more muscles and energy to stabilize yourself walking on uneven, rocky, or soft ground than when walking on smooth hard…

There is such a thing as big-boned, but I think the wrist measurement method is baloney. I have small wrists, a huge ribcage, broad shoulders/pelvis, and a lot of muscle for a woman. In high school I was "overweight" according to BMI charts and could still see my abs and ribs. I think it's awesome -especially since I look…

When I was over 200 I could still run... basically as long as I wanted to. But you can't do distance and sprints at the same time... try going for a nice slow jog. Start off jogging at almost a walking pace and then speed up to whatever's comfortable. You might be surprised how long you can go.

As long as you are doing different activities each day you should be fine. However, you won't be able to work yourself 100% every day. Just listen to your body and if something starts hurting back off.

To clarify, all your sources said non-celiac gluten intolerance is much less common than previously thought - NOT that it doesn't exist. Also, all these tests were done specifically on people with gastrointestinal symptoms. My mother gets blistering rashes any time she eats gluten... I have a hard time believing it's all…

My abs were visible at around 20-22% body fat. They weren't super defined but you could see them if you looked. That was when I was about 170 lbs (I'm 5'8). I do carry most of my fat on my hips, so probably someone more apple shaped would be different.

I bicycle and walk everywhere, usually adds up to an hour or two a day. Running is stress relief for me - I don't do it a lot but when I'm upset a 30 minute jog works wonders. Plus a lot of fun activities are cardio... hiking, dancing, martial arts, etc.

Have you considered that maybe your "fitness" problems are actually symptoms of anemia and not eating enough? Not to say your goals are unreasonable... it's just maybe not something that can be fixed by changing your body composition.