rayneface Member

yes please!

You have done so fantastically! I appreciate you sharing that it was not a smooth journey, there are bumps and weight fluctuations along the way. Seriously fabulous - thank you for sharing with us!

have you tried monitoring your diet to see when you experience the worst episodes? Perhaps it is something you are eating on a fairly regular basis that is upsetting your stomach that you might not suspect. I found, after some painful "research" that I cannot eat most common greens (like romaine, other lettuces, mixed…

story of my life - for realz

It's only been 4 days. Change takes time.

My friend and I always make crazy accusations when we are near sweets or treats we shouldn't be eating. - It has a huge curly hair baked into it! - That one was rolled in a soggy band aid - Those aren't sprinkles, it's dandruff! - It's not glaze it's someones snot smear We get pretty disgusting but it 99% of the time…

I agree - I think it's a great way to refocus on you! Too many people lose sight of themselves and this is a fantastic, inexpensive way to recommit to your healthy lifestyle goals. Plus you get to have fun with your mom, try new recipes and turn what people normally dread about vacations (splurging and indulgence) into a…

you could freeze it, sauteed with garlic later, or just throw the frozen kale in a shake

Learning to love and respect ourselves can be a challenge - taking a stand like this is a fantastic opportunity to begin the journey of healing. I really enjoyed reading this - we are much too critical of ourselves!

I have asthma and have since I have been a toddler. I can exercise and be breathing very hard but it is due to working hard and not my asthma. It has taken me a long time to learn the difference between asthma heavy breathing and exertion heavy breathing but it is a big difference now that I am physically aware of it.…

Glad you're okay - I am sure many people were thankful for your story. It's true people either don't pay attention, don't care or are too worried about themselves - which is great, people really shouldn't worry what others are up to afterall the gym is there for self improvement! I've fallen off a treadmill before too. If…

This.

I struggle with binge eating but have not had anorexia. I'm also still working on myself and trying to find a better relationship with food. I try to eat smaller meals throughout the day that are high in protein so that I don't find myself overindulging in one sitting. (Although this doesn't always work it has helped me be…

I have the Nike device (can't remember the exact name, it looks like a jelly bracelet) and I have a Body Media Fit armband (strapped to my arm as you described) I have to say that my BMF is so much more accurate and detailed - I enjoy it much more than any of the bracelet type (My mom has a fitbit and a BMF, she does not…

I want to eat everything after working out - I totally understand where you're coming from! I say listen to your body :)

Lowering your body fat %, not your weight will help (weight training, lifting heavy and frequently will help with this, as well as keeping your diet on point) I know of women with 6packs that claim to still have cellulite still so I don't know that it is something that will be 100% gone, although can be improved.

We're name buddies! I am Rayne :D Welcome :D

Welcome! My mom did a Keto diet, succeeded at losing almost 80lbs in less than 6 months, but the second she started eating all food groups/carbs she put on the weight again. My unsolicited piece of advice, don't eliminate a food group, just watch your portions of it. You'll maintain long term success better that way and…

I am 5'11 with a larger frame as well, I have my goal at 160 and am currently sitting at around 225. When I was 20 I was 148lbs and never got below a size 10 for clothes and that was too thin for me, I figure 160 will be a good weight for me based on this and healthy ranges. :) We sound super similar, I am going to send…

Below 1200 is too few, that is the minimum for your body to function without any activity added.

Headed out to the Keg Steakhouse tonight for dinner - sirloin and their seasonal veggies are on my list!

I also had someone at work tell me I was going to die if I drank all the water in my 2.8L jug. :noway: Just because the container is big doesn't mean I plan to down it all in the next 6 seconds. People need to calm down, next thing I am going to be told that breathing too deeply will cause my lungs to collapse and I'll…

Muscle Pharm Combat Powder - I like vanilla and also cookies and cream. They are both delicious, mix well with water (for when you are on the go) and blend well into other things like oatmeal and pancakes. I've tried a lot, that's my fav - also now you can get it at Costco.

I am right there with you Yas. Attempting to get back on the wagon, which seems to be moving very fast this time around!

I agree that 1300 might be too low. I am also 5'11, female, age 28. I eat at least 1800 calories every day and have found that lets me successfully lose some weight without too much exercise as long as I am consistent and keep my protein quite high. As Lizzy622 says, you can do this! It just takes some figuring out at…

I do think it would be nice to be able to separate out user added foods as I find these can get a little annoying... unless you can and I just don't know how it's done.

It's a race! I knew this was the right move coming back :D

Most will suggest 1g of protein for 1lb of lean body mass - this is because it will ensure that you are not losing your muscle while you are trying to still lose weight. I have found that the fat/carb end of things is very personal. Some cannot function without their carbs, and will have them sitting pretty high. Others…

I agree with this. You will need to lose weight/fat in general to see any reduction of size anywhere on your body - just keep at it, weight training will help tighten things up and help with the fat loss - so don't delay starting a workout plan

avoid processed food and make sure you track everything you put in your mouth - everything, measure/weigh. 1050 isn't high enough for calories if you plan to workout that much either, even if you don't workout that much you should try increasing your calories to something more managable - give it a couple weeks I bet…