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I politely beg to differ. The whole "I deserve it" mentality is what got some of us in this mess in the first place. I "deserved" that ice cream, and burrito, and margarita, and so on. If you're dedicated to wellness, then perhaps it's less about *rewarding* oneself (again... coming from a girl with a complicated…
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Two of my girlfriends and I took an alcohol abstinence pact. We are on Day 24 today and I can honestly tell you it caused me to take a long hard look at the behavior I was permitting (the end-of-the-rough-day glass of wine... or two...). After just the first weekend, I really didn't even think too much about drinking,…
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HOLD YOUR HORSES. I hope you all pause for a moment to really really feel in your hearts how your words and actions have inspired people to make positive changes in their LIVES. I mean, peoples' lives are changing for the better! Total strangers on the street, and excellent coaches and cheerleaders on MFP. Amazing. I love…
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Amazing!
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[/quote] Given equal calories, alcohol will not effect weight loss. I would say it is easier to reach a calorie deficit without alcohol than with, but plenty of people have been able to drink alcohol in moderation and still lose weight [/quote] ----> Just wanted to respond to this specifically: I do not believe your…
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Great topic. My friends and I have made a pact to be alcohol-free for one month. I have been *amazed* with the secondary benefits of being completely 100% sober. Here are a few off the top of my head: * Save calories and money -- I consider these primary (obvious, immediate) benefits. By not drinking, I probably save 200…
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The short answer, for those who can't or don't wish to read the article I posted, is this: When heavier people begin losing weight, it's the result of a greater number and dramatic changes to their lifestyle and physiology. Thinner people already eat less, move more, and have lower BMRs. 1. Heavier people (like me) eat…
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This is a really good question, and the answer is complex. I have about the same starting weight and am also losing weight pretty quickly. Here's an interesting article which might help explain a little about why you're losing weight quickly now:…
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As others have stated, the duration of a shoe totally depends on how you wear them. Still, 3 months doesn't seem like a long time. Depending on where you live, seek out a running store. Take in your worn shoes and get fitted for a proper pair (which isn't to say the ones you have weren't perfect for you...). A good…
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For a brief period of time, our gym posted the following sign: "No personal hygiene (nail clipping, shaving, etc.) allowed in the pools, hot tub, or saunas. Thanks, Management." EEEEEEEEWWWW! Blarck. Retch. Urp. Don't do those things in those spaces. Ever. Ever ever. Sick.
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That sounds a little like telling a fat person to eat less. For many of us, we have very complicated relationships with food. I think of food not as the stuff I eat but as an entire spectrum. Weight loss involves the whole experience of thinking about, planning and shopping and paying for, preparing, consuming, cleaning…
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You, my dear, are likely the exception to the rule (and an impressive athlete!). It's a good clarification: distance runners and other athletes on that level certainly require different nutrition management tools. But on a daily basis, even with a "hard" workout at the gym, like an hour-long body pump class, most of us get…
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Gatorade will "replenish electrolytes" after hard workouts. Says the Gatorade marketing department. All those tailored pre- and post-workout grocery items are totally unnecessary, expensive, and wasteful (in terms of packaging). Need quick energy? Eat peanut butter, honey, and fruit. Need hydration? Try water. Sheesh.
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I have been focused on my sodium intake while working with my physician to regulate my blood pressure without medications. She suggested that ~2000mg of sodium is a good spot for an otherwise healthy adult (meaning you don't have hypertension, kidney disease, or something like that...). Just drink water when you're thirsty…
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^^^ this. Try http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ where you can enter your stats and get a fairly accurate BMR. I might suggest that initially as you reintroduce MFP into your life, you just keep it simple. Let MFP calculate your calories and exercise. After a month, you may find it successful, in which case,…
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Not to hijack the thread, but... um... what? I don't think we can or should infer that only the self-loathing run on treadmills. Would you actually look at someone on a treadmill and think, "That person obviously doesn't love him-/herself at all"? Sure, it's great to get fresh air. 100% agree. But running outside isn't…
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I'll admit... I never thought of this. It's actually a genius suggestion.
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100% agree. The question remains: How do I get all my real-life friends and family onto MFP so they can improve their own lives (and, of course, cheer me on as I get healthier...)? :laugh:
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Would you consider abstaining, at least for a short period? Here's why I bring this up: A couple girlfriends and I cut out all alcohol for approximately one month (April 14-May 10). Obviously, this saves me money and calories. I am also pleasantly surprised by how much more energy and time I have each evening. Instead of…
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Hold on a second. 1. Just a question: if you don't log on a regular basis, how can you be sure of your daily intake? 2. Don't resolve to eat more based on the advice of the first ten random MFP responders. (Truly no offense intended, everyone. *Please* stay on topic instead of getting angry with me.) Do your research (like…
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Good comments - medication is *part* of the answer. You could also try using a neti pot to flush your sinuses once or twice a day. There are a variety of styles available online and your local pharmacy probably carries a few. If you go this route, remember to buy the saline solution. Interestingly, the best article on…
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I have terrible year-round allergies (meaning I'm allergic to everything that grows, from tree pollen to cats and dogs, to molds, etc.). I can **really** empathize with how allergies interrupt your healthy habits. Would you consider taking an over-the-counter antihistamine during this time of the year? Just one a day…
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Here, I'm a visual person so maybe this will help you understand where you should land at the end of the day: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1400 calories in your budget (daily calorie intake goal at the beginning of each day) + 300 calories (calories earned through exercise)1700 remaining calories you can eat today! YAY! (You…
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Without knowing the specifics of your diary (which is fine) I'd say you're seeing very good results at a sustainable pace. The goal is to eat TO your goal, not always remain under your goal. This is especially true if you're exercising, in which case you definitely need to eat back the calories you burned.
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Just wanted to point out that losing 7 pounds in a week isn't typical, healthy, or potentially even accurate. I am *not* bashing or questioning you - just clarifying for anyone new to MFP so they don't set an unsustainable 7-lb-per-week weight loss goals. Cool? 100% agree that we need to eat to maintain healthy metabolism.…
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Interesting - I just asked someone for help understanding this discrepancy because mine was like 1000 calories different. First, let me ask: How long have you been trying to lose weight, and how much have you lost? Now, for me, I'm just sticking with MFP's calories calculation (intake and expended through exercise) because…
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>> One a Day womens multivitamin (I have a history of low iron levels) >> Fish oil (working on bringing down my blood pressure) >> Hyaluronic acid (I recently dislocated my shoulder, so I use this to maintain joint health In general, I think many supplements may have a placebo effect on one's healthy lifestyle. That is,…
