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I've never had DOMS that made it hurt my back to bend forward, only stable aches or pain trying to straighten up. What OP describes sounds more like back strain. I'd see a doctor for sure before trying to lift anything.

I just re-read the thread to see if I missed something, but as far as I can see, nobody disparaged size 0 or implied it was for teens only. I think you might be reading into people's comments too much, because I honestly don't see anything I'd call hostile. Edited to add: If my posts seemed to you or anyone as if I were…

I'm 5'9" too, and I was a size 6 at 128. Currently I'm 145 (21.4 BMI) and I can't get my size 8 shorts over my hips. I was only half joking earlier about my skeleton not fitting into a 0.

Given that I was a size 6 when I was 3 lbs from the bottom of my healthy BMI range (5'9" 128lb), I think I can confidently say that even centuries after I'm dead, when there is nothing left but a pile of old dry bones, said bones will still not fit into a size 0. On the other hand, by then with vanity sizing, a 0 may well…

I'm not going to mock or judge your decisions, we're all adults and we are free to choose whatever we want to eat. I've been known to use meal replacements occasionally myself for their convenience and long shelf life. What I will do is suggest is that you start reading the Nutrition 101 articles in the help section and…

I honestly don't think I'd intentionally shoot for a weight outside the normal range, on either end. If you naturally settle at a BMI below 18.5 while eating healthfully and exercising, that's one thing, but to restrict down to a weight that comes with elevated health risks doesn't seem prudent, regardless of aesthetics. I…

Chili powder or Italian herb blend are my favourites, and add only a few extra calories.

I make a curry that's literally just a can of chickpeas, a can of crushed tomatoes, and a few spoonfuls of madras curry paste. I just heat it up in a pot and pour it over rice. If you have the time, simmering it improves the flavours, but it's still tasty if you don't.

I agree, what you describe sounds like orthostatic hypotension. My BP is around 90/55 on average and this happens to me all the time. If you've cut your food intake down, your sodium intake has probably dropped as well, which will cause a decrease in BP. You can add a bit more salt, drink sodium containing electrolyte…

There are several vegans and vegetarians on MFP who get over 100g of protein a day, so meat is by no means necessary to meet your protein goals. Some of my high protein go-to's are seitan, soy curls, beans and lentils of all kinds, tofu, tempeh, lentil pasta and faux meats. I also get probably 20-30 g over the course of…

I'm 5'9" and 146, and my measurements are between 8 and 10 US. If you read through the height/weight/size threads, you'll see it's not unusual. I'm guessing it's probably frame size. I have a fairly wide pelvis and broad shoulders, so even at the low end of the BMI scale (128 lbs at my lowest) I could never fit into…

I find cashew butter pretty mild tasting, but it's not cheap. Ground raw flaxseeds don't have much flavour, and they add omega 3 fatty acids and plenty of fibre as well as about 60 calories per tbsp, IIRC.

I can relate. I currently have a Polar FT 60, a wahoo X and my two Fitbits. Most of my family members now have monitors, too, because I'm constantly buying new ones, looking for that "perfect" combination of all day tracking, accurate HR, and a user friendly app. If only I put half as much time and energy into actually…

Thanks for that detailed comparison. I think I've found my next upgrade :)

I was usually ok with the signal once it found it (which sometimes took a couple of minutes), but the battery thing was a constant annoyance. I could usually get 3-4 hours from 100% charge, but if I forgot to fully charge it ahead of time, I usually wouldn't risk it and would stick to step mode (which obviously wouldn't be…

Good point. I often was afraid to use hike mode for more than a couple of hours if the battery wasn't fully charged first. I ended up keeping a charger in the car so I could make sure it was at 100% before I started. Even then, I don't think I ever got the advertised 5 hours of battery life in sport mode.

The Surge has built in GPS, and does not require a mobile device. The reason I bought the Surge was because I nearly dropped my phone into a canyon once, and wanted to log my routes without bringing it. http://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1874

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I think it matters a lot. It seems like a lot of people who "forbid" foods feel like they have no choice and it's the only way to lose weight and be healthy. It's understandable that this would lead to resentment, deprivation, and eventually "falling off the wagon" permanently. I have a very restrictive diet, but I weighed…

I've never heard of a 35g maximum. When I'm eating at maintenance, my fibre is usually 50-75g. Even on reduced calories, I get 40-60g daily.

The Fitbit Blaze and Surge trackers both track elevation gains and heart rate. The Surge can also record your hikes via GPS I have had both and my main exercise is hiking. The HR tends to read low, but the overall calorie burns correspond really closely to my actual weight changes.

A lot of vegetarian meat substitutes are very low in fat. I believe the Trader Joe veggie faux ground round has about 1g of fat per serving.

Before I started training I had a BMI of about 23 and looked like the average, slim person. Got a DEXA scan, and was at 32% bf. The average body fat % of normal weight (18.5-25 BMI) American females is apparently 34%. http://www.livestrong.com/article/436693-the-most-accurate-measurement-of-body-fat/

I love hiking in the canyons.

Generally only fresh pasta contains eggs.

You can also find great, simple, vegan recipes at Minimalist Baker's blog.

Here are some of my staples that take about 10-20 minutes: (I use a lot of frozen veggies for convenience, but fresh might be tastier) Frozen stir-fry veggies + tofu with teriyaki or peanut sauce over rice or quinoa (regular rice takes a while, but you can get parboiled quick cook varieties or buy frozen & pre-cooked.)…

Sometimes I start responding to a comment, then after 3 or 4 edits it's a completely different post than I started with. My original point was that I agreed with you that it works for some people, but then I got off onto a tangent about why. Sorry if it seemed like I was nitpicking.

I guess some might consider what I do to be "forbidding" foods, but to me it feels more like "letting go" of foods that aren't helping me meet my health goals. It is a semantic argument, I suppose, but people seem to find that "forbidden" foods hold more power over them. I find that once I decide that I don't (not can't)…

I like the Trader Joe's high fiber O's. They are fairly high in protein as well as fiber, although I couldn't tell you what the sugar content is.