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  • As far as I know, the idea that there is a certain amount of water that everyone *must* drink is a myth. Drink according to your thirst, activity level, and environmental conditions. If your urine is pale yellow, you're good.
    in Every cup of coffee/tea, add 2 cups of water? Comment by naturenurture November 2013
  • No, you didn't do anything wrong by walking in between your runs. Run/walk intervals are an accepted training strategy and a great way to increase both the speed and distance that you are able to run. Since you're just getting started with running, you might want to check out one of the walk/run 5k training programs.…
    in Walking & running question? Comment by naturenurture November 2013
  • Also keep in mind that the treadmill is a lot louder. If you live in an upstairs apartment or put the treadmill on the second floor of your home, the pounding will be very loud in the room below. My vote would be for the elliptical as well. If you want to walk/run sometimes, you can still do that outside-- this just gives…
    in Opinions needed: Elliptical or Treadmill? Comment by naturenurture October 2013
  • I regularly go over 2-3 times a week, and the rest of the time I'm at my goal or under. I think that average intake over time is more important than your calorie deficit on any given day. I also set up my account to lose 1 lb/week when really I'd be happy with 0.5 lb/week loss. That gives me a little extra wiggle room with…
    in How often do you do over your calorie budget? Comment by naturenurture September 2013
  • The good news is that you can still lose weight through diet alone. I would check with your doctor to make sure that calorie restriction is safe right now, if your body is still healing. If you can get to a gym, a lot of them have handcycle machines (basically stationary bikes pedaled by hand) which might be a good way for…
    in Wheelchair bound exercises for weightloss. Suggestions? Comment by naturenurture September 2013
  • When I had a lower back injury a few years ago, I had a few sessions with a physical therapist who gave me some exercises to strengthen my core muscles-- which are part of what protects your back during normal activity. He said it was okay to do cardio as soon as I was able to do so without pain, and I think that I started…
    in Exercise with back injury Comment by naturenurture September 2013
  • I can relate to this. I struggled with EDNOS and bulimia during high school and college. For me it was related to depression and self-harming tendencies, and I felt that I deserved to feel bad all the time. Things like low heart rate, poor circulation, etc. I took as signs that I was doing something right. I'm 3-4 years…
    in Question about ED Recovery...? Comment by naturenurture September 2013
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