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5'7" <140lbs endurance is optimal and fatigue is minimized; >150-155lbs I could never keep up a consistent running program. I carry weight in the hips and thighs; as I gain weight, it destroys my shins and ankles.

Nor'easterner here: Whole Foods (50%), local farmers market (15%), local/family/owned grocery store (25%) and Costco or TJs (10%). In the warmer months, the farmers market percentage goes up and WF goes down. I'm also working on doing a larger percentage of my shopping (in dollars) to farmers market followed by family…

Daily, I try to hit my 12,000 step goal. My exercise regimen consists of: 1. Weights (5x5, 2x week) 2. Elliptical (2x week) 3. Jogging (2x week) 4. Yoga (4-7x week) Some weeks I may not achieve all of that or sub out a cardio session with BOSU balance work or yoga with Pilates reformer or core align work. Perhaps, I may…

I attempted Ripped in 30 when I restarted exercising about 18mos ago. Well, that attempt was a complete failure :D . I was too out of shape to start with that program. In addition, I think I needed in-person assistance with technique and mods. The workout itself is good but it requires space (no cramped apts) and good…

Daily walk of 45-60 minutes, that is occasionally subbed for the elliptical or jogging. Plus, I Lift - 2x per week Yoga - 3-7x per week Balance or ab work -up to 2x per week

Great topic as this is something I'm currently reassessing. Tracking became a cohabit with my change in diet; so the idea of abandoning the system leaves a small sentiment of fear. I'm motivated to stop tracking because my primary method was estimate/guesstimate, which isn't really accurate, and I don't rigidly meal…

Currently, I log daily based on estimated weight/serving size. Having logged close to a year now, I am considering moving a way from logging (for quantity/volume purposes). Now that I have control of my nutritional lifestyle, I'm considering moving away from food logging for quantity/volume purposes in lieu of food quality…

My View: Many would label me vegan, but I prefer to describe my dietary life-style as a whole foods, plant based (or simply a starch-based diet). My Motivation (short version): The science and evidence was indisputable that a plant/starch based diet is the most optimal diet for a variety of factors considered (weight…

Pre-meal: 32oz water Meal 1: 1 cup bran cereal + 1/4 cup granola with 1/2 cup berries and 2 oranges Planned for later 96oz water throughout day Meal 2: big salad + 2 slices sprouted bread + 1/4 cup granola Meal 3: 1 mango + 2 dates + 2 Brazil buts Meal 4: 2 cups total of rice, quinoa, & lentil mix and 10oz steamed veggies…

Okay, but I'm missing what you're trying to refute. Whole plant foods that are high in fiber and low in fat are not going to be stored in the body to the point of excess weight gain is caused; often, the inverse occurs -- weight loss occurs until stable weight is reached. This point is consistent when examining people who…

Yes, good sources of a bevy of chronic diseases this country faces and any other population that assumes a SAD. Interesting perspective you share that is left unsupported. What is the basis for this conclusion? While many may not prefer transitioning to a diet of plants, the benefits are not disputable. Low-fat,…

Agree that it takes time for your brain to register "fullness" but keep in mind that 100 calories from fat versus 100 calories from carbohydrates and protein ARE NOT the same in density. So, if you can get more "bang" for the buck in volume from plants, which is a source of carbs + protein, you can eat more for the same…

I understand the principal of CICO and calorie restriction but it does not appear sustainable for most people in duration as calorie restriction is not how our mind or body prefers to work. If you eat unprocessed plant foods (starches and grains, fruits and vegetables), you won't need to compute an estimated caloric…

On a high(er)-fat diet, calorie deficit and CICO are important as the body will easily store excess fat consumed, with very little energy required to do so. It's widely shared and assumed that a calorie is a calorie but diets high in starch and fiber and low in fat do not and will not have the same impact…

Pizza can be prepared more healthfully compared to many processed / pre-made options; however that doesn't appear to be the crux of the original post. There is generally an inverse relationship between nutrient density and calorie-rich foods. Most nutrient dense foods (i.e., fruits, vegetables, whole gains and legumes) are…

So one can deduce eating a highly-processed, cholesterol laden meal of dairy cheese, meats, oils and processed plant grains (i.e., pizza), the complications of such a meal should be blamed squarely on "carbs". You ate a highly processed, non-nutritious meal that didn't make you feel good physically and emotionally…

Very black and white approach but not the end all (IMHO).... Even the most dedicated can have events that throw their routine off - look at former professional athletes in retirement that completely fall apart. Who could have been more dedicated to physical well being? That said, I adopted the "10 minute method". On those…

I use daily weigh-ins for two purposes: (1) an attribute of accountability to my over all health - it's part of my habit/process and (2) provides trending information over time. I monitor other aspects of my health daily - blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, physical activity and a few other areas. I understand this…

I think I'm on my third Fitbit One: with priors suffering casualties to the washing machine/dryer and another one fell off. Fitbit as a company is awesome; they provided a replacement despite the fact the user was defective :smiley: and not the product. I was very excited to purchase the Charge HR in hopes that I could…

I aim for 1 gallon of water plus tea consumption. I'd love to get close to 1.5 gal water intake.

Low calorie or low carb? Neither. Eat plants and grains (fruit, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains) in abundance and not only will you drop weight but your body can begin to heal itself of a bevy of issues. Plus, this diet is friendly to your heart, kidneys, colon, and immune system :smiley: I know most people are not…

Spot on! My intake is very similar but I prefer green and white teas to black. I sustain a higher water intake because I prefer eat my calories than drink my calories (with the exception of fruit+veg smoothies or pressed juices). Another benefit to a higher water intake is to decrease the chance of eating when your body is…

I don't have cheat days and normally eat until I'm full (so as long as I'm hydrated and not consuming a lot of processed or high fat foods). Low activity day: 1400-1600 calories Moderate activity day: 1600-1800 calories High activity day: 1800-2300 calories

I like that idea of coordinating change with association of one's born day :smiley: At the top of the year, I was focused on getting in better control of my health overall (more than just weight) and managing stress. Life events completely diverted my attention; as a result of unforeseen circumstances, I'm around my…

I used to be pretty adamant about not eating after a specific time but it was not sustainable. Currently, I prefer my last meal to be simple (e.g., salad or fruit); I find that I sleep better and experience no digestion issues. I still like to have about a 60-90 minute gap between the last thing I ate and when I sleep.

It's not about eliminating all carbs but paying attention to eating carbohyrdrates in their whole, unprocessed form (fruit, vegetables, legumes and whole grains). "Reducing carb intake" is the equivalent to cutting out refined / heavily-processed foods. I recommend you research, "reversing diabetes with plant based diet".…

I'd guess that most vegans whose diet is high in fruits, vegetables and legumes and limited/void in processed foods and processed fats has a macros range of 70-85%/10-20%/5-15% (C/P/F). It's pretty easy to hit those without huge effort eating whole foods but is more challenging when a diet is primarily based on…

This! I drink 32-48 oz of water every day before eating food. I never keep soda pop or other sugar-rich beverages in the house. When I go out, I continue to drink water or will have tea and occasionally OJ (with pulp, non-concentrated).

You should consider looking into the following programs/books: * Dr. Dean Ornish - The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health * Caldwell Esselstyn - Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure * Colin Campbell…

Yes!!! I notice that the serving size (ounces or cups) equivalent to grams is off or the weight of the good isn't reasonably close to the suggested serving size. I can't always weigh so I try to overestimate on food with the expectation that calorie consumption is +/- 100-200 calories each day.