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Don't give up on making your own exercise plan. While in college, I took a weight lifting class. They taught us about body types and muscle names and that you should work the larger groups of muscles first. The smaller muscles support the larger ones. If you have no time for a class, consider going to the library. Amazon…
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My goal is to lose 73 pounds. I give myself until December 31, 2014. If I lose two pounds a week, that is about 40+ or - weeks. But I imagine there will be set backs and plateaus. I am keeping my mind on the end goal knowing I will have to prepare myself for maintaining. I am using these boards to try to gain the support I…
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I fall into the category of peer pressure. When out on dates, a boyfriend actually said, "You are not really going to eat a garden burger?" I've had friends want to take me to a rib house - that is the last place I wanted to be. Just acknowledging this is happening is big for me. I will have to develop a strategy for…
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Those are impressive credentials. I am considering a career change because I am in a sedentary profession. Kinesiology and physical rehabilitation are of interest to me.Once I attain goal weight, I am hoping a more physics ally demanding job will help me maintain. I have a lot invested in my current profession. What made…
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Thank you. Your response was very helpful.
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Thank you. Obviously, I don't want to starve. I like food too much. I am trying to figure out how things work. The best thing I can say about this site is calorie deficit really works. Again, I'm a newbie and have not even thought about or cared to think about calories in years.
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I was curious about that too. Thanks
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I started to help a loved one. Together we were over-eating partners in crime. I did not want my better half to have the dire diseases associated with obesity. I knew I would soon have very debilitating disorders, if I did not stop my over-indulgences. Now that I have found the perfect person for me, I want to enjoy life.…
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This is an excellent question. I am answering it more for myself. I have not been over-weight all my life. It has really been just the past couple of years. After considering what has got me here, I will have to pursue a more active career. In addition, I will have to pursue activities in groups like boxing. I enjoy any…
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I agree. I have been watching documentaries on Netflix about the changes made to our food supply. Aside from the obvious, it really made me consider the taste of food. Frozen "steamed" bags of veggies in most cases are down right aweful tasting. The nutrients in our veggies are not what they used to be. I now understand…
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Maybe you could have a Resting Energy Expenditure Test performed by your university (free). Check with the Kinesiology Department. This test will tell you how many calories burned while resting as the name suggests. You can find more info on Google. Hope this is helpful
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Hi Everyone, Today is my 2nd day at my attempt to lose weight. I am using a Diet under a doctor's supervision. I eat one meal a day and 3 meal replacements. I've started using the treadmill: 25 minutes at 3.0 speed on a 5 incline. If anyone would like to join me on this journey that would be great. I am already…
