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Absolutely! I think you are standing straighter in the second which is probably partly a result of carrying less weight. Your shoulder straps are sitting on your shoulders and not digging in as in the before, it appears less inches around the neck and forearms. Your mid-section also looks more slender again through weight…
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As a generality you will notice slower progression where you have the highest stores of fat. For men it is usually the waist area for women usually the derrière and thighs. It is not random and you cannot target an area to lose fat.
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Weight is only one measurement which alone doe snot help gauge other improvements. It is likely that your every day movements require less effort. I assume you are doing some kind of exercise perhaps walking. Try something that will give you an indication of improvement for a compass eg. Time how long it takes to climb a…
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To increase intensity you could consider. Increase speed, increase incline (any hills around?), increase weight "good ole Army type training with carrying sand bags in a back pack). If you want to track calories expended consider a tracking band with either an accelerometer or heart rate monitor.
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Skim milk is just "full cream milk" with the fat (cream) removed. What you choose to drink is your choice by preference to give some numbers behind are interesting (at least I find it interesting). 8oz Full cream milk = 703 KJ (Mainly from 9.5g fat; 12.3g carbohydrates (mainly lactose); 8 oz Skim milk is lower calories 450…
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<--- In context of the [ OP ] this answer is so correct - Yes to "Is this weird?" and Yes to "Who cares what I eat?" and to "Am I missing something?"
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I doubt you lost muscle, it is just they probably tensed up a bit. This will pass quickly - only your brain knows what weights you are lifting, ease your way back in - this is also a good time to focus on form over force.
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Just to stick to the question posed, Cold water definitely has a albeit small metabolic deficit since you do need to warm it up. Warm / Hot water - can make drinking water more palatable which can be useful and allow you to enjoy drinking more water during the day. It helps increase your vascular flow as your body wants to…
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That is fantastic!
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It is great that you seem in a good mind set, accepting yourself and having a self confidence are a great foundation - you need to be your own best friend this is the person (who you are now) that is going to take actions to grow into the person you aspire to become. I did notice you said ..."I enjoy food though not always…
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Hi Kelsey, You cannot force love but you have already stated on the surface why you are not looking for a relationship - I encourage you to dig deeper however the reason you have put forward is just part of a façade, a story you are creating while you work things out. You feel limited in some way which can be a result that…
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Seriously? Sounds like a choking hazard when someone comes and shoves it down your throat :) Maybe the "rush" is because you are breathing better or more deeply rather then the nicotine? Hmmm - Would it be wierd to lug around a Nitrous-oxide tank in the gym with an inhaler - maybe now I am onto something.
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There are heaps of exercises you can do for now I would recommend starting at just holding the Plank position 30 secs on 30secs off instead of push ups. This will help build shoulder strength. If you really cannot handle the full 30 secs then as long as you can - just start with 3 sets, if you can hold longer great - still…
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Change something - This could be work out intensity or duration (personally I prefer intensity), calorie change (some argue eat more or less) - consider a fasting or a feasting day :)
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If you are concerned that you need to keep logging to ensure you keep a routine - just enter what you have eaten. it is true that this will not be technically accurate but keeps you in the routine. It is virtually impossible to accurately know what your body has been able to digest but it is likely that it may have pulled…
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What this guy says - if you don't like the morning run than you will not stick to it. If any routine is longer than 60 minutes then consider a pre-workout pep me up (usually a carb type thing) if it is less than 60 minutes than you will use muscle glycogen - as this is converted this will build up "waste" - lactic acid and…
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Dairy, coffee, wine, and Chocolate - OMG! There are no food groups left when you take these out of the equation :) Breakfast could be any combination of the following .. fried bacon, caramelised onion, mushroom, bok choy or pak choy - fruit salad (well any fruit), there are plenty of options really I have not even thought…
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There is not much detail what you do with your hour at the gym? If it is higher intensity then working out with rest days is the best for your body if you are working a balance of muscle groups in your work-out. Remember muscle does not build in the gym it builds in the rest and recovery. There are many reasons why you may…
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If you are comparing weights they need to be compared against the same time as the previous day eg. First thing in themorning / Just before dinner or whatever - never compare weights against different times in the day. Most people who weigh daily weigh in the morning just before or after a shower usually before breakfast.…
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Most of us are not professional nutritionists or doctors but we can share our experiences and what has worked or not worked for us. Without entering into metabolic pathway and philosophical discussions on how our body reacts to food types, ratios and food combinations. Whether "low fat foods" are loaded with stabilisers,…
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Hi ZenGirl - It does take courage to face those scales. For what it is worth this is my reflections on what you have posted here. You feel powerless because you are putting your energies to things outside of yourself. Your job, your family your responsibilities, what you think others need you to do and be. First of all…
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Here may be of some help http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/what-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-take-vitamins - Your body will never absorb all the vitamin in a tablet this is why people say they make for expensive urine. This said vitamins are a supplement and support your diet (they should not be used as…
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Many fruits freeze well - especially if you are using them in yoghurt or smoothies after. Don't buy any more than you will eat before they go off - if you cannot resist a special freeze the extra. Berries are notoriously difficult to "sterilise" and the ones on the ground will have many spores that are resistant to…
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Losing weight is as a result of a calorie deficit. The only thing we cannot "add" to a day is time. If you make time to ride whether you are supporting weight loss is dependant on what you would have been doing with this time otherwise - so the overall "extra" calories is the difference between these two. Is getting out…
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I would urge you to consider if it is really weight that you want to lose? My suggestion is to look more towards body fat % and measurements. If you are a healthy weight, which it sounds like you are - weight is a poorer indicator of progress as you can swing a number of pounds depending on what you have eaten, the time of…
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Very hard to diagnose on this site like this. I personally "suffer" from chronic bursitis which is quite painful - it is worse when I eat foods that cause inflammation. Consider the following: Is there swelling? perhaps some NSAIDS such as Ibuprofen or diclofenac if you do not have any specific allergic reactions to these…
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Daisy, this is all very normal. Break your journey down to smaller achievable goals don't try to see 35 pounds into the future, look at each decision each day and ask yourself if what you are doing supports your true goals. It is through this you will get your motivation to become the person you want to be. You are 41…
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Everyone needs to start somewhere for some they can make wholesale life changes otherwise need to increment their goals. Many people a this point do not know what their true values are and use weight loss as a starting point on their journey to become healthier. Maintaining a healthy weight is generally supportive of being…
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I can relate to your mind set, I am a horder. Letting go of the old clothes was for me a psychological battle as well. I was will over 42 inch waist and squeezing into this size then in denial that I needed 44 inch pants (at least). One thing I know for certain even if I get back to that size again I would be a different…
