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  • As some people have commented, there can be a reaction to stevia (as with any food for a particular person) so you'll have to try it and see. I use it once a day in morning coffee and it's fine for me. I don't get the fatigue later in the morning that I did with sugar after the sugar rush. BUT PLEASE READ THE INGREDIENTS.…
    in Stevia? Comment by njadh51 October 2014
  • Cheat meal...not a cheat day as many here have also advised. It works for me, and I continue to lose weight. But it depends on a person's metabolism (sometimes a little spike can rev it up) and what works for one may not for another. So give it a try and if it impedes your weight loss...then you have your answer. But you…
    in Do you have cheat days? Comment by njadh51 September 2014
  • Hi Chuck...yes very much depends on the person. I started at 328 lbs and eat anywhere from 1300-1800 cals per day trying to keep those nutritionally balanced, lots of water per day, etc. I have my "spike days" every couple of weeks that helps me in boosting my metabolism...but again that also depends on the person. I feel…
    in Is skipping meals generally an okay habit? Comment by njadh51 August 2014
  • I was around 400 lbs at a bbq sitting in a plastic patio chair (which I shouldn't have even attempted to sit in) and couldn't stand up from it. I struggled, a friend tried to discreetly help me, but the chair leg bent then broke and I fell to the ground flapping around like a beached whale accompanied by supressed laughter…
    in At what point did you finally decide "this is it..." Comment by njadh51 July 2014
  • Super job!...congrats on a great effort and prayers more good things for you to come! :drinker:
    in 15 Months & First 100lbs Gone Comment by njadh51 July 2014
  • Yes...swimming and yoga for now. You have to rebuild slowly from the inside out. As you lose weight, the spine decompresses and there maybe some different pain as it adjusts. For sure with a bad back, yoga would be the best. Also for thyroid issues, you may want to look into the benefits of taking virgin coconut oil
    in What exercises are best for my weight? Comment by njadh51 June 2014
  • Lots of good info from everyone...but as has already been said by a few people, consider adding 30 min of weight training. That way your muscles will continue to burn calories after when you're at rest. Your quads are the big muscles that will burn the most. Weight training, HIIT, CrossFit are all programs to look at
    in Does 20-30 minutes of cardio really work? Comment by njadh51 June 2014
  • Congrats on starting CF. Its a great workout and the social aspect and encouragement you get is second to none. You're doing it right, building gradually, and using correct form. I did CF for a year and went at it like I was an 18 yr old (I'm 55). Dealing with joint pain and inflammation after each session was the worst so…
    in started crossfit Comment by njadh51 June 2014
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