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carbs to fuel the workout and protein to rebuild. Be sure to replenish fluids midway and after. I have to stay barely over 1,000 calories or I dont lose and Im not in starvation so its a fine line and people are different. If you can manage 1200 calories you will be doing well.

This is a great site and will help you. Good Luck!

cut the carbs and add protein

I have found that picking foods with alot of protein and fiber keep me filled up better...but when you first make the change, yes, its normal to feel hungry

Im only 48 but in menopause so I have the issues working against me. You can definately beat them, though! I have found that tracking food is a huge help. It gives me something to focus on and slowly I am getting there. I started out barely able to walk around the block to running 3 miles at a time. It took a year and half…

I think you may be building some muscle with your strength training. Keep the calories on the low side and be sure to measure and track every bite. Also check your measurements and see if you are losing inches. When you are building a little muscle it will cancel the weight loss out for a week or so but you will be more…

have you taken measurements to see if you are losing inches, are your clothes fitting a tiny bit looser. You are probably toning and gaining a little muscle. Keep it up and I think you will see results on the scale soon! Make sure you write EVERYTHING down. I try to plan my day of eating and then just stick to the…

You sometimes have to weigh things like turning alot on a track against the harder surface of the roads. Switch directions each time on the track each time, my experience with achilles problems leads me to suggest the track, especially since you have experienced foot issues in the past (you may have short calves which…

Try the Couch to 5K program...it starts with baby steps so to speak. When you start out with actual running as opposed to walking I would suggest an indoor track or an outdoor one at a local high school or somewhere like that. Also get good shoes for your type of foot. Some pain in your legs is normal but your pain could…

Take all advice with a "grain of salt"....what you are doing is good and WILL aid in your weight loss. And it will also increase your fitness and you can later add more. Keep it up!

Sometimes eating alot of carbs can cause bloating and feeling of fullness even if you are staying under calorie.

FWI - I recently read "Losing It" and also "Finding It" by Valerie Bertinelli. I really liked the books for light reading and it is good to read if you are dealing with trying to lose weight for good. I recommend them for extra motivation plus entertainment ( also Van Halen is one of my all-time fav bands and she dishes on…

I like to work out and run by myself too...I look forward to listening to the music! But this site is so great for communicating and cheering others on. So much good information from what works and doesnt work for others. Welcome!

Two votes here :smile:

Something tells me this thread is going to be.....long :smokin:

Just get on the scale...its probably not as bad as you think...and get back on track. Everyone gets like this, I certainly have. You have to just keep moving forward. But get on the scale so you dont become "over negative" about your setback. A few days cant do too much damage! Push through the bad times!

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Good luck and welcome..I just signed up also! Im half way to my goal so far.

I think he was being lighthearted and fun....I thought it was funny, not creepy at all in my opinion

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Hello, Im new too! Need to lose 45 lbs. Good luck!

Wow your off to a great start! Keep up the good work! I am similar to you. Just joined this yesterday but I started out at 220 lbs. Over the past year I have gone down to 184 and exercising 60 minutes a day. Currently resting an achilles injury but that was my fault...lol! I am 48 and live in Missouri. A tip that worked…

Me too! Just signed up yesterday and added the app to my phone!