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Hello everyone! I'm new to this group but so happy to see it! I'll be turning 50 in July. So, here we are then. 50. Okee dokee then. :neutral: Not sure about you all but all the hormonal changes I've been going through have really thrown a monkey wrench into the works for how I workout and eat. I've had to make major…

Also, I agree that making your diary public would allow others to provide feedback. Just go to "home", then "setting", then "diary settings" and you'll see an option to make it public instead of private. I'm not a nutritionist by any stretch of the imagination, but I would be happy to review your diary and offer some…

Well, I'll be 49 in July and I'm perimenopausal and I can tell you you're not crazy. It actually is more difficult to get weight off and keep it off. I've noticed all sorts of changes in my body as I've gotten older and how much harder it is to stay in shape. I will say that one thing that helps is to add strength…

Hi there - Not sure if you're still looking for wetsuit recommendations. But thought I'd chime in just in case. I am a hard to fit size because I'm a very small (short) female triathlete. So I had issues with the local shops in my area as well. I ordered my sleeveless wetsuit from Xterra on their website. You may want to…

Ghostwor1d you are absolutely right. The shoes can make all the difference with shin splints. Good advice.

One thing you may want to consider is taking a look at your shoes. Improper or old athletic or running shoes can cause you to get shin splints. Shoes break down over time and use. So it's important to get the proper shoes and replace them regularly over time. I recommend going to your local running store (almost every town…

Is this real? It's impossible for anyone to NOT know that smoking is oh so unhealthy. Come on.

I know this is probably not what you want to hear, but in my opinion, you are far better off just using MyFitnessPal and skipping the South Beach Diet. Diets, South Beach, Atkins, any of them really, actually do not work long term. Any "diet" t hat has you eliminate some type or category of food will, in the sort term,…

Yeah, I get that a lot from people. And, truth is, I actually get up at 3 am. At the gym by 5 am. Back home by 7 am. Again, if you want something bad enough you find a way to make it happen.

I learned years ago that, for me, trying to exercise after work was a big no go. Something always came up like a work related meeting, working late, networking event, just too tired, etc. So about 7 years ago I moved my workouts to the morning before work. It's not for everyone, so understand that. But I have found that by…

Hi there. I'm not an expert on yoga at all. I've tried it many times but have serious issues trying to have the patience for it since it's so low key. I would say, though, that it's really just like any other physical activity. It can be safe and good for you or really dangerous. Anything in moderation and that you ease…

Regarding some of the discussions about craving fast food or fries or whatever, keep in mind the only reason that you crave it is because you've conditioned your body to need it. Look, I'm totally addicted to coffee. I'll confess that I could quit drinking coffee if I really wanted to and the only reason I "need" it or…

Fast food really is THAT bad for you, really. Here's a link to an article about a study done on 52,000 Chinese residents with regard to fast food consumption. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120702210214.htm. The Chinese population is seeing a higher level of diabetes and heart disease with the recently…

I'm going to have to agree that there are lots of excuses here. Sounds like you want solutions but don't want to have to actually DO anything. And, if you're "not a scale person" and you feel like this tracking your calories is like "prison" then why are you even here? Think about it. Life is all about choice and you can…

I agree that the calorie counts may be off. If I am not 100% sure of the calorie count of something I try to err on the high side with calories, just to be sure I don't go over.

Hi. I just wanted to offer up some feedback on your question. I looked at your food diary and it appears that you're eating quite a lot of processed foods, many of which contain tons and tons of sodium. I would recommend a couple of things. First, set your food tracker to actually track the sodium intake. You can go to the…

Eating back your exercise calories is not counter productive for a few reasons. You need to eat enough calories in order to be able to fuel your workouts. If you eat too few calories you'll begin to feel like you have less energy in the long run. In addition, since the calorie deficit is already built in you will still…

Went over the handlebars in a pace line going 19 mph. Helmet cracked but it saved my head big time. Badly sprained shoulder and thumb, some road rash, no head injury. That's a win in my book. I don't need a law to tell me to wear a bike helmet, just good old common sense and a brain, which I get to keep thanks to my helmet!

I agree. Definitely go with the heart rate monitor. That's a more accurate measurement for you versus a generic app that might not take into account factors specifically related to you physically.

Love love love cycling! It's my favorite part of the triathlons that I do. I would always rather be on the bike than the swim or run! Clipping in and out takes practice for sure, as I am sure you can tell by what some of the others have said. And, yes, even with experience some of us (me) still fall over while clipped in.…

Just keep at it and you'll get there. Running uses vastly different muscles than an elliptical machine. And your body has probably become accustomed to the elliptical. So that's why running is so much harder for you. When I began running about 8 years ago I couldn't even run for 5 minutes without stopping to gasp for air.…

I can't believe that anyone still believes that any one single type of food "makes you fat". What makes you fat is eating too much and not moving. It cannot be argued that eating too many calories and not burning enough calories makes you fat. Wanting to single out one particular food group or type is looking for the magic…

I love quinoa. But I never eat it just plain. I chop up all sorts of veggies - cucumbers, yellow squash, mushrooms, red onions, cilantro, tomatoes, etc. - add them (no need to cook the veggies) then put olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper and chill. Delicious as a cold salad. Try it, you'll love it!

Wow! Just 60 days? You look awesome! Keep up the great work!

In answer to the question about the importance of getting enough protein, as you get older your muscle mass can decrease. So eating plenty of protein and also doing strength training to maintain muscle is very important. Foods with good levels of protein - salmon, chicken, tuna, Quinoa (a grain), almonds, eggs. You can…

I'm 45 and you're right on the money! Super difficult to stay in shape. And seems to take much longer to recover from workouts and such. I find that now that I'm in my 40s I have to pay much closer attention to what I eat and always workout regularly. I rarely skip a day working out and I never eat junk food. Sometimes…

In my opinion, any diet that cuts out an entire food group is not healthy. Carbs are not bad and they don't make someone fat. Eating too much and not burning the extra calories you consume is what does make someone fat. The key is calories in and calories out and, clearly, healthy carbs are preferred. Things like whole…

Hi there - I think I can help shed some light on the shaky feeling you're having. I don't know what you're eating before your workouts. But it's possible that you may not have enough glycogen in your muscles before you workout and/or you're having a little bit of a low blood sugar thing. I know that if I don't eat enough…

This is a very common question/dilemma. Carry only the ignition key and wear shorts with a little inside pocket or pouch and put it in there. If there's no pocket but there is a drawstring in the waist you can loop that through the key and tie it securely. Or, if all else fails, just carry it in your hand. I've done all of…

Everyone's so angry. Calm down. Deep breath.