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Pass...it's a wolf :)

Thank you Lyssa for the reassurance :)

Bump. I'm dedicated to the gym too and I go to play, even when it's cold, but recently it's been closed due to snow! Sometimes I prefer to work out at home, but I need to go hard. I'm burned out on Jillian Michaels but normally my at-home go to are her Body Revolution workouts. I'm looking for something similar that is not…

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In addition to drinking a liter of water before and during eating, try eating a bowl of oatmeal before rich foods. It creates low calorie bulk & works for me.

Wow! Great work.

Cardio is when you get your heart rate up and strength training works with muscle resistance. Both elements are good to incorporate. I do spinning classes now because I have some more time and I'm finding that it torches calories. But I opt for less speed and more resistance. When I'm on the treadmill doing a run, I opt…

Salmon, apples, oatmeal, and bananas usually boost my mood.

You're giving this person too much power. Politely say "no thank you", eat an apple or a healthy alternative, chew gum, or go for a walk, and keep it moving.

Your bladder shrinks & you have to go to the bathroom more frequently.

Jillian Michaels Body Revolution

I had this experience for awhile too, it was frustrating. I think when you exercise a lot it causes inflammation and water weight gain (something to do with your fat cells retaining water). Try weighing yourself after an extended rest period, provided your caloric intake remains the same. Another possibility is that a…

I went roller skating for about 2 hrs yesterday and I logged it. I'm a teacher and on my feet all day, so I feel that that's just my baseline BMR, I don't (usually) log for things like walking my dog or walking around my work building or classroom. I always log gym classes/at home workouts and treadmill/outdoor runs. When…

I think Mimi's. But they all look great to me.

Can be sarcastic and enjoys it.

Welcome! My mother is on MFP but isn't as active, partly because I think she needs to add other seniors for support. Her MFP name is Ravishing4e.

Once weekly.

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Continue making and eating healthy and delicious salads. Log calories and get my *kitten* to the gym on a consistent basis!

When I know I have a long day ahead of me and I leave at like 5:45 in the morning, not to return until at least 6pm, I leave out my gym clothes and set things up at home to remind myself to stick with the routine and keep my appointments. On gym days I go to work in my gym clothes and sneakers, and just head straight there…

During the summer vacation, I worked out for 2 hours a day whenever I found the time, or early in the morning. Since I started back at work in the fall I've been going to the gym for two hours Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evenings. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, I might take off and/or do just one hour that…

I am totally in excess of calories not just on Thanksgiving, but during this whole week, so I'm making sure not to skip any workouts this and next week and maybe add in a couple more workouts next week. Hoping this will even itself out. I've been indulging in rich food, but logging it and trying to go hard at the gym.…

I'm going to a restaurant and I'm going to indulge in a LOT of yummy food. I am keeping to my workouts this week - Wednesday night and Friday morning I'll go a little bit harder in the gym!

Workouts are good for blowing off steam & dealing with anger and frustration. Even when I stay within my calorie deficit, I feel much better when I've gotten a good workout in. Running with good music is key.

You seem underweight for your height and probably deprive yourself regularly, which sets you up psychologically for the shadow side of extended food deprivation...a binge. Try to take a more balanced approach (easier said than done, I understand).

I'd keep my mouth shut unless I was extremely close to the person. If it was someone I was close to, and I could save them added pain and heartbreak, I'd do it... but very gently. And I'd be prepared for it to backfire. I'd still be okay with the choice though.

"Heart of Glass" - Blondie

Truly an inspiration! Well done.

It's true that food scales beat measuring cups for accuracy but I lost weight just by measuring my food. But you definitely need to log your calories and, when in doubt, underestimate how much you're burning with exercise and overestimate treats that you're not sure about. That way, you err on the side of caution and there…

I stick with vodka martinis with olives. Dry, savory, and it takes me awhile to enjoy one and they pack a good buzz. I have 1-2 and count them and it doesn't derail me. Stay away from mixed cocktails and rum, and keep in mind that alcohol can lower your inhibitions around food too. Good luck!