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Another thing I wonder is what is the definition of this? If you gain 5lbs, doesn't that technically make you part of the 95%?

For me, I found it fairly easy to maintain when my life was relatively the same as during the weight loss period. I leaned an important lesson. When life changes, I need to monitor. Since we are a military family, this means transition will come again. Changes doesn't just apply to moving though.

When I started, I literally could not do a single push up. I agree with the person who said you work out to build stamina. You already have a great starting point. Now exercise to build it. You don't become super athlete overnight.

There are other people here that can help you with the diabetes part, though you could try entering it in the search if you don't get enough replies. In the meantime, I wanted to comment on a few things. First, it IS hard to change all of your habits overnight. Work on them in stages, tackling the most important stuff…

My younger self didn't appreciate my own beauty at all. My older self has started to understand that while visual has a part, the real power is in the ability to show confidence. Sometimes you gotta fake it until you make it. Part of that is stopping the negative train. Learn to look around you and realize that true beauty…

Hold down the button on the Fitbit to activate the timer. Start your HRM. When you finish with yor exercise, stop your HRM and hold the button down on the FitBit again to stop the timer. When you input your HRM data into MFP, it will ask you the time (if you have fitbit and MFP linked together). Go to the fitbit website…

Doc, attitude is absolutely the key. I was also anti-exercise and suddenly realized all that was really blocking me was my mind. Keeper, snowshoeing sounds awesome!!! Mogle, I would like to take a self-defense course. I can't do an unassisted pull up yet but I'm close! Sage, I had no excuse. I get free gym access. I find…

I didn't used to appreciate my pear shape nearly enough until I came to MFP. I didn't hate it but I also didn't own it. I came to realize that this hip dip and the area I call saddlebags are actually gorgeous curves that were waiting for the right attitude to come along and embrace them. Having a newer appreciation for…

I never have that much extra at the end of the week but I do the week view. I feel like some days I eat more and some days I eat less. That's real life. I keep a certain daily minimum in mind but otherwise, I let it work out weekly rather than daily.

Roasted (or toasted) chickpeas! There are a lot of flavor combinations you can try. It isn't exactly low calorie but it has good stuff.

With all that exercise, all you really need to do is just watch portions. I wouldn't worry too much about the food otherwise. As long as you aren't stuffing your face every hour, you will cover it.

The largest obstacle is your state of mind. If you are resistant to it, it makes it feel much harder than it actually is. Treat it like an adventure. In terms of speed, it does get easier. In terms of dedication and commitment, that depends entirely on your mindset.

Vitamin D deficiency is another cause. Yet another reason you need to bring it back up to a doctor. It could be a number of things.

Mine is named Hammy.

To break the cycle you need to learn not to rely on motivation. Motivation waxes and wanes. To truly change, you need to set up a pattern of commitment. Start with using the words, "I WILL." Even the words, "I CAN" are weak in comparison. Write down what you want to accomplish. Be specific and concrete. I will do X for X…

You swim 3 times a week. That IS exercise. Pat yourself on the back and move on. You can change the activity if you want, but you don't need to exercise a ton to be effective. When you think of it, incorporate your family life into it. Seasonal activities are fun. Wii dance games are fun. Playing in the park is priceless.…

I read these two quotes early on and they've stayed with me every since: “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” ~Unknown “Most people fail, not…

What I said is regurgitated info too. I'm not an expert. Take it however you wish. :) As far as conflicting information, that's gonna always be there. The deal is to do as much research as you can and make the best informed decision you can and try it out. You can always change it. I mostly went on the side of eating as…

This^ Also a lot of people don't choose a weekly goal rate that matches how much they have to lose. The more aggressive goal of 2lbs/wk is more suited to those with a lot to lose. _____ There are also 2 ways to set up your exercise rate. You can either set the activity rate to match your daily life and then add in the…

My suggestion? Sign up for premarital counseling or some kind of marriage enrichment/communication seminar. Learning some basic communication techniques can be beneficial. It will also help you identify common themes and goals. I don't mean a vent session. I'm talking about those that are designed specifically to target…

Measure your progress in a variety of ways: Scale Body Measurements Profile Pictures Calipers/Body Fat Percentage Whether you do it frequently or more spread apart depends on your reaction to normal variances.

Just make sure you learn the difference between the pedometers and an HRM. It depends on your needs.

I want a Striiv because it has a game factor.

Get a plan then walk in and fake it until you make it.

Once I lost my phone. I had a picture of me with my boys. I had taken the picture while I worked there but over the year I had lost 50lbs. My phone started floating around campus. People were trying to identify it by the screen picture. Although it was portrait style, very clear and up close, the entire campus was focusing…

I've only been at deficit half the time I've been here but each time was a success. Many people here go in cycles depending on their exercise goals. I also have 3 kids. It's not my first time to need to lose weight. I've done it and maintained it for several years. I consider that a success. But if you look at my ticker,…

[/quote] I'm not a big fan of Greek Yogurt but can probably tolerate the flavored ones not the plain.. you mentioning flax seeds reminds that someone mentioned chia seeds apparently they are really filling.. I want to look into both of them! Thanks! [/quote] People flock to the greek yogurt mostly because it has a higher…

I mostly weigh meat, cheese and nuts. If the food is listed as a weight, I weigh it most of the time. I don't always bother with really low calorie stuff like spinach. I did, however, weigh spinach a few times so I can see what a serving looks like. I weigh my meat cooked but I know that is incorrect. There are so many…

I was sore as all get out after the first few days. I had to fall onto the toilet. Yep. I couldn't even complete all reps and had to modify the modification on a few things. Eventually I caught up! I didn't do it 30 days consecutively. I did it 3 days a week and alternated it with other cardio. At that time I was doing…

There are lots of good tricks because motivation is important. Having said that, motivation is but a mere push. Commitment is the true key. “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you…