MelissaGraham7 Member

Great advice here! I've read in a plethora of books - that running is what helps running speed and distance. The more you run the faster you get. Running longer, farther....and throw in sprints. It has proved true for me.

I have deleted a two "friends" with eating disorders. The fact is that I am not emotionally, mentally, or medically equipped to give the very special type of friendship they need nor do I desire to do so. A long time ago, I stopped being friends with a woman who constantly cheated on her husband. Another kept being beat by…

AGREE with above. Stuff that is my day to day life, my body is acclimated to and therefore I don't think of it as a burn. To lose weight, I need to go above and beyond the usual. Now, when I mow both lawns for 90 minutes of vigorous activity, I count that. But fixing dinner, dishes, laundry, etc. I figure that is indeed…

I have done 3 things and all work for me. Because my hubby works third, I am alone in the evenings and like many others, that becomes trouble for me. SO, I have been known to put a kitchen chair or the trash can blocking my entrance into the kitchen as a nice reminder. Also, it I feel it is going to get out of control, I…

I agree with above. Yes, you can workout but it is totally RUDE to go to the gym and spread that stuff around, in my humble opinion. I never appreciate listening to others coughing and sneezing nor I wish to be in the germs as a healthy person. As a sick person, I stay at home and do workouts in my home environment just…

Yes you can. There are Olympic runners and marathon world record holders who do the majority of their training on the treadmill. As above, remember to use your incline and do remember that outside is going to be a different ball game so your timing will be slower, probably. Do try to get some outside running before the…

get back on as many times as it takes. Falling off doesn't matter.....it is climbing back on that counts!

For me, I was putting too much pressure on myself to be a runner and felt "ashamed" of "just walking." The fact is, the best exercise is the one that you can and will do and that you enjoy. I didn't love running. I did some races, etc. but I kept just burning out (even at my very low rate of training comparatively…

I'm not a doctor and can't begin to advise you on sciatica, back pain, numbness, etc. But I can say, dealing with my own medical issues, that walking is just about the single best thing you can do for yourself to keep yourself moving, continue to improve joint mobility including the back and feet, and handling depression.…

Absolutely this one!

When I started out (2+ years ago), I essentially cooked 2 separate meals. Hubby gets 2% milk and really whatever he wants. I cooked what I wanted and then could usually amend for what he would like. It was fine. Over time, he began to eat what I ate and I had to do less and less different things. But, if he wants something…

For me, it doesn't seem possible to lose the last 20. I have spent 2-1/2 years trying everything.....eating more, eating less, more fat, less fat, more protein less protein, more carbs, less carbs - Paleo, low glycemic index.... well I have tried everything (for 3-4 months at a time to try to develop a pattern)...it simply…

I prefer roads, also, as they are almost always smoother. When it is safe to do so, I run on the side of the street. Otherwise, I will make myself stay on the sidewalk but it takes more concentration. ;)

I"m not on a particularly low carb diet though am working on the low glycemic diet. I'd be happy to friend your mom for general support, if you'd give her my name (I'm 58) and/or send me hers.

Indeed - exercise helps control my mood (anxiety/depression) and I was able to go off medications. So, I definitely begin feeling depressed or just plain cranky and *itchy if I don't do something....which is about now. LOL.

Losing weight slowly and in a healthy manner with lots of exercise will help reduce the excess skin. But some may never go away. I've lots 75 pounds and have a pouch that gets smaller every year but I don't think it will ever go away. As you say, financially, surgery isn't an option. But it does get smaller each year with…

a little encouragement goes a long long way!

Have to agree with Pu and many others... why on earth would anyone freak out over the holidays? This is a lifestyle change. We are human. We are meant to enjoy holidays and loved ones. For me, I have learned to watch my portions and eat what I love. I have learned not to stuff myself so I'm uncomfortable and follow my…

Absolutely - you have to experiment until something works and keep fine tuning.

http://artofmanliness.com/2010/05/21/beginners-guide-to-plyometrics/ I didn't know about plyometrics either.... God bless Google!!

For me, the exercise is for all the other benefits....it started out so I could eat. I still occasionally get extra exercise (like running on holidays, etc) BUT I like the cardiovascular, cholesterol-lowering, hypertension-lowering, triglyceride-lowering, and body toning effects that exercise gets me - plus it helps with…

thanks so much for sharing! I have been having pumpkin, chocolate chip, maple muffins for a week. This is something new! :wink:

and most orthopedists and sports medicine physicians will say it is inadvisable to add extra weight while walking, running, etc. as that puts unnecessary extra weight on your joints and really do not do anything significant to your burn. If you want to use hand weights, etc. do that as a separate workout with weights but…

Personally, I have got to have my music to stay motivated but I do keep it low and/or in only one ear. At races, I leave it at home as the pure excitement of the race is stimulating enough, though I think if I was doing a long (10miles +) race, I'd need music. Lots of races just don't allow it. So, bottom line, for…

If the Nike Fuel just basically is a pedometer and doesn't have a HRM, then how is it any better than the zillions of free apps out there, including Striiv which also offers competitions and awards, etc. and is free? I still want a Body Bugg or Fit Bit some day when I can afford it....but keep talking myself out of it for…

This. :wink:

have to agree with many on the measurements....that is very spurious. Very difficult to know exactly how tight or loose your are holding the measuring tape and that got to be a bit defeating for me. I go by my clothes size and am encouraged each time I go down a notch. Really wish I had taken some pictures. Still might.…

of course, you describe a vast majority of us on here. I also talk quite a bit about nutrition, exercise, weight loss (to the point of boring friends and family at times). I have to really work on my will power. I would whine if in an office though luckily now work from home. ANyway, most of what you describe many of us go…

I'm 58 and my boobs still get good looks <grin> That's ridiculous. Although for comfort, I highly recommend a good sports bra. I grew up in the 70's during the burning of the bra revolution. Years of no bras which supposedly was also bad for you. NOT. TRUE. silly people. :laugh:

Congratulations! That's a great run, wind or no wind! :wink: