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You cannot change the behavior in others. You can only change your own. Agree that leading by example is the best (if not only) course. I really like addressing this from a financial aspect as this is critically important to a marriage. Do you budget and are you planning for the future? This may be a great way to cross…

I have a strong fear of addiction and every now and then go cold turkey just to see if I can and to see if anything changes. When I worked in a hospital I could rarely be seen without a cup in hand and measured my intake by carafe. I turned to quality over quantity and have 1-2 cups/day. Never really saw an impact either…

In her own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHP5YxTV16A

In terms of hierarchy of needs calories are priority. Macros are a distant secondary issue and largely dependent upon your goals - strength, endurance, etc. For weight loss macros are pretty much irrelevant. All that matters is establishing a caloric deficit. Think in terms of automobile selection the first point is to…

What is your height/weight and body mass? Physiologically? Probably not. 8 vials ~ 68 mL. Psychologically? I watched a perfectly healthy woman go from a typical conversation to circling the drain and clinging to life in less than two minutes because my partner looked similar to a man who had abused her as a child. There…

Moved into a new house at the end of the summer and did a massive purge while doing so. Donated most of this to Salvation Army or a local outreach center. Put up adjustable shelving in the two closets and working on finishing 3 more mechanical rooms to maximize storage space. Working on finishing up the garage and put up…

Male, 48 Height: 6' 4" Weight: 216 Body Fat % 15.2 BMI: 26.3 RHR: ~48 Lifelong runner/swimmer and RHR has typically been in the mid 40s when maintaining a healthy weight and exercising. At my heaviest at 280 lbs this was in the low 60s.

I'm on the other end and could sleep through an artillery strike...and have. When I was a kid my sensei taught us a trick to get to sleep. Think of your body and work from the bottom up "My toes are relaxed, my feet are relaxed, my ankles are relaxed..." similar to counting sheep it's a mindless repetitive exercise that…

Turn worry into action. We worry much about the unknown and less over the known. Add your data into MFP and implement a modest caloric deficit. Start some manner of deliberate exercise. Begin with walking or whatever is more than you're doing now. Build upon this. I look at this as implementing change - successfully…

I note that I either lose weight or inches - sure this is happening at the same time, but does not seem to correlate directly. If stuck in a seeming weight plateau I break out the measuring tape and sure enough - inches lost. Hang in there - this is a life long marathon.

Yup - that's how this process works. I note that many won't feel their appetite as strong at first. This is when motivation is at its highest and you are determined to succeed at this new plan. There's a common thought that eating less is going to speed up the process. Mathematically sound, but humans aren't wired for such…

Since we moved into a new building with a gym in the lowest level this became much easier. I informed my colleagues that I'm working out during lunch. My calendar is up to date and I people know where I am in case of emergency. I'm in Chicago - as such I work out outside when I can, but when the weather turns of…

There's a small number who don't know the rules or why they are there. There's a smaller number who simply want to create as many problems as they feel the world gives them - payback. These lanes are established as "passing lanes" so that everyone knows that slower traffic stays to the right - faster traffic to the left -…

What manner of hypothyroidism were you diagnosed with? Your panel is pretty much ideal. How do you feel beyond the frustration? Any tiredness or lack of recovery time? Check this thread out: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10767046/hypothyroidism-and-weight-management/p1

Further proof that we have become addicted to outrage. Seems as if it's one comment taken out of context and responding to a statement by the interviewer: "I love that they’re putting images out there that we don’t normally don’t get to see of bodies we don’t get to see being celebrated." Taken within the context of the…

I would lose the sprint over marathon mindset and think long term. There's no race, but sustainability is going to be a major factor. The more discipline you instill throughout this process, the more success you'll have. Don't major in the minors here. Maintain a caloric deficit. Cardio will help this as will lifting, but…

I would imagine everyone experiences this on some level. It's simply how one faces it that makes the difference. Early on one of my martial arts instructors told the class that eventually just getting here is going to be the hardest challenge. It's rather easy once you get here, but if you haven't gone in a while your mind…

There's an element here that only the first world could discuss. A self imposed problem of affluence and abundance. It's of critical importance that one practice what they preach, so I applaud your effort. Firstly, it imparts experience and trust, but more importantly it forces one to embrace the ramifications of their…

I would agree with this estimation. The math just works out that way based upon the equation: Caloric Intake (CI) (Food) + Caloric Output (CO) (BMR + Exercise) = Deficit/Maintenance/Surplus It is far easier to ingest calories than it is to burn them. The majority simply do not have the time/energy/discipline to exercise at…

I have to applaud the brilliance of marketing in the Western world. We now think we need to purchase something to start an activity as opposed to simply do it. There is no measurable impact for the average user on these products. The impact on professional athletes is marginal at best.

It's one thing to imagine and theorize, quite another to actually execute. Most people simply cannot execute, which is why those who have a proven track record of successful execution hold a high value within societies. There is nothing inherently cruel about killing. Cruelty involves a degrees of willful infliction of…

Part of this process is learning which foods you find satiating and filling that also fit within your calorie budget. For me this is eggs, popcorn, oatmeal, foods in high fat/protein. Mostly this tends to be high fiber foods, but everyone is a bit different. Keep these low cal/high satiating foods around for moments when…

Excellent, inspiring post! Congratulations! Regarding #2 I stopped chasing happiness and simply accepted the present for what it is. If I want to change the future I set about making plans and making that happen, but for today - I'm good.

I setup both long term and short term goals, but I allow flexibility to fit my life. For example I set my long term goal of getting down to 204 lbs - the upper limit of my BMI. As a short term goal I set to maintain an outstanding PRT score - pushups, situps, run, pullups, swim. A few months ago I got sidetracked from my…

A mix of hormone shift and glycogen following an intense workout? We tend to do a horrid job of analyzing our own activity. I put on 12 lbs following a few high salt meals and back to back Spartan races. All resolved after about a week.

The one with objective evidence and comprehensive framework, rationale, and experience.

Going to a doctor in regards to losing weight would be like going to an engineer when I need a carpenter. Humans have a need to over-complicate issues, especially when their ego is at risk. I particularly do not want to be billed by a physician to tell me to "eat less and move more" - a colossal waste of both our time.

Metabolism is pretty much fixed - the output is just a biochemical pathway within a cell and multiplied by a number of cells - body mass. There is a very slight difference in tissue (muscle vs fat), but this is barely above device detection levels, so in large irrelevant. Activity is the key, especially as our lives become…

Makes complete sense for multiple reasons. From a hormonal aspect hormones are free cycling, so the effects are diluted as you mass increases. One of the key reasons why being overweight is so harmful that it forces the endocrine system to overwork. From an anatomical aspect the human body is a bag of water and if that bag…

Good on you! You're on an emotional high point. Establish a routine of discipline when that motivation wears thin. Keep it up!