unsuspectingfish Member

Wow, did I not also say "most of them don't have nearly as much as they used to"? I've still found a few out there, usually bargain brands, that still have an alarming amount of sodium in them for a drink, and if you're sensitive to sodium, then it's probably something you should keep in mind, since most people probably…

There's also flavored sparkling water, though? I traded sweetened, dyed sparkling water for unsweetened, clear sparkling water.

I'm pretty much screwed on low-cal of anything flavored, since I'm allergic to sucralose (a.k.a. Splenda), which is what they use in the sugar-free syrups, and I'm lactose-intolerant, so the only real "skim" option is almond milk, which I think is gross. That being said, if I want something low-cal, I go for a plain soy…

Honestly, the only thing you have to worry about is the sodium, but most of them don't have nearly as much as they used to, so unless you're drinking a TON, even that is probably a non-issue.

I kicked diet soda once upon a time by switching to sparkling water, since it was almost impossible to kick carbonation entirely.

I always figured it was because, in a lot of homes, the bathroom is the only room with a flat, non-carpeted floor where it's not going to get in the way. Anyway, I keep mine with my cat's stuff, because that's really its only purpose: weighing her. Getting and keeping her weight down is more important.

I think the real problem here is that we've only presented the options of "genetic vs. environmental", when in reality it should be more "nature vs. nurture", since non-genetic causes can still fall under the "nature" category.

I don't go to a gym, I just do bodyweight at home. Definitely going to look into wheelchair-oriented workouts, though, since I think for at least the first few days, the more immobile, the better. It was definitely recommended to me that I keep wrapping it for awhile for just that reason. I think I'm going to spend the day…

Not really, no. My question was what can I do to get a decent workout without using my legs. I know it's probably not going to be 100% as effective as my full workout, but I still want to do something. Punches are one option, yes, but the ones I do also require some degree of leg movement, and I'd like some other…

This isn't a skinned knee, nor is it a matter of whether or not a particular exercise hurts. This is a deep cut for which stitches were originally recommended, and I'm having enough trouble not reopening it by just walking around. It's no doubt going to be a couple weeks before I can get back to my full workout without…

Yeah, I figured that out during work, yesterday.

I make mine with mashed up banana and peanut butter, add half the recommended water, and cook them into what is basically an oatmeal muffin, and I have that with an egg and a cup of coffee with about 1/2 cup of milk in it or a latte.

You also netted only 1,590 calories, if your diary is correct. I mean, I understand. I did the same thing when I first started here, and I lost a lot of weight, but I was also ALWAYS sick and miserable.

It's mostly martial arts and boxing type bodyweight workouts from Darebee (I have also asked this question in those forums). I know I can probably still do the various punching exercises (a bit more slowly, though, since they do involve some leg movement), but not so much the kicks.

Judging from your diary, it's probably because you're not actually eating that much.

I use Darebee, which is pretty good for both beginners and the more advance.

Macros are just the main nutrients you should aim to get in your diet every day (fat, protein, carbs, etc.), and being on a 1,200 calorie diet just means it's going to be more difficult to reach those goals, but the only thing that technically really matters for weight loss is staying in a deficit.

Anyone?

Darebee.com has a lot of good (and free) bodyweight workouts and programs.

Might I also suggest some coconut water. I often find during the summer or after a cold, when I've been sweating a lot or am dehydrated, water alone is not enough to get me feeling 100% human, and I need a few extra electrolytes to help me out. I recommend coconut water because it's a nice, natural alternative to Gatorade.

And I was healthier at 230 than I ever was at any higher OR lower weight because I exercised more and ate very purposefully (only whole, fresh foods that added nutritional value to my day, and mostly vegetables). Like I said, this works for me, mostly because my mental health suffers if I'm constantly starving. Also, I use…

Are we talking in a single day, here? You're saying I should be drinking 4.5 gallons of water every day in the summer? I would never leave the toilet.

Also, like, I don't know about anyone else, but whole foods, like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and fresh chicken/fish/eggs fill me up better and for longer than processed or fast foods, so I actually enjoy eating less because I'm not constantly starving.

I don't know if I'm reading too much into this, but a lot of people here seem to think that skinnier automatically = healthier.

I'm on a 2 lbs a week plan and net almost 1,900 a day. If she has 100 to lose, I'm sure it's a perfectly reasonable starter goal.

As I understand it, the fat burning zone is somewhere between peak and resting, but I also have a very limited understanding of it.

Healthy doesn't HAVE to taste bad.

Seriously, I hit over 4,000 calories, some days. It really does help.

Yeah, sounds like something is wrong with the scale.

The water in the food you eat counts, so yes.