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  • A question on top of that....is the BodyBugg the same type of thing or is a HRM different?
    in Heart rate monitors Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • Rocco Dispirito's book - Now Eat This is amazing. Have had 4 or 5 of the recipes in the past 2 weeks and all have been great!
    in Diet Inspiration Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • I wouldn't totally avoid carbs, and wouldn't try the Atkins diet/South Beach diet. For one, they aren't healthy and two, almost impossible to stick to. You'll gain the weight back faster than you lost it once you stop those diets. I'd make sure you're getting carbs because they help give your body fuel.
    in struggling, but have lost 2 lbs this week! Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • Recently, my job has not allowed for me to eat every 2-3 hours as I'm with patients most of the day. In the near future, we will slow down so I will be able to do that. Also, I am taking my calories from the machine as I do not have a HRM. I'm thinking my speed on the elliptical may be above that needed to burn fat,…
    in Calories Question Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • Luckily my wife and I are in this together, and having quite a bit of success here in the early going. We both know that it's important for us to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Hang in there! I'm sure you understand how important this is to you, so do your best to keep going. I'm sure she'll get on the bandwagon here soon!
    in weight loss and its effect on a relationship Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • Interval training is a good way to build endurance. Try running for a a minute or two, walking for a minute, and then running. Repeat the same cycle for 15-20 minutes. As you begin to build endurance, reduce your walking time and increase your running time. Weight lifting can also help. Make sure you don't get frustrated…
    in How do you build cardio endurance? Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • 180 - 190 lbs and I'm 5'11''
    in ~ Tell me yours ~ Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • My diary is public, so you can take a look if you'd like. Usually have cereal for breakfast. Lunch is a sandwich, yogurt, rice cakes (mini), applesauce and reduced fat chips. Dinner is variable, but usually between 400-700 calories. So I probably eat around 1300 calories a day before a workout. When I workout, I usually do…
    in Calories Question Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • Sounds good, I'll start eating more then!
    in Calories Question Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • Thanks! I was also thinking that I might want to increase my weight loss goal from 2lbs/week to more because I haven't really been that hungry during the day. Do you think that would be appropriate or that I should stick to the 2lbs/week and eat more?
    in Calories Question Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • Totally understand how stress influences a diet. I think the best thing that my wife and I were able to do was establish a routine. If you can try to eat your meals and the same times everyday and hit the gym or whatever workout you do at a similar time daily, that should make it a little easier. You really have to work at…
    in I am caving and officially need some support! Comment by duncanryan June 2011
  • Having started counting calories about a month ago, I think it took a couple weeks to where I wasn't hungry all the time and to where I wasn't having cravings for just about anything. Your body has to become accomodated to you taking in less calories. Also, use all the tips the people above have told you. Hang with it,…
    in When does the crazy hunger go away? Comment by duncanryan June 2011
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