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Don't give up! I just read this under the Motivation and Support forum and it helped me look at things a little clearer. My jeans ripped out at work right up the back seam a few months ago. I had reached my goal weight in a very slow and healthy manner and maintained for years. Recently, I have gained back 20+ lbs. and…
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^ this... it's close enough for one meal. Enjoy your dad's birthday :)
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Eat cake on YOUR terms. I don't eat cake because a coworker baked a cake and brought it to work. I also don't indulge in donuts at the staff meeting just because they are there. There will be many oppotunities to eat cake, so I choose when I eat it. Say no when you can't fit it into your daily calorie goal and when you…
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bump for later. Thanks!
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I use NOW brand xyletol. 10 calories per teaspoon and one teaspoon in my coffee is perfect. I have tried Stevia and I don't like it very much.
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First, GREAT JOB on the first few pounds lost! I can see how it can be confusing because when you type in "birthday cake" or just "cake" there are so many different types to choose out of the database. It's difficult to measure and guess when you are in a setting like a birthday party. And like everyone has said, 200…
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I walk backwards for a few minutes after every run. If I'm on the treadmill, I put it at an incline. I have been doing this for almost 10 years and have not suffered from shin pain since my first bout with it. Actual shin splints are rare. Most likely your pain is from weak shin muscles and they just need strengthened.…
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CW 158..... down 5 pounds. I'm half way to my Christmas goal!!! :happy: This has been a hard week with all of the Halloween candy around!!!
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I lost 62 lbs. by eating less and moving more. When I have tried low carb in the past, as soon as I eat an increase in carbohydrates, I gain or at least feel very bloated. Wise advice given to me long ago - whatever you do to lose weight is what you will need to do to maintain that weight loss. Fad diets, quick loss…
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Yes, I carb load before a Half Marathon. Anytime I am going to run for more than 90 minutes (and it takes over 90 minutes for a half) I usually incrase my carbs the day before and sometimes two days before. I haven't raced since starting MFP, so I don't know the exact amount of carbs vs. fats and protein, but I know I eat…
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I'm a runner and I LOVE my treadmill. Just moved it to the garage because I needed the space in the house. I was worried that it would be too inconvenient in the garage, but I actually use it more now. I didn't like running in the heated house during winter, so I'm looking forward to running "in the elements" without…
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It is confusing... the site was designed for you to eat the calories back. However, as stated above, the calories burned can be high on here, so if you don't use a Heart Rate Monitor, you might not want to eat all of them. I had the same question when I first started, so I think the site might try to explain it better when…
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I'm cold all the time, too. I attribute it to a lower resting heart rate, which is from exercising regularly and eating healthier... and not as much insulation :laugh: TOM changes can be normal... I'm 44 so I'm expecting everything to be all messed up anyway. My PMS has gotten worse and I cramp more now. The good thing is…
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Week 1, Day 2 finished!!! Max - 11... I didn't know I could do 11 push ups :happy: Thursday is Day 3.
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My huge calorie burns are from running or a weekly PowerPlyometrics class. I eat back some or all of my calories.
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I was told the same thing by a trainer years ago before I started running distance. As I did research on running and endurance, the same topic surfaced - After about 45 minutes of cardio, the body has depleted it's supply and it needs refueled. When I run for more than 45 minutes or an hour, I take fuel with me. I know…
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I use my iphone with iMapMyRUN app that was free. It's not a heart rate monitor, but it works for distance, speed and time... and it estimates how many calories you burned. It also maps and keeps your routes. Love it! The great part is that I only have to carry one item for phone (emergencies, I don't talk and run, lol!),…
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I'm in... just finished Week 1 Day 1... downloaded the app... thanks for the challenge!!!
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The only time I have used it was for dinner at Applebee's. I had a new "under 550" plate and couldn't find it in the database. I just quick-added 550 calories for the dinner, since I was pretty sure that they all have very close to 550 calories. I don't use it for anything else because I like having a record of what I eat…
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I did that exact thing! I couldn't lose the last 10 with WW alone, so I quit and started running. A few years later I decided that I had spent so much money and time at WW that I was going back to get my lifetime. You have to lose at least 5 lbs. in order to qualify, so I spent a month going to weekly meetings and lost 5…
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And thanks to the person who said not o change shoes on race day, but how / when should I transition? Also when I buy real running shoes, can I wear them for other activities like spinning or aerobics, or just running? What about walking? [/quote] Again, ask the professionals. I usually give myself at least 2-3 weeks in…
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Gloves. For the already developed callouses, you can gently buff them off with a pumice stone.
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Yes, go buy new shoes. I usually put off buying new running shoes longer than I should.... and end up with some sort of pain or discomfort... not good. Don't wait until your feet, ankles, knees or hips hurt! BUT, I don't recommend buying new shoes for the day of the race. You should not try anything new on race day. I wear…
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I was confused about that, too. At first I did not eat them back, but after a few weeks I had no energy. I run distance, so trying to prepare for a long run on no fuel left me unable to complete my exercise. From the other posts on this topic, there are definitely two thoughts on the subject. You will still lose weight if…
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I'm a Weight Watchers lifetime member. Weight Watchers is a great program, but MFP takes it to the next level. And no game playing with points!!!
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Thanks! I think I will stick with the protein for now.
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I have a sweet tooth, too! Not that I always follow this advice, but a WW leader years ago, told me that if you are craving something sweet, eat a pickle.... seriously... a pickle. She said that it had something to do with them being opposite tastes. I tried it and it works. I think it works because after I eat a pickle, I…
