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I find it useful to track sleep and general daily activity. I think the step challenges and getting the badges are fun, too! I have a Flex 2, and I think it's a good value.

Just posted some fast faves here: http://eepurl.com/FLQHT Includes Lentil Stew (vegan or bacon & beer) My Fave Salad My Fave Scramble And there's a few more on my Facebook business page: http://facebook.com/lightheartedfitness Hope you like them!

You may need to switch your exercise, increase your exercise, lower your caloric intake, switch up some foods, or check with your doctor for medical issues. Also, let some of your friends look at your food and exercise journal... they may have some more ideas. Don't give up. :-)

Hey, good work so far! Try your adjusted calories and exercise program for 2 weeks. See where your weight and body composition are. If you gain, adjust the calories slightly down. If you keep losing, adjust the calories slightly up. Check your exercise program with a personal trainer if you want specific body composition…

Hi! When I look at your diary, it's clear that your eating, exercise, and journaling habits are exemplary. Nice! Losing inches but not weight is common when you've got the right exercise plan but are still eating too many calories. Your plan of staying under 20-25% TDEE is fine in theory, so my best guess is that your…

Healthy fats are densest in calories: nuts, seeds, pemmican, avocados, olive oil. You can also try upping your carbs a little, and see if it stimulates your appetite. Proteins tend to curb your appetite.

Just got my Skydiver badge! Woooo!

Shin splits have been correlated to: Running with heel strike. Long stride. Heavy weight. Flat feet. Tight calves. Going uphill or downhill. Leaning forward or backwards too much. Hard ground. Suggestions: (1) Weight loss should help... just stay consistent and patient about it. :-) Shin splints are very common for my…

Thought I'd offer a few more suggestions: (1) Losing fat while retaining muscle is completely possible eating at a deficit. It may be challenging, but I've seen many people do it. (2) If you seem to have trouble losing fat, try limiting your sugar and alcohol. If you're still having trouble losing fat, try limiting your…

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You're less likely to have cumulative stress injuries if you can change your positions. Standing all day will hurt you a different way than sitting all day... ask anyone with varicose veins. I'd look for an adjustable desk so you can sit and stand in intervals.

I like the_dizzle's suggestions a lot. Some more: Eggs for breakfast, instead of milk and cereal. I scramble a dozen at a time with a little bacon and a ton of veggies, then portion them out into 6 containers, which freezes well. Lunch & dinner can look like: A portion of protein (4-6 oz, about the size of a chicken…

Not sure what the problem is. Are you gaining weight? Is your blood profile changing? Are you experiencing fatigue, pain, or other unusual symptoms? Do you smell meaty and cheesey all the time?

If you've ever thought about using a personal trainer, but thought it was too expensive, meeting one at the start of a strength training program really will give you a lot of bang for your buck. They should be able to give you a well-designed workout that you can follow for a few weeks, but more important, they'll check…

I skimmed through all the posts, and I didn't see this mentioned, so I'll bring it up here: (1) It seems that your body currently "programmed" to store fat in your problem areas. We need to "tell" your body to move that fat out of storage. (2) One way to move fat out of storage is to increase the INTENSITY of your…

(1) Your negative-calorie tea is unlikely to contain -90 calories. This looks like the correct amount (5 calories): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/herbalife-raspberry-tea-herbalife-raspberry-tea-with-aloe-in-8oz-of-water-46098591 This suggests you may want to double-check the accuracy of your portions and…

I got mine online. Try calling your local health food and Asian food stores before you go driving around.

Grate as much as you want at a time. You can steam, too. If there's one near you, Trader Joe's has broccoli slaw and mirepoix, ready to use.

These are my favorites: Raw: arugula spring mix spinach Sauteed: sliced mushrooms sliced onions (purple for anti-ox) kale spinach collard & mustard greens Shredded / chopped: cabbage (purple for anti-ox) zucchini (use a grater) broccoli stems (use a grater) mirepoix (carrots, onions, celery) I'm not super keen on this, but…

This is the best advice I saw posted. Please see a doctor and just tell them the facts. You can also tell them that you used to be OCD and you worked through it on your own. This way, you won't have to guess what's wrong or try to fix it all by yourself. I don't know any doctors who would try to diagnose you through an…

Lower intensity cardio does something different for you than higher intensity workouts, but I've seen the best fat loss results doing both kinds of workouts. Lower intensity (feels "fairly easy" and you just break out into sweat) cardio increases the size and number of your body's mitochondria, the fat-burning engines in…

Aw, that all sucks... sorry to hear it. Ok, the reason I asked: Being gluten-free takes a bit of attention, and if you don't have to do it, it's not worth adding stress to your life by guessing what's wrong. MakingChange is absolutely right... you should see your doctor. Most important, you might have Celiac's or some…

It's basically a fast, with laxatives. It is very likely you'll lose weight in the short term, and it's very likely you'll gain it back. As with all fasting and laxative use, especially with weight control, there is a small chance you may develop an acute medical condition, and a small chance you will develop some…

The latest popular theories about fat loss and fat storage suggest that all sugars, including lactose, will encourage your body to store fat. If you're not worried about weight, but would like to be a little leaner (more cut looking), 4 things you can try tracking are: (1) sugar (2) dairy (3) wheat (4) alcohol You don't…

Why do you think you have a gluten allergy?

I took a peek at your diary, and I wouldn't worry about the net calories for 2 reasons: (1) Your calorie count looks super normal to me. Most days are around 1500, with one day over 1900, which some people will tell you is a great way to do it. If you really wanted to bump up your calories on your lower days, you might…