JCPruitt

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  • veggies can have a lot of carbs. Some, like peas and carrots, are high in natural sugars so they are higher in carbs. I use specialty low carb products. If it is bread--in general it is out (unless it is a specialty product). Keep to the outer isles in the grocery stores.If it is prepackaged, it is usually higher in carbs.
  • Are you happy? Are you motivated? Do you feel it is worth having a trainer? I would take your "Schedule" issues up with the trainer. If there is a conflict you should have no limitations on your scheduling. Demand the pics and measurements that you paid for.
  • is there a real difference?
  • When I enter things that can not be found as a whole I break it into pieces. About how much tofu, is it peanut sauce---how much, etc.
  • Let me know if you figure out how to find restaurant suggestions. I have to hope the items are in here.
  • congratulations. I have lost mine via WLS in 2004 and have kept off 145 lbs. I never thought to track monthly losses. Guess I was just different--I didn't want to think about month to month.
  • you are already 2 days healthier. Congrats!
  • sounds like you may have either put on muscle, are actually dehydrated--didn't get enough water for your needs as opposed to not drinking at least 64oz day--or actually put on muscle (which also requires higher water levels). Oh, you could have gotten a lot more calories via sugars than you thought. Stick to doing what you…
  • sounds to me like you are more active than you think. You are right to be concerned and want to lose weight in a healthy fashion. It may very well be a fluke, but then again, you may be getting too few calories for only 2 lbs/week. You need to make sure you do not throw your body into starvation mode. Unless you are…
  • Fat fills the skin. It does not stretch. Yes, everything will head south. Remember fat cells divide and multiply as we gain weight. The problem is--fat cells only deflate instead of burning off completely. That means you will still be able to "pinch an inch" when the fat cells are deflated. The difference is when you pinch…
  • You do want to stretch the shins before and after. As someone that has had shin splints for 30 years I can tell you they are HELL. There are foot flexing tools you can get. They are basically a rocker and they stretch the foot to help prevent planter fasciitus and stretch the calf. That will help. Point your toes and flex…
  • 1) could this be monthly water weight gain? Remember it is possible for us gals to literally retain 5lbs of water in the days before and first days of menus. 2) why has eating more protein sent your sodium levels up? Are you eating processed meats? If so--that is an easy fix. Do you add salt to foods you make at home? You…
  • The HRM takes you level of exertion into account. I am guessing, like mine, you had to enter your weight and height as well as stride. Make sure your stride is correct.
  • You may be sensitive to carbs, so cutting carbs may work. I would suggest cutting carrots and peas as they are high in sugar. Take some time to research low glycemic impact foods. There are some low carb "starch" foods on the market. Dream Fields makes a good low carb past. I can also send a link to a low carb place that…
  • Have you looked into the Paleo Diet? Also, George Stella has a good low carb cookbook. he used to have a show all about low carb cooking. If you are in need of supplements, I can send you some suggestions.
  • I have a Sportline as well. Polar also makes them, but they cost quite a bit more. It took a little tweaking to get the stride set so it matched the actual distance--drove it and mapped it to verify. I have liked it so far and have been using it about 2 weeks. I don't use the beeps--tried once and found them annoying.…
  • you also have to look at for how long you had increased your eating. Your body does get used to particular levels of foods--and under 1000KCal a day can throw your body into starvation mode. When this happens it fights to hold onto every little thing it gets. If you go back to the 1200KCal and "maintain" for a while (about…
  • A vacation (a real one) Dinner at your favorite restaurant a make-over a weekend trip Do you have hobbies? Have you been wanting anything for them that you have been putting off? A special outfit--for me, it would be a new hockey sweater Tickets to a concert/activity you really want to go to.
  • I always count, but have had a few days when I exceeded my personal goal. Once I didn't exercise and exceeded calories and felt like garbage the next day. Of course I am in a plateau and have wondered if a day off wouldn't help. Don't see me doing it though.
  • Oh my goodness. I am so surprised--wait, no I'm not---people have misunderstood the fact that people's bodies all process energy differently. There is a factor known as insulin resistance. People with PCOS, such as I, are normally familiar with this. Unfortunately I have even heard of some Dr's that are not acquainted with…
  • Atkins is a way to go, but also research the Paleo Diet. It is by nature low carb. The higher carb items are low in the glycemic index, and therefor process better. Were you referring to foods in general or snacks. I can send you a few places to look for various foods. Dream Field's Pasta is very good, but you have to…
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