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i recall those days...here are a couple of suggestions...when i travel to events with similar food situations, i usually pack the following: -tuna packets (plain, seasoned, and sometimes the tuna salad kits with crackers) -packs of oatmeal (a lil hot water and you've got breakfast!) -fresh fruit (apples, pears, and oranges…
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here are a few things that came to mind as i read your post... ---if you were running up a hill, even at a slow rate, your effort level (and as a result, your HR) could be relatively high ---since a lot of things impact your HR besides exercising (e.g., anxiety or stress level, hydration, heat exertion), it may have been…
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It may not show up immediately on the machine or your monitor, but over time, your cardio capacity is expected to improve. This should result in more efficient workouts once you return to non-HIIT cardio exercises (e.g., your strength and endurance should increase without feeling more effortful). Overall, your calorie burn…
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yes! i am not a "runner" by any means, but over the past month i have been jogging/barely running with a group of friends 3-5 days/week. we recently decided that we're going to train for a half marathon in October, so i'll def. need support and motivation all the way through! feel free to add me. best wishes!
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For most people, it is really hard to gain a pound of muscle in a week
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I usually manage eat something quick before my 5:30am workout, and then I eat a full meal afterwards. It may take a while to get used to eating something, but I think it's a good idea. Years ago, I started out with applesauce because it is somewhat drinkable but has more substance to it than just having juice or something.…
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I'm aiming for 96oz/day, so 672 for the week. Drink up, folks!
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First, I'm glad that you're thinking through why you might have the urge to binge rather than just going for it. Kudos :) Based on your diary, here are a few things I noticed: 1- You foods are not very filling (i.e., they're dry, not enough water and fiber bulk, which helps with fullness). Adding more vegetables, fruits,…
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weight training and/or resistance bands or toning exercises should help. best wishes!
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buffalo wing hot sauce! :)
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hi, i'm 27 and i've been on here for a lil less than a month. feel free to add me. we're all in this together...a perfect time of life to get ourselves together to prepare for bright futures ahead!
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I have a Polar F3 that I've had for more than 5 years, and it works very well. I've replaced the battery, but that's it. Polar is pretty well known as a reliable brand.
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this sounds like it might be dehydration. sometimes i wake up feeling the way you described. it helps to drink 2-3 cups of water right before bed, and 2-3 when i get up (and of course plenty throughout the day). best wishes!
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I thought the same thing! Tell us what YOU did too ;-) It is an individual-based "game." I wish I had a solid answer for you...Since you've hit a plateau, think about what you've been doing, and try something quite different. If you've been doing lots of cardio, back it down and increase your weights. Eat lots of carbs? Up…
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I am aiming for a 3500 KCal burn this week. Best wishes, everyone! We CAN do it!
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Hi Everyone! I'm Faith, a 27 year old grad. student. Just three years ago I was a solid and active 173lbs (body fat 20%; 5' 6"). After three years of "coping" with the stresses of life, and exercising less than I had for years (I was an athlete in high school and college), I gained almost 30 lbs. Ouch! My SW on MFP a…
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I often come under the recommendation for my carbs, and over for protein. you can check out my diary for ideas if you'd like. just send me a friend request with a note...
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if you are willing to share your diary, i'd be happy to take a look at it and provide some feedback.
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thanks for the inspiring words! have a great day :)
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how long have you been at this without seeing any results?
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WWPP?
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I'd love to join! Thanks for organizing!
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try it again. were you anxious about something at the time? just finished moving around? how long were you "at rest"? if not for long, maybe try it after lying down for a few minutes, completely relaxed, taking deep breaths. if it's still pretty high i'd check in with a doc. best wishes!
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i know how you feel. when i go home, i often eat a lot worse because my family does, and sometimes it's not fun to be the "squeaky wheel" when it comes to what or where to eat. i also travel a lot, and when i'm out of town it's harder to stay on track. one thing i try to do is take snacks/small meals with me or buy a few…
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glad you posted this; it responded to one of my pet peeves. i should reiterate your point about weight gain, especially for women: if the scale goes up it is more likely that you have 1) actually gained weight; 2) you have retained water; or 3) need to visit the potty real bad (sorry!). gaining muscle takes quite a bit of…
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thanks! i'll check it out :)
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first, congrats with joining! if you stick with it, you'll see results before long. each person is certainly different, and even within the same person, changes occur at different rates across time. if you are eating well and exercising at a decent intensity level at least 4-5 days/wk you should probably see some changes…
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great work!!! please share your strategies