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What to Expect (Anticipating Hurdles)
I have tried to change my eating habits dozens of times and it seems like every time, my failure is due to being blindsided by unexpected feelings or situations that throw me off and lead me scampering back to comfortable (aka unhealthy) eating. For me, it was the first time I went grocery shopping by myself after eating…
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Looking for Active Friends for Accountability
Hello all! Some brief background about me: I am a 32 year old male vegetarian looking to lose 15 lbs. I struggle with snacking and emotional eating. If I am bored or anxious, I reach for chips (like, the whole bag!). I am on my honeymoon in Puerta Vallarta right now at an all-inclusive. My wife and I are having a great…
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Vegetarian Snacks
Hello all! After a lot of self-examination and getting real with myself, I've come to realize that my biggest hurdles when it comes to my eating habits is my snacking. I am DEFINITELY a carb junkie! Before I even get home from work I'm already thinking about the tortilla chips I have in the pantry. My brain just shuts off…
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New to Biking - Have Questions
Hello All! I have always been a runner and it is my preferred exercise. However, I have read recently that it is good to switch up exercises. So this morning I went biking. Because I am very new to this, I have a few questions: 1. What muscles does biking work compared to running? 2. I currently run 3-5 miles, 5-6…
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Working From Home
Hello all! I have been doing really well with my eating and exercising which I am really proud of. Tomorrow, I am working from home and am worried that I will fall into old habits (snacking, mindless eating, emotional eating, etc.). Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to get through these situations and keep on…
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Mental Health as a Barrier
Hello everyone- After some success and many failures, I've identified my biggest stumbling block, my anxiety/depression. I am able to get into a groove with my eating and exercising for a week or two. But if I have one really anxious day, my motivation crumbles and I eat too much, stop tracking, and give up on exercising.…
