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Weight training=ravenous appetite + fatigue?
Hi guys, I have lost about 25 pounds in the last year. I started with mostly cardio exercises. I have recently joined a gym and tripled (or so) my strength training. I feel like I just can't get enough to eat. Furthermore, I'm exhausted. This weekend I just could nap and nap and nap. I have increased my protein and my…
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lying/cheating/exaggerating me
Okay, one of my goals on this site is to be totally honest. As I have entered calories and exercise, I notice, that almost unconsciously, I tend to slightly over-report how much I exercise and slightly under-report how much I eat!! :) Anyone else do this? Here's to honesty! Debbie
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Which shoes for the Warrior Dash?
Hey guys-- For those of you who don't know, the Warrior Dash is a 5K with obstacles. I've run one 5K before. I'm a larger (175 lb) woman who has been running and I'm middle aged and deathly afraid of injuries. Here is my dilemma: I'm not wearing my running shoes to the Warrior Dash because they will get ruined. I can…
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Goals for today?
Hey everyone... So what are your goals today? I usually meet mine, but I've been going over my cal limit by < 100 cals every day and today I'm going to be under! Other than that, I hope to burn > 200 cals (I think I'll do it). Best, Debbie
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Stretching DVDs?
Hi all, I've been looking for decent stretching DVDs. More specifically, I want some variety in length, and some for pre-workout/running, and some for after. I saw a couple on Amazon, but they seemed to be exercises in and of themselves, and designed for Seniors. Thanks, Debbie
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Probability of gaining it all back... and more
So, most data suggests that 80-90 percent of us will gain most/all/more weight back, once we have lost. I just read an article by an expert in the field who stated that “our bodies have a weight they want to be”. He cited a study where lean and fit people were asked to eat 5000 cal daily and still, they only gained minimal…
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Singing NSV
Here's one: I used to be quite the musician in my younger years. Yesterday I was singing for a friend and I found I could hold the notes out for longer than I ever have (that I can recall)! I assume that all of my running/walking/working out, has had an impact on my lungs. WOOT! Deb
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Vacation tips, and thoughts
So I recently went on a short (5 day) vacation. I mostly ate "okay" though I ate mindlessly two days of the five. I managed to exercise (only got to walk, but got in an hour a day) every single day. Even so, I gained and it took two weeks to get back to normal. Besides that, it was harder to run, when I got home, and it's…
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Running Shoes
Well, I've been using some old cross trainers. I run enough that I probably ought to invest in some new running shoes. Also, my knees were hurting the other day. Any ideas what brand I should get? I'd like to spend under 100 though I know I won't get much for that... Best, Debbie
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Eating Disoders
The woman in this broadcast is a friend of mine-- thought I'd pass it along... http://www.khou.com/great-day/gdh_4-27-11_seg3-120783379.html Debbie
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Fatigue and how many days a week to exercise?
Hey MFP folks, I had a question/thought and hoped to get feedback. I have been exercising 6 days a week, for 40 minutes (10 for weights and 30 at cardio). Additionally, I'm a single mom (truly single-- my kids don't go over to another parent's ever), and work a fairly stressful hospital job for 9 hours/day + commute. I'm…
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Another frustrated post
Hi all, This is another frustrated poster who thinks she is doing a lot and the scale (both weight and BMI) seem to almost never change. In short, I exercise for 40 minutes, 6X/week, and I eat generally under 1400 cal—sometimes much less. I do “cheat” every Friday, by having two margaritas and some chips and salsa with…
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BMI Scales
Does anyone have one? I bought a scale with one and I can't tell if it's very accurate. I would *think* my BMI would be changing more than it is... Debbie
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Just need to do a little more!
I'm so discouraged. I've been exercising and eating less for a long time. Still I have hardly lost any weight. I'm on a 1 lb/week plan. My problem, I think (though I've been staying within the parameters of what myfitnesspal says I should do) is that I eat just a little too much and exercise just a little too little. I'm…
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Wouldn't mind a few friends...
for online support. Please feel free to friend me. 44 yo, and I've lost about 15 pounds over the last 2 years. I'm taking it very slow and trying to exercise 30 min, 5-6 times per week, and eat about 1400/day. I want to aim for habits I can sustain. Best, Debbie
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Long Journey
Hi All, My name is Debbie and about two years ago I decided I needed to get more healthy. I am 5'6" and weighed about 206 or so. Mostly, I don't eat too badly, but I'm slothful and my job is very sedentary. Importantly, I'm a truly single mom of a special needs child so finding time to exercise has been difficult. About…
