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New to IF
Hi! I just searched for an IF group here and this popped up. I notice the group was formed today!!! Great timing! I think this will be a useful group for a lot of folks so thanks for starting it. I started keto 2 weeks ago and did 16:8 IF a few days. Now, I'm almost 24 hours into a fast. I plan on fasting 36 hours then…
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How to extend eating window? And cheat days?
I'm new to OMAD. As a 5'6" woman currently weighing 187 pounds with a goal weight of 150 pounds. I currently eat my OMAD at dinner with my family. However, I'm uncomfortably full afterwards, making my evenings unpleasant. I've heard people extend their eating window but that would probably require counting calories, right?…
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Scraping filling off lasagna noodles?
Getting ready to make Christmas Eve lasagna. Everything is pretty keto friendly, except sauce and obviously the pasta. Anyone have luck staying in ketosis by just removing noodles from the finished dish and eating the filling?
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Weight loss and BED
First, I know the priority with treating BED is to stop/decrease bingeing. I know we are not supposed to focus on weight loss. I'm just wondering, if you made an effort to lose weight and were successful, during or after BED treatment, at what point did you start trying to lose? What method worked for you? I have about 25…
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Is anyone using a form for self-monitoring?
I have "Overcoming Binge Eating" (one of the recommended books in our group here) and the author has forms to fill out, for self monitoring of food intake, feelings, location, etc. I'm putting in a half-baked effort filling it out, admittedly. Does anyone else use such forms and are they helpful to you? What have you…
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1/2 marathon this week, recently knocked out of ketosis, WTD?
I've used keto to lose over 90 pounds, love the diet. Last night I ate off plan and obviously kicked myself out of ketosis as of today. I am running a 1/2 marathon Saturday. Do I just start keto again or wait until after the run? BTW, I don't think I've been 100% keto for more than a week, in months. I have a good week, a…
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Anyone have MedGem metabolic testing done by an RD?
I bought a Groupon for a consultation with a registered dietician. Part of the testing is a MedGem metabolic analysis. I have to avoid eating and exercising 4 hours before the consult. Has anyone had this done and were you surprised by the results? Did the results help you and how? BTW, according to the RD when I called to…
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Close to goal weight and getting nervous
I think I'm sabotaging my efforts to reach my goal weight. I've never been at my goal weight, been overweight as long as I can remember. I have Binge Eating Disorder, for which I've been in counseling for 2 years. I just realized that over the past 4 months, I've sabotaged myself every time my weight dips into the 150's.…
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Giddy over new MFP+Body Media link!!
Today is the first day I saw the link between my MFP and BodyMedia accounts in action and I love it! Anyone else liking this new feature? I do wonder how it knows I exercised, though. I ran for 45 minutes and my HR was in the "vigorous" zone but the calories burned for that 45 minute period were actually slightly (about…
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Anyone do Bikram yoga?
Or more specifically, anyone overweight do Bikram Yoga? I'm an anxious person and stress eater. I am fairly active, bootcamp 3x/week, personal training 2x/week and running 3x/week for 30 minutes. I took one yoga class years ago but it wasn't "hot yoga" and it was HARD! I want to check out Bikram for the stress-relief part…
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Inspirational video on Youtube
My bootcamp instructor recommended this youtube video to her classes. It's fantastic! Be aware, I tried to download the mp3 file using the link at the top of the comments section and I think it messed up my computer. The video is fine, I've been playing it like 10 times a day on my ipod and TV but that mp3 download has…
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Have you had a slip and gotten back on track?
If so, I'd love to read your story. What made you get off track, how long were you off and how did you get back on? I was doing great since May, very pumped. I even took up jogging and have come so very far with that. When I started I had to stop after 1 min of running and now I'm up to 8 minutes straight. I'm down 28…
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Bodymedia Fit?
I have a Bodymedia Fit which, until yesterday, wore nearly 24/7. I always considered it very accurate, frighteningly so for my sleep times, LOL. I didn't wear it at all yesterday and just put it on for my training session today. I put it on about 10 minutes before I started working out. I worked out hard...like really…
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Halloween Hot Tamales (former Hot for Halloween) Week 1 weig
Hi Everyone, Today is weigh-in day. I'm looking forward to seeing our progress! I am 235.8, down 1 pound. I've been working out regularly and really feel bad if I skip a day. I workout 4-6 days/week with a trainer (2x/wk) and various workout DVDs and C25K. I was doing P90X but after doing each video twice, got bored and…
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Found a Polar HRM at Target on clearance!
On an end cap in the sports section, where they sell exercise DVDs, I found a Polar FT1 on clearance for $14.99, down from $59.99! The reviews on Amazon were decent, it's a basic HRM but probably a great starter for most beginning exercisers. Just an FYI, if you'll be shopping at Target soon.
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Hot for Halloween-starting weigh-in
Hi! Thanks for your interest in this group. Let's hope it's a motivational tool we can all benefit from. My starting weight is 236.8 and I plan on being 3lbs. down next week. Aside from trying to make my daily calorie target, I workout out about 5d/week doing P90X 2-3x/week, personal training 2x/week and C25K 3x/week. How…
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Hot for Halloween Challenge
I'm looking to start a group with participants who are willing to weigh in on Mondays starting 9/5 and ending the Monday of Halloween week. I'll post a weekly thread on the Motivation Board calling for weights and we'll just report weights there instead of PM'ing. I don't plan on keeping a spreadsheet of players' weights…
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Favorite running clothes for overweight folks?
I take a 1x in women's plus sizes and am planning on running my first 5K on Oct. 1. The run will be in Fl. and I expect temps to be in the 80-90 degree range. I'd like a moisture wicking shirt and would love suggestions. I also want suggestions on pants. I currently wear capri-style workout pants and like them but am open…
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Help me pick an HRM for my DH
I would like to get my DH an HRM that does the following: 1. has a chest strap (for accuracy) 2. has a reciever that doubles as a watch AND stopwatch 3. has user replaceable batters for both the transmitter and receiver 4. does not weigh a ton and isn't really heavy.....I can't believe the Garmin GPS unit I just looked at…
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Substitute for P90X's Ab Ripper?
I just finished day #1 of P90X...with major modifications. Day 1 calls for the Ab Ripper workout which I could barely do. I have trouble with those moves that require simultaneous lifting of the upper and lower body. Does anyone have a 15-20 minute ab workout DVD they like that doesn't use such moves? TIA!
