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Exercise isn't enough for weight loss
Exercise isn't enough to lead to weight loss, New staty shows that high-intensity exercise may not, by itself, lead to high-intensity weight loss. http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/21/health/weight-exercise-loss/index.html
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Weight loss is possible
Seven years ago, I developed very strong motivation that helped me implement drastic changes in my eating habits. In May 2010, my weight was 261 pounds. During annual physical, the doctor told me that the test showed something in my heart. He told me that obesity was one of my risk factors and referred me to see…
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weight loss requires planning
Achieving weight loss is just like achieving everything else in life: success requires planning.
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As I continue with maintenance
Over the course of the past two years, I've learned a lot about myself and the strategies that are important for me to use to maintain my new weight. Maintenance is not a destination. To me it's a continuation of a process of refinement of the habits that I developed to lose weight. Once I reached my goal weight, I was…
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relationship between exercise and weight loss
Last night I read three threads related to the role of exercise in weight loss. They are important contributions towards better understanding of the relationship between exercise and weight loss. Weight loss and exercise, or in broader terms fitness, are two different issues. Posts about the relationship between the two…
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fitness or weight loss
Which goal, fitness or weight loss, is currently more important to you?
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You must eat breakfast if you want to lose weight
You must eat breakfast if you want to lose weight, and make sure it includes lean protein. Eating lean protein at breakfast is one of the most important things you can do to fell less hungry. Even if you don’t feel hungry in the morning, eat breakfast anyway. It may be a challenge, but this is something you can do.…
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Losing weight can be achieved without feeling hungry
Weight loss is not as easy as some of the infomercials make is sound but I think I know some ways to make it easier. To be successful at lifelong weight management, we need to make food choices that help us feel full with fewer calories and make sure that we don’t feel hungry. Feeling full and satisfied while eating…
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Stop waiting for the right time - it never comes
I learned that one should not wait to for a best movement to start losing weight. My experience is that there is never a “best moment” to start losing weight. Most people will just keep thinking about making changes. Thinking about change and talking about change doesn't make a difference. You need to get to the execution…
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The case for morning workout
Morning is the best time to exercise for me. I run in the morning and feel great the whole day. I think I can say that I am “energized” for the day. It's a good time to think clearly, plan my day, and relax mentally. Starting the morning with running, before other distractions can intrude, is my best fitness habit. It…
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Expect slower improvements after the first year of running?
I ran in today’s 5K Race for the Cure in New York. According to RunKeeper app, my time was 26:55 minutes and average pace was 8:27 min per mile. I ran the same race a year ago. I remember it very well because it was my first official 5K race. My time was 32:22 and average pace 10:13 then. Somebody mentioned to me that I…
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How did you do this summer?
Summer is when people gain the most weight and get out of shape. How did you do this summer?
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Unusual request
Dear Friends: I started to work on the weight-loss related project on Facebook. It is a parallel project to my obscure and not fully developed yet weight-loss related website: ilostweightyoucantoo.com Both are no profit oriented, and include no commercial elements. I am new to Facebook and I was informed that in order to…
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dieting vs. exercise for weight loss
Another interesting article on dieting vs. exercise for weight loss. It is on the New York Times website. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/dieting-vs-exercise-for-weight-loss/ Full disclosure: my comments were accepted and published on the website there.
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Interesting article on Yahoo
Interesting article on Yahoo. http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/diet-exercise-better-losing-weight-164900774.html
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Breakfast subject again
I saw the following message posted by somebody smart on this website and have been thinking about it. “If eating breakfast works best for you, do it. If not eating breakfast works best for you, then do that. Simple as that. “ Can’t find this post now, so please forgive me for not attributing this quote to its Author at the…
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Change what/how you eat and lose weight
If you can change what you eat and how you eat it you will be able to lose weight. I am going to share what has been working for me. No single approach, formula, or plan for weight loss can work perfectly for every person. The eating method I describe below worked for me. I have lost weight almost effortlessly, and most…
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What fresh fruits and veggies do you most and why?
June is National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month. What fresh fruits and veggies do you eat most and why? EDITED: Topic title should have been: What fresh fruits and veggies do you EAT most and why? Sorry I missed the word.
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I am no longer overweight
I did not update my weight on this website for a few weeks, because I did a crazy thing. I signed up for half-marathon and concentrated on using the little time I had to prepare for and learn as much as possible about and 13.1 miles run. I ran it on 3/24/12 and now can update my weight. It is 171 at this moment (night) but…
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Half-marathon in two weeks – what to do now
How can I use the remaining time to increase my chances when I attempt half-marathon on 3/24/12? Started running from non-running in May 2011. First 5K was on 9/18/11 (time 32:22, average 10:12 minutes per mile) Second 5K was on 11/13/11 (time 29.33 minutes, average 9.31 minutes per mile) Third 5K was 3/04/12 (time 28:28,…
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How to run 5K
I am running my third 5K race this Sunday. Started running from non-running in May 2011. My first 5K was on 9/18/11 (time 32:22, average 10:12 minutes per mile), second 5K was on 11/13/11 (time 29.33 minutes, average 9.31 minutes per mile). Currently, I run three times a week. The first two runs are 3 miles each; the third…
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I did it. I finished my third 5K!!!
I did it. I finished my third 5K!!! Since the course provided additional challenge (three steep hills), I decided to run it with less demanding (less ambitious?), classic strategy. Before the start, all runners were assigned to seeded corrals. We were assigned to a corral according to our per-mile pace, with faster runners…
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How to run 5K?
I am running my third 5K race this Sunday. Started running from non-running in May 2011. My first 5K was on 9/18/11 (time 32:22, average 10:12 minutes per mile), second 5K was on 11/13/11 (time 29.33 minutes, average 9.31 minutes per mile). Currently, I run three times a week. The first two runs are 3 miles each; the third…
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Injuries related to running
Can running twice a week 3 miles (time 28:30) and once a week 5 miles (time 49.09) produce significant damage to my knees? After my long runs (don’t laugh, they are long for me) I do feel a little discomfort in my knees, but it disappears the next or the following day. Right now I run 5 miles on my long run days. I…
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5K race with first half up the hill
Need advice on how to run 5K race when the first half is up the hill and the second half is down the hill.
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Any exercises that may be counterproductive for runners?
Is it true that performing squat exercise is not recommended for runners? Are there any exercises that may be counterproductive for runners?
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Do I have to rest next day after my regular runs?
How can I incorporate one more run day into my three times a week runs and still include recommended off days for rest? My long runs are on Saturdays. It appears that running on Friday is out of question because it would be just the day before my long run. I used to run six time a week but after reading recommendation to…
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Can I do half-marathon it this year?
Can I do half-marathon this year? I started from no running at all in May 2011. My first 5K was in September 2011, time 32:22 minutes. Second 5K was in November 2011 with time 29:33. Two weeks ago I started adding longer runs to my weekly three 2 miles runs. I converted the third one into the longer runs. The results are…
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Ran for one hour without stopping
This morning I ran for one hour without stopping. I didn’t think I would be able to do it, but I did it. Went out for my usual 2-mile run and decided to keep running after I reached my end point. I couldn’t believe that I was able to keep running for so long. It is a big step forward for me. I remember very well when I…
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5K to 10K
I am a novice runner. I completed my first 5K (32:22 minutes) last September. My second 5K was on November 13. Time was 29:33. As you can see I am not that good. I started running in May. I started with short 2-3 minutes runs. I kept increasing the distance time until I could run one mile without stopping. Then I kept…
