Tammy Engaged, Smoke-free and the scale is moving down- Life is good!!

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Calorie Count	Analysis should include calories burned...	Jan 09 2008 17:58 (UTC)	40
I agree. I was just thinking that the other day. It'd be nice to correlate a high calorie day to a high activity day (eg, ate an extra 500 cals, but also worked out an extra 600 cals). Erik/Igor, please add this feature!! :)
Foods	Help, I need ideas for "cold" breakfasts	Mar 20 2007 14:07 (UTC)	8
Ok this isn't cold, but it's fast! Every morning I eat the same thing - all you need is a microwave, toaster and a saucer. Okay so if you get a teacup/coffee cup saucer [the very small ones that come in sets], spray with non-stick spray put a little salt and pepper, and then pour egg whites to the lower edge of the plate [I use 100% egg whites from the carton, but you can use the whole egg if you want just be sure to poke a toothpick through the yolk before cooking]. That should be about 3 TBS. Microwave for 2 minutes. After starting that, pop some bread on the toaster [I like Nature's Own Light Sourdough or Light Wheat - only 40 cals per slice and lots 'o fiber]. Mine always finishes at the same time. Then I squeeze a tiny bit of Heart Smart butter Squeezable butter on the bread [only 5 cals per TBS] just so that it isn't dry. The egg comes out just the right size for the bread to make a perfect egg sandwich! I usually wrap mine in a papertowel and then eat it in the car on the way to work. In total, it only takes about 3 minutes!
Fitness	veteran runners, help me out!	Mar 15 2007 17:43 (UTC)
When I first started running - and I use that term loosely, I jogged very slowly for about .2 miles, then walked some then jogged again and so on for 1 mile - I had a little bite of something just because I could not go without eating as soon as I wake up. Maybe just a bite of a bar or a bite of a rice cake or something and about 8-16 ounces of water. Then I got to where I would forget to eat a bite - at 3AM it's easy to forget a lot! Now I run 3-6 miles [depending on time available] 5-6 days a week and I never eat anything before, just drink a 16 ounce bottle of water or Powerade Option [sugar free]. You will hear from some that you MUST run on an empty stomach and from others that you MUST eat something before. It really just comes down to what you feel best doing. Try it both ways and see which one you feel better after. Personally, I get side cramps with more than a bite or two in my tummy. Best of Luck! Tammy
Fitness	EDIT: Thanks for the advise given. I've posted results in this thread - Anyone have advise for me? I'm running a race on Sunday.	Feb 16 2007 16:03 (UTC)	8
Before a race I take a break from running. I don't run 1 or 2 days prior just to make sure I don't accidentally hurt an ankle or knee. Besides, I always feel stronger after a day or two of rest. If you MUST do something do something low impact and make sure it isn't going to make you sore for the race {i.e. intense weight training}. Good luck on your race!! Tammy
Fitness	Silly question @ putting on muscle	Feb 13 2007 14:36 (UTC)
Spot reduction doesn't work; however, I was reading an article in one of my fitness magazines the other day that said there are some studies that SORT OF counter that thinking. It counters it because if you do ENOUGH reps for long enough time, the heat produced APPEAR to burn fat in that area. Meaning if you can do situps or whatever for long enough to heat up that area, burning fat there is POSSIBLE... Can't remember which magazine- between my fiance and I I think we get just about every fitness mag out there- but the cover says something about spot reducing being possible. Good luck -Tammy
Foods	Food that makes you poop...	Feb 06 2007 17:08 (UTC)	86
Sugar free stuff like Russel Stovers or something! The jelly beans and the gummi bears are really good at causing a bowel movement but any of it REALLY works!! Half of one of the $1 bags will def do the trick! Good luck! Tammy
Weight Loss	Working out and Gaining Weight?	Jan 31 2007 17:24 (UTC)	3
I gained 7 after I started running - now I'm down 16 so it starts going down, just takes a while. I started running in June wasn't until mid-September that I started losing... Just stick with it! Tammy
Weight Loss	How much can body fat % change in just a week?	Jan 31 2007 14:41 (UTC)	4
I have a fairly expensive Tanita scale that I THOUGHT was going to be more accurate - You get what you pay for, right? - Wrong. Those scales are flawed. If you are more hydrated then you BF% will be down, if you are less it will be up. And there are so many variables that will completely skew your numbers. So no - buying something more expensive won't help. If you can't afford a professional Calipering, then go with the tape method. It's still not 100% accurate, but it's a heck of a lot closer than the scales and you should be able to get pretty consistent results. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyf atcalculator.htm Tammy
Motivation	How long since you weighed your goal weight?	Jan 29 2007 21:16 (UTC)	17
I was at my goal weight 1 year and about 3 months ago {September 2005}, but I gained about 20+ pounds. I've been losing since June 2006 and am 7 pounds from my goal so 7 more weeks. Totals are: 1. How long it has been since you weighed your goal weight? September 2005 2. How long from now it will take you to weigh that much again, considering you lose one pound/week? 35 weeks {8+ months} total and 7 weeks from now to lose 20-ish pounds! Although I've really really been able to get an average of .5 pounds down every week...
Fitness	Nike+ Foot Pod pockets	Jan 26 2007 16:48 (UTC)	4
Nope - only the nano! :( Guess they don't think someone is going to lug around the bigger ones...
Fitness	neww here .. help	Jan 26 2007 15:21 (UTC)
Up your calories! Cardio, cardio, cardio! Specifically - running is SUPER effective. But whatever you do, really TRY. I see too many people not even breaking a sweat! I understand if you have an injury or something that you can't do certain things. BUT if you are in otherwise good health, put an intense effort into your cardio and you WILL get results! Also, to lower your risk of injury AND to speed up your metabolism {And for great looking results} - weight train! I do 2 days a week - 1 day upper body, 1 day lower body and both of those days I do abs and back - I've had OUTSTANDING results! It's not OVER training and it's still enough to get that lean, toned look! Good luck! Tammy
Fitness	Runners!	Jan 26 2007 15:08 (UTC)	22
Try running outside! It's much less boring since you can potentially see different stuff every time AND it provides natural challenges. For the sake of my poor knees and other joints I run on the treadmill a couple of times a week to give them a little bit of recovery, but I still like running outside MUCH better so I do that a few times a week as well. Going back and forth really helps to keep my routine from getting boring!
Fitness	Pyramiding weights?	Jan 26 2007 15:02 (UTC)	2
This is almost what I do {Not sure if what I do has an official name or not}- I up the weights with each set and decrease the reps. So say 20 lbs x 10 reps; then 25 for 8; then 30 for 6; then 35 for 4. The final set should be VERY hard to complete all 4 reps!
Weight Loss	friday weigh in	Jan 26 2007 14:07 (UTC)	222
Forgot to weigh this morning, but I've been teetering between 132 and 132.5 all week!
Fitness	Nike+ Foot Pod pockets	Jan 25 2007 15:08 (UTC)	8
Yep!
Fitness	Nike+ Foot Pod pockets	Jan 25 2007 14:48 (UTC)	10
I got a road ID for this very purpose. I was gonna get one of the little pouches made just for the little pod, but then I found this. It's big enough for an ID or Credit card and maybe some cash and then the pod too. It was only like 20$ and you get to put your name and emergency phone numbers and allergies on the tab AND it has a life time warranty for not breaking AND you can't even feel it on your shoe when you're running. www.roadid.com Good luck!
Weight Loss	Am I suffering from eating disorder?	Jan 24 2007 21:51 (UTC)	14
No period in 3 months, hair loss, constipation...Could you be pregnant? I know it's PROBABLY the eating too low of calories issue, but those would also be signs of pregnancy and at 3 months {depending on how thin you are} you could still not be showing or know it...Just a thought.
Weight Loss	friday weigh in	Jan 22 2007 14:46 (UTC)	223
Didn't have a chance to input my results on Friday - Down to 132 now! Yay for me!
Weight Loss	the calorie burning process??	Jan 11 2007 18:46 (UTC)	1
mellissabee- I'm sure I will be attacked for saying this, but I pretty much always go below a NET of 1200 calories each day. If I didn't I would never lose {Based on my BMR}! I eat about 1200-1500 calories each day and exercise 300-700 each day...I also listen to my body though - If I'm really hungry I will allow myself to go up to about 1600. Just listen to your body. If you are too tired to workout, you probably aren't eating enough. If you are SUPER hungry you probably aren't eating enough. And DEFINITELY if you are shakey or light headed you aren't eating enough. And don't forget to take plenty of vitamins while trying to lose weight!
Weight Loss	Hydroxycut?? Good or Bad?	Jan 11 2007 17:23 (UTC)	15
Well I kind of agree with the others...There are no magic pills, true. And you need to count calories and exercise; however, those types of pills are good at helping with energy if Vitamin B's and a good multi vitamin aren't cutting it AND they are good for curbing hunger. I know some days I am ravenous and others I hardly get to my 1200 alloted calories. So on the ravenous days, those appetite suppressants really help! Other than artificial energy and making your tummy stop growling they have no significant impact on your weightloss - they aren't magic!
Foods	Is Bread Bad For you?	Jan 11 2007 14:40 (UTC)	16
Nature's Own Light is only 40 cals per slice, 5 net carbs, 2 grams fiber and comes in Sourdough, Wheat and Honey Wheat. Yum!
Foods	What the heck is egg substitute?	Jan 10 2007 20:07 (UTC)	4
Here you go - http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/faqs/f/eggs ubstitute.htm Tammy
Weight Loss	Does it take a while for your body to adjust and drop weight?	Jan 10 2007 14:23 (UTC)	21
I started running and seriously counting calories and it took FOUR months to see any change on the scale! Now I average .5-1 pounds a week. So you could be doing something even if the scale doesn't change!
Fitness	activity tracking	Jan 09 2007 15:43 (UTC)
Just put yourself at sedentary and add in your activities individually. This is what I do...
Fitness	Survey- When and why Cardio/ weights/ eating	Jan 08 2007 18:49 (UTC)	1
I run first thing in the morning on weekdays - No food before hand. This is because I get side cramps if I eat before. I just take a few sips of water then go. After running I make an egg white sandwich and drive in to the gym {at work and about 1 hour drive time}. Then I do either some weights or some more cardio like the Arc trainer, the elliptycal or the treadmill. Lately I've actually been doing both- weights first then additional cardio. Then I get ready for work and eat another higher protein breakfast like a South Beach Diet wrap or something. I'm still in the losing phase so on the weekdays I'm doing 2/3-a-days, once I'm maintaining I will only do 1-a-days. On the weekends I usually run at least once and may hit my local gym for some weights. My rule though is that I only work each muscle group once per week, except abs which I work twice per week. And I try to do everything on an empty stomach or at least a couple of hours since I've eaten anything. Tammy
Weight Loss	friday weigh in	Jan 05 2007 13:46 (UTC)	255
Happy Friday everyone I hope you are all recovering from the holiday feasts! Ok the Friday before Christmas I was down to 133.5 sadly I've been weighing 3-ish pounds heavier ever since. Finally this morning I'm back down to 134. Still up .5 pounds but at least on my way back down!
Fitness	Burning Calories	Dec 28 2006 02:42 (UTC)	2
Go here http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/calorie s-burned.php and it will tell you. Pick sedentary for absolutely no exercise. Tammy
Weight Loss	Need ideas for 1260 calorie menu	Dec 27 2006 15:26 (UTC)	3
I usually keep my calories between 1200 and 1400 so I think I can help you. A typical day for me (I have 2 breakfasts one after I run and one after the gym): Run --> 2 Egg whites, 2 slices Natures own 40 Cal Sourdough Bread, Heart Smart squeeze butter (Egg white Sandwich) --> Gym cardio or weight training --> Coffee, South Beach Diet breakfast wrap (In the freezer seciotn) --> A veggie snack of bell pepper or cucumber or baby carrots --> Low cal frozen meal (South beach diet or Smart ones) and a sugar free pudding or jello or something like that --> 100 calorie pack of some kind for an afternoon snack --> Another veggie snack of baby carrots, cucumber, pickle or bell pepper for the drive home --> Sandwich (Low fat sliced turkey, light laughing cow cheese wedge, 2 slices Nature's Own 40 cal Sourdough bread), Either Fat Free pringles or light ruffles --> A sugar free ice pop or ice cream (under 50 cals usually). So that's a normal day and just depending on my snacks and which meal I have for lunch I usually come in under 1400 and closer to 1200 everyday. Good luck! Tammy
Fitness	Overdid the weights--advice?	Dec 20 2006 16:12 (UTC)	15
Get a massage! The first time I ever did Body Pump {An hour long weight lifting class} I REALLY over did it and that is WHOLE BODY! OUCH! So I went to a Chiropractic center that also did massages, paid $40 for 30 minutes and the next day felt tons better!!
Fitness	Workout Question	Dec 13 2006 18:57 (UTC)	1
Taking a day or two off each week will help prevent burn-out. But as long as you are not working the same muscle groups every day there's no reason why you couldn't do some cardio every day. Or can can do cardio 5 days a week and weights 2 days a week or something to that effect. But over-training and burn-out are the only risks to working out every day. To keep your calorie deficit the same, yes, you would eat less on non-workout days {as long as you've been adding extra for the workout to begin with}. Hope that helps! Tammy

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