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| Fitness | Eliptical everyday? | Nov 19 2009 18:48 (UTC) |
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You can do it everyday, but you may get bored with it. You may want to be a bit adventurous and try out the weights, or do maybe half of your time on the elliptical and the other half lifting some weights. Maybe concentrate on arms one day and legs the next. If you decide you're not ready for weights, you are still okay to do the elliptical everyday. |
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| Fitness | Question, Muscle | Nov 19 2009 18:45 (UTC) |
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Eating the right foods is just as important as staying within your calorie range and working out. You feel like crap because that's what you're eating. That's also the reason, I think, you've lost your motivation. You need to stop and rethink what you're doing to yourself. Is this who you want to be? There is nothing wrong with eating the stuff that tastes good, but is not so good for you once in a while, but you need more balance. |
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| Fitness | In need of a good workout DVD...... | Nov 18 2009 13:45 (UTC) |
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I would try 30 day shred, but do all 3 levels at a time. Tae bo is okay, but it's hard to find one that will kick your butt. I know you don't want to order a video, but I really would check out P90X. If you have an "As seen on TV" store in a local mall, you can sometimes find it there. It won't kill you, but it will challenge you:)
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| Fitness | Why is it so hard!!!??? | Nov 18 2009 13:42 (UTC) |
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Increasing your heartrate burns calories, it really doesn't matter how you do it. Mixing everything in and trying new things is best for overall weight loss. Cardio obviously burns calories and gets you the quickest results, but lifting helps build muscle that will increase your metabolism and help you maintain those great results. Mixing things up will help you overcome plateaus. Have fun with it, then in won't feel like such a chore. |
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| Fitness | Question about reduced number of lifting days | Nov 18 2009 13:38 (UTC) |
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Let me start by saying I am not an expert or even close, but I have a guess for you |
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| Fitness | Is P90x for me? | Nov 17 2009 18:28 (UTC) |
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Ditto everything crimson667 posted. It absolutely focuses on muscles, so much so that I didn't feel it had enough cardio, so I substitute on those days. I also just ordered insanity by beach body to incorporate into my P90X videos. I don't think you'll be disappointed. |
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| Foods | Almond Breeze and Pudding | Nov 16 2009 15:03 (UTC) |
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No. I've tried and it does not set correctly, even if you only use 1/2 of recommended amount. |
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| Fitness | Excuse? | Nov 02 2009 21:00 (UTC) |
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There's no way you gained fat and lost muscle. I wouldn't trust his results. I think you are on the right track with your diet and exercise. Congratulations on losing the 33lbs so far! |
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| Weight Loss | broke diet ! pigged out ! feel so fat/useless ! | Nov 02 2009 20:57 (UTC) |
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Honestly, I think you may still be sick and need more help than we can give you. We all have off days. You can't change what you've already done, so watch what you eat the rest of the day. You'll be fine. |
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| Fitness | The G.I. Jane Challenge - 100 burpee/pull-ups for time | Oct 29 2009 15:56 (UTC) |
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I love a good challenge, so I had to try. My pull-up bar at home isn't quite high enough that I have to jump up to reach it, so I did the full burpee with the jump and then went and did a pull-up. I was able to get 100 in exactly 20 minutes. I'm definitely going to feel that tomorrow |
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| Motivation | What the heck is wrong with me! | Oct 23 2009 16:03 (UTC) |
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We all have those days that we feel like a bottomless pit and could eat everything put in front of us. Those are the days that test us the most. If you are hungry it is okay to eat, but you know mini candy bars probably aren't your wisest choice. It's okay to go over your calories from time to time, but do your best to do it with calories that count. Crackers with some fiber and some laughing cow cheeese, popcorn, fruit, yogurt, low sugar pudding, etc. I know how it feels after eating a bunch of crap, it doesn't feel good. Forgive yourself and start over tomorrow. |
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| Motivation | So the harderst part about this ... HELP! | Oct 23 2009 15:58 (UTC) |
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I think you can do this without help too. I think it's at least worth a try. You know you're strong and are cabable of doing this. Stop looking at the end goal, take it day by day, and set smaller goals first. Also, do not think of this as a diet. You just need to "adjust" what you're eating. I'm a volume eater, so to tell me to eat just a little of something is a joke. Instead, think of it as a game for yourself. Find substitutes for your favorites. I have done this for everything, except ice cream. Just can't find something that delicious:) If you know your weaknesses, don't buy them. If they are not readily available to binge on, there's a better chance you'll get creative and find a sub. That being said, you should allow yourself a guilt-free indulgence once in a while. You're human, and it's okay. Knowing you'll be rewarded helps keep you on track. As for being 21 and prekids, don't stress about it. If anything, you'll have a good head on your shoulders when and if you do decide to have kids. And if you let yourself go, you'll know how to get back into shape after. I have 2 kids and am in the best shape of my life. You know you can do this!! |
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| Motivation | I can't run and I'm getting sketchy | Oct 23 2009 15:47 (UTC) |
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Just because you've injured your knee doesn't mean you can't exercise at all. I used to be a runner, but also injured my knee. There are still plenty of exercised you can do that have no impact on your knee. You can lift weights or do resistance training, go biking, or find a pool to swim or run in the water. I think that's great that your diet is going well, and you have made progress, but don't let an injury be an excuse for not working out. |
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| Weight Loss | Need advice from the more experienced! | Oct 23 2009 15:43 (UTC) |
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I think you are on the right track, you need to eat more. You're tall and need more than 12-1400 calories, especially on workout days. I know it does seem a bit counter-productive, but the extra calories aren't from junk, it's healthy food to help fuel your metabolism and help your body recover from a good workout. I would try upping your calories. Be sure to give your body time to adjust to the new calorie range. You may gain a little at first, but it will come back off. Good luck and good for you for choosing to be healthier |
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| Recipes | Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe | Oct 20 2009 20:19 (UTC) |
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I think I have what you're looking for. These are soft and perfect for a snack or dessert.
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| Weight Loss | When to switch to maintenance? | Oct 16 2009 05:31 (UTC) |
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When I started this after having my second child, I initially picked a weight I new I could get to and maintain. It was not an unrealistic goal, which unfortunately I think a lot of people set. I never focused a lot on the numbers, I paid more attention to eating right and exercising. When I hit my "goal" weight, I still felt that I had more to give. I never set another number though. I just continued to eat in a calorie range appropriate for my age and activity level, and the weight just kept coming off. I have now plateued, but it's a good platue. I'm much lower than I ever thought I would be, but I just let it happen. I eat 5 or 6 times a day, continue to count calories, mostly out of habit, and I still exercise. I guess what I'm getting at is a number is just a number. We should focus more on eating right and setting exercise goals( push yourself farther than you thought you could or try something new) In order to maintain yourself, you have to enjoy what you are doing to get there. Find foods you love to eat that are still good for you and find exercise that keeps you motivated and you enjoy doing. |
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| Weight Loss | Obsessed with Bad Foods | Oct 16 2009 05:20 (UTC) |
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I could have written that myself. I totally understand!! I can't open an ice cream container without finishing it. How bad is that. I have found a substitute for everything else I used to eat, but can't seem to find something to replace my ice cream. I have come to the conclusion that I have to accept it as a flaw and figure out a way to incorporate it. I used to try the whole "have a little everyday", but that doesn't do it for me. Good for those that it works for though:) So I've made a deal with myself. Once every 2 weeks, I allow myself to splurge, guilt free. I exercise and eat right for every meal and snack, there is no reason why I can't reward myself with an unhuman serving of ice cream once in a while If you ever figure out something else, please share. Better yet, I think I'll just keep my ice cream. |
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| Motivation | Major Motivation Problem | Oct 15 2009 10:44 (UTC) |
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I can see why you don't have any motivation, you sound totally stressed. I would be too. As hard as it is though, you have to cut yourself some slack. Comfort foods are just that, they make us feel better when we're stressed and getting away from emotionally eating is extremely difficult, but you know that 's what you have to do. I'm not saying you should go straight to munching on carrot sticks, but try to find healthier snacks you can munch on and some quick, easy, healthy meals. As for no longer being as toned. You may just have to accept that for now until your schedule calms a bit. During the week, just try to squeeze in 10 min. breaks of some sort of exercise. And if you aren't working weekends, make time then for a full workout. Good luck to you! |
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| Weight Loss | Workout, Starvation, and Deficit | Oct 15 2009 10:26 (UTC) |
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Being a similar height and weight, I'd like to first say, I really doubt any part of you is "big". Having previously starved yourself, I'm a little cautious to answer your post. I worry that you may have a body image disorder. I am glad that you are eating healthy, and 1400-1700 calories sounds about right. Now just because literature says someone of your height can weigh 98lbs and still be healthy does not by any means suggest that should be your goal. Genetically you may not be able to get down that low, and that should be fine with you. If you are unhappy with your image, I would suggest toning as opposed to doing more cardio. Once a month isn't doing much of anything for you. You need a variety of workouts to keep your muscles guessing and to keep you away from a plateau. Although, remember, it's okay to plateau if you are at a healthy weight. Adding muscle will not make you bulky. It will tone you and it will increase your metabolism. Cardio workouts temporarily increase metabolism whereas resistance training increases your metabolism for a longer period of time. You may not sweat like you're used to, but rest assure, if you are doing things correctly, your body will respond. I do hope you learn to appreciate the body you were given and see it as a gift and not something that is horrible to look at. |
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| Recipes | Home-Made Vitamuffin? | Oct 09 2009 17:57 (UTC) |
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I make an pumpkin oatmeal "cookie" that tastes like the vitatops.
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| Foods | Anyone else obssesed with cooking now that you are counting calories? | Oct 06 2009 01:17 (UTC) |
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You say obsessed like it's a bad thing |
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| Foods | supper | Oct 06 2009 01:15 (UTC) |
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If you are trying to gain weight, why do you have to wait 'til morning to eat again? There is nothing wrong with having a snack before bed. |
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| Foods | Calories for salad | Oct 06 2009 01:14 (UTC) |
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It depends how big your salad is and how much dressing you are putting on it. Is this in a cafeteria, or do you have access to the calories in the dressing? I guess either way, if you really want to know, ask how many calories are in the dressing. A normal serving size is 2 tablespoons. |
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| Fitness | Partial P90x | Sep 28 2009 21:12 (UTC) |
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Not the results they advertise. I'm not sure why you would pay the money you did if you're not going to use the most useful videos. Lifting weights is a huge part of this program. It's great that you are doing cardio 3 days a week with some ab work, but if you want real results, do the program, it's totally worth it! |
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| Foods | burnt oatmeal | Sep 17 2009 21:22 (UTC) |
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Another fun, easy, tasty way to eat oatmeal is to make it into a pancake. I use a package of instant oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1/4 cup of milk and 1 tblspoon of raisins. Mix together and make in a pan just like a pancake. It's almost like having an oatmeal raisin cookie for breakfast:) |
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| Foods | ice cream - just for fun :D | Sep 17 2009 21:16 (UTC) |
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First of all, I totally agree with you. I have been able to give up or substitute something for every other craving except ice cream. Nothing beats it! 1. I prefer store bought, Edy's. I prefer it because I get more for the money. Probably not a good idea though for watching portions. 2. Lately, my preferred flavor is Edy's loaded cookie dough. It's heavenly:) 3. I don't usually add toppings. If I was at a sundae bar and had vanilla ice cream with every topping in front of me, I would add caramel and chocolate. 4. I prefer to eat right out of the carton:) I know, I have a problem. There needs to be an ice cream recovery program:) |
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| Foods | All I eat | Aug 30 2009 22:48 (UTC) |
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Oh, I completely agree with blueberry_lips. I'm not sure where to start either. For one, you are not getting enough calories in a day, unless you are eating a lot of oatmeal and cereal. That would be the reason you are loosing weight. And you are not getting enough nutrients from your food. It's fine to really enjoy a certain food and eat it a lot, but be realistic, you know you need other foods in your diet. |
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| Fitness | knee injury..help! | Aug 27 2009 19:19 (UTC) |
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I went to an orthopedic doctor for my knee pain. You could start there, or there are also docs that specialize in Sports Medicine. See what you can find in your area and go from there. I hope you find some answers, I know how it feels not being able to run when you really want to. Good luck |
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| Foods | A to Z Food Survey | Aug 07 2009 01:06 (UTC) |
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A: is for Apple, what is your favorite variety? pink lady B: is for Bread, regardless of nutrition, calories or whole grains what is your favorite type to have a nice big piece of? The brown bread at the Cheesecake Factory C: is for Cereal what is your favorite kind currently (just one pick) Honey Nut Crunch D: is for Doughnuts, you might not currently be eating them but what kind do you fancy? Long johns with the white frosting E: is for Eggs, how would you like your prepared? Omlet with veggies F: is for Fat free, what is your favorite fat free product? Blue Bunny yogurt G: is for groceries, where do you purchase your at? Woodman's H: is for hot beverages, what is your favorite hot drink? Crystal Light Peach Tea heated up. I: is for Ice cream treat, pick a favorite flavor and add a fun topping? Twist with caramel J: is for Jams or Jellies, do you eat them, if so what kind and flavor? Smucker's sugar free strawberry K: is for Kashi (who doesnt love Kashi)name your favorite Kashi product? Oatmeal L: is for lunch, what was yours today? A high fiber wrap w/laughing cow cheese, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, tomato and spinach, and yogurt w/grapes. M: is for Milk, what "variety" do you like (flavor, source, etc): Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze N: is for nuts what kind is your favorite? I don't really like nuts O: is for onions, do you eat them? I'm starting to, but they have to be dice very small and mixed with things. P: is for protein, what is your favorite source? Chicken Q: is for quiche, what 4 ingredients would you like in yours? tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers, and onions R: is for restaurant, where is your located and what is its names and type of cuisine? About 30 min. away, Crawdaddy's. Lots of seafood. S: is for spices, name 4 that are in your kitchen right now that you have used in the past 5 days? Oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, cinnamon T: is for trick or treating (in a dream world) what 5 candies does your bag contain? Twix, Take 5, Caramello, Snickers. U: is for Universal, what is your favorite type of cuisine from around the world? Chinese V: is for vitamin, do you take them? if so what kinds? Daily Multi-vitamin W: is for water, do you drink bottled, spring, tap, sparkling still, etc? tap mixed w/Crystal Light X: is xtra special dinner, your making one tomorrow night, whats on the menu? Spicy shrimp jambalaya Y: is for Yogurt, you can only afford 1 cup, what flavor and brand do you purchase? Blue Bunny light raspberry Z: is for zero guilt, what food can you enjoy over and over without any guilt? ice cream ( I know it's not a normal zero guilt food, but it's really the only bad thing I eat, so I allow myself to do so guilt free)
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| Foods | it's been awhile since i've posted a survey. | Aug 07 2009 00:51 (UTC) |
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what's your favorite berry?: fresh = strawberries, frozen = blueberries. where do you like berries best (on icecream, on their own, in baked goods, etc)? on their own what's your favorite kind of melon?: honey dew do you like red or green grapes better?: red what's your favorite thing to pair bananas with?: cinnamon what's your favorite fruit to eat frozen?: never tried them frozen what was the last fruit you ate?: peach what's your favorite thing to pair with peanut butter?: jelly what's your favorite thing to pair with ice cream?: caramel what's your favorite thing to pair with chocolate?: marshmallows and graham crackers what's your favorite kind of doughnut?: white frosted long john what's your favorite raw vegetable?: red pepper what's your favorite cooked vegetable?: carrots what's your favorite kind of cheese?: pepperjack what's your favorite thing to do with cheese (eat it with crackers, melt it on chips, etc)?: put it on my wraps what's your favorite meat?: chicken breast what's your favorite thing to bbq?: chicken breast hamburger or hotdog?: hamburger what do you put on your hamburger and/or hotdog?: just ketchup usually what are your favorite pizza toppings?: pepperoni, mushrooms and green olives what's your favorite kind of pie?: strawberry what's your favorite kind of cake?: carrot do you think you drink enough water?: Yes, only because I drink it with Crystal Light do you think you get enough calcium?: I think so what's your favorite spread to put on bread?: jelly what's your favorite condiment?: salad dressing what's your favorite spice?: basil what are your top 3 favorite foods?: ice cream, yogurt w/grapes, french toast what are your top 3 least favorite foods?: squash, pork and beans, sourkraut(sp?) what is one food you used to eat before cc that you miss now?: cheese and crackers what is one food you used to eat before cc that you don't miss?: pizza where is your favorite fastfood chain?: I don't really like any. what's your favorite flavour of ice cream?: it changes often:) what's your favorite kind of ice cream (frozen yogurt, hard icecream, soft serve, milkshake, etc)?: soft serve |
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With lifting, your body retains more water, which is why you may actually weigh more on days after. Since you've replaced lifting with cardio, you are getting more immediate results. You are not losing muscle though, that I'm 99% sure of. I think it's great to have both cardio and lifting incorporated into your overall lifestyle. 
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