Going to use the multiquote feature! My first time.
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Originally Posted by NjPants
Tomorrow I weigh in. I did a quick check on Friday and saw a 2 pound loss so I'm hoping that holds for tomorrow. Either way, I'm continuing what I'm doing and then some. I am going back to running tomorrow after being lax the last few weeks. I am also bike shopping for a cheap used one on the France version of craigslist. Excited about that. I just wish I knew anything about bikes. If any of you are cyclists, I welcome your advice!
I am also a cyclist. If you're going to buy one for urban cycling, you want one that's solid and sturdy - think of the Dutch bikes for that. Look for one that doesn't have a lot of rust, the seat is in good shape, and the handlebars -- anything else that needs fixing can be doing pretty quickly and cheaply.
Also, when you measure the bike for your body, you want something that actually fits you -- a lot of people get smaller bikes but don't realize that a bigger one would fit their body better (and make them more efficient). The seat should move up and down, but you want your knee, when it's in the 3 o'clock position on the pedal, to be perpendicular to your toe (not further out, not further in) and your hands should be able to comfortable be there (without leaning too far forward). Make sure the seat can move up and down enough to compensate for your height.
If you're looking for a bike for exercise (road riding) that's another story! Get a bell and basket too and very good lock.
Then, read online about taking care of your bike and fixing it. It's not hard at all (it's not a car!) and the parts can be very cheap. Find a local bike shop to your neighborhood and make friends with them.
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Originally Posted by Laura78
Happy Monday everyone! As usual my weekend was full of Synchro practices for my daughter....at least my daughter is getting fit even if I'm not! When the weather gets a bit better I'm going to walk around the pool buildings while she's practicing. I'm happy to get back into our regular schedule today - I love Mondays now that I'm not working.....LOL. The last time I didn't have a job (other than maternity leave) was when I was 13....it's an interesting feeling!
I have a party on Saturday which I am sort of dreading.....it will have amazing catered food. It's really sitting on my mind so I really need to have a good strategy going in and not mess things up.
Rana - Sorry you've been in a funk.....here's to a better week for you! I agree about rude craigslist people, urgh. I use a different method called storage wars which has a local facebook page. People literally bid on things, then I leave them on my porch with an envelope, so I don't have to wait around for them. If I sell something more expensive then I'll wait. This week I plan to have a huge 'Storage Wars' week!! We have soooo much junk. Yesterday was 3 garbage bags for donations.......
I don't know how you handle not having a job. I think I would go stir crazy! Enjoy the time.
Monday has already started off crazy, so I am hoping it will get better. I haven't been able to weigh myself and I will have a new scale starting Wednesday, so my numbers will probably change. Argh.
I will look into StorageWars -- never heard of it, but it's a good idea.
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Originally Posted by SoMuchFattitude
Rana - there is definitely a grey area between health and solely weight loss. It's hard to find it, imo. I know that if I want to focus solely on weight loss then my health goes out the window. I know that when I exercise/train hard/focus on healthy, I spike on the scale and my loss is slower. I believe it's because I'm fueling my body instead of putting it in a deficit. I prefer the way I feel when I'm focusing on healthy, but enjoy the results of the weight loss. I can eat a 1200 calorie diet a day and see quick results on the scale, but when I do I don't have the energy to train and don't feel as healthy. It's a total Catch 22. I'm trying to find my grey.
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Had a good weekend and lost 2.2lbs this week! I ran 7 miles yesterday for my half training and my back is killing me today. Any tips on back aches after running?
I was told to stop calorie counting, but I think I need to get back on it. My doc wanted me to eat intuitively because I was obsessed, but I think I need to start watching it again. After all, I gained weight because intuitively eating meant I eat a lot of calorie dense foods, and eating "clean" doesn't mean I lose weight if I am still consuming too many calories.
For back-aches, if you have one of those big balls, lay on it face down -- it will stretch your lower back. Or if you can afford it, get a massage today. And take Advil. And, because I've been doing Pilates for 15 years, start taking Pilates classes, that will work on your back and ab muscles!
For my own update:
I do think I am back to calorie counting, so I will start... Tomorrow. Or today. I'm not sure. I need to set up MFP again on my phone.
I am exercising, so that won't be a problem.
And I will see where I am on Wednesday with my new scale.
The decluttering went well, stuff was sold. I even sold a couch I no longer wanted and I just found out that the lady who bought it couldn't get it into her apartment. I feel bad, but what can I do? Another lady who picked up some shelves also said I had posted the price to be $5 less than what I actually did! I took the money anyway, because I wanted to get rid of them, but I told all of that for $25, not for $20. She got a deal and I am really hating Craigslist people now. For anything else I sell, I'm going to look into other methods. I also have the trunk of my car filled with stuff for the Salvation Army so I will make a trip out there sometime this week.
I don't get all hokey-pokey but I am hoping that all of these changes in my house -- cleaning it out, decluttering, changing it, whatever -- makes an impact on my life psychologically and physically so I am ready for new beginnings, new healthy smaller body, all of it!