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Diet and Exercise 2012: Push It.

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anyone have ideas for something I can do at the gym that won't hurt my already sore lower back? (besides stretching) going slightly crazy, as most of my usual stuff is pretty hard on my back and I haven't done anything for 2 weeks. elliptical maybe? walking on the treadmill, I guess, but - yawn. please don't tell me to rest. :p ;)
 
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jen said:
anyone have ideas for something I can do at the gym that won't hurt my already sore lower back? (besides stretching) going slightly crazy, as most of my usual stuff is pretty hard on my back and I haven't done anything for 2 weeks. elliptical maybe? walking on the treadmill, I guess, but - yawn. please don't tell me to rest. :p ;)
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Does your gym have a recumbent bike? That might work for you.
 
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From this weekend's 9 mile race up and down a local mountain:

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Rimbaud said:
From this weekend's 9 mile race up and down a local mountain:

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I need to head out west and run a trail race. Between your pics and the pics that my coworkers brought back from AZ, I am convinced the trails there are something I need to hit.
 
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nmupiccdiva said:
I need to head out west and run a trail race. Between your pics and the pics that my coworkers brought back from AZ, I am convinced the trails there are something I need to hit.
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They're great fun. Got the halfish marathon next month to get ready for and then in May it's a near marathon up a peak that gets about 15 visitors a year. It'll be the first race ever there, not quite sure how I'll feel after that one!
 
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The verdict from the dietitian: 2,200 calories per day, watch the carbohydrates, and stop eating at 10 PM. Thankfully, she did NOT tell me to start using margarine or any fat-free products.

This is my new program:


1. 2200 calories per day.
2. Butter and cheese are still welcome, as is bacon. Just need to watch the portions.
3. Same with bread. Whole grains whenever possible.
4. Try one new vegetable and one new fruit per week.
5. Stop all eating by 10 PM. If I'm hungry, go to bed or go for a walk.
6. And of course, 30-60 minutes of exercise per day.

And I will destroy my scale if I have to!
 
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The new system is working so far; I've actually gotten to sleep at a reasonable hour and have gotten up with the alarm the past couple days.

As for this week's mystery produce: parsnips for my vegetable and pineapple for my fruit.
 
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ShirtlessBob said:
The new system is working so far; I've actually gotten to sleep at a reasonable hour and have gotten up with the alarm the past couple days.

As for this week's mystery produce: parsnips for my vegetable and pineapple for my fruit.
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How have you never had pineapple?
 
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Well, it's been about a week with the new diet, and I'm doing much better than anticipated. I'm not snacking in the middle of the night, I'm not overdoing it on carbs, and I feel like I'm actually losing. Now if I can remember to stay off the scale until my next doctor's appointment, I'll be all set.
 
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ShirtlessBob said:
Well, it's been about a week with the new diet, and I'm doing much better than anticipated. I'm not snacking in the middle of the night, I'm not overdoing it on carbs, and I feel like I'm actually losing. Now if I can remember to stay off the scale until my next doctor's appointment, I'll be all set.
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THis is a lifestyle, not a diet. Diet means that it is temporary. You are learning to do something you can maintain. That is different and eminently more doable. Good on you Shirtless!

I finally bit the bullet and bought the Fine Cooking Archive. I love that mag. I just need to live parallel lives so I can try all the stuff while keeping up with everything else I am supposed to be responsible for.
 
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leswp1 said:
THis is a lifestyle, not a diet. Diet means that it is temporary. You are learning to do something you can maintain. That is different and eminently more doable. Good on you Shirtless!

I finally bit the bullet and bought the Fine Cooking Archive. I love that mag. I just need to live parallel lives so I can try all the stuff while keeping up with everything else I am supposed to be responsible for.
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And after years of disordered eating, I'm finally turning the corner and starting to think rationally about food. That's going to be the challenge...
 
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Rimbaud said:
From this weekend's 9 mile race up and down a local mountain:

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Assuming this is you, I can finally put a face to the negative rep I was bombarded with a few years ago.

All from "Rimbaud." :D ;)
 
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Finally went out and bought a magnetic-resistance bicycle trainer and rode it tonight for the first time in the basement.

LOVE IT and so, SO good to get back on the bike after not riding since late September.

Did high resistance for the entire first period of the Yotes/Pens game while listening to the iPod. All in the (sweaty) warmth of my basement. :cool:
 
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I'm 9 days in on my 2nd attempt at doing a Whole30. Basically no dairy, sugar, grains, legumes.. just good ole meat, eggs, fish, poultry, and vegetables. Down about 15lbs from the reduction in sugar alone. Haven't been able to work out due to a nasty flare up of my plantar fasciitis, but starting next week I can head back to the boxing gym.
 
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One week down on my new meal plan and I've lost 7 lbs. My target running weight is 200, so I've got 57 lbs to go.
 
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