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Discussions
Crossfit
The reason I stumbled upon the zone diet, is because it was suggested by the crossfit training documentation. I still haven't made the jump from standard cardio/strength workouts at the gym, but does anyone else here do crossfit? I really want to start, and there's a gym just two blocks from my house! Eric
How is it going?
Just thought I would check in to see how everyone is doing... Me personally, things got off track last month, but going better now. I have struggled with my hunger/appetite, which is NOT supposed to be an issue in the Zone, but for me it is always a struggle until my hormones/insulin levels get settled in.
Hi, I'm new
Hi, I'm new to mfp, I've had success with the zone diet, right now I'm completely off groove because my dad just died last month after fighting cancer. Now I have to care for myself because as an emotional eater I turned to food for comfort and now am at my heaviest. Would welcome support and motivation.
Share 1 quick zone meal
What is your go to zone meal? Something quick and easy to prepare? Mine is 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 1 cup blueberries, and I sprinkle slivered almonds.
Intro
Was on the Zone diet several years ago and I found it easy once I got going and used to the calculations, fat, protein, carbs. I have only about 10 pounds to lose and starting by changing my breakfasts and snacks. I am 70 years old, used to be very active but have gotten lazy. That's going to change, too. I did do the…
Zone Breakfast
What is your normal zone breakfast? 3 blocks of protein, carb, fat seems like a lot for breakfast.
post workout
what do you do post workout...
Should you eat more on exercise days?
Here's a question... should I eat the same amount of food, even on exercise days? The online body fat calculator online, which gives you your food budget, includes your activity level, but if you don't exercise every day, should you hold back on rest days, and eat more on exercise days? If so, how much do you borrow into…
Intro
Hello all and happy Saturday!! I just started following the Zone this week and am loving it. No hunger and I'm done 5 lbs already. I'm also starting Jillian michaels body revolution today. Excited about her workout plans.
exercise
What kind of exercise are you all doing? Anybody using a wii?
