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  • I never count calories during weight training, only from cardio. I simply use weight training to build lean muscle mass which in turn, revs the metabolism to use more fat for fuel. Best of luck to you.
    in How many calories do we burn on average from lifting? Comment by danplatt July 2016
  • I'm 50 (and a guy, obviously) and used myfitnesspal four years ago to lose 38 lbs of fat. How did I do it? I ate a balanced nutritional diet 300 - 400 calories below my activity level (TDEE) and lots of cardio. You must do both: eat within your caloric budget and exercise. Picture yourself how you want to be and do it.…
    in Fortysomething Fitness Journey Comment by danplatt July 2016
  • I'm a vegetarian and make a Whey Isolate protein shake three times a day. Once before my workout, once immediately after and one (Casein protein) at bedtime. That extra boost of complete protein rebuilds the micro-tears in lean muscle that occurs during a workout. It doesn't make you lose weight.
    in Shakes- good, bad or ugly ? Comment by danplatt July 2016
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