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Again I'm still astonished you are so aggressive, it is such a discussion, and we need to better understand how our human body works. As I said before, you may be wrong, MAY BE not YOU ARE, and also may be there is misunderstanding, we are not certified persons and may not express our beliefs using correct terminology so…

I totally don't agree with you, nutrients are not only protein, carb and fat, there are also micronutrients as well as cooking method that has big deal. Also breaking down food during digestion process is very important. How does your body break down burger sandwich is different than raw food. Also don't forget the effect…

Correct me if I'm wrong, for example if one sandwich of Burger King contains 1000 kcal, 30g protein, 50g carbs, 75g fat (just an example) will be same for my body as meal of lean fresh beef steak + raw garden salad + olive oil if it has the same macros?

I searched the issue before and here is the conclusion, strength training (weight lifting, resistance training, etc.) doesn't burn that much amount of calories during training (1 hour burns around 120 kcal!), the fact is that it raises the RMR and your metabolism; hence you burn more while at rest after workout session. It…

I use it for anything I ingest, I even take it with me during business trips. I've checked your diary it is too much close to mine from logging way perspective, you log everything and that's how to succeed. Congrats :smile:

Congratulations for the great workout :smiley: Mine were Bulgarian split squat with 4 sec pause at bottom, side lunges with 4 sec pause, jump squat with 4 sec pause, 1-legged RDL, along with plank, side plank, and ab crunching workout. Legs are on fire today.

Excuse me ladies and gentlemen, I do agree with Lgabrjolek because that's what I did myself, and result is reducing body fat % while gaining muscle mass. I'm not certified trainer or doctor, I'm just an engineer who used to read, read, read, and read then turn on my analysis skills. I just want to consent that what…

First step is the beginning of success, congrats, you are on most important long walk that will dramatically change your entire life. I've had the walk since 15 months; reduced my weight from 295lb to 140lb, started to workout and gain muscles, and today I entered the hardest challenge in my life; to give up serious pain…

Thanks Mrs. las07s, I already followed your and others respective posters advice to drink more water, and planned my next week meals low in sodium (1000 mg) per day. Hope this will work.

Many thanks for the advice; "Freaking out isn't going to make it shift any faster than ignoring it". You made my day Mrs. Dopeysmelly. what is your advice for precautions that should be taken during my next business trips? what should I do to avoid this to happen again?

Thanks Spiderkeys, It is 6th day since end of vacation and returning back to regular life style with no reduction in weight so that I'm very worry. Anyway I will start reducing sodium intake too much and increase cardio intensity for coming next day. Hope this helps.

Thanks Rissavanwey, can you advice me how to know daily goal of sodium?

Thanks Sarauk2sf for your reply. Actually I'm worried because I'm not feeling satisfied, I feel bloated and my tummy as well as thighs and legs are inflated that affects my clothes. I want to be sure it is not something wrong I did during my vacation. That's it. BTW, do drinking rum and cold weather affect water retention?…

Thanks all, I'm close to believe that it is because or rounding numbers. Problem is that I'm in phase of maintaining while reducing body fat % and bulking. That phase needs strict intake and too much accuracy. I will try to deduct 10% of my goal as error margin and follow up my measurements/weight for 30 days to get the…

Doesn't fiber fall under carbs?

I recommend to set your target weight to be the ideal for your age, height, and body frame. Start from that weight and begin lose extra pounds, reduce body fat % while building your muscles, then go higher as your muscle mass increase.

Building more muscle mass will increase your RMR hence increase your daily expenditure, along with caloric deficit you will easily lose extra weight. What is your target weight?

Hi Ghostx1994, First your macros will follow this simple rule: Protein: 1gm for each pound of your target lean body mass Fats: 30% of your goal daily caloric intake Carbs: goal daily caloric intake - calories from protein - calories from fats this depends on whether you want to reduce your weight or increase it. If you…

Very simple, replace full fat ingredients by skimmed, replace all oils and butter by olive oil, white flour with corn or brown flour, minimize sauces as much as possible and let your guests to add it during serving (not during cooking). Try to bake without flour and egg; instead use bran. If it is possible; try to replace…

Great work, I did the same in one year and lost 72Kgs, I've started phase of maintaining and bulking phase 4 months ago, if you need help or advice don't hesitate to ask.

Lean Body Mass (your mass without counting fats)

I totally agree with you, it was metabolic adaptation.

Based on personal experience it is a truth, but under 400 kcal/day

Hi Pocabella, You should eat 1gm of protein for each pound of your weight, 30% of your daily caloric intake goal of healthy fats, rest are carbs. For example; my weight is 137lb, I'm in phase of toning/building muscles and losing some extra pounds of fat. Here are my macros: My RMR = 1500 kcal/day (that is my daily goal in…

I used to have cottage cheese with eggs as post-workout meal. I like it this way: 200g of cottage cheese mashed with 3 hard boiled eggs, a tomato diced in very small cubes, 3 slices of sweet green pepper, and some salt/black pepper. I don't add any oils or cook the cheese, only mash it with boiled eggs, tomato and green…

I was afraid of fat and carbs content as I only need to increase protein intake. My main problem is that my time schedule. I return back from work 6PM, eating my 2nd main meal then wait till 9PM and do my workout the the post-workout meal (dinner) which is high in protein. I almost finish my meal by 10:30PM, so I have only…

You don't have any problems with your belly, just focus on your core and do more resistance workouts that work your core to tone and add strength.

I agree with DeeTee68, as you are working out, pay more attention to weight lifting (low reps / heavy weights) to fire your slow twitch muscle fibers, this will increase your muscle mass and increase demand of protein and power in order to build new tissues, reduce your carbs and increase your protein intake to substitute…

Go for trance genre, I suggest you ASOT radio shows for Armin Van Buuren, also you will be fired with Heatbeat, their latest album "Global Monster" is wonderful and very uplifting that will take you high to the sky. Andrew Rayel is on my top list during workouts as well as Ahmed Romel, alot of their tracks are available…

Thanks 3lseif and Christiney for your help. I will stop using the shakes and go for cottage and other protein-rich foods. And yes i've got bored of the shakes, also cottage is cheaper.