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I count macros, and calories. I use a split that works well for my type and intensity of training, in order to help manipulate my body composition.

I measure at my smallest part of my waist. If you measure there, I'm betting you'll notice a drastic difference. I also have high hip bones, so measuring across my belly button will not change much due to measuring around the bone... if that makes sense.

Po-tay-toes! Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew. I think that any mono-diet causes people to lose weight because they get tired of eating the same thing.

There are many companies that test for and will fire you if you fail a cannabis test, and it is legal. How is this any different? I don't have an issue with it. I had to sit next to a lady who smoked. She smoked outside on her breaks. I had to take EXTRA antihistamines so I could do my job and not be sick. How is that…

Eating a big meal before bed will help you feel better/more fueled in the morning too. Carbs are nothing to be afraid of or to avoid unless you have a medical reason to do so.

Online, you can order sample packs if you want to try the different flavours before committing to one.

What kind of shoes are you wearing during work? If you're wearing heels, see if you can ditch them. Otherwise - the others have given good advice... see your doctor and a sports physio.

Strong lifts, Starting Strength or Strong curves (I think that's the Brett C one?). Do a bit of cardio after, keep with your caloric deficit, and bam! a year later you'll have that toned body you're looking for.

Me too. When I tried to do Keto, I wanted to chew my own arms off. When I went back to low processed foods with loads of starches (usually root vegetables), I was a lot more satiated. Now, I'm far less restrictive of food types, and just focus on maintaining a calorie deficit (with a focus on my protein intake).

I think your best bet is to spend some time (like, a few weeks) to record everything you eat. Don't change what you're doing, but log what you're eating. Also, start making notes for yourself on your milk supply. Take a few weeks to develop that habit, so when you do decide to start restricting your calories, you already…

I've found that a b-vitamin complex helps perk me up when I'm feeling sluggish, and a little walk away from my desk.

The other posters have given you lots of good advice. My bit would be this: If you genuinely want to look similar to the woman in the photo, give up your weight goals. Dollar to doughnuts, you'll need to weigh closer to 160-170 lbs to carry that amount of muscle mass on a 5'8"+ frame. And that's ok! I think it will be a…

How many grams of fat are you eating every day? Lowering your fat consumption with create the most room for increased protein, although eating fewer carbs will help too. I eat a lot of lean meats, low fat greek yogurt, egg whites, etc. will all boost your protein count.

Eat carbs. You’ll feel so much better.

I am not sure of any circumstances where it might not be safe. If you're really tired, I guess? Post work out shower is my reward for finishing my workout. LOL.

You're not responsible for him harassing you. This is fully a HIM problem. I agree that perhaps you should consider seeing a therapist just to talk stuff like this out. I feel better when I'm stronger, like I'm willing to confront people who treat me badly. So maybe if you keep working out, you'll become less likely to get…

I used to try to squat in the smith machine. It's really awkward and a very different movement. So do a few reps in a squat rack or power rack with safeties with just the barbell to make sure you feel confident in the movement first. I find my knees feel "weird" when I don't use my knee sleeves. Not sure if that's just in…

I'm with those that said that the bigger issue is how he treated you when you brought up a concern. I think that a person who will do that to someone they don't hardly know will DEFINITELY do that to someone they're in a relationship. I wouldn't go out with this guy again.

When I did really strict paleo, with very little stress and a lot of sleep, I was at my lowest weight I have been since I was 20. I was pretty disciplined about how often I had "treats" and what kind, and how much. I stayed at home with my two young kids and it was extremely easy to not over eat because I didn't keep any…

I still want all the gainz. Give me the large arms, the big quads, the hammy hamstrings. I want it all.

You won't really gain that much muscle that you're going to notice a total plateau. As a female, it's difficult to put on muscle in general. And if you're at a deficit, that will become nearly impossible. Eating adequate protein and continuing to lift weights in a progressive overload will maintain most of your muscle…

Me too. This is less than 1 lbs per week loss. Well done on the overall compliance, OP. You may see a bit of a swing up in weight, as your body will retain some water with the increased carbs... but if you go back to your plan it will drop off again. :)

I quit paying for WW, and instead bought the upgraded version of MFP. It doesn't hold the same "OMG have to use it because I'm paying for it" *kitten*, but it does make it easier to use (for me).

Fat loss will happen through a deficit via eating less or increased cardio. Increasing your leg day routine won't make an obvious change in your body fat composition. So keep on with your working out, and adjust your caloric deficit (or keep on as you're going, and the results will come if you are currently losing weight).

Is ambien the one where people eat while they're asleep? :o

I think it really depends more on what your feet are used to, vs. what a person *should* wear. I am barefoot when I am at home, and put miles and miles on my 5 finger shoes when I was a runner. I can, and do, wear converse trainers for long periods of time (ie. walking all day) and they don't bother me. But I can see how a…

I like Yummy Sports, with all their candy bar flavoured proteins.

For your reference: https://www.babysleepsite.com/baby-sleep-patterns/wonder-weeks-chart-baby-toddler-sleep/ The Wonder Weeks books and resources SAVED me. They helped me understand what exactly what was going on with my kids, because those shifts are soooo fast. What also really helped me was stopping focusing on getting…

Take some time to really consider what works for you... Do you need/want a variety of foods/meals? Are you happy eating similar foods for a while? What has worked for me (I'm a routine eater) is prepping my "day time" food for the whole week on the weekend. It cuts down on the temptation to eat out for lunch, and helps me…

I agree with the water cut. There are various protocols online, and 7 lbs in 1 week is reasonably do-able. Recognize that your performance may be altered negatively, and prepare yourself for that. Good luck! If you have a coach/support team, be sure to talk the game plan over with them. They might have some good…