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Your description of your body composition and training routine lead me to believe you have lost a lot of muscle mass while dieting long term. You are heading for a condition refered to as "skinny fat". My recommendation would be to start on a progressive strength training program like StrongLifts, Starting Strength, etc.,…

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Any of the following are good newbie starting exercise plans that many on this site recommend :smile: StrongLifts 5x5 StrongCurves Starting Strength You'll need a basic membership at a gym that has a squat rack and free weights. That will run you $15 ( no frills ) to $30 a month in most areas. An alternative option is body…

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This ... if you keep using the same weight/resistance every session, nothing will change. You have to make it progressively harder over time, or your body finds a new balance and stays put. At your height and age, your ideal range is 95-128 lbs., putting your smack in the middle at your current of 110. Try to get…

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Muscles have to retain water in order to store glycogen ( energy source ). Glycogen is derived primarily from carbohydrates. Modifying your nutrition plan to lower carb intake ( ala Atkins, Keto, Primal, etc ) would help you reduce and control your water retention caused/related to glycogen storage. Nutritionists have made…

Most likely culprits ( besides hormonal shifts in females ) are variations in sodium and carb intake that impact water retention, along with accuracy variations from not taking measurements in an identical condition. 400 mg of sodium ( about 1g table salt ) can cause retention of 4 cups of water = approx 2 lbs. So, yeah,…

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During the week, breakfast is almost always eggs, a bread/muffin high in fiber, and some kind of breakfast meat ( bacon, sausage, ham/spam ). On the weekends, since I tend to eat my 1st meal later in the day ( gym weigh in on sat mornings, sun is my sleep in day ... ), it could be anything. The point of breakfast is to get…

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When you 1st start lifting, all else being equal, you actually tend to gain weight due to water retention instigated by the repair process at work in your musculature. If you continue to train regularly, your body will continue to retain the additional fluids it needs to effectively recoup/restore the damage. This can…

Google search using any/all of the following keywords: Paleo Atkins Keto LCHF Primal Hard to believe your doctor told you that you had to do it, but didnt provide you with any starting resources. He/she should know what your specific needs are, and at least get you started with literature/recommendations/referals. You…

Eat what you like. Generally speaking it is all pretty much the same ... the processed meats will all be high in sodium, the creamy dressings will have more fat in them than the oil based ones, etc. My usual is a foot long club on herb & cheese, provalone, veg and zesty italian ... and from using the online calculator I…

First thing I would do is figure out if this is an anomaly, or a consequence of my dietary plan. If it is the former, I wouldn't worry about it, as long as you are above the RDA minimums ... the long term average is what is important, not spot readings. If it is the latter, you need to identify ways to change your meal…

Start with body weight exercises ... invest in a book like "Your body is your gym", or see if your local library has a copy. Increase your activity level ... at 1st doesn't really matter what you do, as long as you are doing more, and watching your nutrition ( eat at a deficit ). Pick up heavy things and move them around.…

That recommendation is generic, requirements would vary based on size, activity level, etc. Additionally, there are other sources of hydration that you can and should count twords your daily goal. Soups/broths, juices, high water concentration fruits and vegetables ( think melon, tomato, etc ), as well as dozens of other…

If you are new to strength training, I would suggest you either speak to a trainer, or follow a well known and highly regarded program, such as Stronglifts 5x5, Starting Strength, etc. If you are looking to maintain your current weight while gaining muscle mass and losing fat, the term is "recomposition" ( google it ). You…

I've pressure cooked chicken thigh to be used in recipes ... never eaten it directly after cooking. Good for things like soup, tacos, chicken salad, etc.

@ 5' 6" ( assuming middle aged , you didnt specify ) your already well within ideal weight range, and an estimate of your BMR would be in the area of 1400-1500. If your eating at 1200+exercise cals, your only at a deficit of 1400-2100 a week ( 0.4-0.6 lbs/week ). You may have set the goal to 1lb/week, but your stuck on the…

There are a number of hormonal imbalance issues that can cause shifts in weight and water retention. Sounds like she was diagnosed with Estrogen Dominance. The cream is to bring it back into balance. This condition typically appears later in life, with the natural changes from female aging, and menopause. It has been…

My 2 pieces of advice: 1 - Make sure you are getting adequate protein - it can be muscle sparing when eating in a caloric deficit. 2 - You have a lot of cardio, and no strength training. I would cut back on the one in order to add in some of the other ... weight lifting, body weight exercises, resistance bands ...…

It only takes 15 mins to ruin your calorie deficit for the week. By your own admission, you "blow it" at least 3 days a week. Only way your going to make steady progress and lose the weight you desire, is to maintain a weekly caloric deficit. Every day doesn't have to be perfect, but your "good days" have to outweigh the…

I typically eat a 2-3 egg portion 6x a week of some form of omelet / scramble, but very rarely use egg in any other dishes I prepare, nor do I typically eat anything with egg in it when ordering ( exception pork fried rice ). I buy ~ dozen a week.

If you use a cut with more natural fat, you'll get more flavor without having to "doctor" it with sauces, etc ... I can eat a thigh right off the grill / from the skillet with just a dash of a mccormack's blend like molasses bacon or brown sugar bourbon ... and something like that is a staple for me. If I go with a white…

I have been known to carb binge once in a while, and pizza is definately one of my vices.... But I try not to do it very often; have been trying to stay low carb, and have been considering Keto for a while.

Weight and record once a week, fasting ( before eating ) but after using the bathroom. You want a consistent time and day of the week. More frequently if you want, thou there is little benefit. The last few lbs./kilos will take longer. Make sure to adjust your target intake every 5 kilos lost or so.

The only reason to vary your carb target based on workout schedule is if you are trying to eat primal or keto, and attempting a "re-feed" to do timed glycogen loading, allowing higher performance workouts. This really only makes sense for someone very intensely training, using a body building routine as opposed to…

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