MollyBradford Member

For me, macros don't exist on major holidays or my birthday. If I was in prep it would be different, but I consider holidays to be meant for having a good time with family, not to be a time spent worrying about food intake.

Bananas are not the only source of potassium! Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables and you'll get enough. I always hit well over my goal without even trying, just by eating a huge variety of fruits and vegetables. Sweet potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, and berries are all good sources of potassium, but just by…

Cellucor Cinnamon Swirl and Molten Chocolate are by far the best I've ever had.

I would say do cardio to burn some extra calories. Whatever you like best, whether it be running, stair master, biking, or whatever. If you don't enjoy it, you won't do it. I love HIIT cardio, but it's definitely more challenging. You can do cardio every time you're at the gym or less often for a longer amount of time,…

Stiff-legged deadlift Sumo squats Glute bridges One-legged deadlifts Bulgarian split squats Curtsy squats Glute kickbacks Front squats Sumo deadlifts I love to add some supersets, drop sets, and 21's. Some days I go really heavy with more rest and less reps, some days I go for more reps with a lighter weight and less rest.…

Whey Chicken breasts Extra lean ground turkey Casein Nonfat yogurt/cheese 96% lean ground beef Egg whites Low-fat cottage cheese Tuna

Do whatever works for you! It's perfectly fine to lift and do cardio in my opinion. If it feels fine, it probably is. If you feel like it's starting to get to be too much, add another rest day. Just remember to listen to your body. Good luck!!

I don't consider myself to "cheat" and, honestly, I hate that term. Food should never make you feel guilty. If I want a treat, I fit it in my macros. If there is a special occasion, such as a birthday, I focus on enjoying myself. Building a good relationship with food is so important. I feel like if you allow yourself…

Lifting doesn't burn calories like cardio does, so it doesn't burn much fat, BUT lifting is what's going to change you're physique. In my opinion building muscle, then losing fat is the best option. Never neglect weight lifting. Do both. Lift to build muscle. Add cardio to burn extra calories. It takes time. Good luck!

After you diet, your metabolism adjusts and slows down, so when you gain weight back, your metabolism tends to be slower than when you started. That's one reason why yo-yo dieting is bad. If your not losing the weight you want, you'll have to either add more cardio or cut more calories. Try to make sure whatever you do is…

I'm sorry, but if you feel this way, you're doing something wrong. You obviously have a really bad relationship with food. There's nothing healthy about hating yourself for eating something. That's not what fitness is about. Please, today's a special day. Enjoy yourself with your family. It's a special day. Don't get too…

Hey! Feel free to add me as a friend so we can motivate each other! I know what you mean about loving food but wanted to lose weight. Have you ever heard of flexible dieting or IIFYM? It's amazing. I really suggest counting macros over calories, regardless of whether you're trying to lose fat or build muscle. It's a great…

You know this already, but to lose weight, you need to be eating in a deficit. Everyone's metabolism is different so that means something different for everyone. What MFP suggests isn't always right since its in no way customized to your body. It's a trial and error process. Try eating 1,300 calories and see what happens.…

If you're serious about gaining muscle in your legs/glutes, you NEED to lift weights AND be eating in a surplus. Cardio will really only help burn calories. Try compound movements like squats and sumo deads. Your calves will get hit, but not be targeted. Some good isolation movements would be leg extensions, glute bridges,…