Harlequin1983 Member

I avoid the scale. The number gets to me, and i usually only weigh every 4-6 weeks.

I went hiking this weekend and when i jumped over a Log, and landed with both feet on the ground, and didnt fall or trip, my arm fat gave me a round of applause!

Your muscles are made of water, and when you exercise they will become dehydrated and spasm. Make sure you are drinking enough water (especially with working out) and it should reduce them or make them go away completely.

Try changing to complex carbs (better carbs) like brown rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, oatmeal. They will digest slower into your system so your body is given time to use them instead of storing them!

I agree. Sounds like more calories are needed. You need calories to burn calories!! And make sure you arent drinking your calories either! Hope this helps!

Ive lost 62 lbs, and have 28 more to hit my goal weight! Lets do it together!

Your weight can fluctuate up to 4 lbs in a day! Dont let it trick you!! Good luck!

I dont have cheat days, I have cheat meals. I refuse to let a whole day be ruined by my lack of portion control or self control. I find that having a cheat meal instead of a cheat day helps me to stay somewhat in my calorie goal, even if I go over a LITTLE than ruin a whole day of food thats going to make me feel like…

If i dont eat, I get hangry. Lol The foods that I do ear keep me energized, but i feel like im opposite. My mood effects my food intake and what I eat more. If i have a bad day, I want to eat everything in sight! Good bad or otherwise. I wish I could eat to maintain my energy and feel good physically, and not eat to "feel…

You sound like you might need to eat more! Sounds silly but its true. You need calories to burn calories. If you are weight training, you especially want to boost your calorie intake. 1200-1550 cals would be my suggested intake. Your body burns through that just on regular daily activity. If youre not eating enough…

Crossfit or circuit training are good as well!!

Im glad you conquered it. I tell myself that days when im depressed and dont want to go, is when i REALLY NEED to go! Keep up the good work, and feel free to friend me!!

I did a lot of cardio at one point. I plateaud. On average (unless youre just starting out) i suggest cardio only 2 days a week, and weight training 2-3 days. Cardio only burns for 30 mins after workout. Lifting burns up to 3 hours after your workout.

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Welcome! Good luck on your journey

You can do it!! Keep focused!!

It sounds to me like you know what you have to do!! Changing everything at once is hard! Start with baby steps! Small changes create big results!! Try grabbing a protein bar instead of a candy bar! It helps me when i want something "junk foody" but its not really junk food. Try adding in water along with your soda to start…

Your body can fluxuate 4 lbs in a day. It sounds like you have plateaud, and need to change something in your exercise routine, or your diet. Try eating a little more on a regular day. Try hitting 1400 cals. Sounds like you need to up your calorie limit to burn calories. Odd, I know but its the truth. Change something, and…

Your body can fluctuate at least 4 lbs a day. If you dont workout "hard" then i would stick to 1200-1550 cals a day. If you train hard, or do heavy lifting, you will have to up your calorie intake. Muscles will burn calories for 3 hours, as cardio only burns for 30 mins. I have lost 62 lbs and have had to increase my…

I disagree. Tea still has calories and sugar, etc. just like diet sodas. Water is water, anything else is a cheat. (This is just my personal opinion of it, no disrespect intended)

Sure, why not?! Lol

Are you using a connection app?

Your body needs rest days too! If you are sore, just do a light walk. It will keep those muscles from tightening even more. Also, i suggest getting a foam roller for tight knots in your body. It rolls on your tender muscles to relax them. A dough roller works too! Learn to love the burn! Its ok to be sore, just not in…

If your body is hungry, FEED IT! Sending it into starve mode will make it take from lean muscle. Protein is a good thing to keep you full. A simple protein shake, or apples and Pb should satisfy that hunger without it being heavy or over eating!

I use 6star also!! Its a great protein!! I use a pre workout, but dont use them unless you're going hard! c4, stimul8. I change them up. Also look into getting some BCAA, or an alternate amino acid!! Vitamin shoppe is great for these kinds of things! Anymore questions, please feel free to ask! You can add me also!

I need all the help I can get! Feel free to add me!

I am new here and looking for buddies myself! Feel free to add!

I am not new to my weightloss journey, but is still a struggle for me every day! Any of you can add me! I enjoy the community and support!