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It does exactly that for me. I feel so much more in control. I don't feel a slave to "hunger" any more. Because sometimes it's not hunger and just boredom or thirst or whatever. I've ended up less hungry over all. Or, I'm just listening to my body better. As for working out fasted, just test it out and see. I personally…

The main principle of the fasting is to keep your insulin levels low (as I understand it). So *technically* most will suggest to have it black. But, that being said, I personally use 40 cals of half and half and artificial sweetener in my coffee. Sometimes 50 cals is a number that is floated to stay under (no idea from…

I'm 5'7, 30, currently 211. My goal weight is 128. But I have a feeling I'll probably be fine in the mid-upper 130s. My lowest weight all the way back in HS was 145 and I was pretty trim at that weight. So 128 might actually be a bit low for me. But I just wanna see it for myself lol.

You can do the fasting whenever you want to suit your schedule. 12pm-8pm is most common since a lot people work 9-5 and that just suits that schedule. But if you're done eating at 6pm, then just eat next at 10am. Or only do 14 hrs. There are common protocols but doesn't mean it's the only way to do it.

I just started doing IF 3 weeks ago. I had lost 20 pounds and then I stopped losing weight for 6 months no matter how much I exercised or weighed my food/counted calories/restricted. I don't know why, I don't think I'm a special snowflake, but it did stop and I didn't want to have to eat 1200 cals a day (I still have 80lbs…

It didn't add anything as far as orgasm for me. The hood is a very very thin membrane, on top of the fact that that area is very fast healing, so I'd say the piercing was fully fully healed for me in 2 weeks, max. My nose and lip piercings hurt 1000 times more and took months and months to heal. And yes, it's super pretty.…

It's been awhile, but it was the easiest and fastest healing piercing I've ever had. I don't think you'd need to take more than a day or two off, if you need to at all.

I'm a thirsty exerciser. I stay pretty hydrated (as much as possible), but I like to drink 20-32oz during a workout. I don't guzzle so I don't have issues with cramps or anything. I run on the treadmill and not outside just cause I like having my water with me comfortably to drink. I'm heavy too. Maybe it'll get better as…

I'm also in NJ- I'll check my local Shoprite. That sounds weird, but I love seafood, so I'd be willing to try it.

There are yes. Thankfully. I don't know why I'm surprised about the other responses. Except I suppose I hadn't yet seen a thread go in that direction here.

*sigh*

Man some judgy people about coffee. Not everyone likes the taste of black coffee. I, for one, need it creamy. I usually just do milk and sweet n' low. I might switch to half and half as I need less to get the same creaminess factor. I drink mainly iced coffee so sweet and creamy and cold is such a delight for me in the…

Very helpful and good points. I was also just looking for flavor/brand recommendations since I've never really tried much other than a couple kinds.

Sodium doesn't have calories so it's not something I stress about. How do you track your drained and rinsed sausage to account for the change in fat?

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I totally hear you. It's just so common of me to not hit my protein goals because I overdid it on my fat so I'm trying to focus on leaner protein.

I'm moving houses and it's taking forever. And I haven't been to the gym since the end of June since I've been between houses the past few weeks. And I have so much to clean and unpack. And get a new job. It's a lot.

I just started it this week. Monday was a fast day for me. Super easy. Ate breakfast at 400 cals and then was busy out the rest of the day. I treated myself to a Starbucks iced tea for another 100 calories at the end of the night for making it through. Then ate at maintenance yesterday (actually just below as I was…

From the photo you posted it definitely looks like you made progress! Body recomping takes time. It's a slower process so you sort of have to trust that it's working. Which it looks like it is. Are you on a specific weight program? It's usually advised for beginners to be on a program to get the most benefits. I would…

I know I wasn't in a deficit. I didn't lose weight for 6 months. I was in a deficit some days but obviously not enough days. I weigh everything I eat inside my house. I log every day except for vacations and intentional breaks (it's mentally exhausting weighing and logging every day and not loosing). But some days I like…

I've decided to try this starting today as well. I haven't been successful in getting the weight off, so I'm hoping trying something new will help me keep a consistent deficit. I'm naturally more and less hungry on different days so this does feel somewhat natural. Today, I had cereal for breakfast and then I was busy…

Are you doing high bar or low bar? There's naturally more of a lean doing low bar. But I'm guessing you also feel off balance since you're asking for advice? The video posted above is a great video. I just started watching his stuff. Very informative. Also really enjoy 2 buff dudes (I think) for more tutorials.

Not sure if you saw my original post further up, but I want to add to counter some other posters' suggestions of you controlling his Xbox time- I think that's a terrible idea as his sister. I really resented my sisters when they tried to *police* my behavior- either food or activity. I know they were an extra kind of…

So much junk I don't even know where to start.

I actually disagree with most of the posters. I think it's admirable you're trying to help him now before things get too out of hand. As a younger sister to older sisters who were AWFUL about being slightly overweight, they really only made the problem worse. They didn't teach me anything about how to eat better (I was…

Glad it worked but your metabolism didn't slow. Starvation mode isn't a thing. Definitely not after a month of moderate restriction. You likely just had a woosh. But given your height and exercise routine, 1500 sounds more maintainable for the long term. Not sure what your goal weight is, but maybe reevaluate your calorie…

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I had a vivofit for awhile and really liked it. I just upgraded to the Apple Watch as I wanted a smart watch as well as a fitness tracker. So far I'm pleased. I do miss the sleep feature on my garmin. But that was just for fun. And maybe a decent app will come out for sleep tracking eventually. I like the Apple Watch so…

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I'll preface this by saying I'm not an exeperienced bulker or anything, but I plan on getting to goal weight and then work on bulking/recomp. So for me, also at 5'7, I want to get to 135. Maybe bulk to 145, and cut from there. The amount of muscle a woman could put on is significantly less than a man. I think I read it's…