Dano74 Member

This is pure tough love because you are awesome and CAN DO THIS: Lose weight by sticking to your goals rather than looking for shortcuts. You got this.

Nutritional snacks? Or SNAAACKS?

You kind of answered your own question :): Whenever you can fit it into calories via tracking on MFP.

You're in a frustrating spot- one that has to do more with losing momentum and summoning the subsequent motivation to jump back into what you were doing. It's tough and frustrating, right? you KNOW what you need to do... you just are like, "blllllaaaagh" about it. The trick is.... there is no trick. It's simply creating…

Ditto.

Carbs aren't the devil. They don't make you fat unless you eat beyond what you use. The same goes for protein. There's no magic- it's just what nutrition you need for your goals and what MFP has as default is very general. Anyway, that's kind of a broken record statement. If you're looking for more protein, you can always…

We may all be talking past one another by definition, as "maintenance" is the calories you need to maintain your current weight (read: fat level). No loss. No gain. I'm not sure why you can't eat fruit. The anabolic window is kind of passe and shown to be generally overrated and I'm not sure why fructose is an issue.…

Water works, for me... like a half hour. You're gonna be gnawing your arm off by bedtime. If you're into it, diet soda works great. Or you could simply chalk it up to a learning experience, eat and take a hundred calories or so off for the next few days to cover it. You have options! :)

Carbs are good- muscles like them. Upping your carbs is a good idea. As has been mentioned, the benefits of nutrient timing really are in the >1% category if that- the research is still filling gaps but the general consensus is that it's been overstated. So what do you eat pre/post workout? Whatever you want within your…

Just Google it. Lots of stuff out there: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-10-5 http://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrient-timing

Which Beachbody workout? Calorie burn could be all over the board depending. I used to log X workouts under "calisthenics" for time worked and it was pretty ballpark.

Good point. Many beginners see a shoe as a shoe as a shoe. But fit, arch and support can really bring additional discomfort and even injury of not fitted to your foot type/running style.

I was like, I got this... then @cwolfman13 was like... BOOM. I'd just add new workouts/movements/intensity brings the sore. It can be kind of intense at times. But that's normal... and working through it actually helps as unintuitive as that sounds. Taking breaks when you're sore (SORE... not HURT) is a recipe for…

Could be impact strain- very possible weight has something to do with it. Typically, running injuries/discomfort occur if distance is added too quickly. That's just a ballpark theory. I'd check with a physician for solid confirmation and direction if it's a real problem.

You can do them on the same day... though it's going to be a little more taxing and you may want to ensure a little calorie bump for the extra work if you go that route. Good response by @_dracarys_ though... enough for what? What's the goal for your workouts? Feeling great, to assist weight loss, aesthetics?

The "calories" that seep into the water are incredibly minimal, if even marginally measurable. Don't sweat it.

Eat what you want when you want within your allotments. Timing was big for a while but has subsequently shown to have minimal effects. To answer in short order: Is it okay for me to not have protein at one of these meals and instead keep it carb heavy (like 60g) instead? Yes. Can I have say a peanut butter sandwich or…

I'd echo the comments about demonizing foods-- if you crave chips... eat them. Just make sure they're in your calorie allotment for the day.

P90X3 (better yet, P90X2 if you can get your hands on it). Get your resistance training in and the X programs were designed as sports performance programs- which will enhance your cycling and reduce chance of injury.

Great work!

Fiber comes from fruits and vegetables and grains... berries, broccoli, oats, apples...Add some to your diet... Chia seeds are also high in fiber. Add them to your shake. In short, if fiber is a priority, look for foods with higher fiber and begin incorporating.

Overall, keep an eye on nutrition... but food guilt is overrated. If cravings fit your calories and you can... enjoy the cookie or cake you want. Those foods won't add fat. Eating too much beyond your calorie thresholds will.

Maybe 10-15-20? The 8-10 difference is minimal.

Totally understandable. There's a bazillion programs out there that will structure a progressive and periodized program for you. You don't need to be a pro to jump into the weights section ... you just need to start... pro comes shortly after. To get an idea of programs to begin with, check out the stick thread…

You'll definitely want to work to increasing weight but right now, what you have may be enough. Hard to say as it all depends on how much you, personally, can lift and will increase with throughout the program.

Liquid calories help. What macros are you coming up short on?

The guilt/fear is real. Sounds like you're doing great with it, regardless.

For the love of all that's naturally blessed... humans work countless hours deadlifting, goodmorning-ing, lunging, leg curling and all manner of burny, sweaty, pee standing up torture to grow hammies. CHERISH THEM.

It's all dependent on your effort, consistency and calorie modulation. There is no "absolute formula" or "timetable". Goal weight is also not a great target. It's understandable to shoot for one, but depending on your goals, you may never hit you you set out for... and that's not bad. It's just needlessly frustrating to…

Once a dang week, with body fat test.