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There are so many protein powders. It really depends on what your ultimate goal in using it is. Are you looking for a meal replacement or ad a workout recovery? If you have a GNC then go and ask questions, takes notes & do some research. I have a Complete Nutrition near me & they will take anything back that I don't like.…

There's an app for that. I used it for awhile.

There is a low carb group. Maybe try there. What is the purpose of carb cycling?

I don't have access to a bar, so I use dumbbells, but got great results from squats, deadlifts and lunges & they work your abs, too. Check out Girls Gone Strong for proper form.

Check out Girls Gone Strong website and on YouTube. They have some awesome kb workouts.

Leftovers : baked boneless pork chop, 1/2 sweet potato, 2 slices baked pear, side spinach salad w/broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, tomato, sprinkle of cheese.

I looked at your diary and here are some suggestions : no more crackers, instead snack on red bell peppers, a handful of raw unsalted almonds, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup sliced strawberries or blueberries. No more bananas, peas, carrots, rice, potatoes. Instead eat cauliflower, broccoli, red/green/yellow…

Oh, I like this. Can't wait to see ideas. One exercise I really like is Turkish Getups. It is more of a full body, but I really do feel it in my glutes and quads. I'm working on increasing the Kettlebell weight.

Google Atkins induction. This is 2 weeks following a strict low carb diet. Absolutely no fruit, no bread, no pasta, no grains for 2 weeks. Then there is the second phase where you add in a few more carbs such as berries. But still no apples & definitely no bananas, grains, starchy veggies. A website I really love is I…

I love making crepes. 6 eggs, 6oz cream cheese, you can add some sweetener if you want. Thoroughly blend and cook in a small saute pan. I use them to roll up ham for a quick snack/breakfast on the go. Check out I Breathe I'm Hungry website for great low carb recipes which is where I got the crepes from.

Have you heard of the book IBS Free at Last? She also has a cookbook. Quitting coffee is a good idea as the coffee bean is a high FODMAP food (think fiber). My husband suffers terribly from IBS issues & we're still trying to figure things out.

Lifting weights builds muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. Most weight loss is loss in fat and body mass (muscle). You don't want to lose body mass. Concentrate more on using a tape measure than what the scale says. The more muscle you have on your body, the less fat there is. Also, you'll create a higher metabolism as…

Yay! Have fun with your run! You'll do great and it will be such an amazing feeling when you finish. If you know your pace then stick with it. So many times I start the race out with my friends and they all take off and keep calling back for me to keep up. I just shake my head. I know what my race pace is and you know…

LOL, my body type is QUITE different from the elite Kenyans. I'm Caucasian northern European with a body type probably more apt to weightlifting than actually long distance running - i.e. bigger in the glutes and quads. But it is a fun run and it's the only half I do. The rest of the year I do strength training. But I do…

I think my gastric issues are from all the salads. I think last year I may not have paid enough attention to my diet the week of the race. On my long runs I do gu chews. I'm just looking for suggestions on what carb ratio I should look to do. I've run this race 4 times, I know the route well. I'm looking to fine-tune my…

More muscle increases metabolism which creates hunger. More muscle needs more nutrition. Make sure you are feeding your body properly after lifting as well as during meals. Try eating a high protein snack (cottage cheese) right before bed. And I would also suggest increasing your overall calories. Building muscle takes…

Under Apps on MFP web site you can choose Fitbit. I believe I also went to the Fitbit web site and linked MFP. I do have to sync the Fitbit app before anything shows up on MFP.

Good question! I use Runkeeper to log my runs and my Fitbit is set to know that I'm running within 5 min. I do not add in any exercise in MFP. My Fitbit logs my runs from Runkeeper and then tells MFP what calories/steps I've earned. I have not seen a problem with duplication. Have you adjusted your settings so your Fitbit…

Some quickie exercises you can do: planks, pushups, mountain climbers for cardio, bodyweight squats (squeeze that booty). At night when you're about to crash try some leg work such as clams, bird dog, leg abductors/adductors. Try a sun salutation routine first thing in the morning (it's a great workout!).

Actually, doing a plank on your elbows is one of the advanced positions. It's easier to have your arms fully extended. There is some good information online about properly doing planks. Unfortunately if you don't do them correctly, you could aggravate an already hurt back. Your body should be completely engaged…

The goal that I actually started in January is to get back on my weight lifting workouts but this time make room for proper warm-ups. And to continue with my PT exercises. A hip injury set me back last year.

Oh, I'm glad I stumbled upon this. I've been trying to figure out what I want my macros to be. The calculator is very helpful. I started Atkins/Keto last year and had great results along with my exercise regiment. A hip injury kept me out of the gym the last quarter of the year, but I'm feeling better now and ready to get…

Me, too! Age: 46 Ht: 5'5" HW: 162 LW: 130 CW: 143.5 GW: 135 I lost 20lbs last year, put a little back on over the holidays and now back at it. I workout 3-4 days a week. I have a desk job but just recently got a sit/stand desk, so now I stand more at work! Yay! I have a very active 5 yo and a couch-potato 10 yo

Hi ladies! I've only been using MFP for a week, even though I've had an account for almost a year! I just turned 46, I have 2 children (5 and 10) and I'm feeling like I may be experiencing some perimenopause symptoms. I train early in the year for a half marathon; but once that's over I don't do much running. I also like…

Hi @SweetTooth68. I'm just perusing the groups and found this one. I just turned 46 and for the past year have been having some perimenopause symptoms. I wonder if we can get this group going again?

I do have the FitBit ChargeHR so that is where I got my CO numbers. I currently don't weigh my food, but I have measured my food in the past so I feel like I have a good idea of what a 1/2 cup and 1/4 is. I try to overestimate my portions a bit knowing I'm not exact. But you're probably right, I'm not tracking properly. I…

@Kate0707 I am in the same boat! I have an office job (I just got a sit/stand desk so now I stand more than sit!), strength train, run and a mix of yoga and HIIT. I joined my office's Weight Loss Challenge and every weigh-in I'm going up! It's driving me crazy! Both weight and body fat are creeping up. I've been tracking…

I started low carb last year (Feb 2014) and with a solid 4-5 day/wk workouts that were at least 30 min, some days cardio some days weight lifting, I lost 16lbs and 6" total over 5 months. I went from a size 12 to a size 8. I suggest that you start your two week Atkins Induction over and really commit to it. During…