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I'm sorry, but I don't understand the big deal. He cancelled last minute one time. If there was a pattern then sure be suspicious or questioning, but once doesn't seem like enough to write him off. It sounds like your plans were made day of and it was a Monday night, so things easily do come up. I don't know that you know…

Metformin is often linked to gastrointestinal side effects and weight loss (weight loss is a common side effect of metformin). While I agree you need to consult with your physician, it is quite likely that stopping metformin is a contributing factor in your rapid weight gain.

What people don't realize is that unfortunately doctors are not that well versed on nutrition. Doctors aren't even necessarily up to date on current medical science research. Many just follow recommendations put out by NIH or CDC. Many take a long time to change screenings or patient care with new recommendations. I work…

Agree with previous. Protein can be more satiating or keep you fuller longer. Drink lots of water. Look at fiber intake and fill up on lots of veggies too.

I think they are, but it depends on you. I generally draw more on internal motivation, but with running I used to be the chubby short girl that would outrun anyone next to me like I had something to prove. So my first half marathon there was no way I was going to stop running and there were people that (without their…

Thanks @WinoGelato! I like you too! I'm just glad someone actually read it lol

Yeah, it is hard when someone is taking the lead and then you have to start doing it yourself. I actually started at 14 years old. My oldest brothers were into bodybuilding and I was a fat little teenager. My oldest brother took me under his wing and was basically my workout partner. He is now a personal trainer and…

I think bodybuilding.com is an excellent resource. They have great beginner programs, but they also have a lot of things you can read about variations of exercises or about how to isolate different parts of a muscle. While I don't think you should try to create your own routine now, I do think that you can develop a…

Mine varies from week to week. I have been training for a while and often the "pump" or "burn" dictates how many sets and exercises I do. I work most muscle groups paired, but I occasionally give either chest, back or shoulders their own day or add in accessory leg work. Sunday: Back/Bi's, HIIT Lat Pulldown, Seated Cable…

What is your current workout split? Do you do a different muscle group each day, broken into upper body and lower body? Push/Pull? Circuit training? Also what are your goals? Are you trying to improve strength? Build muscle? Lean out and retain muscle mass? I have been lifting for a long time, but people do things…

Work on getting form down before trying to do the movements quickly or move a lot of weight. If you go to the crossfit box that does not support form as a priority.... RUN! A lot of people do get injured in crossfit. It can be an excellent workout, but without building a foundation first, it can be dangerous.

oh boy the token 'it's linked to cancer response' Artificial sweeteners have only been linked to cancer in rat models and thus far the biological mechanisms or dosages they use are not plausible to extrapolate to humans. Things like cancer are multifactorial so if there was any increased risk associated with diet soda…

I used to plan every sunday a cheat meal for being good, but I found that rewarding myself with food wasn't a good plan. Also untracked "cheats" can add up and undo a weekly deficit. The change I made that I found far more sustainable, is that I just work anything bad into my daily calorie total. Sure my macros that day…

I second getting more protein (although I understand it's probably really difficult as a vegetarian). It is far easier to feel satiated at a higher protein %. Especially if you are wanting to up the strength training and already doing a lot of cardio, higher protein will help you maintain lean body mass while losing weight…

I think that "weight" doesn't matter. So what if you are overweight? You are losing fat if your pant size is going down. I agree water retention could be masking your loss and recomposition could be happening. If you are losing inches, then I stick with it. If you stop losing inches or weight, then tighten up on your…

I am 5' 2" and female and I eat the same amount of calories as you. You should be eating more. Even if this deficit is helping you drop weight fast, you most likely are also dropping a fair amount of lean mass as well. Up the protein (and really all the macros), start rigorously tracking, and then gage what you can eat to…

I've done a Spartan beast. It was fun, except it was over 100 degrees and they ran out of water. That being said, you look like you are in good shape, I think you could complete it in 3-3.5 hours. I finished in that range and I wasn't in peak athletic condition (granted I had done a couple half marathons previously). Where…

If you shop wisely and consume the healthy food you buy, it can be done for the same price. Pre-plan your meals and don't deprive yourself so much that you go through this cycle. Shop according to sales and only buy a bit at a time because healthy food goes bad faster and much of the cost is throwing out good food. I found…

My past excuse was lack of preparation I overcame this one by scheduling my meal prep. My fridge is full of weighed out and planned foods :smiley:

chicken, berry, spinach salad

I have been lifting alone for a long time, so it might be a challenge. I think it really just depends on the partner. If they have a similar lifting style, are knowledgeable, have good form and are really there to workout and nothing else, then I would love to train with someone occasionally. I just don't love trying to…

Strong lifts is very simple (few lifts and simple training design) and helps build a strong foundation for beginning lifters in a lot of ways. It should be started cautiously with an emphasis on form though. I don't know that I agree with it always being recommended first in every thread. I think bodybuilding.com has a lot…

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Too many calories and sugar for me. I am far more satiated by eating whole fruits and veggies themselves. I've put some in a blender before with my protein powder, but I still put the Whole thing in the blender--thus getting the fiber, not just the juice.

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Have all the proteins you've consumed been whey?

I started by getting a friend (in another state oddly enough) on board and had to be up to call and give her 4am wakeup calls. Unfortunately it is easier for me to get out of bed because of a commitment to someone else, but knowing that, I used it. Then I got used to it. Realized how much I love the gym in the morning and…

I would really recommend lifting, stretching, walking, elliptical, pool exercises, biking, etc. Lifting-because you can modify it for you. If one exercise hurts your joints, do another, alternate the angle, the weight, etc. Also, strengthening the muscles around your joints should help take some of the load off of them.…

-Excessive cell phone use -Taking the dumbbells to remote areas of the gym and leaving them there -When people tell me not to lift too heavy... What is "too heavy?" Have to say early morning gym crowd is the best. No one talks to each other, everyone re-racks their weights and wipes down their equipment, people are there…

I mainly listen to metal when lifting. When doing cardio I mix it up a bit more and add some Michael Jackson and alternative music.