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General rule of thumb is that you can continue as you were. You don't want to increase activity, but if you've already been doing that much, you can keep it up. I agree that you will want to check this with your doctor, especially if you are a high risk pregnancy or there is any other concern. There are programs for…

@brb_2013 what protein powder are you using? I like dymatize iso-100 cinnamon roll (or bun?) and cake batter, I mix it until there are no lumps and I think it is great!

I hear this a lot, but honestly we all look stupid at times. Each time I join a new gym (I move a lot so this happens), I have to get used to new equipment. I have awkwardly fondled machines and had to squint to read how the hell I adjust them for my height, I have scaled cable machines like a jungle gym to adjust the…

Okay if you like hiking and the grand canyon, definitely hit up the southern Utah national parks-arches, Bryce, Zion's, capital reef, etc. Red rocks, hiking, and you can even try canyoneering and rockclimbing.

Does ripped in 30 contain strength training? (added weights or body weight)

What is "high reps"? Usually I do anywhere from 8-15 reps. If at 15 reps I can still do more, then I up the weight. I think it is easiest to give yourself a rep range and then determine your weight off of what you can or cannot successfully perform within that range.

Very normal, DOMS is common for leg work especially because they are such a large muscle group. Exercising when sore is the best way to get rid of that soreness. Don't go in sore and work legs again, try doing a heavy upper body day or upper body muscle group and some moderate cardio.

Not a man, or middle aged so feel free to reject my selections Backpack the grand canyon White water river rafting trips Visit all the national parks (if you love camping you might as well camp in the best places) skydive moab hike Machu Picchu Road trip across the US Europe

You will never know if you don't go. I hope extremely ripped guy and fit person and you have an awesome date, but if not, it likely won't be due to your weight.

Exercise can cause inflammation and therefore water retention. I don't think you have enough information to consider the 112-114 jump to be weight gain.

No I was thinking your fats would be low if your carbs were 270. If you are doing 111g of carbs that would make your fats quite high.

I think this would be high for me as a 5'2" female, but it does not seem to high for you. The high protein should help you retain muscle along with strength training (hoping you are going to add strength training). I am confused by the carbs--is 27g a typo? Maybe you meant 270? Which would make your fats a bit low, but my…

I've never taken an exercise selfie in my life. I definitely don't look flawless, but luckily there is no proof of that. lol I hate how half marathon and Spartan races want me to buy those photos--the medal is much prettier! Honestly get what you are saying about fit magazines, but I see your squat pic and think it is far…

I don't think 1350 is necessarily too low, but as you do not weight very much, you shouldn't aim to lose a lot per week. You said you are pretty inactive other than the exercise you have on this plan, so if those calories feel unsustainable or you start dropping weight too quickly (yes there is such a thing), then I would…

While I am a huge advocate for weightlifting, you can do simple exercises like planks, suitcases, v-ups, etc. These can be performed at home without any equipment.There are also trainers and articles focusing on women tightening their core muscles following childbirth. I would just youtube core exercises. Of course you…

Generally the less you weigh, the less calories your body will burn during the day, but this can be wildly different depending on how much muscle you have, your age, gender, hormones, workouts, etc. Personally, I would not reduce your calorie intake unless you stop losing weight.

I think Mexican is the easiest to make. I end up making taco or fajita meat and using it in salad, sandwiches, stuffed bell peppers, etc. I also find I can make tacos out of fish, shrimp, chicken, ground turkey, lean ground beef etc.... and similar for fajitas, so I can make it a ton of different ways so I don't get sick…

It is hard to say without knowing the size of your husband. Looking at it I'd say it might be a bit carb heavy, can you add hard boiled eggs, string cheese, ostrim sticks, nuts, etc.?

I used to work night shifts and always have just prepped as normal. All my food is preplanned and in Tupperware. Sometimes I warm it up and eat it together like a meal and sometimes I end up snacking on parts of it (eating the veggies at one sitting, the meat at another, etc). I think as long as you are eating enough…

Right same food has no influence. I know many bodybuilders who cut with the exact same foods Just in varying quantities.

Sorry, no I don't think it is eating the same foods. 1) 3 week stall is nothing if you are down to your last 10-15 lbs. Weight loss isn't linear, you could weigh in no less for three weeks and then have a bigger loss the next week. Also small losses can be masked by natural fluctuations. 2) If you've been eating at a…

Don't drastically limit your calories and recognize that if you are lifting, your body could be better looking and smaller (inch wise) at a higher weight because muscle is more dense.

^what he said. body becomes more efficient and bmr goes down.

I think family, friends, coworkers, etc that don't have fitness goals can sometimes be toxic. I try not to explain my goals or what I am eating to people anymore because thinner people gave me awful advice of "what works for them" just because they weren't fat (yet). I was a chubby girl and teen and ended up very heavy at…

Are you getting married? Personally if it was my wedding, I'd skip on the buffet and be thinking about the wedding night... lol If it is not your wedding, just a wedding, then put reasonable limits on yourself, but still enjoy it.

This depends on the size of the person and how far under 1200 someone is going. There can be acute risks of headaches, dizziness, fatigue, etc. Long term though there is a risk of metabolic and hormonal effects. Our bodies want to be in homeostasis so if you are active and underfeeding your body, it is likely that your…

depends on the muscle group. Can be as little as 25 minutes if working arms and over an hour if working legs.

To be fair Disney hasn't given me any Disney princesses that are buff either. (I still love Disney though)

Generally my gym schedule is Chest and HIIT Legs and moderate cardio cooldown (15-20 min) Rest day Shoulders and HIIT Back and HIIT Arms and HIIT Long Cardio day (either 1 hour run or a few hours of hiking with friends) and repeat... HIIT is stairclimber or treadmill, 5 min warmup, 1:1 or 2:1 fast pace:recovery, then 5 min…

I was thinking my daily burn was between 1800-1900, so I thought I was creating a 300-400 calorie deficit a day, making the weight loss .5-.8 lbs a week. However, every time I start the cut at 1500 calories, I feel fine until like 3 days in and then I get headaches, dizziness, and mass fatigue, as well as having prolonged…