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I haven't hit my goal weight yet, but I'm continuing to lose by doing the 5/2. I plan on sticking with the fasting for like, ever, because I also do it for spiritual reasons.

I use the 5/2 method, so I personally would just not eat for 24 hours, lift weights in a fasted state the next morning, and then pick the routine back up.

I don't like any pics I take, so I don't post any. Problem solved. :smile:

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You should also pay attention to how much sleep you're getting. Sleep can be just as important as working out because that's when our bodies actually recover, repair and grow. Lack of sleep can actually put more stress on our bodies, resulting in the release of cortisol and thereby making it difficult to burn fat. I'd…

I would encourage you that this should not be about simply dropping a certain amount of weight, but about changing your entire lifestyle. When I first started out, I would get so discouraged because I would hit the ground running so hard and then run out of gas because either the diet got boring, or I became intimidated…

I agree. Don't gorge, eat them slowly and savor it. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to just go nuts (mmmmm, nuts) on some ice cream or any of my many favorite junk foods. It's best to just have something small and give yourself time to recoup. I hope it gets better for you1

That all depends on your worldview and where you gather your own moral standards from. If you gather your moral standards from popular opinion, television, music, and other current cultural norms; then of course the answer is going to be "no, it's not wrong" because the culture is highly sexualized today. Sex sells, and…

I've had phentermine before when I first started out and was focused mainly on losing weight. It tricks the brain into thinking that you're not hungry, so you in turn eat less and take in less calories. Are you drinking enough water? I remember that stuff used to make me super thirsty, and if you're binging, that could be…

Fasting is awesome. I've done all sorts of fasts: IF, 5/2, once a week, extended fasts, etc. It's proven to give the body and digestive system a break, and helps it to go into a sort of "super" repair mode. I've also noticed that my REM cycles kick up quite a bit when I fast, so that's always a plus. I have read, though,…

I can understand where you're coming from, and I think it happens to more people than they're willing to admit. The weight of life can get pretty heavy, and I've found that exercise alone will not help me deal with the daily anxieties I have. I always go back to our need of being balanced in mind, body, and spirit. I'm a…

I wouldn't stress about wasting food too much under those circumstances. You clearly have a lot on your plate right now (no pun intended). Just do the best to work with what you have until you get to where you want to be.

I can relate a lot to what you're saying. I think it's fairly common. I haaaaaate wasting food. With that being said, most of the food I buy is stuff that I use to meal prep for the week, chicken especially. Lots and lots of chicken. I've recently gotten into the habit of keeping the food on hand until I've eaten…

I'm quite certain the original person who posted this inquiry didn't see my answer in any way as insulting her intelligence. I'm not sure how you came to that conclusion. And yes, I would strongly advise again basing everything someone does on some "study" they see because the information is constantly changing, and what…

In all of the years that I've been training, studying and helping people; I've found that giving out long, exhaustive explanations about how and why certain things shouldn't be done, only serves to intimidate them and does more negative than positive. I'm familiar with the information you've provided, but I can only speak…

Natural sugars are great, and they're especially needed if you're doing weight training or other rigorous exercise. People tend to look at carbohydrates as bad, but the good carbs such as fruit, brown rice, whole grain bread, etc, are vital for developing muscle. What's truly important is WHEN to eat your carbs. You want…

If you're short on cash, I wouldn't put my money towards it. It's an excellent supplement to a fitness regimen, but it's not by any means a necessity. With that being said, I must admit that I absolutely love the one I have (charge HR). Take your time and save up for it. In the meantime I'd suggest sticking to the absolute…