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Like other have said: #1 - Up your water intake; it helps curb hunger. #2 - Not sure what your macro ratio is, but maybe adjust that for more protein, little more fat, and less carbs. I'm trying to build a little muscle as I drop fat/weight, so mine is 30%protein/30%fat/40%carbs. #3 - Eat more low cal bulk foods to fill…

Some of these are for running, some for biking. 160-180 for running. 180-200 for bike. Typically don't need to run slower than 170, but put them in just incase I hit a wall and need a motivational song. Little slower to catch my breath, and the songs just get my engine revving back up again. Queen Fat Bottomed Girls 89 The…

Just made up a new playlist and found out I misspoke (thought the songs I was using were slower that they are). If I don't have my headsets in and just singing to myself, I use Bowie "Modern Love", which is 184. It was Billy Idol "Dancing with Myself" that was 176. Thought they were 160 and 170 respectively, but looks like…

#1 - In contrast to what everyone on here seems to say, YES!!!! you should see your medical provider first before starting any diet or exercise program. Now 99.999% of us don't, and we are just fine, but it's better to be safe than DEAD!!!! After all, it takes you <1 hour out of a week to get in and get a pretty full exam…

I agree with this. There is no reason why you can't eat cheap and healthy. I was working full-time, raising two teen daughters on my own, and going to grad school, yet still found time have a sit down meal with them 4/5 nights out of the week. I would typically make up 2-3 dishes on the w/e, eat some and freeze the rest.…

"Get some sour cream and onion chips with some dip, man, some beef jerky, some peanut butter. Get some Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars, a whole lot, make sure chocolate, gotta have chocolate, man. Some popcorn, red popcorn, graham crackers, graham crackers with marshmallows, the little marshmallows and little chocolate bars and…

Wow...can't believe he said that. What an *kitten*. You should have said, "Oh I'll get it back, too bad you won't get rid of your ED problems! BTW, why don't you comb the hair coming out of your ears over that big *kitten* bald spot on your head? And while your at it uni-brow, just remember you're going to be $hitting in a…

First...use periods, please. They help us read your comments. ;) Second, I would guess it's all mental. Your body isn't rejecting natural foods b/c it's poison, thus why I think it's all in your mind. I expect you to feel sick AFTER eating junk, not before eating wholesome natural foods. On gaining 5 lbs, most of it is…

See my comments on your other post. Long story short, you're being too impatient and have unrealistic weight loss goal. FYI...plateau is typically considered 4 weeks or MORE of no weight loss.

You need more patience. You're 3 weeks in and already complaining about slowing down? Hell, water retention can bump me up 2-4 lbs from day to day. #1 - take measurements if you want to track more accurately. Prior days diet, salt intake/water retention, muscle gain...there are many things that can 'stall' the scales (esp…

Stateside - East to West coast USA on I-40, All SE states, Memphis to Chicago on Harley, Alaska. Overseas - Dublin, Madrid, Cairo, Djibouti, Somalia, Okinawa, Fuji, Tijuana. Madrid and Fuji were my two favorites. Texas and Somalia are tied for biggest sh1tholes.

Yes, but only as prescribed for medical stuff (knee/back problems). As far as using for muscle gain or for increased athletic performance...no, way too many adverse side effects.

Yea...no way to sugar coat it, you want to eat the calories you want to eat, but then expect to not gain weight. That dog don't hunt! :) Also, and extra 15 min of cardio is great, but how intense is it? You're not sharing your diary, so can't see what you're doing (exercise or food wise), but did notice you said you quit…

Really depends on you. Some people can do it and be satisfied, some people just can't function on an empty stomach. I have started with protein supplements (BCAA and Whey Isolate) just b/c I am having trouble meeting my protein goals without going over on calories. I also don't have an appetite in the AM, so skipping…

Sounds like a grade A b1tch...why you letting anything she says get to you? She pay your bills? Did she change your diapers when you were a baby? Will she be at your bed side if you get cancer? Then what does it matter what she says?

It's been raining here yesterday and today....can't even go outside and tip cows! :( :'(

Many people think it gross, or you'll get food poisoning from it (which you won't), but I can make a cold cut (turkey, ham, chicken) sandwich in the morning with mustard or a little olive oil mayo, lettuce, tomato, put in a zip lock bag, and as long as it's not on the dash with the Texas summer sun cooking it all day, it's…

Yes, but with a "grain of salt", esp for women. I would suggest if you're that concerned about it, be sure to use (correctly done) measurements and not just height/weight.

Your supplements and olive oil, plus your low fat diet is too much fats, period. Regardless of being good or bad, they are throwing you over your goal. A tsp of olive oil is about 7% your RDA, and a fish oil tab is around 5%, multiplied by 3, so that's another 15%. Right there is 22% of your RDA, and you haven't even ate…

Enjoy it. It's already in your system, and while you might have regrets, savor that you got a treat for a change. Honestly, next time you get the urge, you will probably think back on this and say, "Nope, not worth it." I'm on a 1500 calorie diet to lose weight, but some days I go completely off the rails (2600 was my last…

Well...if that's all that you eat/drink, sure...you'll probably lose weight.

First, before you start reading up on MFP or listening to any of us....talk to your health care provider about it. Then after that - diet #1, if calories in is less than calories out, you will lose weight. Second - diet #2, be sure to set your macros (link to general ratios) and try and hit them (you can use the default…

Ha....I got Superman for my TEOTWAWKI Zombi buddie. I think I'm good. Children are typically more ruthless and bloody in a survival situation than adults. As long as they can pull a trigger and tie a tourniquet...I'm good. Wouldn't put them on OP/LP watch, but they can haul ammo and do guard duty.

Well, 1st, is of course drink a little before, during, and after workouts. Second, even if you order tea or soda when eating out, still drink at least 6-8 oz of water before/during the meal (or better yet, skip the soda and just go all water). If you go to the b-room, or take a stretch break at work during the day, go grab…

#1 - Logging. #2 - Switch up your exercise routine (switch to a different cardio and/or strength regiment). #3 - Have patience; 4 weeks is considered the minimum for a true plateau.

Dropping my last 10 lbs, and working up to do a triathlon sprint (12.4 mile bike is only hurdle left right now).

Here's what I would say, "Listen hon, I love you, and I know this is all about you not wanting me to get healthy because your too much of a lazy pig to get off you fat *kitten* and motivate yourself, so you want me to be a fat lazy pig also that way you don't have to feel guilty and pathetic when you look in the mirror. I…

You may join up with a chain gym that has two sites on opposite sides of your town, and the experience could be night and day between the two. I am in a smallish town, so not intimidated b/c their isn't that much going on at mine, even during peak hours. I will say that I do typically avoid that time though, just because I…

It wasn't this guy was it? :)

I try and eat healthy, but if it doesn't happen, oh well. Cheeseburgers/fries are my biggest cheat item...usually b/c I'm on the go and have to run through a drive through. Ive found being a diet Nazi doesn't work for me; I get burnt out and tired of the diet/exercise, don't enjoy life, and fall off the wagon. If I crave…