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  • If I'm working out the right amount, then I really enjoy my workouts and look forward to doing them. If I find myself being reluctant to do a workout, then that usually means I've increased the intensity of my workout too much too quickly. It's too much of a pain to do, and I don't look forward to the next one. So, I…
    in TO WORK OUT or NOT TO WORK OUT. That be the question:) Comment by CanadianRockies March 2017
  • If you have the spare time, then you might want to exercise more, which will allow you to eat bigger portions (and improve your overall health). That's what works for me.
    in Getting usee to Smaller portions Comment by CanadianRockies February 2017
  • The fat and protein goals are minimum amounts. There isn't really any minimum target for carbs. Here's a helpful post on how to set your macro targets (see the bottom third of the post).
    in What should my macros %'s be Comment by CanadianRockies February 2017
  • If you want to keep as much muscle as possible while losing weight, then you'll want to be sure to eat enough protein (and do resistance training). But, yes, CICO is key to losing weight.
    in Questions for my calorie counters out there Comment by CanadianRockies February 2017
  • There's a good post on this subject that's worth reading (the bottom third deals specifically with setting macro targets). The key is to eat at least a certain amount of fats and proteins; carbs will be whatever is left after doing that. Let's assume you have a goal of eating 1,800 calories per day and you currently weigh…
    in What percentages should I aim for Comment by CanadianRockies February 2017
  • If you feel weighing will help keep you accountable, then you might want to consider weighing yourself daily instead of weekly. Just a thought.
    in Does it matter which weigh day you choose? Comment by CanadianRockies January 2017
  • How tall are you? More specifically, what is your Body Mass Index (BMI)? If you lose weight too quickly, then you risk sending your body into "starvation mode" with unhealthy consequences. Let's assume you're 5'10" tall. If you plug 245 pounds and 5'10" into the above BMI calculator link, then you'll see that your BMI is…
    in 30% bodyfat to 15%... HOW?! Comment by CanadianRockies January 2017
  • I, too, weigh myself naked first thing in the morning (after using the toilet). Not because it's probably the lightest I'll be all day (which it is), but because it reduces the number of variables that can affect consistency. If I weighed myself at 2 p.m, then is my bladder empty on some days and half full on others? Did I…
    in When to weigh yourself? Comment by CanadianRockies December 2016
  • I've always enjoyed hiking, especially in the mountains. Despite slowly gaining weight over the years (up to a maximum of 315), I had remained healthy enough to continue this activity. I added the extra pounds gradually enough that I didn't really notice they were limiting my range of hiking options (at least not enough…
    in What was your rock bottom to get heathly? Comment by CanadianRockies November 2016
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