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Take it day by day when getting up to your goal calories. Some days you'll hit it and others you'll wonder why you didn't and not care. I only eat when hungry, too, and a lot of times when I am hungry I find myself too busy to eat for hours. Every week I grab some snack bags, a block of cheese, and then I chop up quick…

Hey I started last spring at 95-100 and I'm holding at 105-6 with my weight training currently. I'm almost 29, a mom to a 6 year old, work full time and I struggle with low blood pressure and hormone induced depression. I got very frustrated with my gaining this spring because my 2400 calorie intake only got me a 1/2 lb a…

I wouldn't freak out about a week. You could be on any number of a cycle or holding water weight and it won't reflect actual progress. Hell, I can fluctuate 8# in one day depending on what I'm doing and how temperamental my scale happened to be that day! If it took you years to out on the weight, be patient with yourself…

I watch superhero cartoons with my kid when I lift. Justice league and "the batman" are our current ones

lol definitely not pregnant I have been doing some liquid calories because of this but they're far from enough. I haven't gotten sick, so I assume I'm healthy. I can usually get over my calories no problem which is why I'm so frustrated that I feel slowed down in the eating dept. What worries me is that I'm not hungry for…

This movement should never have been about bodies. Self confidence does not come like that necessarily and personally I don't think it's healthy to assume that people should base their self confidence around their size/weight. It's turned a lot of people into bullies and is keeping even more people from being responsible…

I do circuit but I'm also doing light weights (dumbbells and body weight). If you're looking to gain heavier mass, I may suggest set style workouts with the bigger breaks. If you're just looking to have toned, nice muscles quickly then the circuits might work better for you. I personally like the less recovery time because…

Eat everything in sight

For now, measure your strength abilities because it may take a bit for visual progress. I've been working my abs for a long time and I'm finally seeing progress. I'm super lean, too, so slow growth has been frustrating. I imagine cutting through fat plus slow Ab growth is just as difficult as I imagine it to be to stay…

✌️ mom of a 6 year old. Add me! I'll be there :) I'm on daily and I understand the new mom feel.

Get a buddy. And when your buddy drops out, get another when that one drops out, bring in the first one again. Etc.

Genetics can totally play a role (it plays a role on the smaller end of the spectrum, too) but I don't think that means it's truly out of people's control if they're acknowledging any health conditions that may also be in the way of losses and lifestyle.

Consult a doc and a nutritionist and make sure you're doing what's right for you. There are many "formulas" that may work for many different people, but you have to pay attention to what your own needs are. Then once those are taken into consideration, you can begin a healthy journey (or lifestyle change) that suits you.

I work out at home but instead of heavier weights, I use lighter ones with more reps. As I get better, I'll buy heavier. Yes, if I was at a gym I would probably be able to do 5-8 heavy reps of something. At home its more of a toning with dumbbells and yeah you'll feel them! Get an exercise ball, a few resistance bands, a…

I like my Apple Watch for this. Now, there isn't a "workout" for weight lifting but it helps me a ton to make sure I'm not working to hard (heartrate tracker) with each set. I can bring my heart rate down between sets and that helps me a lot. Fitbit is a different thing for me, so I can't vouch for its usefulness. My BFF…

I was there! I'm now at 105 going toward 108. You can do this

I totally don't eat cereals, but if you're trying to be evenly fed all day, breakfast is important. I never used to eat it but now I have to force it because I'm on bulk. Fruits. Fiber. Vitamins. Natural. I had oatmeal once last month..until I read the label and saw how processed it was. I have trouble getting carbs goals…

I like lunch for fiber and vitamins. I choose foods that will satisfy a lot of those goals (plus proteins on workout days) and then it's easier to finish up what's left over at dinner. Greens, vitamin c (peppers), maybe an egg, fruits... all good choices. I would add carbs if I'll be working out in the afternoon. I also…

I have 3 small cups in the morning (with lavender tea in it- best way to wake up). Throughout the day it depends on if I'm getting my nutrition goals or not. Busy days at work warrant an afternoon pour over to keep me going (can't eat if I'm busy with tourists). I'm on a bulk right now and I feel like it helps me digest a…

I just got a spiralizer (I'll be using it for fiber rather than to cut carbs or calories) and I'm super excited to discover some recipes to use as sides with it. Any favorites?

You can do it!!

Well if you want to gain (I started just heavier than where you are) go for a 1/2 lb a week and aim at that. You'll definitely gain fat. If you work it, too it may be slower but you'll have a good muscle structure as well. I attribute my low body fat to absolutely no boobs haha but joking aside, you should change according…

Hey, a lot of this is getting to know about food anyways. It may not be perfect at first, but backing up what you know or have learned about food can help you estimate what you're getting- especially if a restaurant isn't listed in here (chipotle listings have been so helpful!) Because I'm on a gain, I go for the slightly…

Gosh, I'm big into getting fresh, raw foods. Buy a bunch and divide it into servings (1/2 cup or 1 cup) and always get those for nutrients. Your rice, beans and lean meats (for proteins) can be easily frozen into "meals" and so can a good veggie soup. If you don't have one yet, get a croc pot to make some easy meals that…

My upper body is first. Arms and chest. My legs will show tone next. Stomach last. I'm on a gain now so it looks like I have no abs. Kills me!

I only track veggies for the nutrients. If you're logging them for calories, don't bother. If you make a recipe (with leftovers), create some recipe in your foods that you can access for the next few days- especially if you make that recipe often. I also don't have a scale to weigh veggies. I estimate them on cups and…

You can totally change it when you get there. I change mine every 3-5 lbs as I gain because I'm on such a slow gain schedule for myself. It helps to keep from getting discouraged :)

So you're not listening to your instructor because you feel you know better? And you said you're working out hard and then that you're not right now? I'm a little confused on your activity level. What does your MFP say for you if you incorporate those intense workouts? It might start you at 1600 like you've read on the…

Protein was hard for me, too. If you're working out you can totally add quite a few things that will give you a boost. I like to eat cashews or almonds in the car driving from work. They're not very filling and they're easy to store there in whatever servings to add to MFP later. I used to add chocolate protein powder to…

It bases everything off of your goals for yourself, your weight, etc. are you all the same size, weight, age and activity level through the day? Probably not. If they're very active at work (like a nurse) they will have a higher calorie goal probably. If they sit at a desk all day their caloric needs may be much less for…