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Coffee or green tea? Spicy foods increase the metabolism about 8% for a few hours or about 40 calories. However, it also suppresses the appetite. A study concluded that a group of average sized men eating hot sauce with meals ate 200 fewer calories per day.

False, I have two left feet. The next person has been to Hawaii.

I set 3 mini goals to keep me going. I'm 202 lbs. @ 23% body fat. My first goal is to be low 190's @<18% BF by my anniversary at the end of February. I signed up for a half marathon at the end of March. My second goal is to finish in <2.5 hours. My third goal is to be in the180's with a six pack by my Bermuda trip in mid…

I think vacations are great mini goals.

Tell us about your weekend. Did you stick to your plan or slide a little?

I drink vodka and soda.

Not as yoiung, but I wish I was.

Homemade Pico De Gallo. Easy to make and lasts for 3 weeks.

Welcome and good luck!

That's a major task. Milkshakes are my kryptonite.

Trouble

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What did everyone do today? For me it was weight training and a 3 mile run (well...ran, then jogged, then walked a little)

MissKristy is correct. We get so focused on losing weight that we forget to protect or build muscle. It is possible to lose weight and maintain or build a small amount of muscle. Everyone is different, but I want to share this as a baseline example. I paid people to build this plan, so why not share it. I am 200lbs. In the…

Now I feel foolish. Where do you find them?

My snacks are Big Macs and Pizza :) Seriously, the snacks on my meal plan are protein shakes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, apples, almonds, walnuts, cheese, ceviche, or egg salad.

Or, if your goal is to lose weight, you shut that function off and eat just under your estimated BMR.

To gain 2 lbs, you would need to consume 17 Big Macs. You may want to track your weight on a weekly average and weigh yourself early in the morning. My weight varies by 6 lbs depending on time and day and day of week. Monday afternoon is usually the highest.

I agree if the person is fit and working out regularly. I've seen guys who've been out of the gym for a while, come back to lose and gain 2+ lbs. of muscle each week for 2-4 weeks, then drop to normal or flat muscle gains. Because of that, it's not uncommon for someone trying to lose weight to initially stay flat, then…

Please keep in mind that the scale doesn't tell the whole story. If you are working out and eating right, you could be losing fat and gaining lean mass. Be sure to take measurements too.

Have you considered almond milk?

Thank you for starting this blog. I am getting back on track and can use all the help I can get! In 2018 I was in fairly good shape. I got lazy, broke my shoulder, was drinking more, etc... I slowly gained 38 lbs. I saw Christmas pictures of myself and decided to get into the best shape of my life. My May goal is <10% body…