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Everyone else is giving excellent advice, and one entry in particular is a good synopsis of the other entries. I know that you're training vigorously, but it sounds like you're doing the same exercise routine on a regular basis. This is a formula for you body getting "lazy" (for lack of a better word) with your routine. To…

I've been craving savory foods since I was a toddler, and still prefer it in my diet. There are low-fat cheeses, you know! Most cheeses have more fat than protein, and the softer they are, generally, the fattier they are. When you go shopping, look at the labels for grams of fat and grams of protein. Most "low fat" cheese…

I'm sorry that you're having menopause symptoms. Did you know that those symptoms can be kissed (or kicked) good-bye? Please note that there are no words for "hot flashes" in countries where soy is regularly eaten, i.e. Asian countries, such as China & Japan. Soy helps your female hormones to keep normalized enough to…

I was brought up in an era when there essentially were no vaccines. Little was known about "childhood diseases", which adults got, as well as children. Both of my older siblings got mumps while my mom was pregnant with twins; my mom blamed their being stillborn on her having an active case of mumps near delivery. An…

I was brought up in an era when there essentially were no vaccines. Little was known about "childhood diseases", which adults got, as well as children.

There's a simple way to beat the belly fat: This is the way I lost mine without dieting: BACK & SIDE OBLIQUE BENDS Stand upright, keeping legs & pelvis aligned at all times. Lift arms above head in the same plane as your body while standing erect. Move slowly during these exercises to avoid any possible muscle tears.…

There are water soluble vitamins, which include the larger portion of vitamins, such as B complex & C; these are all secreted by the kidneys. Then there are fat soluble vitamins that includes A, D & E which are stored in the liver; you can get too much of them and become toxic. It takes time to become toxic with them; it's…

I don't eat oatmeal very often, but when I do: I use brown sugar twin, or a little molasses with any low calorie sweetener. I like raisins in anything, especially with oats in any form. Experiment with adding different fruits, alone or in combination; pick fruit grown locally that's in season. Use your imagination! You…

It sounds like you're in pretty good shape, physically. I'm assuming that you haven't torn a muscle. A common reason for cramps of any kind could mean that you're not getting enough carbs. for your higher level of activity; &/or this could also be a problem with not enough electrolytes, especially potassium. During…

You need to see the complete picture, so do you weigh-in every week, and take measurements at least every month. If your weight isn't budging and you've been faithful to your regime, you may see a progression to smaller numbers on the tape. But if neither budges in a month, you need to change something to move you off that…

I was really active when I was young and loved going to the gym. I've always been the "highly active" type, that is, until I started injuring body parts as I got older. A few years ago, I needed 2 surgeries on my Lt shoulder & my Lt elbow that put me into permanent disability status; I was forced into joblessness (my worst…

I like all of the breads others are mentioning, but I recently went to buying at Sam's Club & found Milton's MultiGrain Bread: 1 slice has 120 calories, 26grams long chain carbs., 1 gm fat, & 4gms protein. The slices are a little large, but perfect to cut in half for a sandwich! The bread has a nutty taste that I love.

One thing about "starvation mode" is that your metabolism slows. If your calorie consumption &/or carbohydrates are very low (below 1,000 calories or 40 grams of carbs. per day for over a week), your body will start consuming muscle for calories after consuming your fat. That means that you'll literally be skin & bones if…

You think you've plateaued? You're doing strength training; that builds muscle that weighs more than the fat that you're losing. Are you taking measurements on a regular basis, and tracking them on your MFP diary? You could be losing inches while losing fat and gaining muscle mass, instead of showing weight loss. I would…

Any crustacean, i.e. lobster, crab, crayfish, shrimp, etc.. The smell of any of them makes me nauseated before I realize what it is. The scientific term of this disorder is "aversion". There was a time in my early life that I enjoyed shrimp -- go figure!

You're smart. Keep listening to you body! The machines in the gym are designed to exercise just 1 muscle group at a time. It's not bad in the beginning if you're out of shape. As you advance, you need to change it up more & more to get the results you want. Swimming & aerobics classes can provide some variety of movement…

My target weight is 145lbs; starting weight = 167lbs. Current wt 164 lbs. Believe it or not, men have been checking me out at that weight. I think your body looks great! Where are you wanting to loose the weight? I am heavy boned German & Irish. I look real good around 140 lbs, but don't want to push it too fast. I was…

You're putting too much emphasis on what the entertainment industry shows. We're all born different and that's the way God made us. Believe it or not, there men out there who actually appreciate a woman with smaller breasts. Consider large breasts as a burden. My daughter & I both wear a 34GG: I have to buy large sized…

If you're still overweight, jogging is probable not the best exercise for you because you can easily develop arthritis in you weight-bearing joints: ankles, knees, hips, and low back. Much worse, you can sustain an injury to any of those areas that can make it difficult to do any regular fat-burning exercise. Your…

Everyone's metabolism is different! I have to eat several small meals & snacks during the day, & at night. Try what you think is best for now, & take notes on your daily food page, as you go, to use for later reference. You may find that you need to tweak it a little here & there, or even do a major overhaul of your day's…

I like their shakes. They come in a variety of flavors. If you're taking them for lunch at work, you can get most flavors in individual portion packages. They are low in sweetness, so be prepared to mix with juice or fruit of some kind, or you can use sweetener. The directions say to mix with milk (for additional protein),…

I usually exercise in the evening or in the wee hours of the day. I don't hesitate to eat my exercise calories & include them in the same day, split them with the next day, or put them all into "early morning snack", wherever they fit. I also plan out my meals at that time. I hope this helps!

I have type A blood, as do all of my immediate family. We eat meat just fine, and I've never heard of being vegetarian because of blood type. I like vegetarian fare when it's available, and I like eating nuts and cheese in preference to meat, but also eat chicken & beef. No problems with anyone in our family. I'm familiar…

Eating when hungry is a good thing, unless you're overeating when you do. I have the blessing or curse of being a hypoglycemic. That means that my pancreas overreacts to glucose by manufacturing excessive levels of insulin. If I eat primary sugars (sugar, syrup, candy, honey, fruit juice, or any beverage made with sugar)…

I like all three! #i is edgy, but not really appropriate for a real formal event: more for night-clubbing #2 makes you look leggy & sexy, but appropriate; good with or without accessories #3 is traditional & also appropriate; dress needs some contrasting accessories I vote for #2

There's a simple way to beat the belly fat: This is the way I lost mine without dieting: BACK & SIDE OBLIQUE BENDS Stand upright, keeping legs & pelvis aligned at all times. Lift arms above head in the same plane as your body while standing erect. Move slowly during these exercises to avoid any possible muscle tears.…

There's a simple way to beat the belly fat:

HI!, I've been there before. It was partially due to not being knowledgeable about proper diet for weight loss, and not being active enough to show greater results. Embrace the weight loss that you're experiencing; you're doing something right, and it may take you a little longer than others to lose the weight. You may be…

In simple language, if your total calories are in the red, you've gone above your allotment of 1,400 calories + exercise calories spent, [i.e.: 1,400 + 150 = 1,550 total calories "allowed"]. A red number would reflect a calorie intake of 1,551 or higher; It's expressed by the negative number in red, with a minus, i.e. -1.…

Look at your diet; you've been keeping track every day! How much protein are you consuming, and how fatty is it (this could be the culprit)? Look at your carbs.; are you eating fruits (instead of clear juices), vegetables, & whole grains (instead of say, white flour & white rice?). If you're not uncomfortable, it's…