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  • You might not have peaked/plateaued. Sometimes the body just goes through cycles while adjusting. Although a little demoralizing, give it another week or so before taking any drastic measures. Your progress should show up this week.
    in Help! Comment by Srbrosseau October 2011
  • Nah, you'll be alright. But remember, water retention isn't really gaining weight. You'll sweat/pee it out eventually.
  • I would not count it at all because it won't really burn that many calories. Similarly I don't count house cleaning, short walks, etc. To see the most progress in your goals only count legitimate, uninterrupted exercise.
  • Awesome! Great job man! Keep up the good work!
  • Hi! I'm not in Jacksonville, but nice to meet you! Sean
  • You definitely need protein after a run/cardio. However, you'll need a little less than after a strength training session. After a 20-25 mile run, I generally take 6 TBSPs of twinlab liquid amino. That's 30g of protein which is probably more than I need, but it also helps get my blood sugar back up. Hope this helps! Sean
  • Haha thanks! Yeah, anytime you need support, just ask!
  • Contrary to popular belief, you can't really "target" an area. Sadly, the only thing you can do is work out the muscle in that area so that it becomes larger (making a lower fat/muscle ratio). With patience though, a proper diet and exercise will eventually get rid of the excess fat.
  • That's great! It's good that you're taking steps toward becoming healthier! If you need food ideas, feel free to ask! Good luck! Sean
  • Starting a truly demanding workout regimen can be taxing on the body and will take some time to adjust to. Rest assured, if there's no medical problem, your body will adjust over time. Then when you hit a plateau, you'll have to change it up again. However, make sure you're eating the right amount of carbs (whole grain not…
  • You could try chopping wood. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I run quite a bit and when I get injured, this is a pretty good way to keep the heartrate up.
  • No, you definitely do NOT need to worry about going over on sugar due to vegetables. The more vegetables you eat, the better. Just make sure you don't go over the calorie limit and you're good. MFP's suggestions for individual categories like sugar, protein, etc. are very generic and therefore not entirely accurate.
  • I would NOT rely on this at all. These BMI calculators are very generic and therefore very inaccurate. In one way to calculate BMI, the larger the neck is will disproportianately lower your body fat even as your gut gets bigger. The best test is either water displacement, "bod pod" air displacement, or electrode testing…
  • That's awesome! It's great that you've set a goal that you're working toward. However, don't discount weight loss. The more weight you lose, the more exercise you can safely do. Then you'll start getting in shape really quickly. Just keep doing what exercise you can, track calories, and get fit!
  • That's great! Yes, strength training burns more calories than cardio in the long run because the body works to repair muscle even after the workout is over.
  • I'd go with 30 minutes just to make sure you stay below calories for the day.
  • Yoga is pretty good for strength and flexibility. However, even with the more vigorous varieties, I do not get much of a cardio workout.
  • THE most important thing in finding a workout is finding something that you actually enjoy. No matter what that workout is, you will lose weight if you stick with it and eat right. Just remember, that you will occasionally have to apply different stresses (different exercise) to your body to improve.
  • You've got your goal; now you just need to go and get it! Make sure you're sticking to your exercise plan. Additionally, really try to seek out foods that will fill you up and keep actual hunger at bay. Best of all, take that one "gorge" day a week to keep your metabolism guessing. It also gives you something to look…
  • I'd even skip the meat and just use beans and rice.
  • I run about 75-80 miles a week, but it's REALLY important to vary the schedule from time to time. Adding weight training will definitely help you burn more. It costs the body calories to rebuild muscle whereas once you're done with cardio, the calorie burning stops too. Hope this helps, if you have any questions, please…
  • Once a week at the same time of day and same conditions (i.e. after you eat, before you eat, when you first get up, or just before you go to bed).
  • I've become the master of lazy and healthy cooking over the past year or so. If you need advice, just let me know.
  • That's great; you've got a goal and you're working toward it. Keep going and if you need advice, please don't hesitate to ask.
  • Awesome! Keep up the good work and you WILL get there.
  • If your goal is to lose another 10 lbs., then do it! You might need to shock your muscles, your metabolism, or both. You can shock the muscles by cross training (doing different and more strenuous exercise than you usually do). You can shock your metabolism by taking one "break day" from your diet a week. On this day, you…
  • I don't ever take in more than my calorie target per day. The only exception is the one day a week when I eat whatever I want; I mean WHATEVER I want. This shocks your metabolism so that your body doesn't think you're going into a "famine" phase. Plus, it's nice to have that break. Try to eat so much on that break day that…
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