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It is possible to adjust/arrange your calories in such a way that you can allow yourself more calories on a particular day and less on others. The problem is that it is not easy to do and you need to be extremely disciplined regarding your calorie intake & for this reason it is not recommended for most people. I have done…
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Hi there, you don't tone a muscle so to speak, its more to do with how much muscle you have/grow and how much body fat you are carrying. Doing ab work certainly will help build up; the muscles in you stomach as any exercise will do for its targeted area but will not make them show. The key to showing off your abs is a low…
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Practice makes perfect when counting macros, don't worry it doesn't take long at all to get into the habit. Have to agree with AJ_G fats are a little low and your protein target is higher than what I use ( I aim for a minimum of 155g per day and weigh 220lbs). Without getting too technical, AJ's numbers are right on the…
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Walking is a perfect form of cardio. Definitely do some weight lifting; when losing weight, I consider resistance training essential (unless someone is physically not capable of doing it). If your plan is to continue losing body fat & you are new to lifting weights, you will find that you can gain strength & muscle even…
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Water retention is normal when a person is on a calorie deficit, when on a period of reduced calories your body tries to maintain balance. This need for balance tends to result in your body retaining water for a period of time i.e. up to a few weeks. After a few weeks if your diet is in check; you will normally find that…
