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This exact same thing happened to me!! I went from being super active in the gym, to never going. I gained about 20lbs and all the muscle and tone was gone! I was in horrible shape. I got to the point where I felt like I had to lose some weight before I went to the gym (ironic really). I forced myself to start going again…

You went from drinking 2 glasses a day of water to 12. Your body is going to need time to adjust to it’s new normal if you maintain this intake. I drink about the same amount as you but have been for a long time, but your body needs to adjust. Also, I always weigh more right before my period, during and a few days after-…

I would be pissed off all the time if I was only eating 1300 calories a day too! Even more if I was working out on that little calories. Not sure what your height, weight and activity level is but that sounds like your issue!

No problem! It’s under the exercise category... on mine it’s the top right button, and you’ll see a bunch of different workouts like treadmill, swimming, etc!

I set my Fitbit to the weights setting while I’m working out. Those calories burned syncs to myfitnesspal

Congrats for starting your (friend) fitness journey! Advice: Don’t take up a prime machine/bench/squat rack to sit there on your phone the whole time. Also, if you’re waiting for a machine do not hover over the person finishing up. Best of luck! ☺️

The Nike Training app is pretty good! You should check that out! Lots of options for different workouts with videos to show you how they are done too

I also cannot go more than 3-4 hours without eating or I feel faint/have fainted. Low carb and fasting isn’t for everyone. You can still be successful in your health and fitness goals eating often if that’s what your body needs!

Chill out! People are always on here after 1 week worried it’s not working. I’m sure the weight you gained was put on over a decent amount of time- it will take time to lose it too. What are your goals? If you only have a small amount to lose, it will be slow anyways. It’s better to have slow progress that lasts, than fast…

Many of the curvy, thick women with abs you see on the internet are a product of plastic surgery as well. You have no idea how your body will look when you lose weight. You are your only competition! Comparing yourself to other people will only ever leave you feeling not good enough. Be the best version of YOURSELF. Give…

It’s just weather. I live in Canada, so I’m used to 6 months of cold weather. If you leave the house to go to work, you can leave to go to the gym. The only part I’ll say sucks is slush on the ground and having to wear boots to the gym. But life goes on even in the winter

Congrats on the weight loss! Trainers are great especially when you are learning how to use weights, as you want your form to be okay. Training is usually quite expensive. When you go to the gym, they usually have information on the wall about each of the trainers. Read about them, their qualifications, what they…

Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Take your time to grieve, and then go back to what you were doing. Feel all the feelings, and then keep living your life. I’m sure he would want you to be happy and healthy. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Get back into it slowly, even if it’s just one or two days a week until…

Dieting will do that to you. Stop jumping onto the fad diets. They work, until you’re tired of being so restricted, or until you reintroduce what you cut out (example: low-no carb & then eating them again). Eat things in moderation. Completely cutting something out will probably have you craving it, and then you will binge…

I’ve been a server for a long time. Best thing to do is always pack a lunch, snacks and a nice big water bottle. You’d be surprised how much pop you consume not even thinking about it when there’s a fountain pop station. I rarely eat the food I work with. Just remember what your goals are, and if you wouldn’t eat it if you…

Sometimes losing weight in your upper body actually makes your glutes look bigger.

I think you are getting a little ahead of yourself. You seem to be at a very healthy weight for your height. You’re body is just trying to survive at this point because you are starving it. With so little weight to lose, it is going to have to come off very slowly (like .5lbs/week). Put your stats into MFP and follow it,…

Gardein products are so amazing! I’m obsessed with them! I am not vegetarian or vegan, but I’ve been enjoying incorporating them into my diet to the point I don’t miss meat at all when I eat them. I have had the orange chicken one and it was good (sauce is separate)

You need to eat. You’re body needs fuel especially burning 800-1200 calories a day. Being in a deficit is good, but if you’re eating approx 600-700 calories a day, that’s not good. Eat more food, and you’ll see results! Also, what are your stats? Age, height, weight and what your goal is.

Birthday meal is WHATEVER I WANT!! I am a believer of calories don’t count on your birthday 😜 enjoy your day, and go back to your regular eating the next day!

Things will get better! I’ll be honest with you though— the milkshakes are probably not helping with your energy levels. If you can, try and meal prep so you can get more nutrients in. Diet can really effect our energy levels, and a milkshake isn’t the best source for healthy nutrients. Try making egg muffin cups (google…

If you must have a milkshake, I would definitely add protein powder. There are tons of different flavours to choose from so it can keep it interesting too. I would recommend also eating food with different nutrients as well. Meal prepping once a week really helps for time during the week when you’re busy running around.…

Sorry you’re experiencing this! I too have had long stretches of time where I lost my passion for health and fitness. I hope there are no underlying medical issues for you. I’ll tell you what works for me regarding motivation. I would take it one day/week at a time. I used to go to the gym 4-5 times a week, then went down…

I really hope you mean intermittent fasting. Fasting with no food for 14 days is super unhealthy, and is likely to make you sick (mentally and physically). If you need something for your mental health, why not try a yoga class? Or meditation- YouTube has hours and hours of guided meditation for free. Your body wants to be…

What have you currently been doing for exercise? Are you brand new to working out and being active? Personally- I love lifting weights! That keeps me going to the gym. I’ve enjoyed running in the past- although my hips and knees don’t like me much when I do that. So I lift weights, and if I do cardio on a machine at the…

Work on losing the fat you have on your stomach by being in a calorie deficit and eating as clean as possible. You can do 1000 sit ups a day, but you won’t have abs if you have layers of fat on top! As someone who has always struggled with belly fat, I found eating clean 70-80% along with weight lifting and minimal cardio…

Thank you so much for all the feedback guys! I don’t have insurance so physio is something I haven’t thought of. Currently- I’m wearing running shoes (made specifically for servers) but I was wearing Crocs flats before and they had no support at all!

I’ve been weight training for about 4-5 years. I took a bit of a break but I’ve been back regularly the last month. I did notice today that they hurt when I first started my work out, and felt much better after. I think it may be the extra weight I’m carrying that’s causing the pain.

I am only really doing weight training (3 times a week) and if I do cardio it’s for about 15 minutes on a cycling bike. They were beginning to hurt before I was regularly working out too, and I thought if I changed to better shoes for work, that things would get better- but it’s only improved a little bit