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Have you thought about carb counting as well? I try to do 1300 calories and under 60 grams of carb per day. Has worked very well for me. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Allow yourself a cheat.... One day a week! Then get right back to that diet/exercise plan!!!

Greek yogurt... 1/2 an apple and 1 tbsp peanut butter... A banana and 1 tbsp peanut butter.... A handful of walnuts + a mini box of raisins.... Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

6 oz black angus filet mignon with small ceasar salad and steamed broccoli and cauliflower!

Here's what a nutritionist once told me: Take your weight and multiply times 10. So, if you are 150 lbs, then your number would be 1500. That's the number of calories to maintain your weight. If you want to lose, reduce that amount by 100 -200 calories per day, and always eat your exercise calories. So, the math for a 150…

Part of my initial weight loss strategy included cycling as one of my cardio exercises. Now that I've reached my goal weight, I still do a spinning class at least once per week and road cycle a few times a month, typically 30 miles+. On average, an hour of hard road cycling, according to my heart rate monitor, burns about…

Strength training is very important to your overall health & well-being. It will help you lose more weight in the long run... Suggestion: Go to http://www.livestrong.com/fitness/ This site has videos of lots of exercises that will help you. In addition to doing ab exercises, I would suggest some chest and back work, which…

Whether you are insulin resistant, diabetic or not, too much sugar converts to fat if not burned. I suggest you eat your fruit in the morning, while your body has time to metabolize the sugar. Perhaps before 4 PM, and stay away from starchy, sugary foods at night. While ultra-low carb diets generally are considered fad…

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Just make sure you are not using a whey protein powder that is loaded with extra sugar, and you should be fine. Protein helps build and repair muscle tissue. It's a great meal replacement, or supplement to a healthy diet and regular exercise. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

The bodybugg is probably more accurate, because it is up to date with your weight, caloric intake, base metabolic level, etc... Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

Yep, and even if you exercise everyday, you will not lose weight until you change your intake! Weight loss is 90% intake... Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

There is an option under Cardiovascular, called Weight / Strength training. That might be your best bet...

Train as normal this week, then the day before your race, REST and STRETCH! That is all! Your legs will thank you for the rest and you'll be stretched and ready to go. Also, I would suggest minimal food and water the morning of, to avoid cramping. I always buy a packet of GU Chomps from my local Academy sports, and eat 1/2…

Try eating lots of protein and keep your carb count under 70 grams. Lots of water too! That definitely helps.... Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

You say you've cut "processed sugars." What about bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, etc.? If not, you should try removing these entirely and I guarantee you will boost your metabolic rate and lose more quickly. Another suggestion, and what worked for me is: try to keep your carb count under 70 grams and eat the bulk of your…

Oh soooo true! Most people forget that weight loss is 90% intake. If you increase your excercise, you must provide the right fuel to keep losing. For most people, you just have to find what works best for you. I did, and here is what my plan consisted of -- Counting calories, lower carb, king-prince-pauper rule, no simple…

Here's the deal....exercise is only a supplement to a good diet. Don't exercise to lose weight - exercise for your health. Eat correctly and the weight will MELT off. Weight loss is 90% intake. If you've increased your physical activity, you've likely also increased your caloric intake. I, too, doubt you've added 7 lbs of…

This one kind of depends on a few things..... If you haven't eaten in awhile and you're going for a run, for instance, then you might want to have a snack before you go out. A little fuel will allow you to go farther and exercise longer. You should reserver your "meal" for after you exercise. So, if you exercise at the end…

Rest days are meant to help you recuperate and rebuild muscles that have been torn down from exercise. For instance, you shouldn't weight train the same muscle groups every day, just like you probably shouldn't run every day. I think it's fine NOT to rest if you are switching up your activities....

I do a couple tablespoons of peanut butter or a Luna bar. A half packet of GU Chews is a good choice as well! Remember, you have to fuel the furnace!

I think the key is not doing repetitive excercises without resting that muscle group. For instance, you wouldn't weight train the same body parts for four days straight, right? And running everyday would defintely cause an injury. So, mix it up and if your legs are always sore, you might want to add an additional day in…

Here's how I lost 40 lbs last year... 1) King, prince, pauper rule! Eat like a king for breakfast, a prince for lunch and a pauper at dinnertime. Specifically, eat the bulk of your calories at a time when you have time to burn them off. 2) Cut your carbs to about 60 - 75 grams of carb a day. Eat these carbs early in the…

That depends on what you are watching! If you are watching your carbs, one of the flourless chocolate cakes would be good, if you substitute the sugar for splenda baking blend. If you are watching fat, then use your favorite cake mix and replace the oil with an equal amount of unsweetened applesauce and use only egg…

I don't think you should try to eat 500 calories late in the evening either, though, your body needs protein after any workout to rebuild muscle fibers. What I find works well, is a scoop of low-carb protein (I like Nu-Tek Pro5 - all flavors!) in either a big glass of water, or half water/half milk. Should be about 200…