JimWyatt

Check out this link. It's a good medical research review of l-carnitine. Not sure if it will really help since you already get enough in a healthy diet. Should be good for heart support however while you are exercising. :) http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/carnitine/

Hi Nic! Welcome to myfitnesspal. I believe you have stumbled onto a tool that will help you see what you are actually eating and how many calories you are taking in daily. In my experience, it has helped me see the macro nutrients and total calories I have been eating and has helped change my behavior and what I eat. My…

It is not unusual for people to get nauseated when starting a very strenuous workout like a hight intensity interval training regiment. Your body is not used to that kind of stress so it is trying to reach homeostasis. Are you doing a HIIT workout on the elliptical? Im my humble opinion, 40 oz of water in a 20 minute…

Are you working out any? Your daily diet routine is only part of the equation. You really need to find some sort of workout program you can do. If nothing else, try walking after dinner for at least 30-60 minutes every day. As you get used to moving your body more, you can add intensified workouts 4-6 days a week to add…

Way to go Marriedlady08 and EbonyHunter! Your journey will change your life!! Just stick to your plan and never give up. consistently doing your workouts and logging your food will make a difference. Small positive changes done consistently every day will add up to great changes in your life! Just be patient, it takes…

Great job!

If you are looking to build lean muscle mass, you have to lift heavy with low reps (6-8). If you want to tone down and lean out, you need to lift lighter weights with higher reps (12-15). The last 2 or 3 reps should be difficult and you should feel a little burning sensation if you have the weights right. Determine the…

Hi Taylorgirl! Congratulations on losing 65 pounds! Whoot! Everything in moderation. The trick it to watch your portion sizes. If you feel you have to eat everything you see, just limit yourself to one bite! Then you can taste it all and still manage your waste line through the holidays. I personally think it is OK to have…

Hey all! No need to get too down on yourselves when you slip. Just get right back up and get back on track. You can reach your health and fitness goals if you decide you will stick with it over the long run and make a quality committment to yourself, you will SUCCEED. Felixanvk - Go for it!

I only cound the water I drink. I usually buy a 1 ltr bottle of water headed to work, drink it and refill it twice and sip on it every day. I try to drink one bottle by lunch and another by the time I leave work. Then one by the time I go to bed. It seems like a lot, but once your body gets used to the amount of water you…

Welcome to the site! It will be really beneficial to you to have people who you can identify with as you take the next step toward a better lifestyle of healty eating and improved fitness. Remember, little changes add up to a lot in the long run. The jouney may be long, but the trip can be fun if you make it so. Go for it!…

Welcome to the BOAT! We are all in it together!! :flowerforyou:

GREAT Job!!! If you keep that committment and determination, there will be NO stopping you from reaching your weight and fitness goals! You GO Girl!! Very inspiring! :happy:

I don't think you are failing! 7 lbs is nothing to be ashamed of. I started my new nutrition plan 5 jan and work out 6 days a week for 30-40 minutes. I have lost 14 lbs but I know I have gained muscle and started to reshape my body! My advice to you is to look closely at your expectations. Rome wasn't built in a day, and…

To gain some consistency, I recommend only weighing yourself once every week or two. Watching your scale every day can be deceiving. As fat is burned under your antipose tissue, your body will begin to reshape itself over time. You may not notice any loss looking in the mirror or at the scale, however, if you take tape…

Good Job!! I would love to see below 200! It has been several years for me. Keep up the great work! :happy: :happy: :happy:

Chelseachick, Welcome to the site. It will definately help you achieve your nutritian goals!! I started a competition with my brother on 5 Jan 09 for the biggest loser by May 09. So far, he has lost 10 lbs and I have lost 6. My excuse is I am 6 years older than he is so I have to work harder with a slower metabolism to get…