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  • Can't say I have ever not gone over on protein on this site? Every day for sure.
    in usually under on cals but over on protein? Comment by RealMattHopkins January 2012
  • I don't think cutting out your fave foods is a recipe for success. So have at it! Even if I have an event to attend in the evening, I plug in how many drinks I will have in the morning and work my day around that. I make sure that is a day I go to the gym to offset the calories I would consume if need be but usually I am…
    in The need for toast Comment by RealMattHopkins January 2012
  • I just went through my first semester of final exams in law school followed by a rather stressful Christmas vacation... AND I ATE. There was not a treat, sweet or savoury or salty, I would turn down. I weighed in today and am up a whopping 9lbs. I know most of this is water because I am still gross from the holidays but…
    in Why I am self-sabotoging? Comment by RealMattHopkins January 2012
  • You will do this if you have decided to! Every day you have to make the conscious choice to log in to MyFitnessPal.com and post what happened even if you're not proud of the numbers. That is my best advice. Being honest about what I eat has changed the game for me. I didn't worry about my diet over Christmas holiday but…
    in New! Will I FINALLY do this?? Comment by RealMattHopkins January 2012
  • Hey. I am looking to drop about 50lbs. Good luck to everyone! Let's get er done!
    in Looking for 40+lb friends! Comment by RealMattHopkins January 2012
  • Funny. I did my weigh in today and lost only 1lb this week when last week I lost 9lbs. Another great reason not to weigh yourself every day! I guess my water is gone!
    in Struggling to eat all my calories Comment by RealMattHopkins November 2011
  • I always go over on my protein but then I find my body responds well to a higher protein diet and therefore am not at all worried. I'd be watchful of salt more than anything, though MFP doesn't really consider that element. Also... don't weigh yourself every day! You are going to drive yourself absolutely crazy and once…
    in Struggling to eat all my calories Comment by RealMattHopkins November 2011
  • So true about the issue of holding your breath. I used to do that and I still catch myself doing it. It is someting you just have to consciously train your body to do and eventually it becomes natural (as it should be) to work out without it. I am climbing back down to a healthy weight after having been very physically…
    in Heart Palpatations during intense work outs question Comment by RealMattHopkins November 2011
  • Hate to sound like a pain in the rear but... you need to ask your Doctor. Just make sure! Also it doesn't hurt to monitor your pulse while working out. I tend to feel weird if I hit up to 170 beats a minute and try to reach, but not exceed, the 160 mark at max. Maybe you're hitting your upper limits and need to step it…
    in Heart Palpatations during intense work outs question Comment by RealMattHopkins November 2011
  • For me, cheating is a very important part of my diet plan. I have dropped 17lbs in about 3 weeks and in those weeks I have managed to have caesar salads, brownies, a lunch at a Chinese buffet, hot chocolates, and a bunch of other big no-nos including pizza. You know what I do? I follow the MyFitnessPal calorie guidelines…
    in Getting Past Temptation Comment by RealMattHopkins November 2011
  • Congrats! I was able to go into my old, non-fat jeans this past week and it definitely made my week!
    in fat jeans motivation Comment by RealMattHopkins November 2011
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