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You don't have to have a steady heart rate at exactly 85% of your max to get the best results... In fact, allowing your HR to yo-yo by changing between low intensity and high intensity activities is more effective for weight loss than working out at a steady 85%. When I hit my plateau, I had to increase my calorie intake.…

First I want to say that it takes a long time to build muscle and you really can't build it on a serious calorie deficit... so it isn't likely that your bulking up under the layer of fat. BUT... what does happen when someone starts a weight routine is that the muscles start hoarding water for a while. So the added weight…

try going to www.nutritiondata.com The number of calories is going to depend on the percentage of leanness... Is it 80% lean? 95% lean? There's a big difference there. As far as butter goes... most REAL butter brands are nearly identical as far as nutritional value. You can cut calories by using margarine, but it might not…

I just figured I sweat more now because I am more hydrated... It doesn't bother me a bit and I sweat like a horse... so bad I could ring it out of my hair!

I eat Smart Balance Omega Natural Peanut Butter. It is sweetened with molasses. It has four ingredients - Peanuts, natural oil blend (flaxseed and palm fruit oils), salt and molasses. It's sweet enough for me, but not nearly as sweet as commercially popular brands that have high fructose corn syrup. I got mine at Fry's, a…

How long are your treadmill workouts? Are you wearing a HRM to see how many calories you burn? On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the intensity of these workouts? "Some sort of dumbell workout" is very vague... can you describe the exercises you do and for how long and what intensity? What I'm getting at, is you have…

I used to be embarrassed, too... I felt weak and insecure and didn't know where to start. I decided to tag along with a buddy of mine that was familiar with the machines and could show me how to use free weights... I asked him to walk me through some routines. He was in great shape and I felt kind of puny and pathetic for…

I have found it very beneficial to drink only water most of the time (I have coffee in the mornings and an occasional cup of tea later, but I don't drink artificially flavored drinks or soda or fruit juice) Taking in more water than you think you need helps your body flush the excess water away, thus leading to a slimmer…

Are you trying to target fat loss? Or are you already at your ideal weight and just trying to tone? I ask because you can't target fat loss... and so focusing all your efforts on a single area of the body is not only a fruitless effort, but it will not allow you to balance your workouts to give all your major muscle groups…

When you say you're going to bed with a 300-400 calorie deficit, is that in addition to the deficit already built in by MPF? Are you saying you're not meeting the calorie goals on your food page on those days? I found I wasn't able to lose on a 1200 calorie diet. I upped my calories to 1400 and once or twice a week I go…

I just started on it about a week or so ago... and I love it! I generally don't like videos, but this one is fast paced without being crazy difficult and the workouts are only 20 mins... If this is the ONLY exercise you get, it's probably not going to be a miracle worker, but if this is a supplement to other workouts, I…

While you are sleeping, your body uses up whatever stuff was put in the night before... and when you wake up, you generally use the bathroom... right? That's the moment when you weigh yourself and consider it your clean slate. Even 2 hours later, your weight can increase because of what you eat and drink. Not all the water…

If the problem is as chronic as it sounds, you really need to get checked out. By not looking into it and consistently putting yourself though the same pain, you could be exacerbating the problem, leading to permanent damage. It could be a strain, bursitis, tendonitis, or a whole slew of other problems. Don't keep working…

The heart rate guidelines really are just guidelines... a lot of factors come into play when looking at an individual's heart rate as opposed to the "average" heart rate. If he hasn't done intense cardio for a while, that could be part of the reason... even if his job is physically demanding, if he isn't used to regular…

If on your two cheat days per week you're really not monitoring your intake at all, you could really be sabotaging your diet... and thus your weight loss efforts. I think you'll find most of us on here don't have "cheat days" per se. What I do, is plan accordingly if I know I'm going out. I'll work out harder or cut…

hmmm... I would definitely look closer at your sleep patterns. Even though it's only 3 nights, that's significant enough to have a huge impact. http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/09/29/sleep.health/index.html In the article at this link, studies showed a significant impact after only 2 days of sleep deprivation (4 hours per…

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-bronchitis-basics Here's some good info on bronchitis. Also, bronchitis in and of itself is not considered contagious... but the primary infection that led to bronchitis may have been (cold, flu, etc)

I'm not a doctor or anything, but I've been a chronic sufferer of bronchitis for years due to allergies. That said, bronchitis is usually a secondary illness brought on by something else, like a cold, a sinus infection, or mild pneumonia. True bronchitis can stay in your lungs for months without treatment. If it's not…

How much sleep are you getting on a regular basis? I know from my experience that working nights often leads to less sleep on average than working days. If you aren't getting enough sleep (as in 7+ hours every day) your body is probably releasing hunger hormones in an attempt to get you to compensate for a lack of energy.…

I won't comment on the low carb lifestyle.. although I know it's not for me! What I do find alarming is that you like to lift weights and you're 149 lbs, but you're only eating 1000 calories per day... that's dangerously low. How can you really expect your muscles to get adequate fuel for repair on such minimal calories?…

I guess I swim upstream... I like going to bed on a full stomach. I stay within my calories, though, so it's not like I'm eating 'extra' before bed. I'm still losing weight and I've never had a problem eating before bed. I usually don't eat a meal before bed, but there are times when I have dinner really late and I don't…

as a general rule, somewhere between 20-35% of your daily calories should come from protein. I aim for 100g per day, but usually fall a little short of that. Since you've been exercising regularly for years, then YES - you will have to change it up significantly in order to see improvement. Your body has become so…

My weight also varies by 5 lbs throughout the day ... and that's perfectly normal for pretty much everyone. What you weigh in the morning is more accurate because there is no food in your body and minimal waste... and presumably you're not wearing jeans or shoes when you step on the scale? Everything you put into your body…

I aim for 25 grams. Fiber is something you need to add slowly in order to get used to. Start by getting more fiber with fruits and veggies, instead of crackers or grains. Fruits and veggies are easier to digest and will be less likely to cause you to have gas. If you're not accustomed to eating fiber at all, perhaps aim…

honey is great added to tea drizzled on top of corn bread (or bran muffins) add 1Tbsp to plain yogurt to sweeten it can be used as a glaze on chicken or fish honey glazed carrots (cooked) butternut squash tastes really good with a dollop of honey on top My favorite - peanut butter, banana and honey sandwiches! Those are…

According to this, I am also a Large framed person... which I have known (bracelets and watches for petite women look absurd or don't even fit on me!) Not only are my goals realistic, but I'm already considered within the healthy weight range for a large boned woman! WOO-HOO! Still working to shed about 10-13 more.... To…

Number 5 looks irresistibly delicious! You're getting married on June 13th? That's my wedding date, too! Congrats!! :flowerforyou:

Miso is my avatar... She's a half-Persian tabby from the Icelandic cat shelter (the ONLY cat shelter on the island!) I call her Princess Miso. She's stuck up, but so cute. She has a numbered tattoo in her ear... I guess that's what you get in kitty prison in Iceland. (AKA Miso Soup, Miss Owens, and Meeses Pieces...) Tag is…

*someone mentioned Cheez-its.... yeah, I can't even LOOK at them at the grocery store... those and Goldfish *Lindt Lindor Truffles... White, Dark and Extra Dark *Green Olives *Fresh Baked Bread of any sort *Bacon *International Delight Coffee creamer... I really do measure out 1 Tbsp... but usually it just ISN'T enough!…