Furtado2 Member

Replies

  • 5'9", 150lbs, 20%bf, size 4/6/S/M bottoms, size 6/8/S/M in tops.
    in What is Your Ht/Wt & Size Clothing? Comment by Furtado2 May 2016
  • 4oz of scrambled egg whites, a Bakery Series Coffee (Chocolate Glazed Donut flavored) with my PEScience Snickerdoodle Protein and 4oz of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and a light and fit boston cream pie greek yogurt. Keeps me full and happy until my mid-morning meal!
    in For those of you eating breakfast at your desk this morning, what are you having? Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • Deadlifted 240# with ease yesterday, busting my 3 weeks previous PR by 15#.
    in What is your latest non scale victory...go! Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • Google is your best friend. There are plenty of programs to start up. Start SL 5x5. What's your goal at the gym? Bulk? Cut? Do some research and you'll definitely find a program for you.
    in Help need a weight training routine Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • What do your macros look like?
    in Help with Calories while Lifting for Weight Loss Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • I've been doing CrossFit for 1 year this month. In my opinion, you should give it another shot. Every single member of the gym feels like their bodies are going to stop working during WODs. The workouts never get easier. You scale to your ability and work from there. I love CrossFit because of the community. Sure, you may…
    in Crossfit, tried it and want to quit Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • Don't chock up a few pounds on the scale as gaining "fat" or "weight". It could be that time of the month (I feel ya girl). Make sure you're drinking a lot of water. The number on the scale doesn't matter in the long run, it's how you feel in your body, remember that! Stay consistent in your diet. Weight fluctuates all the…
    in Protein Shake and Weight Gain Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • As mentioned, when losing weight, what matters is less calories consumed than burned. That being said, you shouldn't just make a diet of carbohydrates and fat with no protein. You might lose weight, but you won't be gaining a lot of muscle tone, which most people losing weight are looking for.
    in Macros or calorie goal? Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • It's difficult to set a goal weight now. As a 5'9" female, I had a goal weight of 160 (started at ~185) and I surpassed that goal. I'm 153 now. My bf% is 19% and I'm trying to lean out more and go down to 15-17% bodyfat.
    in Goal Weight or Appearance Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • If you have a whole foods close by, Engine 2 makes some Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Crisps that are delicious! 26 chips is 100 calories and I'm most definitely full. Just drink with plenty of water to your stomach is full!
    in Low calorie snacks during the day Comment by Furtado2 April 2016
  • I'm on day 4 of the strict paleo diet. I'm looking for tips to consume more carbs that aren't fruit or sweet potato! I'm using January as a Paleo challenge, to see what the diet can do to my body. Any advice would be great!
    in Gluten free and Paleo Comment by Furtado2 January 2016
  • 5'9" Heaviest: 184 Current: 157 Goal: ~150 Current Body fat: 20% Goal: 15% (And to go to the Crossfit Open!) I'm currently trying out paleo for a month. I go to crossfit every day.
    in Find Your 'Not That Heavy' Twin! Comment by Furtado2 January 2016
Avatar