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Abs are made in the kitchen. Trite, but true. Sugar is the number two contributor for women holding on to belly fat - number one is genetics. Cut back on the sugar (IN ALL FORMS) and watch what happens. Good luck!

eat your protein! eat at maintenance, at a minimum. do resistance/bodyweight training, or join a gym and start lifting! (Stronglifts 5x5 is an excellent way to start, for you, I think.) good luck!

i need an updated one, because there is more definition now, but this is post baby, so all things are possible....

i LOVE this!! WTG!! :love:

roughly a gallon... 110-135+ oz, depending on my workout. i agree, tho, that it's not about a number as much as it is about your body being hydrated properly.

the cheapest i found was on eBay - and even then, you have to price out shipping in the cost-per-bar comparison. and unfortunately, it wasn't $1.86! good luck!

THIS. Also, don't forget to eat back any exercise calories as you go into maintenance. Congrats, and good luck!

yeah, pretty much someone who is not eating a balanced macro diet, or lots of processed foods. you find the same connotation as when people refer to "dirty bulking."

agreed. unless you have 100 lbs to lose, your body can't let go of that kind of weight in any healthy fashion. don't try - you will either not succeed the way you hope, or you will lose weight but it will yo-yo back the minute you attempt maintenance. slow and steady - that way, you never have to take any steps backwards.…

being a guy has nothing to do with it. i'm maintaining around 2200/2300 - slow bulk at 2500, faster above it. :)

dailymile.com let's you plug all that info in. if you have a HRM, you can get a more accurate calorie burn than the treadmill output. good luck!

tofu, cottage cheese, cheese sticks, lentils, quinoa, almonds/peanuts, broccoli, and sunflower seeds are also good add ins for protein.

I love it, too!! If I had any complaint, it would be that sometimes the nutritional info is off - maybe a change in recipe, or packaged for a different country's standards. That's a blower. But otherwise - UUUH-MAZING!

can't see your diary, but if you don't do it already, try a 40-30-30 diet: 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. chances are, if you're not making progress, you can jumpstart yourself with a change in intake. good luck!

good food-for-thought responses. thanks all! *note: i'll have to change my terminology; FORMER vegetarian (as in, no meat, no fish, no seafood), to CURRENT pescetarian. yes, i'm familiar with the difference, i was simply trying to set the foundation for the question. ;-)

i try to stay with the basics, and some are carry-overs from my marathon training: Multi-vitamin and Vitamin D3 everyday Pre-Workout - Beta Alanine and BCAAs Post-Workout - protein shakes (soy) *preparing to introduce Creatine to my pre-and post-, hoping to see good results.

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YES! And it was beautiful!! Lifting max weight/low reps, and killing it on the trails. =] *Congrats on the PR!

I like Jarrow, too (soy). Twinlabs Vege isn't heavy on taste, although it is a little powdery (I buy only unflavored, which may or may not make a difference). I personally don't mine a little powdery taste - it goes away after a few swallows. Good luck!

triple on the trainer rec! also, don't feel like you can't ask other gym-goers for tips. sure, not everyone wants to be helpy-helperton, but you will be surprised at how many people will spare the time it takes to walk you through proper form. youtube = also helpful!

Mostly vegetarian here, too (with the odd seafood meal, because i don't want to take a fish oil supplement). Never tried the noodles, but I like tofu any other kind of way, so I might have to put that on my grocery list! I'm a big foodie, so I'm always up for swapping recipes!

you don't need a gym to stay active - write down a list of body weight/resistance exercises you can do in your room, on the beach, or wherever you happen to be. as long as you eat smart and stay active, you won't suffer. enjoy your holiday!

the biggest hurdle to overcome is that one in your mind. way to go!! "Keep reminding yourself; I get what I think about, whether I want it or not." -Dr. Wayne Dyer

tofu scramble - hits the spot! even add a scrambled egg, if you want the extra protein; 3 oz firm tofu, crumbled; cottage cheese, or shredded cheese, or even feta; veggies or salsa to top it off. YUM.

i'm betting it's water retention. pain, IV fluids, lack of water intake...

i'm a soy protein fan - vegetarian, but more so because i HATE the taste of casein and whey. unflavored is my go-to; mixes easily and i can have ANY flavor shake i feel like. GNC - Jarrow - TwinLabs all rock. Good luck!

i only see it the week leading up... maybe 4 days at most. i also eat like a HORSE the 3 or 4 days prior to Day 1, so even when i don't know it's coming... I KNOW it's coming. ;-)

I would agree that eating more than 1200 cals will net you a higher weight-loss in the longterm, but I also notice you are not tracking all your macros; that nutritional breakdown does have an affect on how your body reacts. just glancing through some of your diary, i bet you have a pretty high carb intake... replace some…

if it's not been pointed out already, muscle building and running are not good bedfellows. it will be challenging to attain those goals simultaneously. if your aim is muscle building, add protein - whey is fine, although soy and casein also have their place. if your goal is running, especially for time/distance, you will…

THIS. DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) is normal and expected, especially when you are first starting out or increasing your training/goals. if it really bothers you, do 2 days on, one day off, until you get used to it. NEVER try and push through PAIN. Good luck!