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You are definitely right about having to eat a lot of non-starchy veggies to make up 200 calories! I eat a lot of fat, so I usually don't have a problem there :devil: I think, as Americans (are you in the US?), that we are so conditioned to have meat, veggie, and carb at dinner that is seems weird not to. I really had to…

I sometimes have an issue with carbs, too. I'm getting better though. The best thing I have done is basically cut out eating bread...no toast at breakfast, no sandwiches for lunch, no rolls at dinner. I eat fruit instead of toast, salads instead of sandwiches and usually just extra veggies at dinner. I will have rice,…

I decided that if I couldn't lose any weight while eating only 1200 calories, then it wasn't worth being hungry and deprived any more. While eating at my current level, I haven't lost any weight, but I have more energy, and I feel much better. I actually feel like I can sustain this lifestyle--eating normally and working…

The husband and I were thinking about doing Tapout. He is an Insanity graduate and I am a 3X Chalean Extreme grad. I am just wondering how much it focuses on strength training instead of just cardio. Anybody know?

Thanks for the advice! I know I am cutting a little more than most people, but I really feel like I am stuffed and eating constantly at 15%. I felt sluggish, full, bloated and really just blah :sick: I ate at that level for 4 weeks, and after switching to the lower number 2 weeks ago, I feel much better. It's crazy what…

I don't know, I just figured if eating 1200 calories didn't allow me to lose any weight or improve my fitness level, I may as well try eating more and see where that gets me. Even if I don't lose anything, at least I am getting the same result while enjoying my food and not being hungry all of the time.

I definitely built up some visible muscles during my first round of Chalean, it was the first time in my life I was actually able to see any muscle in my arms. I was also able to do a full chin-up or two, which I had never done before either. At that time, I think I was eating 1400 NET calories; I'm 5'3" and my weight…

I'm on my third round of Chalean Extreme right now. I really like it! I am looking at the Cathe workouts or Stronglifts to start after Chalean and after the holidays.

I'm on the last week of Burn right now, starting Push next week and I didn't even think of this aspect. I have to say, that this is my third time doing CLX and I never upped my calories or changed my macros during Push before and I still felt that I got stronger and leaner. Both of the other two times I was eating fewer…

I just had breakfast...2 eggs fried with cooking spray and 2 pieces of turkey bacon. It's about 240 calories sou you could easily add some berries, or another fruit and still stay around 300 calories. This is what I have most morning for breakfast and it keeps me full for a while. I try to save most of my calories for…

Seriously...what does it matter what women use as an "excuse" to make poor health choices? Men will come up with different and equally as pointless excuses to make their own poor choices. People should really stop giving so many fuks about what others choose to do. OTOH, if I am starving and my stomachs is growling because…

I net around 50-75 above my BMR every day. On days when I have a higher burn, I eat enough to match my BMR, and then a little more if I am still hungry.

Strength training works wonders for the thighs! Squats, lunges, leg lifts, etc.

Depending on your frame, you will probably not look boney at a lower weight than 120. I am a couple of inches taller than you and I am 119 right now and nowhere near skinny looking. I think if you are not happy with your appearance, you should definitely adjust your goal, especially since you are strength training along…

I'm 5'3" and 118, I'd like to be around 112 again, but more specifically, I'd like to decrease my body fat from 23% to 18% so I'm not that worried about the scale. I just don't want to feel chunky anymore :tongue: I am doing "Eat More Weigh Less" since 1200 -1300 calories per day does not let me lose any weight.

Anything labeled as "healthy", "nutritious", "low calorie", "high fiber", "low fat", etc that still has HFCS in it. :facepalm: :huh:

At this point, you are probably going to have to work on lowering your body fat percentage to see a change in your thighs. I am at the same point--5'3" and 18 lbs--but I store extra fat at my waist and hips instead of my thighs. Sooooo, you can lift heavy, eat a slight calorie deficit, and work on adding muscle and…

Thoroughly cooked ONLY. Getting a squigee egg will put me off of them for weeks. I have been doing an inside out omelette thing lately. Thinly sliced Boars Head ham in a pan, pour two scrambled eggs on top and a little Shallot Pepper from Penzeys. I cook it with a lid until it's almost done, then add a little cheese in the…

I'm not a big runner, but when I do run, I always try to breathe through my nose for as long as possible. I find that it actually allows me to run for longer periods of time without having to take a walk break. Just a mental thing maybe? It works though.

I can't really eat fried food either, it just makes me feel incredibly full and bloated. Even if I am incredibly hungry, I can eat one onion ring and I am instantly full for what seems like a whole day lol :laugh: . Luckily, I have never really liked fried food much anyway.

I use them for some things, but I prefer weights. They just seem awkward to me and I feel like they put me off balance. To each their own though, some people really like them a lot.

I haven't done NROLFW but I have been doing CLX off and on for a year and have had great success. I have more muscle in my body now, at 30, that I ever have before. My only suggestion is to make sure that you lift heavy enough and make sure to increase your weight regularly, like very week. You will be so surprised at how…

I have worked out for the past 11 days straight lol. I am aiming for 6 days per week though, just depends on how I am feeling. I do a combo of cardio (3-4 times per week), muscle endurance (lighter weights and high reps 1-2 times per week), and strength (3 times per week). I have a couple of vacations coming up and I don't…

Look into body weight workout programs or just body weight exercises. Also, what about resistance bands? They are cheap and easy to store and come in different levels of resistance.

Rest when you feel like you need to, don't rest if you don't feel like you need it. It's different for everybody

Just from you numbers, it looks like you're eating too little, especially on workout days. Maybe add a few hundred extra calories to fuel your workouts, since you have such a big deficit, the other days should more than make up for the days you eat a little more.

Coconut water and a protein shake or another protein heavy snack.

Mine are Work out 6 times per week for 45-60 minutes (after I get back from vacation on the 16th) Not get on the scale AT ALL Move up on weight for squats (25 lbs) and biceps curls (17.5) Start Green Smoothies at least a few times per week

Been doing it off and on for about a year now, I have totally completed it once. I have way more muscle in my body now than ever before. I love Chalene!

For me, it seems like the closet my carb rich foods are to their natural state, the better off I am. The bulk of my carbs come from fruit, and whole grains that have not been processed into another product. I think that of you try to aim for getting your carbs from natural sources instead of highly processed "junk" food…