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Just going to echo those who say get yourself to a doctor. A belly like that could be from a multitude of problems, some not so serious, some very serious.

This is not the OP. Those suggesting to the OP that she is eating too much for being 5'1 are talking to the wrong person. The OP has not stated how tall she is. General advice based on what the OP has provided: 2000 calories is too much for you based on current trends. I would cut down to 1800 or so while accurately…

Try it and see. If you gain too fast, then eat a little less. If you don't gain, then eat more. It's all trial and error.

Pick a program then stick with it. (See further in my post for recommendations.) Honestly, I would skip the machines and just use free weights. They're better for full body stuff than machines. Example: when you squat with free weights, you have to use your core, back, legs, butt, etc. to move the weight. With a machine,…

From a desktop: Go to "Apps" On the right hand side it says "your Apps" Click on "Fitbit Tracker" Top, middle of the screen, click the disconnect button.

Echoing those that said to build your distance then the speed will come.

My profile picture is current. I deadlift over 200, squat over 200, and can bench 140. I wouldn't consider myself bulky. ETA: My profile picture isn't really a good indicator. You can only see half my body and it's probably tiny. Better pic.

Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit. Without that, no exercise will cause you to lose weight. Yoga is also a low calorie burning exercise, so it is highly unlikely that it will put you in a deficit without some dietary changes.

5'8 34.5 - 27.5 - 41.5

I thought the title said fish sticks. Dang, I must be really hungry to see that, haha! :D

I started out with NROLFW (news rules of lifting for women), but I didn't much enjoy it. I quickly switched to Stronglifts 5x5. That kept my interest much better because it was simple and short but effective. I also like that it has an app to use to make tracking workouts that much easier. If neither of those appeal to…

I'm 5'8. I started at 240 pounds and got down to 143. That was not a healthy weight on me. I ended up having amenorrhea (lack of period). I have since gained some weight back. I currently weigh about 180. Yes, it's higher than most women of my height, but I also have a decent bit of lean body mass (about 135 pounds at my…

On non-event weeks: 6 days (5 lifting, a couple cardio sessions, 1 hot yoga). Event weeks: 3-4 days plus the event (usually, 3 lifting, the event, then yoga)

Here is a good resource MFP provides: http://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/1575987-eating-disorder-resources I wish you the best of luck in your recovery.

Adding more full-fat dairy and nut butters would be my first suggestion. ETA: as long as he isn't allergic. As for the smoothie, use full-fat yogurt, add some nut butter.

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Run. Walk without getting winded. Fit in the middle seat of an airplane without feeling like I'm spilling into the other people's space. Squat and deadlift more than I weigh. Chin ups. Buddy carry my husband. Push-ups.

My suggestions: 1) make it a priority in your day. If you have to, put it as an appointment in your phone/calendar and don't cancel that "appointment." 2) Pick something you like. Do you like dancing? Try Zumba. Do you like walking? Go do that. Biking? Get a bike to ride. You're more apt to want to do and stick with…

I don't currently work out in the AM, but I used to. I would do some dynamic warm ups (high knees, butt kicks, jumping jacks, jog in place, stuff like that to get my body moving and blood pumping), add on a couple of extra sets of warm up squats with just the bar to make sure my hips were loosened up and ready to go, then…

I've got a few. Half sleeve that runs from just about my elbow to my spine on my right arm. (not done) [img][/img] Hope and an arrowhead Hibiscus Rose **not worthy of a picture. It'll be covered up eventually because I don't love it anymore and have since found a better artist. Anchor

If you're wanting to drop your BF%, then keep a calorie deficit, lift some weights (not to get huge and swole, but to maintain your lean body mass otherwise you lose fat and muscle through a calorie deficit), and give it time. It takes time to lose body fat. Dietary fat does not make you fat, too many calories regardless…

I would take them back. 1) most supplements say "when used as part of a healthy diet and exercise program." Meaning: they don't actually do much, the calorie deficit and exercise do it all. 2) supplements aren't regulated by the FDA, so you may or may not be taking what they actually list on the ingredients. 3) fat burners…

I drink protein in my coffee every morning. I've learned the trick to prevent clumping: put some cold water in your cup, stir in your protein, add coffee, stir some more. If you try to mix your protein with the hot coffee, it turns into a clumpy nasty mess.

It could just be a bad day. I have had many a days when I can lift a certain weight, then a few days later can't get it to budge. If I were you, I would probably do 63.5kg and see how it goes. I found that once I got to a certain weight, I needed 5 pound increases on my deadlifts instead of the standard 10 pounds. I just…

5'8. Started at 240, now weight 180. Also, there is a really long thread (30 pages) for taller women that you can flip through: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/790005/58-511-women-before-after-pics/p1

I cook everything for the week on Sunday or Monday. (I work a compressed work week every other week, so I'm off work every other Monday. On those weeks, I cook on Monday instead of Sunday.) I cook breakfast (eggs, sausage, with kale, spinach, mushrooms, and garlic) and lunch (protein and a carb) once a week. I portion…

I'm using this picture as an example. The serving size is 1 ounce (28 grams/about 15 chips). Most nutrition labels on pre-packaged food have similar information to make weighing out your food possible.

Exactly that. The package will say "1 cup (29 grams)", so weigh out 1 cup and see if it is actually 29 grams. (These are random numbers for the point of this example.) Measuring cups aren't accurate for solid or semi-solid (yogurt, nut butters, etc.), so you're best bet is to weigh them out on a food scale. An example that…

You say you count and measure your portions. Are you weighing your portions out on a food scale? If not, you're most likely overeating/underlogging your food. If you were truly in a calorie deficit you would lose weight. Eating fewer calories than you need results in weight loss. Some medical conditions can mess with the…

You lose 10 pounds because you cut your calories way down, which results in a big water weight loss. Less calories means less food and food waste in your digestive track. It also results in your glycogen stores being reduced, which results in water loss. You can't actually lose 10 pounds of fat in 3 days. Why not change…