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Depends on your frame, really. If your frame's small, then of course a lower weight is a more realistic goal. But don't go underweight on purpose. Make sure your BMI stays in the healthy range, even the low end of it. You already sound very light for your height. If you're not happy with your body now, focus on losing body…
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Breakfast is ALWAYS a good idea. It's called "breakfast" because it "breaks" the "fast" you've been doing overnight. You haven't eaten in probably over 9 or 10 hours... so your metabolism needs that early boost to get on the right track for the rest of that day. If you're not hungry in the morning, try not eating within 3…
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From the research I've done and the results (or lack of) that I've experienced myself, trying to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time is possible, but is a long, slow, very difficult process. I asked this question because I was previously trying to do both at the same time, and go no results. Muscle gain requires a…
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Also, everyone above makes a point. I only weigh myself on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, totally nude, in the exact same place. It's the most accurate way to weigh yourself, because if you step on a scale after eating, it shows not only your body weight but also the weight of the food and liquids you…
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It could be from water weight (caused by excess sodium intake and/or water retention), hormones (think "time of the month", that causes weight fluctuations) or even constipation (gross but possible). Make sure you're eating enough fiber, drinking plenty of water and not going crazy with sodium. With that said, weight is…
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From what I remember, this website/app is soooo helpful. You'll love it :)
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I love Clinique's Even Better Foundation. Sometimes if I don't want it to look as dewy, I wear a little transparent powder over the T-zone.
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Increasing calories isn't going to do anything about back pain. However with that said, you are a male. The lowest number of calories a WOMAN should ever eat is 1200. The lowest a male should ever eat is around 1500. So yes, you should probably increase calories, but not because of back pain.
