dany_m Member

That is an awesome achievement! Congratulations! You look great.

September 2010, approx. 198 lbs August 2012, approx. 154 lbs

Christchurch, New Zealand. We have no city center anymore after the earthquakes last year (it's still cordoned off and a huge demolition / construction site), but some shopping malls in the suburbs etc.. It's a good place if you are into the outdoors. The beach is just down the road, the mountains are 1.5 hours away, whale…

I cycle approx. 70 minutes 3 times a week (outdoors) and also run 45 minutes once a week. Plus some light cardio after the weightlifting sessions. I mainly do the cardio so that I can eat more on my non-lifting days :bigsmile:

What's so difficult about it? Use an online BMR calculator, buy yourself a HRM, set your daily calorie goal to at least your BMR and eat back all your exercise calories, and you are all set and on the right track. To the OP: please don't starve yourself. If you eat below your BMR then your metabolism will slow down and…

If you know that you'll be working out at night then you could always increase your intake during the day so that you are not left with a huge amount of calories after the workout. If 'junk food' fits your macros (carbs, fat, sodium) then there is no reason why you can't enjoy a little something at night :-) I really enjoy…

Exactly this. Check out the MFP Group 'Eat more to weigh less' and follow their instructions to determine your BMR and TDEE. For example my BMR is around 1,430 calories and I have set my daily goal at 1,600 calories. PLUS I eat back all my exercise calories as well, so on some days I eat up to 2,300 calories. It works! As…

5 minutes on the bike.

I don't know your height and weight, but I had a look at your diary and it looks to me that you should eat more, especially on workout days, as you frequently net below 1,000 calories. Use an online calculator to work out your BMR and TDEE and try to eat either your BMR plus all exercise calories, or your TDEE for your…

Serious looking guy!

Christchurch, New Zealand 15 May 10:00pm

Sorry I have no answer but I was wondering about that too.

Yeah, I had the same issue when I started taking whey protein. It's very common. It kind of got better after a week or so, so I hope the same will happen to you. Failing that you could always try a gentle herbal laxative tea?

You are not losing because you are not eating enough. Your BMR is around 1,700 based on the information you provided (as per http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/). You need to eat at least that number on non-workout days, or 1,700 plus your exercise calories on workout days. Check out…

I don't know your stats but it sounds to me that you need to eat more. Go to www.fat2fitradio.com and determine your BMR and make sure you eat that number PLUS your exercise calories as a minimum. I would definitely do weight training 2-3 times a week. All the best and keep up the good work!

I cycle to work except when it's really pouring down. It's 13 km / 8 miles one way and takes me approx. 30-35 minutes, depending on the wind direction. I don't have a car but could take the bus which would take just as long or slightly longer if you consider that I'd have to walk to the bus stop as well. I prepare…

You need to eat more as you are currently eating below your BMR. Have a read here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/512956-tdee-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-not-eat-below-your-bmr Good luck!

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Hey guys, don't give up! The BMI is just a number and it doesn't work for everybody. For example a personal trainer at my gym who has a great body shape and physique is in the 'obese' BMI category, which clearly isn't a good indication of his fitness level indication in his case! Check out this lady's pictures, she is…

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What an amazing achievement! Congratulations :-)

Those instant oatmeal packs are very high in sugar IMO. You'd be much better off mixing your own, and it works out to be cheaper too. My staple breakfast is 60g oats mixed with 5g sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. I add hot water, microwave for 20 seconds and then add a dash of milk. Very yummy and filling! Or if you wanted…

Running definitely helps. Since I started running again I have noticed an improvement after only 3 weeks. But it's a slow progress and the best thing is if you do a combination of things, i.e. eating healthy, weight lifting (compound moves) and cardio. I don't think that biking helps because I have biked all my life and…

That's very sweet :-) So do you know which of the gym guys Joey is??

Hi, please don't despair! There is always a solution. It would be good if you could post some more information, e.g. your stats, how many calories you eat etc.

I wear a Panache Sports Bra which is the most comfortable and supportive one I've ever worn.

I've got a Sigma Sport PC15 which is great. Re the strap, if your bra doesn't bother you then the HRM strap won't either :bigsmile:

Anything by The Prodigy or The Chemical Brothers.

My AM workout routine is slightly different to the other posters: - I don't eat anything beforehand because it makes me feel nauseous. I only drink water. - After the workout I have a shower and finish with a very cold water rinse. That usually energizes me! - Protein drink after the shower - 1-1.5 hours after my protein…

LOL, that was so funny!!