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The *best* way is to go see a doctor or metabolic specialist to measure your actual metabolic rate (ie, your O2 uptake rate, Basal Body Temp, etc) and advise you as to what your BMR caloric intake and your maintenance caloric intake should be. Factors such as weight, muscle percentage, hormonal makeup, sex, age, weather,…
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Sneak it in like a snack. As long as you get it in ten minute bursts, you'll be fine. Get up ten minutes earlier in the morning to add a quick jog around the block before a morning shower. Take ten minutes after work to slip on your training shoes and do a brisk walk around the block before going home. Watch any TV? Either…
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I recommend two things: * Upping your exercise. * Increasing your water intake. Both of these things improve your metabolic response. Your hormonal pathways become more responsive when the heart pumps more. Add enough water to ensure the improved functionality of those hormonal pathways, and you'll find better success. It…
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I'm a Rockingham (WA) bunny. That other half of mine uses the MFP iPhone app, so I checked to see if there was a web site to go with it. (Yay, there was!) So here I am. Got a heart rate monitor for Christmas that came with a web site, so I kept track of exercise there. But it didn't have any nutrition areas, just fitness.…
