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Last time I ate them (several years ago) I don't remember filling full afterwards. After taking in 400 calories, the least a food could do is make you feel content. They sure tasted good however..

The way I have been taught by gym trainers is by using your forearms. I just completed week 3 of Stage 2. Today those lunges seemed to kill me by the end of the set, but made it through. It's hard to believe you can feel so different in three weeks. I feel much stronger since I started this stage, and hope stage 3 kicks my…

Have you tried to couch to 5K program? I started this January at 19 minutes run-walk pace, and thanks to it as well as plenty of practice, can now run two miles in 14 minutes. My biggest tip: Just do it. Nike seems to know what they're talking about.

It's hard... But you don't want to get your wake up call finding yourself unable to move in a bed, and having your parents rush you to a hospital to be stuck there for over a week. You're worth it. I've found that I have a better body image when I go to the gym. Have you tried that?

If you really are exercising that much, you probably should be eating more then 1200 calories to maintain any muscle you gain, and to push your performance even higher. I ate low calories, and could barely completely run a 5k. Now I eat 1800, haven't gained a pound, and can run and lift like it's nothing.

Can't think of much else to add to the tips given here. I too was intimidated by free weights (NRoLW) when I began at my gym. I am now at Stage 2, and have become one with the guys. Where at first they stared at me in bewilderment at the beginning of the program, they now walk up to me and talk. Ask for help on posture and…

This.

I find myself being able to do more reps and lifting heavier weights if I eat something light like a turkey wrap 30 minutes to an hour before working out.

That. Is one of the most revolting commercials I have ever seen. Kassie, we have been brainwashed whether we like it or not. It's standing together and saying no more that will end this - I don't want to have a daughter that has to fight the aneroxia troubles her mother did.

Step away from the scale! (Or at least, if you MUST, once a week it.) People don't see a number over your head. They see a stronger you.

From what I remember someone who is earning their graduate degree in kinesiology told me - It takes six weeks to start NOTICING results. It takes longer then that to start sizing down via dress sizes. Stick with it. Believe me, it's worth it.

Learn to love yourself, and from there you will start taking better care of yourself. You will begin to find time to work for your body, and eat things that respect for yourself rather then treating yourself like a garbage disposal. (Believe me, I know from experience.)

If your wife is into reading, I suggest trying "The New Rules of Lifting for Women." Great book - Successful. I feel stronger and feel a lot more comfortable in my clothing.

My family doctor told me I was eating just fine at 1200 (and under).. .. A few weeks later I ended up in the hospital because of just that.

Started at- Workout A: Squats - 85 lbs Seated Row - 50 lbs Push Up - "girl" version ( http://www.womenshealthmag.com/files/images/0812-wm-knee-push-up.jpg ) Step Up - 10 lbs dumbbells Prone JK - no weights, normal variation Workout b: Deadlift - 90 lbs DB Shoulder Press - 15 lbs dumbbells Lat Pull - 50 lbs Lunge - 12 lbs…

I listen to my iPod and run, letting my mind wander - Though, I run outside instead of on the treadmill. It's a bit more entertaining to see different backgrounds instead of the same wall.

I am not sure if I am answering your question, but as I understand from phase 1: You do the squat/dead-lift how ever many sets, and then switch in between the first two for the sets called for, and then the second two.

Deadlifting 185lbs? Way to go. One day I hope to be where you are (85 pounds to go.)

Nice post. Strength Training is something everyone should get into. I cringe in the free-weights room when I see guys around me using bad form to lift heavy weights. I also roll my eyes when I see them doing sets of three when the weight is obviously too heavy for them.

Peanut Butter.. Cherrios? Did those just come out recently? Must give those a try. I have been eating Wheaties with blueberries lately. Filling, and good.

I have actually heard that you should multiply your weight in kilograms by .8. What you get from that is how many grams of protein you should eat. My friend, who is earning her graduate degree in kinesiology told me when you eat over that, those extra grams just go down the drain. Literally. (I always end up overeating in…

You can pre-portion foods you love, and eat them every once and awhile. I do that with my favored foods - Otherwise I find myself binging on them later on.

That's about the same for me - Once a month I'll have one of those 'eat what I want' days. When the urge hits.

I ate under 1000 calories a day for several months. Sent to the hospital after one day my body wouldn't get out of bed. Most expensive and stupid diet.

When you're working out, your body needs those calories. I have read the book and been doing it for several weeks. I have noticed some improvements with my body. I feel much stronger, and more confident in the weight room surrounded by men. I don't think I've lost much weight (not trying to), but my clothes feel more…

How full do these keep you?

You could also walk off some of those calories you ate.

That's a little how I am - I am use to spending an hour and a half in the gym.. Now I'm down to a little over a half. Allows me more time to get other things done for school. From what I hear however, once you get to step two of the program, things really begin to escalate.

I have been digging myself out of that hole for the past half a year. Thanks to friends and family, it's made things a little easier but there are days where I look at how many calories I consume and cringe.. It's always under the line though. If you're exercising, think of it this way: You are eating to help your muscles…

So close to the weekend I can feel it... This week I've continued using the work outs listed in "The New Rules of Lifting for Women", and feel my muscles working it hard again. After doing weight machines for so long, my body hit a plateau. This week I have felt sore in places I haven't felt in a long time, so it's obvious…