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If you're sore, yes that is normal. If it lasts more than 3 days, that is probably not normal. Always stretch after your workout. If you have a foam roller at your gym, use it. You can always purchase one and do it at home as well. When I first started using the foam roller I had a love/hate relationship with it lol, but…

I switch it up a lot. I had a personal trainer a couple of months ago and I'm using the plan she laid out for me. Some days I start off with 30 minutes of cardio (elliptical or bike) followed by one hour of strength training: one day will be biceps, triceps and core another day is legs, another day is chest/back/shoulders.…

Thought it was just me! MFP isn't like what it used to be with positive and motivating folks.

This is awesome - thanks! Was beginning to think I was in the twilight zone with the negative posts about eating clean!

This thing deleted everything I said and I'm annoyed lol. So basically I can see myself sticking to just eating brown rice and sweet potatoes as my carbs and probably a couple of times a week bring back my corn and rice. I could literally eat just corn and rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner (with lots of butter and…

Please re-read. My point was to increase her meals therefore increasing the amount of her protein intake. It was a SUGGESTION. I can unlock my diary, but I don't use Myfitnesspal all the time for tracking my food - I use it sporadically. Thanks for the tip on the research, but I researched plenty AND spoke to a personal…

Maybe use apps like Fitness Buddy, and Fleetly - there are a host of apps out there (some for free) to help you with strength training exercises. If you belong to a gym, most give you a free fitness assessment and they'll show you some exercises you can do. Also, Google and YouTube are your friends - you can always look up…

What are you eating for protein??

LOVE IT. Lost the one I had for a couple of years (sad face) so I bought the new one. I need it in my life! I tend to workout more or harder when I have it. Must be a psychological thing.

Okay - I did notice I said most of my 10 lbs weight loss was due to water weight - I knew I wasn't bugging. READ PEOPLE READ LMAO!

Every "body" is different and what I can tell you is that there is no way on God's earth I could eat 2,600 calories a day unless I eat like crap all day. You're doing exactly what I'm doing - I probably should have said I didn't stick to this 100% of the time - are you kidding me? I had ice cream a few times, pigged out on…

AJ - why didn't you just post this the first time?!?! THIS response is SO much better than the first one!! NOW I'm open to reading anything you have to say without feeling like one of us has to jump on the defensive!!! Aye LOL! So I'll read this on my way home. And if I didn't say it in my original post, I acknowledge that…

Thanks girl! I feel real sluggish and sleepy when I eat *kitten* LOL. Age has something to do with it too - I could eat a hamburger every day for lunch when I was in my early 20's and still lose weight - not anymore LMAO.

I've seen his other posts - speaks to his character so I'm not taking it personal LOL. I agree with you - I could see his point as well (I always like to look at both sides of a story/debate), but people like him would get his point across much better if he didn't come across as an *sshole - which is what he called himself…

I probably should have read your profile before responding. A.J. - I don't think your issue is with people eating clean, I think your issue is how you were raised as a result of your mom being a "health nut" and the fact that despite that, you still managed to be overweight as a kid. Your second paragraph reeks of harsh…

First let me say to you thank you for the compliment! Second, it wasn't soley because of the calorie deficit because if that were true, I would have lost the 10 lbs this time last year when I WAS eating at a calorie deficit and working my *kitten* off even more than I'm doing now. It IS because of WHAT I ate. Cutting out a…

I eat 5 times a day, every 3 hours so some days (because I drank so much water), I'm not hungry. But I at least TRY to eat my protein (chicken or fish or turkey) and some of my veggie and carbs. It's important I keep my metabolism at the level it's at.

Sounds like you are only eating 3 times a day since you mentioned breakfast, lunch and dinner. I eat 5 times a day, every three hours so I get plenty of protein. I get all my protein from food so I eat one egg WITH a yolk for breakfast and 3-4 without the yolk. Three hours later, that meal has protein of course (1 chicken…

Do some burpees in front of them and say "ooooooooh don't you just wish you could do that?" They're doing it to annoy you because they KNOW they're fat and unhealthy and they've given up. You have to stop showing them it's upsetting you - that's why they keep doing it. SMILE and eat your salad in their face and talk about…

Sorry but I found that the only way to be accurate with logging in strength training was to use an HRM (heart rate monitor).

Sorry if I'm repeating, but I don't feel like reading every comment lol. You can look at the pic in my profile. Weight loss is 80% NUTRITION and 20% exercise. You can work out all you want but if you keep eating *kitten*, you won't lose the weight. I try to work out three days a week. I do 30-60 minutes of cardio and 30-45…

Try Fitness Buddy or Fleetly.

First, congratulations on your weight loss. Second, you can't spot weight loss. Hopefully you are doing cardio ALONG with some strength training. That will help you lose the weight and a possible calorie net between 500-1000. One day do some leg exercises (using the machines), another day do some biceps and triceps.…

The calories burned on MFP are a huge guesstimate; the HRM is more accurate. I think your net should be between 500-1000 calories, but I can't be certain (those stats work for me). It MIGHT depend on your weight and age.

Nike's all the way.

I don't think you should be wearing tennis shoes or going barefoot when on the elliptical. I have significant arthritis in my knees and I use Nike's that are specifically for "training". I also purchased insoles for support. Another good sneaker is a basketball sneaker or a high top sneaker to support your ankles. As far…

The training isn't difficult. The first part of it is a 60-90 minute Zumba Fitness class, then the Zumba Education Specialist breaks down 4-5 different moves and then you practice. I know in my B1 training we got to stand in front of the group and practice. You do that part with others so you won't feel alone. Honestly, I…

Hi, If it is something you enjoy doing, I would say do it. As far as the amount of instructors in your area, I live in NYC and there are hundreds and hundreds of instructors. What there isn’t enough of are GOOD instructors and that is what the Zumba Education Specialists (those who teach the trainings) will tell you. As…

Any sneaker designed for "training" is good for Zumba Fitness classes. You will also find some people where basketball shoes because it gives them ankle support, but still allows them to glide their feet and move smoothly to the dance moves. My personal favorites are…

And it isn't a dumb question.