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It really depends. If you are strong willed enough to go without them and not be emotionally attached to wether or not they go, then it is all good. Its nice to have someone to work out with from time to time, but most times though they just drag you down. It's like looking forward to going to the movies with a friend and…

Do you just have breathing problems after a big meal? I have never been thin, but after a huge meal and feeling over stuffed it can kind of be harder to breathe. Not like I am going to die, but it almost feels like you have to make a conscious effort to breathe in deeply. Could it be that? Have you tried eating more…

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In general order of importance: 1. Staying at or slightly under your calorie goal 2. Meeting your minimum protein requirement (it will help aid muscle recovery when you exercise) 3. Drink plenty of water! Staying hydrated just makes you feel better and helps prevent muscle soreness. Also contrary to what you would think,…

Oatmeal Cookie Shake 1 Scoop Vanilla Whey Protein Powder (I use Smart Powders Vanilla Ice Cream Whey) 1/2 Cup Old Fashioned Quaker Oats 0.5 Tbsp Chopped Almonds 1 cup Milk (I use 2%) Cinnamon to taste Calories: 420 Macros Protein 35g Carbs 45g Fat 13g

People on those weight loss programs also exercise. Change your weight loss setting to fewer pounds per week if you don't think you can eat that few. Losing two pounds in one week wont be helpful if you "break" and end up binging.

I loved the LesMills stuff when I did it. Unfortunately it doesn't fit my time or goals anymore. I still pop in from time to time because I like the environment and they are fun. If you aren't paying per class, I would say to try everything that works with your schedule at least twice. Whatever gets you moving that you…

If it is already in the food... what is your question? Sodium is calculated for you in MFP. I'm not trying to be mean but I genuinely don't understand what you are asking then.

Lots of water and not a lot of sodium. Try to drink your 8 glasses a day MINIMUM and stay under 2500 mg of sodium more often than not and never shoot way above it. Soooo... Be careful with soups, canned foods, cheese, pork, chinese food, take out food in general and adding salt to your food unless absolutely necessary.…

The mg usually refers to how much sodium is in it, not the actual measurement of food. 1g = 1000mg. HOWEVER, 1g of salt does not have 1000mg of sodium. It is closer to like 390mg. Google salt nutrition facts to see what I mean. EDIT: something like salt, is one of the few things that is honestly better measured using…

Change your weight loss per week from 2 pounds a week to 1.5 or 1 pound a week. The weight will come off slower but you will not "break" or end up binging. Also you could use that way to ween yourself. Maybe start with 1 pound a week for a while, then you will be able to eat 2100 calories a day. When you get comfortable…

If eating breakfast makes you more hungry later, don't eat breakfast. Just eat a bigger lunch and a bigger dinner, or allow yourself more snacks later to hit your calorie goal. You don't have to change the time you eat. You just have to eat less.

You can buy pills with the lactase enzyme in them (brand name Lactaid, but the generic works just as well). It is fairly cheap in the US. Like $10 for 60 pills? Even cheaper at Costco. It is a life saver.

She can definitely use dumbbells. Dumbbells are sometimes more challenging because there is less stability. So if she can (for example) Overhead press 15 lb dumbbells in each hand for 5x5 she can most likely move to using the bar.

I also have and vouch for the polar FT7. It is usually $60-80 on Amazon depending on the color/if it is on sale.

If you do a lot of cardio, yes. That is the only time they are helpful/accurate.

You don't HAVE to eat when you go shopping, even if it is an epically long shopping trip. Eat a good breakfast before you leave and then have dinner when you get home. If your mom wants to go eat while you are having girls day, you can always get a small salad (dressing on the side) so she doesn't feel weird eating by…

Whatever makes the change more sustainable to you, go for it. Protein tends to stay with people longer, and keep them from being hungry. I try to focus on hitting my protein goal (about 70-75% of my body weight, in grams, so 155*0.75=116g or so) so I don't lose as much muscle, and sort of let fat/carbs fall into place as…

Something like a FitBit is for monitoring your calorie expenditure any time you AREN'T vigorously exercising. Working/Walking/Sleeping/Existing. Basically FitBit is good for 23 hours of your day you aren't working out. (23 hours is just an example) A HRM like the Polar FT7 is good for measuring steady state cardio…

2-3 days off now is better than a month off later. I feel like sitting on a bike would feel even worse. Also a GP will probably do one/two/three of these things: tell you to take some time off and take some ibuprofen & stretch give you muscle relaxers recommend physical therapy (very extreme end)

I don't know about the breaking out issue. But for the GI symptoms have you ever tried taking Lactase supplement/Lactaid? I am guessing your doctor would of had you try that. I love dairy too much to give it up and Lactase is the greatest thing on the planet.

Also I hope my post didn't come off ****-ish (seriously? fine. "jerkish") like you couldn't do regular C25K. I was just recommending an option. :)

Man nothing is like that sweet horrible pain/relief of someone pushing on your wound up piriformis muscle until it loosens up... The goal is to not let it get as bad as I let it get though. :)

Were you running slowly (light jog) or trying to run as fast as you could? Some people do it wrong and turn it into a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program. If you were jogging as slow as possible without walking, there is a Pre-C25K program that I have seen some people have success with. PRE-C25K SCHEDULE Week 1…

I honestly think BodyStep is way harder than BodyAttack (and Attack a little bit harder than Combat, but not by a whole lot), because it involves my uncoordinated *kitten* feet to make it onto a step and not fall off. It is tough, but there are always low options and it is definitely fun. Just like anything else, no one is…

Take a few days off and do these stretches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFtUgS69rPk If it doesn't clear up you may need to see a doctor.

The Fila brand workout pants you can get from Kohl's are cheap and have pretty thick material, actually come up higher on your waist (help the butt crack issue) and come in mostly dark, non see through colors. They are what I wear. I honestly like them better than my Nike ones.

Polar is fine. There is really no HRM meant for calculating calories for lifting, unless you are doing supersets (lifting without rest in between). They are super excellent for cardio though.

Intermittent fasting is just a trick to get yourself to eat less. If it works for you, do it. It makes no actual difference.

Sorry I somehow missed how much he weighed. 300+ grams of protein would literally have you pooping bricks. The other person was correct about 170g of protein will do ya. Also you could set your weight loss goals higher. 1-1.5 pounds a week. I would day once you hit 30 pounds from your goal weight, trim you goals back down…