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I strongly recommend that you sign up for Nia Shank's eNewsletter and read this blog: http://www.niashanks.com/2013/04/break-free-ocd-eating-build-better-body/ . But to answer your question, no, one mistake won't ruin it. This is a very, very unhealthy mentality to start. Break free from it now and you'll be much happier…

Me: Hi there (sticks out hand to shake his)! What's your name? Him: (insert name here) Me: Great, nice to meet you (insert name). My name is J. Hey, are you using that? (or, do you mind if I work in) (or my personal favorite, hey are you using the squat rack or just holding it up). See. Simple. Then, you can say "Hi…

At 5'7 3/4, 157 pounds, 34 year old female strength training 3x per week, low 20s BF%, my ............... (drumroll please) TDEE is about 2600-2700!! Yep, I'll keep mine, thank you very much! ETA: Currently recomping with high cals on training days, so I'm eating 3200+ on days I lift. :drinker:

Exactly! What is your goal? If you want visible abs, all of the situps in the world aren't going to make that happen if you BF% is too high. Also, keep in mind that genetics will also play a role in this. Want a strong core for overall stability, health and strength? Then heavy, compound lifts: squats, DLs, OHPs. If you…

I had huge watermelons, now just itty bitty saggies after nursing two babies for a year each and then losing 100 pounds from my highest weight. Mine were so big that I couldn't lay on my back because I could hardly breath. Serious melons to itty bitties! And I love it. Breasts are filled with fatty tissue, so it makes…

Thanks for asking. My workout schedule is simple...... ***Strength train total body 3x per week with barbell and heavy weight. Compounds lifts: barbell squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, rows. Keeping it between 5-12 reps depending on the program. I recommend Nia Shanks or SL 5x5. I was injured and couldn't…

2400cal/day really works. See? It works for me, so it must be fact for everyone, right? Blanket statements do not work. I maintain on 2,700 calories a day and lose fat on anything less than that. My sedentary TDEE is still 2,000+ calories. 1,200 would NOT work for me. Instead of making broad statements, how about we…

Do you drive past a McDonald's on the way to work? Perhaps a Dunkin Donuts? Pizza Hut maybe? Do you stop at every place you see or that sounds tasty? Do you walk pas the ice cream at the grocery to get to the frozen vegetables? How inconsiderate of these people to leave treats out on the counter. How inconsiderate of…

How drastically have you cut your calories? Go too low and you'll eventually be in trouble. Take a modest deficit, incorporate some exercise with strength training and you'll be fine. But to answer your question, only a calorie deficit is necessary for weight loss. See previous poster's comment on why you should add some…

Bravo, OP, Bravo!!! (especially the part about switching to ice cream at the end)

Wrong.

Two pounds per week is very aggressive. Shoot for 1-1.5 loss per week. Also, keep in mind that your body will adapt and become more efficient resulting in lower calorie burns during cardio. You mention previously that you want to burn fat and not muscle. You need to eat at a slight deficit, eat enough protein and strength…

Don't like breakfast? Don't eat it. Forget the "breakfast is the most important meal" rule you grew up on or "you must eat before working out." I train fasted 90% of the time and love it....usually about 12-14 hours into my fast so my tummy is really empty. It hasn't hindered my progress in regards to fat loss or strength…

Total body 3x per week. Usually do horizontal push/pull one workout and vertical lifts the next.

First, ^^^^ this. Second, stop comparing yourself to other people. You'll always fall short. Third, put on a pair of pants that you wore 60 pounds heavier and compare. They will either be falling off of your or fit because they were painted on before. Fourth, congrats on 60# lost!!! Woo Hoo!

Love this!!! And love your QUADS, WOWZA!!! :noway:

You have to learn to love your body and focus on what it can do. But NOT accept that you cannot improve it. It's a fine line. You'll get there. What can you do today that you couldn't do two weeks ago? (not scale related, here) I've lost 100 pounds from my highest weight and have a strong, lean body but still look in the…

Meh, don't worry about one calorie. I go over by 500-600 at least once a week, if not more often. I'm on maintenance, so I don't eat at a deficit any longer and this has not hindered my fat loss progress or made me gain any weight. I'm 5'8 and weight 157. I maintain on 2,700 when strength training 3x per week. So, it's…

Just like anything else, it is a tool you can use. It will not guarantee your success. That said, I love my Flex. It is very accurate for estimating my daily burn and it helped me get over fear of eating enough calories. It has been a great investment for my health....and peace of mind!

I've lost 75 pounds. Do you really think that I didn't have any weeks where the scale went up? Or WEEKS where it didn't move? Or how about that five pounds I gained over the holidays thanks to my MIL's awesome southern home cooking? It happens. It's called life. Weight loss isn't linear. If you want to give up, then give…

Pick me! Pick me!!!! I'm recovering from an illness and completely sedentary. Meaning, I'm only getting up to take care of my kids and walk to the bathroom. Only taking 2-5k steps per day, ZERO exercise and I'm burning 1800-2100 per day. Let me say that again.... ***SEDENTARY, ZERO EXERCISE AND BURNING AN AVERAGE OF 2,000…

You don't sound insane, but you do sound like you have developed OCD eating habits. I also struggled with this as well for a long time (weighing, macros, calories, everything had to be exact). It started to consume me and I knew it was an unhealthy relationship with food. Food should be enjoyed. Especially going…

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^^This. Eating fat does not make you fat. Please don't rely on Dr. Oz (or internet forums, really) for information regarding health, nutrition and fitness. Find reliable, science-backed sources that are not fueled by the almighty dollar.

Yes, it's bad. MFP is set up where you eat back you're exercise calories. You need to NET your daily goal. With this method, keep up with exercise calories burned and eat them back or switch to the TDEE-% method and eat the same amount each day. Regardless of the method, accurately track and weigh positions.

Agree. Just a thought..... Also, what kind of FitBit do you have? The Flex won't pick up on our daily bike ride, so it would be underestimating unless you manually add it in there. I burn around 2,600 per day according to my Flex and this is with no intentional cardio. I've been maintaining for months eating at Flex's…

^^ This. I'm only 5 pounds from being in the "overweight" categorty. Psssht, whatever. :laugh:

A barbell, lifted at a faster pace. Deadlifting 10 reps at a time!! In all seriousness, a barbell. And a box to jump on for box jumps. Or a sled to push. Or just my body for burpees.

It doesn't matter when you eat your calories. Morning, noon, night, whenever you are hungry. For the junk you crave...what is it? Is it so bad that you can't have some if you really want it? Will you go the rest of your life depriving yourself of this food? If not, then eat it now. Start eating NOW in a way that you can be…

Fat free, sugar free, low cal, lettuce only does not equate to healthy. I can eat 1,200 in one sitting in "healthy" foods. Easy. Seriously, I usually eat 1,200 for dinner - or at least in the time frame of 6pm - 9pm. Homemade whole wheat pancakes with berry sauce mixed with syrup easily puts me at 700+ calories. This is my…