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If you are at a healthy weight, what I would do, is not concentrate so much on loosing more weight, but toning and getting some nice lean muscle. You may not move numbers on the scale, but you can still loose inches. If you are stuck on a number on the scale, then 1/2 pound a week. If you concentrate on good cardio and…

I don't think drinking caffeine and taking b-vitamins for energy is cheating. I mean, if it wasn't for my coffee in the morning, I would be dead to the world. Some studies have shown that drinking a cup of coffee before a workout is beneficial because you have more energy, so you workout harder. Just so long as you aren't…

You are right, running outside is much harder.... I used to hate running outside for that reason....I would suggest alternating between indoors and outdoors, and also on the treadmill, do some inclines that way you build up some strength and endurance for the outdoors. It also depends on why you are running.... if you…

I measure everything. I bought a cheap scale. It is so easy when you are eyeballing it to go over. Often we don't realize how easy it is to eat more by not measuring. Also, if you are eyeballing it and then "overestimate" your calories, you could end up eating 400 - 500 calories less then you are supposed to. After awhile,…

When I first had to up my calories (from 1600 to 2000) I was not hungry and had a hard time. I started doing it by having chocolate milk. That would be my snack a couple of times a day. Eventually, my body got used to the extra calories and I started feeling hungry when and I was able to incorporate food for the extra…

Send some my way!!! LOL, I would give anything to have thick muscular thighs.... but my genes dictate thin thighs no matter how much leg work I do. Your body is your body.... love it the way it is!!!!! :) Now, as far as your calories, no scolding, but very concerned... why are you doing this???? You have to know that it is…

Here is some advice you don't want to hear.... EAT MORE. Do not keep a defecit.... eat what MFP tells you and make sure you are logging in your workout right. Number 2.... if your pants are falling, sheesh... what else could you ask for. The scale doesn't take into account lean muscle and retaining weight (PMS)..... If you…

One "negative" day does not undo all the good things you have done to this point. We all have those days.... you are allowed. Get back on track tomorrow cuz you can not go back and undo what is done. Don't defeat yourself. I think it is so important to understand that not everyday is going to be perfect or even close....…

As a former overweight person who lost 96 lbs, I want you to know I STILL STRUGGLE WITH WORKING OUT IN FRONT OF PEOPLE. It is that self conscious, shy, people pleasing person that still exists in me. Struggling to meet expectations of people who ARE NOT REALLY PAYING ATTENTION. Now, as a personal trainer, I see this a lot.…

Sometimes calorie counting can seem harder than what it really is. So, what I would say is, YUP, it is okay. I have done this on several occasions. Somedays I am just not that hungry and I will have 500 or 600 left over because of the exercising i have done, then the next day, I may go over 400. It all works out in the…

First off.... "burn more calories than you eat to loose weight" is not true for everybody. Second, MFP already gives you a caloric defecit when you enter your information. So, in all reality you should eat what it says. The best advice I can give you is to try it. Eat how much it tells you too. And, don't wait til halfway…

DO IT!!! Most important thing is that it isn't about the race.... it is about you accomplishing something FOR YOU!!! You already are realistic that you may come in last, and so what???? You can finish, which is more than what most will say. If we keep saying, oh, I need to be in better shape....it is only an excuse....…

To stay motivated, you have to ask yourself why you are doing this? I never thought I would run in my life. (Seeing how I was always overweight) When I finally lost the weight I started running. I started doing it because I never thought I would. What keeps me motivated??? I am doing things with my body that I couldn't…

The hardest thing to do is eat more when you are trying to loose weight. I get it. I lost 96lbs and at some point I had to jump my calories up by about 400 - 500 a day. The hardest thing I did. Then I lost 3 more pounds and hit my weight. It does work. I do the same with my personal training clients. I took a quick look at…

Keep it simple.... Until otherwise, EAT THE CALORIES IT TELLS YOU TO! There is a reason it is calculated the way it is. LESS IS NOT MORE! You are talking to someone who has done every fad diet out there.... then lost 96 lbs by working out and eating right, and eating more when I needed too! I now eat between 1900-2300 a…

A foam roller works wonders. If you don't have one, from one runner to another, I say you should get one and use it for every muscle. But as previously stated, a rolling pin will work as well. What is happening is your calf muscles are tight an need to be "loosened" prior to. Foam rollers work with the myofacial tissue…

The only real downfall I have found is eating before bed can cause slower digestion as your body relaxes everything slows down. As far as weight goes... it all about the calories. I don't see a big problem with eating "late". Let's be honest, if you ate dinner at 6pm and you stayed up til midnight, you probably are gonna…

Thank you for sharing, Scott. You are an inspiration! My thoughts are with you and your family and sister. This will make the rest of your journey so much richer as you will be stronger for it. I am proud of you for getting up and starting fresh! It takes a very strong person to do this. You have inspired me and I am sure…

If you are using this program, use circuit training general and type in your minutes.... this is your best bet, as long as you are using those cardio stations to keep that heart rate up!

Have you tried doing the stationary bike???? NOT SPINNING.... there is no jarring of the lumbar that way.... as an ex-chiropractic assistant my best advice is to keep up the swimming, try a regular stationary bike, and just make sure you are keeping within a good calorie deficit (not to high, not to low).... other than…

You've reached out to a great community. I am a personal trainer who personally lost 96 lbs and have kept it off for 7 years. Prior to that I tried every "diet" and have finally turned to good nutrition and exercise to keep it off for good. If you need anything you can call on me. Feel free to friend me. My food diary is…

Good morning. I am a personal trainer who works with clients out of their home. My goal as a p.t. is to show people that you don't need fancy equipment to get into shape and be healthy. Set 30 minutes aside 4-5 days a week. (You may want to start with 2-3 to start off with) The best way I found if you don't have a lot of…

So, you lost the weight, now what???? Well, the question is... are you loosing the weight in a way to maintain for the rest of your life??? If so, you shouldn't have worries.... if not, then you may want to look at what you are doing and reevaluate if you can sustain it for the rest of your life. I lost 96lbs and have kept…

If you are just wanting to loose weight and you are not concerned with nutrition and health, by all means, keep avoiding veggies. BUT, if this is about a lifestyle change and about getting what your body needs, you gotta eat them. One really great way to get them is to make a "smoothie" with them and add fruits (like…

If your morning workout isn't suffering on an empty stomach and you don't feel too bad after, then you should be okay. The best thing to do is test it out for yourself. I try to eat something like a banana or an apple or a peanut butter fold over about 20 to 30 minutes before a morning workout. It is said that within 45…

Stay off of the scale.... with an intense program like that you will find that your muscles are swollen and you may be retaining water.... the last thing you need to do is be getting on the scale so soon. Scales do not tell the whole story.... are you gaining muscle and loosing fat... are you retaining water.... It is too…

I work with clients that are older, one of them died 3 times 8 years ago due to massive heart attack.... my mom died at 40 due to congestive heart failure... PLEASE feel free to contact me at any time.... this year will be the 10th year of my mom's passing and I miss her so much.... it is time for change and to take care…

You have to praise God for the good days and focus on how far you have come to continue.... you can do this... be strong and know that this is about changing your life for good! I know what it is like when I was over 230lbs. Some days I didn't think it was worth it.. but EVERYTHING WORTH ANYTHING IS WORTH THE HARD WORK.…

Try eating more... I know, it goes against everything that seems "natural"... but I promise it will work.... I did it on my 96lb weight loss journey... and IT WORKED. I would up it about 200 - 300 calories.... let me know if you have any questions.... but I have to ask, are you in a healthy weight range right now? If so,…

The truth is those people are probably very unhappy and seeing you make a change is hard for them. THIS IS NOT ABOUT THEM!!!!! They are not you and you have to decide that you are important enough to make a change. Listen, my husband is about 200 lbs overweight and does not want to change right now. I will not let that…