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It just comes down to "health" versus "weight loss" There are a million ways to lose weight, but they all come down to running a caloric deficit. There is arguably only one way to eat healthy, please feel free to debate: -Eat the highest quality, most humanely raised, local foods you can afford. -Limit processed foods and…
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Cut out the cardio to speed up progress. Just eat less on your non-strength training days. You will see faster results.
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Practitioners of any program tend to be adamant that their way is the correct. Agree with all the comments that you have to find what works for you. A couple of relevant points. Why would you exclude any macronutrient source? Carbs are not evil, either is fat. Paleo - Love the principles, eat like our ancestors. Makes…
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I have the same problem, my company has an entire pallet of costco food items delivered every monday - everything from muffins to snack bar, string cheese to potato chips, etc. We also have catered lunches every other week and a monthly birthday cake celebration. It is damn near impossible to never take advantage of the…
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Stop doing cardio and starving yourself.
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Barbell is easier for the reasons already mentioned - less balance/stability muscles, dominant arm can make up for weaker side, etc. I generally drop 10-20% going from barbell to dumbbell. So if I am doing 265 on decline, I would grab 100-110 pound dumbbells. 265 vs 220. Dumbbells are way harder to lift the same weight. As…
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Regardless of protein supplements, you want to clean up your eating and focus on whole foods. Reduce the ultra-processed junk. Basic post workout protein supplement - Optimum Nutrition Why Protein. #1 selling supp online. Take a scoop immed. after workout with any liquid you prefer. Don't stress the salt. You need to eat…
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You forgot the 50% of threads that are not even related to exercise/fitness: Rate the person above you Nightshift thread Favorite profile photo etc. And some of my personal favorites: "I starve myself, and do crazy cardio, why am I still fat?" "I have been doing the same thing for 3 years and still not happy with progress,…
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If you have been doing the same thing for 3 years and you still have 20 pounds to lose...Do something different! Ditch the Insanity workouts. Go for easy 30 minute walks if you feel inclined to do cardio. Otherwise skip it completely. Do strength training. Pick any program, they all work. Increase calories on training…
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There is no benefit for training sore muscles, but there is an increased likelihood of injury. If you want to train, hit the body parts which are not sore. If your entire body is sore, highly recommend some light stretching, walking and foam rolling instead of exercising.
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I like your direct writing style. I would like to help you. That's just sick, I officially withdrawal my offer to help. Woohoo! Excellent decision. This will be more beneficial than cardio. You can start with bodyweight, and keep an eye out for some dirt cheap used equipment at yard sales. At some point you will need more…
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Childhood obesity does have some serious effects on adult health. Props for wanting to change, and being brave enough to share your experience with the MFP community. I can't remember exactly, but being obese in childhood causes either: 1) New fat cells to develop or 2) Fat cells to expand and then always want to remain…
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FTW!
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If you are doing cardio, and seeing an increase in muscle mass, something seems amiss. I would start with a check-up/physical and make sure everything looks good. Ultimately all weight loss is a reflection of calories consumed versus calories expended. If you are gaining lean mass, you are running a caloric surplus.…
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Motivation: Being the strongest, leanest athlete I can be. Making the difficult decision the majority of the time. Balancing health with living a rockstar life.
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Increase your protein intake. Do low intensity cardio to maximize fat oxidation Consume majority of carbs immediately after exercise Get plenty of rest Minimize stress
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1 shot espresso A breakfast tonic consisting of: 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tbsp turmeric 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp cinnamon The above combo will wake you up, has almost no calories, promotes thermogenesis and makes you feel full for hours. I never eat breakfast, but if you feel the need to eat in the morning, the best…
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It is not so. Sodium has no significant effect on weight loss. Look elsewhere for reasons you are not seeing progress after 2 months.
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Recommend you match your macros to your daily activity - higher carbs on active days, lower carbs on rest/off days. If you are running a caloric deficit, you can have any split you want. Hence how the twinkie diet is effective. From an overall health standpoint - 1) carbs are the bodies preferred source of energy. 2) You…
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The recommendations for lower reps, higher weight make sense. Conversely, doing a ton of reps at low weight could also be effective. But bulking/gaining muscle is a reflection more of diet than your particular exercise program. For optimal performance and body composition, some balance between low rep strength and high rep…
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False. Ultimately all sugar gets converted to glucose, but there are some major differences. Refined / Processed Sugar (sucrose) - Completely void of any nutritional benefit, spikes insulin. Fruit (fructose) - Typically has some nutritional content, elevates and then moderates insulin (read this again, it has big…
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You have to find a balance that is sustainable long term. In other words, decide to never diet again, and just make better choices. Pick just one item to change - say walking for at least 5 minutes a day. Once you have done this successfully for a week, pick another item. Following this approach you will build a stable…
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After 12 weeks of cutting a diet break is definitely in order. Just relax for a week, dont count calories... but dont go nuts either. Just eat like a normal person for 7 days. It's October right now, why cut going in to winter? Agree with others you should try to add some more lean mass before starting your cut. No matter…
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Yes - you absolutely can lose weight while drinking. http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle.html In a nutshell - Avoid high carb drinks and mixers. Don't eat while drinking. I drink excessively once or twice a week (talking 10+ drinks) and was able to get from 11% to 8% body fat.
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First off glad you have made the decision to improve your life. Secondly, you ask the same questions almost every newbie MFP'er asks. Please read the wealth of info on these forums. Every question you have raised has been covered in excruciating detail. "I have become completely addicted to body combat, and have been…
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I fully believe in cheat days. Like others have said, you should be making lifestyle changes, not following a diet. So if you eat healthy for five days, go ahead and loosen the diet one day. This is not an excuse to go bat *kitten* crazy per se. If you have been following a low calorie diet for several weeks, it is highly…
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It does not matter what your activity level is if you are struggling to consume 1200 cals a day. You would burn that laying in bed all day. So why are using TDEE and BMR calculators? I have seen some interesting posts on MFP, but this one actually causes a sharp pain in my cerebral cortex. Research foods that your…
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I'd hit it.
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Losing an inch could be a result of decreased hydration, reduced carb intake, a night of drinking, or a whoosh. In theory you could be adding muscle to offset your fat loss, aka body recomposition, but you would be aware of this.
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**HELPFUL** - If you call fitbit customer care, they will send you a free second syncing/charging base station. Fitbit Cons: Overestimates calories burned Hard to read LCD in sunlight Not waterproof No Wifi Inaccurate counting stairs I feel like the personal trackers are still in their infancy. I look forward to when a…
