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Weeeelllll, there is something to be said for timing. I look at it this way...Your body will use the carbs as it's preferred energy source first. When it runs low, it will start using other forms of energy, ie breaking down fat. If I load up on carbs before I go to sleep, I'll have plenty of carbs to use up before I start…

" I exercise 4-5 times a week doing an hour of cardio on the elliptical machine at moderate speed. I like to use the 4-3 interval training, 4 minutes of hill, 3 minutes of rest. I have not really incorporated any strength training which might be my issue. " Depending on your intensity level (you mention moderate speed, but…

Here's a bloggy article about intermittent fasting having different effect on women vs men, if you are interested. As a female, it made me decide against trying it (among other reasons--I like to eat!). But it looks like the hormonal effect may have actually worked in the above poster's favor!…

Just wanted to chime in (OP I think this book is just what you are looking for! Don't get the kindle/ebook version, it's a huge pain to use! Get the actual book!! ). I just started Strong Curves yesterday with my daughter (so maybe I'm overly excited). I'm a fairly experienced lifter, but have been on a loooong hiatus and…

Calisthenics, usually.

One thing that might help is to call the gym and ask when their lifting area is the least busy. I noticed at my gym that some times of day, the cardio area is packed, lifting area completely empty, vice versa, or sometimes the gym is just completely empty (my favorite time!). It might be easier to walk in there if there…

Yes, 8 kg, or 15-20 lbs (if they are sold in lbs near you) is perfect to start! You'll get a decent workout without too much risk of overloading yourself. Don't worry, once you move up in weight for the swings/squats, you will still make use of the smaller KBs for other exercises, like turkish get-ups, so it's not money…

I changed my goal weight to align with my desired body fat percentage. I used this calculator, which assumes you (1) somewhat accurately know your body fat percentage and (2) can maintain your current lean body mass (which I'm working on! So far, so good). If I reach my desired BF and don't like it, I'll just set a new…

If going back to a tailor and having the dress taken out is not an option, I would try this: Cut back on the exercise, you are wearing yourself out, it also may be causing water retention in the muscles or swelling. Do something more moderate: walking, short resistance training sessions, yoga (relax!). Stick to a low…

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Yes! I was fully expecting the dreaded "keto flu" and a temporary increase in headaches, actually, but instead I had an immediate and dramatic reduction in migraines. I did experience some electrolyte problems though. I don't know whether it's the ketogenic diet itself that helped, or that some migraine trigger (like corn)…

and then some. I think most people overestimate the calories they burn, even with a HRM. I think eating back calories is super risky! Intense exercise can also trigger an increase in appetite. It does for me! Personally, as much as I love working out HARD, I have better luck with a scaled back program when in weight loss…

No problem! Hopefully the setting change works. Worst case scenario, your scale is just always over, but you can at least use it as a reference point to monitor progress, then get a more accurate body fat check elsewhere if knowing the actual percentage is important to you.

^^^OP I hope you read this. This is some of the most solid, sound, helpful (and non-inflammatory) advice I have seen yet in this thread, esp. regarding the salt intake (I left that out because you mentioned you didn't want to hear anyone to tell you to go to the dr). If I knew how to make a clappy hands emoji I would add…

I like this guy's site. He has pics of several different body fat percentages so you can compare yourself and get a general idea. You should be able to tell if you look more like the 25% guy or the 10% bf guy right away, there is a BIG difference. If you seem somewhere in between (like the 15 or 20% pic), is there an…

Yeah, something doesn't seem right there, I wonder if he lost weight so fast there was extra skin or something. Anyway, I was VERY concerned about losing my hard-earned muscle, so I did a little research when I started my diet. Everything I have read points to a ketogenic diet being "protective" of muscle mass. In case OP…

I think it's definitely doable if you are as CONSISTENT as possible with whatever eating plan you choose and HONEST in your logging! You will face additional hurdles during the holidays, but you can do it! That said, if you decide to splurge once in awhile, brush it off and get right back to your plan, don't beat yourself…

I haven't tried them yet, but I've heard of people making "minute muffins" with almond or coconut flours and flax meal. Those seem like they would be pretty shelf-stable for your trip. You can google recipes, there's a bunch of different ones out there.

I drink unpasteurized whole milk, in my coffee, and sometimes by itself. I think my diary is for friends only, maybe us milk drinkers are hiding :blush:

My Personal Experience: I'm on a keto diet (in my case, target is <40 net gms carbs per day, protein <95 g) per my doctor's recommendation to treat migraines. I experienced an almost immediate reduction in migraine symptoms. I'm not bipolar (as far as I know) so I can't speak to that, but it certainly seems help calm my…

The amount of calories burned from exercising (cardio or strength) is sadly negligible over time. You can spend an hour on the treadmill (and can you really trust activity calorie estimates?) and blow it all by eating one cookie. So in that regard, like other folks are saying, focus on what you are eating for weight loss.…

Thanks for posting! You were at my start weight and your last pic is right about at my goal weight, so this is a great motivator for me! I hope I look half as good as you do!

Baby Bels! I don't know if they will help you sleep, but they are zero carbs, low cal, and a nice little shot of protein/fat. I usually eat 2 at a time :-)

I was on Celexa several years back, and I swear it made me pack on the pounds! Just an idea to keep in your back pocket, if you don't see the results you are looking for with the changes you plan to make in exercise: You may want to consider a ketogenic diet. Not only do you lose body fat, but it has been shown to have…

Don't worry, it will kick back into gear once you are off the prednisone. That stuff messes you up weight-wise!

I have celiac, and even though the OP doesn't, I applaud their decision to go gluten free! Those that choose to go gluten free as a health choice vs medical necessity are helping to drive the market. As a result, there are TONS more gluten-free choices in stores and restaurants! So THANK YOU (maybe my motives are a bit…

^^^^Looks like you are on track to meet you goal by the end of the month!!! Great Job! SW: (Starting weight) 165.8 CW: (Current weight) 160.8 GW: (Goal weight for the month) 160.8 Weigh in Dates: 7/1 165.8 7/8 163.0 7/14 160.8 7/22 7/28 End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use) 5 pounds? DONE!!!! I'm shootin' for 10…

COCONUT WATER!!!!! It has a lot of electrolytes in the right proportions. In a pinch for sick patients, it has even been used intraveneously, it's great stuff and nothing artificial in it. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10674546?dopt=Abstract

You may not be losing weight due to adaptive thermogenesis. Your body can adapt to function on a smaller amount of calories http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20935667 I'm no expert, but adding more resistance/interval training and increasing your protein to at least 1 gm per pound of lean body mass may help. Sometimes you…