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It can hit a few hundred calories after a heavy lifting session. I'd define that as a lot of calories. It does exist for aerobic exercise as well, but to much less extent.

There's really no good way to measure that outside of a laboratory, and even in a properly equipped lab it's not an easy thing to do. Part of the problem with lifting is that you'll continue to burn calories even after you are done, mostly by the body repairing the muscle fibers and recovering from the workout itself. A…

I am a huge fan of the book "Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training." It goes into excruciating detail on form on 5 major lifts (squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press and power clean), which, as a beginner, is all you need. I hear what you are saying about having a workout partner, but if you can learn from…

I'd imagine this would also depend somewhat on the brand of bread. Some "whole grain" brands actually still use quite a bit of grain that is more heavily processed, and thus is able to be digested more quickly. Not that it really matters at all, a carb is a carb unless your insulin response is screwed up.

Just took a look at your diary. I think your macros are set fine, but it looks like you're coming up short on fat on a regular basis. You need fats for your body to process vitamins and to control hormonal levels, that sort of thing. Add some peanut butter or avocados or something to your diet to get that fat number where…

Your math doesn't quite add up. 30g fat, 180g carbs and 130g protein comes to 1510 calories, not 1800. I'm going to assume that your macros are accurate. I punched your numbers into a TDEE calculator. I'd put you at moderately active, and that puts your TDEE at 1883 calories, so you're eating a little below maintenance…

If it's making you crazy, then stop doing it. I weigh multiple times throughout the day because it gives me a more mathematically accurate idea of my actual weight, and I like seeing the fluctuations and how my body reacts to certain things, but that number doesn't affect my mood one iota. Also, sounds like you may want to…

Farm fresh are tastier, but no worth the 400% markup. Fortunately, my farm is only $2.50 a dozen, and I think the store ones are like $1.89 around here. That's a markup I'll pay.

Get a crockpot, a big bag of chicken and some sort of sauce, or salsa. Cut up the chicken and cook it with the sauce in the crockpot over the weekend, pack it up and bring it into lunch. 10 oz of chicken breast is over 50 grams of protein, and it takes about 10-15 minutes of actual effort to have lunch every day for the…

Whatever you can stick with that makes you happy.

Get your cholesterol checked yearly (probably ought to be doing that anyhow). Worry about your cholesterol when your cholesterol levels are too high. Dietary cholesterol affects your cholesterol levels much less than overall fitness and bodyfat levels. Keep those last two in control and, typically, you don't have to worry…

Then.... Don't do that.

Embedded systems here, so mostly CRCs.

I know my mother swears by zinc and echinacea. As to working out, I've heard that you shouldn't with a fever because the exercise can cause the fever to spike. Beyond that there really isn't a reason not to work out. Just make sure to wash hands, wipe everything down thoroughly so as not to be the *kitten* in the gym who…

^^ That ^^ More specifically, the books Starting Strength and Practical Programming for Strength Training, by Mark Rippetoe.

Is it sort of a bubbly/gurgly feeling almost? I get that sometimes, but my stomach feels hungry too. No idea what causes it. I know the usage of the word gurgly is going to make it seem like I'm talking about something else, but I'm not...

Did the trainer know you were weight training too? Assuming you're on a solid weight training program, throwing in 3 or 4 HIIT sessions is probably going to exhaust your ability to recover. Just my 2 cents.

Nope http://www.simplyshredded.com/fit-with-hiit-science-is-dropping-the-hammer-on-endless-bouts-of-steady-state-cardio.html References at the bottom

It's difficult to say without knowing more about your routine, but HIIT and weight training do complement each other nicely. If you can do your HIIT three times a week, you aren't doing HIIT. If you don't feel like dying after the high intensity portion, you're doing it wrong. Most people I trust recommend to start doing…

It just depends on your goals. Glad to hear it worked for you, that's an impressive number in your ticker. I'm working towards a 1200 total - 500 lb deadlift, 400 lb squat and 300 lb bench press. I have a ways to go, but I couldn't do that at a gym where I can't deadlift or squat. The OP says she wants to lift heavy, and…

Very, very few of which actually have a clue what they're doing.

It's pretty much impossible to accurately measure calorie burn for weight training. Personally, I switched to the TDEE - % method for calculating calories when I started lifting, because then your activity is already factored into your calories, so you're automatically eating back your exercise calories. If you're not…

Buy Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe. Everything you need to know to get started. Planet Fitness is definitely not the best option for heavy lifting, but it may suffice for a while. And I've heard that some are better than others in terms of equipment, hopefully yours is one of the better ones.…

For me, I started a new job at a company that emphasizes fitness. There's an on-site gym and you get a discount on your health insurance if you meet certain goals (BP, cholesterol levels, weight), quarterly weigh-ins where you can save even more if you meet certain goals, that sort of thing. I also decided that I was…

^ That ^ If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Oh, and alternate bench and overhead pressing. Yes, that means you can only bench every other workout, just think of it as a long-distance relationship :)

I'd suggest mixing in some overhead pressing too, since that helps balance out the bench press. Too much bench pressing without overhead pressing can lead to shoulder problems. I'd also agree, fewer reps and sets, heavier weights. Starting Strength (my new bible) suggest 3 sets of 5 reps, and add weight to the bar each…

For weight loss, it doesn't really matter that much, whatever floats your boat. For peak performance it's usually recommended to have some carbs pre-workout for energy, and a mix of carbs and protein post workout, but it sounds like you get that from your cereal.

Wow - so much positive to say from so many first-time posters! It's astonishing!

Ignore MFP's sugar number, it's completely bogus (assuming you aren't diabetic). You do want to keep within your overall carb limit though. Do this by eating fewer carbs. As bananas get riper, the starches that are present in a greener banana are broken down into simpler sugars, so the amount of sugar increases, but the…