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It depends on your goals and what you will look like wearing the size zero. For a lady 5'7" or taller it might be too thin. I think that 135 and heavier at 5'2" is too heavy. I think pants/shorts size goes along with height and short be proportionate. I know plenty of ladies that are size zero and look HEALTHY and GREAT. I…
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I look at it this way. If you are manually srcubbing tile floors, washing windows (up and down a ladder), manually washing walls then, YES. We live in old Navy housing and have tile floors throughout the house, I work up a considerable sweat scrubbing the white tile floors weekly and log it as such. My HR is in my training…
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You know, You really can't count those calories sitting at your desk, at work. To me those are maintenance calories, those calories that your body uses to maintain normal function. I do count my lawn mowing minutes as Cardio simply because I do it once a week and I use a push mower, not a riding mower. Personally I feel…
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Well, Everyone is different. I eat back a portion of my workout calories to keep my body from eating itself. I want to lose FAT not MUSCLE. I find for me eating healthy and eating relatively healthy snacks with a few bad food choices tossed in here and there, I am maintaining around 185 pounds +/- 3 depending on the day of…
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My calorie intake is set at 2020 for each day. I do Insanity and a variety of other Cardio Work. I have found that on the days I do Insanity I have a big appetite. To me like anything that gives information and advice the calorie intake given by MFP is a guide, you need to go with how your body feels and what it tells you.…
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Running depending on the time, speed and distance would easily burn 400-500 calories for me. Any Insanity workout for the phase 1 portion of Insanity will push me to hit that mark as well. Normally I run for over 6 miles at a 5.5 mph or faster speed so, my burn is usually of 800 calories. Running is a best bet to guarantee…
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The only way to accurately track calorie burn during weight training/strength training is to wear a Heart Rate Monitor. I spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours in the gym at least 5 days per week in addition to various cardio and circuit training workouts. It does count two fold, you are burning calories 1 and 2 you are building muscle…
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The insanity Ski Abs. The way that Shuan T. does his calisthenic rotation in Plyometric Cardio places those as the last exercise in the set and I am burnt by then. I look at it this way, if you are going to do the workout then hit all the exercises and do them as best you can. If you hate oh well, it only lasts for a few…
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I really enjoy reading philosophies on this subject. My wife and I both eat a portion of our exercise calories back each day. Most days I burn between 750-1000 calories during cardio workouts, I also weight train 5 days per week. I have steadily lost weight almost 14 pounds since Feb. 4th. A little more than 3 pounds per…
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It is simple for my wife and I, we support each other and really like the tools provided here. We choose to keep our dairies private because of personal preference. One can judge us for keeping them closed if they wish. When I started here I was at 204 and had dropped from 214, I had already lost 10 pounds by ramping up my…
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Great Job on the first 50 being dropped away !!! Keep up the great work !!!
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Why funny you should ask ....................... my wife and I both do. Being military we shop at the Commissary, the equivalent of a grocery store. To see what other people have in their carts is not for dinner ideas but, to see why we make and eat from a healthy menu and plan our grocery shopping. It seems that processed…
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It works and if you can get it for that price .................. BUY IT!!!
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Todd, Don't get down or give up. Just remember why you joined MFP and why you want to lose the weight. Also remember that the weight did not appear overnight and will not go away overnight. We live in a society that wants the instant fix but, keep working hard and be mindful of what you take in food wise and it will happen…
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I login at home or work but, I only enter workouts that are completed. I usually stay logged in during the day. Reading some of the forums provides a break from the daily grind.
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Great for you !!! Being a Soldier myself my wife gave birth to our little girl 36 hours before my last deployment. She was 162 when she delivered our little princess. I came home on mid tour and she weighed 115. I applaud you for doing something positive while your husband was away and the fact that you did something great…
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Keep in mind that muscle tissue has about twice the density of fat tissue. If you are strength training alone that could be a reason that you gained inches back as well. Strength training alone will not burn enough calories to effectively induce good weight loss. You need to do quality cardio work if you are wanting to…
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If you are looking to build muscle, rule of thumb is to intake 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Cardio in excess will actually burn muscle. It is best to lose the weight desired first, then work on packing on muscle through a strength training regimen and diet that will support it. You and only…
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Why not, the point is you went out and gave it your best effort. In the end it all adds up to good fitness and good exercise. My wife and I ran the "Gecko Gallop" at Joint Base Pearl - Hickam in Hawaii this past weekend. We finished 92/93 out of a field of around 150 for the 10K race. It was a beautiful morning, our…
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Both my wife and I eat back a portion of our exercise calories. You must remain healthy and support muscle growth. You have to feed the muscles if you work them, can't starve them. If you do yes, you will lose the fat then you will have lose skin over light muscle and bone.
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Two Bowls (2 cups) of Multi Grain Cheerios at 110 calories each with 1 cup of skim milk. It totals about 300 calories. I still have calories left for a piece of fruit such as an apple or banana.
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I am active duty military and have been stuck in a staff position for a little more than a year. I cope by walking everywhere I can when moving printed documents and going to and from meetings outside of my building. I go to Unit Physical Training in the mornings and in addition I go to the gym and strength train at lunch.…
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You need to be mindful and not starve your body. You will only know the balance of calorie intake and weight loss, it is your body. If you starve the body it will naturally start trying to keep a grip on everything you take in, even if you are exercising. I did see where someone posted that they take in 760 calories per…
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This is an interesting question. My wife and I don't have cheat days. She has been able to search for, find and cook some very tasty dishes that are healthy and fit into our goal set. We do on occasion eat Taco Bell or go out to eat at local establishments. We are stationed in Hawaii and can find restaurants that have…
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I spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours per day 4 to 5 days per week in the gym doing strength training. However, I do not calculate my calories burned from this exercising because it is hard to figure out the actual time you spend lifting and actually engaging in real calorie burn. I just track the sets, weight and repetitions completed…
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Mine I would think would be kind of self explanatory. (RmYWaRRioR) I am Active Duty Army. In my job I am considered what is termed as a "Warfighter". So, RmYWaRRioR. It is a nickname I have carried for about 6 years now.
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The Insanity workouts will get easier with repetition. My wife and I started using the program in December and we have started doing the 2nd Level workouts recently. We have mixed the Insanity workouts in with other DvD workouts and our own cardio exercising. I have lost 16 pounds since just before the holidays. Stick with…
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If you need a workout that will provide a rounded training regimin and good calorie burn while toning. I suggest Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred Program. My wife and I use it along with other workouts in our fitness training schedule. However, I do spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours in the gym 5 days a week doing good ole strength…
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Welcome, You will find a wealth of knowledge and information here. There are many people the will provide positive feedback and encourage you to do your best. Good Luck !!!
