lindsey1979 Member

Don't take it personally at all. That's a recipe for disaster.

My guess is that he has some insecurities about you getting thinner -- like you'll be too hot for him, leave him, etc. I've definitely heard of this happening to others and a lot of times, the guy doesn't even realize that he's sabotaging his partner. I'd talk to him about it and see what's going on.

It really depends on you. For some, that will be fine. For others, it will be too much. Play around with the macros until you find a balance that works optimally for you.

The problem is that not every solution will be the optimal solution for everyone. There is no doubt that some will fare MUCH better with less carbs (like insulin resistant people), but there is also evidence out there that some will fare MUCH better with more carbs. It really depends on the individual and his/her needs.…

That's even better, just make fun of his height then.

This may not be kind, and depending on your office space, use sparingly, but with guys that made rude comments, I go straight for short d*ck innuendo. Like, "Geez, Mike, not ALL of us are trying to overcompensate for our obvious shortcomings." With a real pointed look at him up and down. It works really well if it's a…

Since you said that you had long legs, I'm betting you have similar issues that I did. What worked for me was really widening my stance and making sure my knees followed my toes as I squatted (they came in more which was due to the tight groin muscles). I also warmed up with goblet squats (and still do). There was a great…

From what I've seen, it really varies on the woman. Some are able to start a moderate cut pretty soon after birth. Others can't do anything at all or their milk supply dries up. Others can't start to reduce right away, but can after a few months. It really seems to vary greatly based on the woman. If it's been at least 6…

150 lb deadlift is no joke. I've been off and on for 2 years now. I tended to do something like 4 months on and then 2 months off, so there was some backslide and not the most efficient way to go about it. I realized that I wasn't doing deload/rest weeks as often as I should (I've got some thyroid issues and get run down…

I know it can be rough, but it's sadly the reality for many. When I got down to where I wanted to be, I really dreaded the increased attention from men. Most of it was polite and respectful, but it still was really unsettling to me. And the stuff that was more aggressive was really unsettling. Many women probably like the…

I think it's going to so greatly depend on how muscular you are. Literally, that can swing you 20-30 lbs EASILY. I'm not as tall as you, as I'm only 5'9", but my super hot weight is 160-165. I'm a size 6 at that weight and 22% body fat and BANGING. But I also lift heavy -- my squat is in the low 190s (for 3 reps), deadlift…

It can. Oftentimes, the real cause is either a reduction in carbs and/or a reduction in salt. Both will cause the body to release water, especially if you're also drinking more water. That's why when most people start a new diet regime, especially a low carb diet regime, they will drop several pounds in the first week.

It really depends on you. Some that occur to me: -- Yes, it totally could be a reaction of your body to the new fitness regime, that you need more carbs. -- You could have something hormonal going on (PMS, pregnancy, etc.) that is triggering a carb craving. -- Perhaps you're craving something else in the bread -- a…

The advice I have is to make sure that your other systems have been checked and are doing well too. There are a lot of things that can get put out of whack with a long untreated thyroid problem. When I finally got diagnosed, it had been about 10 years since I first suspected the issue. Don't get me started on how…

I've totally seen this too -- I think it's really common for many people. I saw this happen just the other day with a good friend of mine. He and his girl had been having issues for a while (like the previous year) and then all of sudden, she got on a major health kick -- taking off the 10-20 lbs she'd gained with him. He…

I agree with goldthistime. It seems unnecessarily disrespectful.

When I was cutting, I did 5:2 and found it to be the most effective path for me. I did ADF on occasion, but I just found it to be more effort than I wanted -- fasting 2 days per week was a lot more manageable for me than 3-4 days per week. I also found that for me, ADF wasn't a good fit because I lift 4 days a week -- and…

OP -- I can understand the daunting task of not wanting to count calories for the rest of your life. It certainly doesn't appeal to me either. I personally counted calories when I was losing to help figure out how much I was eating and to adjust my micros (especially to hit my protein goals and watch my carbs). Once I got…

@amb312 -- I don't know what brand you were using, but the natural stuff is pretty cheap even out of pocket. Literally, for most prescription amounts it's $10-20 per month max with no insurance -- places like Target, CVS, Walmart, etc. Some sadly have gotten charged more with insurance than the out-of-pocket cost because…

Just so you know, the desiccated isn't so unpredictably made anymore (if it ever was). This was a myth put forth by the synthetics in an attempt to gain more business. The desiccated is held to the same standards as all prescription drugs by the FDA. It can have some variation, just like all other drugs are permitted, but…

Fair enough, but a lot I've read liken those "risks" to the hormonal shifts you see in a prolonged caloric deficit too. And I haven't seen anything on other systems like 5:2. If the "risks" were substantial for such fasts you'd think that we'd see such hormonal problems in groups that regularly practice 24 hour fasts such…

I've got IR, but only at prediabetic levels. For me, what helped was really tracking my food intake and greatly reducing my "added sugar" items and fast-acting carbs (pasta, bread, etc.). I have quite a sweet tooth, but it's so much better these days. I eat more protein, I get most of my carbs from non-starchy veggies and…

I find that when I eat more sweets or things with fast acting sugars (like those found in sweets, processed grain products, etc.), I crave them more. So for me, I started cutting back on those and making other choices -- often high fiber fruit, yogurt, etc. My overall added sugar went down a lot (I didn't realize how much…

Or sometimes people have a shift in their muscle when they start a new heavy lifting regime but they're still eating at a deficit. So their overall netchange may be a loss, but they'll develop muscle in new places through newbie gains (like your back for example when you start a heavy lifting regime) but because you're in…

If you do this and stay in a calorie deficit, you should lose. Some like to keep with the idea that a deficit is all you need. While I think this is true as a general statement, HOW you choose to create that deficit can make a big difference in your results. For example, there was a study done a couple years ago with obese…

"Low carb" is a very amorphous term here in MFP. As some have already pointed out, it can mean extremely low carb like a ketogenic diet where your body switches over from glucose as its primary fuel to ketones or it could be something more moderate where carbs are restricted but not to the levels to put you into ketosis. I…

You may want to check out the PCOS groups -- lots of people there with information for what helped them with PCOS. I know it's very common with PCOS to have some level of insulin resistance, so if you don't know if you're insulin resistant or not, it's probably a good idea to get that checked. If you are, restricting carbs…

I do agree that there is a lot of difference between what many people mean with low carb -- it can vary greatly. Also in how people look to restrict carbs -- total carbs, type of carbs (fast acting versus slow acting), with meals (certain macros), etc. Lots of different ways to do it.

True, true, but my guess for that reason is because the US has a much bigger problem with diabetes than many other countries. I'm not sure how much the US and UK generally tend to align on medical issues. I know there is some difference for thyroid stuff too -- much harder to get natural dessicated thyroid in the UK (or so…

Don't you think "unproven" is going a little too far? It is what the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), ADA (American Diabetes Association), Mayo Clinic and AMA (American Medical Association) use to diagnose prediabetes. Sure, those standards are always shifting and maybe they'll have to adjust later, but…