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I'm 24 and in Law School :)
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Egg Whites and Tuna are my go-to high-protein, low-cal options.
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Post-Workout: Protein Powder (BSN Syntha-6) Glutamine And, vitamins-wise: Multivitamin B-Complex Supplement Fish Oil Supplement Vitamin D Glucosamine/Chondroitin (to help with some cartilage damage in my knee)
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I am a tea obsessive. I have at least 35 varieties of loose-leaf tea in my stash. My all-time favourites are "Chocolate Cake" and "Read My Lips", both from David'sTea. Chocolate flavour + zero calories = a win in my books! :)
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I track my food for the day in the morning - this eliminates that last-minute I'm-starving bad-choice-making scenario. I don't consider any foods off-limits because this is not a diet, but a conscious choice to regard food as fuel for my body. If I really want something, I will eat it if I can make it fit into my daily…
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I'm a dog owner and lover, and have had some issues with runners. My advice: If you run through a park with off-leash dogs, THEY WILL PROBABLY CHASE YOU. This is instinctual for them, and most mean no harm - they're just having fun. Knowing which dogs are a "threat" is difficult if you're not well-acquainted with dogs, and…
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I have PCOS as well. I've found that the most effective exercise for losing belly fat is HIIT (high intensity interval training) - for example, on a spin bike, do 20 seconds MAX effort, then 40 seconds recovery. Repeat x5 to start, working your way up to 20 intervals. This will light your metabolism up, and help burn fat.…
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Like other posters, I've found having more protein has helped me feel less RAVENOUS, particularly late in the day. I use BSN Syntha-6 protein powder (Chocolate Milkshake flavour), which is pretty delicious and shakes well into milk. Also, have you considered switching your post-work "dinner" and your later dinner around?…
