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Nope, that's not what I meant. I actually agree with you. There are some studies showing that too much protein can cause stress on the heart and kidneys (which would not harm your kidneys, but have them go in overdrive which would cause them to flush out important nutrients which your body actually need), but you'd really…

I've let go of the concept of losing the last 10pounds. I weight train at least 3 hours a week (spread on 4 days) and although in the past 6 weeks the scale has moved by only roughly 3 pounds, I dropped 2 dress sizes. My goal is BF% now and I'm aiming for 18.5% (I'm about 19.1% now)

You'd have to be eating quite a lot of protein for it to be bad (unless you have kidney issues to begin with). How much protein are you eating now? What is your goal set at? Do you weight train/lift? As a reference, I'm just shy of 5'10, 151lbs , I weight train 3 hours a week (spread on 4 days) and do cardio 6x week. I eat…

I could not have said it better myself. I agree 100% with the above.

I use Promasil Whey Powder (vanilla is good even mixed only with water, which I often do). Chocolate is decent, but only when mixed in a shake (I'll add half a banana, half a cup of milk, half a cup of so-good frozen desert which is kind of like a non-dairy frozen yogurt and 1tbs of peanut butter...yumm). Per scoop: 90cal,…

This. It's not a guarantee you'll make friends Day 1 of participating in an activity, but we all need to get out there if we're ever going to possibly develop friendships. It was soooo easy when we were kids! :) I've had a tough time finding friends after being relocated for work (I'm a 6hour drive away from my friends and…

I can't stop laughing...this thread is hilarious. Thanks for making my day OP!

I'm 5'9 3/4 (does that count?!) I'm 153lbs, but my goal is BF% now. I was at 22.6% in January, 21.6% in March and I'm 19.2%now. My goal is 18.5%BF (regardless of weight on the scale). I also have "mini goals" since January that I change once I accomplish them: - 1 chin-up (Done in May, close-grip), now I want to do 5 in a…

Maybe not "advice" per say, but when I was in college I sprained my ankle playing flag football. Went to the emergency room (only place open at the time) and once the doctor is done checking my injury this is the conversation we had: Doc: "It's not broken, just really badly sprained. Rest, ice, elevate, and don't put any…

Congrats!!! That's a great accomplishment!! My first one was last week and I still can't get the proud grin of my face :) As for the topic: My favorite equipment is my running shoes...they go everywhere with me.

Awwww....thanks friend! :flowerforyou:

Thank you! I was looking to change things up a bit and this is right up my alley!

That's an impressive transformation! Fantastic job on sticking to it and putting the effort. You should be proud!!! Enjoy the reward of feeling better in your clothes (and all the other healthy benefits)!

The outfit is really lovely and suits you so well! Congrats on the hard work and enjoy the payoff! :)

My measurements are taken at my gym once a month, always before any type of workout. I find that this is like he weight on a scale.: You do what works for you...but I would see no point in checking your measurements any more frequently than every 3 weeks.

We can really tell the difference! The side shot reveals the most changes : mid-section and legs. Be proud!!! Proof that inches are WAY more important than a number on a scale.

This. Obviously, the lower your BF% is, the more you'll see results. Note that it's not the fact that you don't build the same muscle mass, it's just that if there is much fat covering it, you won't see it as much or sometimes at all. I started lifting in January (heavy lifting) 3x a week for 30min (I also did cardio 6x a…

If you don't buy it, you won't eat it: Clear out the junk from your fridge and cupboards and fill them with good healthy options and variety. If you do have a craving, chances are you'll grab something that's available...

50lbs is a huge accomplishment! You should be proud and I think the way you have of setting yourself goals, reaching them and then setting new goals throughout your weight loss journey is ideal. Keep it up, you are doing great!

lol. I can relate!!! Not only is my skin ghost white (I'm a redhead), but I still have the marks of a really bad sunburn I got while on a trip to Indonesia this past February. Here's the kicker: I was wearing a bikini with a rash shirt (I was snorkeling), so the sunburn was on my back from just above my bikini bottom all…

That's hilarious! Humm...looks like the 6 pack may be short lived though. He already has an opened one and his face says: "which one is next?". I feel a "5 pack" coming soon...

Congrats!!! After 6 months of training your body for this, I'm sure you are still smiling about it....and you should!

The difference is amazing. You're doing great!

5'9 3/4 - 33years old I don't really have a goal weight anymore, as I'm focussed on BF%. Current weight is 153lbs and BF% is 19.2%. My new goal is BF% of 18.5%. Not sure if I'll be 150lbs or 140lbs once I get there...

Thank you to all of you. My family is trying to be supportive, but they simply don't understand why I get excited by personal fitness victories such as these. They understand the finish time on a run, for example, but not anything that has to do with strength training, however hard I try to explain. Your support is…

Wow, it probably cost them between $15 and $20 to process that paycheck...

My dear, confidence is sexy....regardless of the type of swimsuit! :) Congrats and rock that swimwear! By the way, it took me 33 years to wear a bikini (this past February)...and I did it only because I was on the other side of the globe! I'm still working on the confidence part, but I'm getting there!

Hell, with those odds, I say we all go visit! ;)

I'm not offended by it in any way, I think it's more because it's foreign to me. French is my main language (although I've been able to speak English fluently since I was 6) and although I've lived and worked in predominately English places (covering both Canada and even the US), until joining MFP (2 months ago), I had…

Born a redhead, still a readhead. (I must say, I don't really care for the term "ginger" though...)