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I don't know what you did for excercise/food intake however first make sure you are not overestimating your calorie burn and or underestimating portions/calories. That said, you do not want your net calories anywhere near that low or your body will go into starvation mode. I would make sure that you are eating a minimum of…

wow that sounds like something even my children would like thank you

You need to make sure you are getting protein and healthy fats in the am to keep you full all day. Try cottage cheese or greek yogurt if you are sick of eggs for protein or a protein shake with a little peanut or almond butter, ezekiel bread with hummus and egg whites is tasty too. Kashi go lean cereal is good if need a…

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I would not run 7 days a week but its okay to run 2-3 consecutive days. I would mix it up and do longer moderate run one day and then do sprints or hill runs one day then take a day off. You also should not increase more than 10% per week. Listen to your body and remember that you do need to rest to recover and get…

I work nights too and will get up and eat my breakfast at 9 pm (whenever I get up) and then eat every three to four hours. I pack vegetables cut up and add a protein. I find water and gum help me through the night and usually eat my "big meal" that I pack which will include a carb around 4-5 am if I get a chance and then…

If you are eating too little your body may resist fat loss. Also make sure you are getting the most out of your workouts. They should be intense and involve high intensity intervals a couple times a week. These are short but intense and really up your metabolism.

You will kill your metabolism if you stay this low for long. Also you will most likely start feeling deprived and at one point throw in. You should eat in a way that you can continue for life. It should not be a "diet" but a lifestyle hang that you can maintain. good luck

I have been doing this for several weeks now and do not feel I go overboard at all on other days. I have not seen any significant weight loss. I am starting to question the theory and wondering if I am screwing my metabolism up? I will give it a few more weeks but then it will be back to clean eating by tosca reno (which I…

did a fast yesterday and helped me get through what would normally be a trigger to overeat - pizza. Brought kids to chuck e cheese and they got large cheese pizza and mormally would just "take a bite" which would lead to multiple bites, slices... but I was fasting and just said nope not eating today and had none!! Actually…

A lot of these snacks ie special k bars are so full of soy lecithins, fake sweeteners, ... Eat clean and stay close to nature make your own hummus for vegetables, fruit with natural nut butters, almonds,... pretzels are made of white flour white sugar... they spike your insulin which is a fat storiing hormone... I love…

Siggi Yogurt has more protein and less sugar than even the greek yogurts! It is from Iceland.

Stevia is the most natural. Splenda was created while trying to create a pesticide - makes me a little nervous.

I think eating croissants kind of negates the whole reason we are on this web site. Even after a fast I try to eat clean the same way you are supposed to always, clean. I think its too easy to allow yourself extras when you think you are allowed them because of the fast and your hard work goes out the door. Just food for…

I would do measurements and follow that more than your scale. You could be gaining muscle while losing fat. I also think that you may need to eat a little more as others have suggested as long as it is clean calories. Keep your carbs for early in the day and do protein and a vegetable at night as well. Small tweaks add up.…

This picture I have posted is after 6 months of clean eating - did not cheat one time. Maybe that will be enough support. I am hoping it is enough for me to get back on track - I have gained 5 lbs since and it makes a huge difference. It is amazing what just 5 lbs can do (plus and minus). And yes it was Tosca Reno's book I…

for me its nights I can eat perfect all day and then that hour or 2 before bed I want to carb out - ugh. Yet did my fourth fast and it was easy although I can not say I have lost any weight on it which is frustrating and I am not overcompensating the next day I just go back to eating clean so I still wonder (after being a…

Has anyone just done it for 12 or 16 hours? I wonder if it has the same/similar effects.. I have read about the health benefits of resting your gi tract by going just 12 hours. I started last night at midnight and going today till midnight to start the New Year off right. The picture is from last year and I have gained…

I KNOW GREEN TEA IS HEALTHY AND ALL BUT I HAVE YET TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE IT SO I CAN STOMACH IT. CAN SOMEONE MAKE SOME SUGGESTION ON GREEN TEAS THEY LIKE I JUST DO NOT LIKE THE FLAVOR OF PLAIN GREEN TEA. IS BLACK TEA CLOSE TO BEING AS HEALTHY? I LOVE LIPTON TEA WITH JUST ONE STEVIA?

saw a statistic the other day that americans drink so many water bottles each year you could circle the earth several times! That is a lot of garbage in our dumps. Buy a bpa free water bottle please!! Then add natural flavors to it - lemon, cucumber, berries... and do your best.:flowerforyou:

Are you on metformin? It would help with your insulin resistance and your weight loss usually. I would definitely avoid grain carbs but not vegetables. You need the vitamins and minerals and occasional fruit, one a day again very healthy. I would also get a second opinion because, as a physician and personal trainer who…

i've done this now 3 times and plan on January 4th being the next day. I am too afraid of the scale right now from the holidays and still feel guilty on non fast days if i have even one treat. Yesterday ate well all day but had popcorn (no extra butter) at the movies with my daughters. Now afraid to step on the stupid…

I remember those days. I did my premed bachelors in 3 years and worked as well but you can do it. the caf normally has salad bars and some gilled chicken. As a Physician I see patients with PCOS and it is a tough one. Have they put you on metformin? That may actually help you lose weight by stabilizing your…

Wearing a bodybugg and heart rate monitor I find that it is very hard to get the same intensity work out on an elliptical as the treadmill. I am not saying don't cross train just be aware as stated above you really need to focus and go hard and the calorie bun on mating way overestimates what you actually are burning even…

ITS 80% DIET - JUNK AND HOLIDAY FOOD ARE SO HIGH IN CALORIES YOU'D HAVE TO WORK OUT FOR HOURS TO WEAR OFF JUST ONE INDULGENCE.

Are you kidding me? How can people write such bogus information - I am a physician who has done extensive studying on nutrition and you do not burn 100 or 180 whatever they said calories to digest an apple!! Please do not believe such misinformation. I do believe in eating clean and that it takes calories to digest food…

Probably minimal but evey calorie counts and if it makes you drink more water then it has other health benefits as well so drink up

why is it I can fast for 24 hours yet on "regular" days I have a hard time giving up bedtime snacking ugh!! Well this is the end of my second fast and maybe it will give me the self control to finally kick the nighttime habit. I definately am drinking more water which will be a healthy habit as well! For all you skeptics…