karimcguire

Could someone give me some advice for some kind of resource (book, internet site, etc) to find good strength training exercises? I've been doing the same ones - just changing the weights and reps - for almost a year now. I'm pretty bored and I think my body is too. I dont want major muscles, just some good toning and…

Thanks guys!

Is going over the allottment bad? I've gone over since I began this (3 days ago). I eat a ton of veggies and fruits and they seem to be coming from there. Carbs get such a bad rep, so I wasn't sure.

I'm new to this so I'm not sure how to figure calories when I make a meal that includes multiple ingredients. Is there a way to do it on here? For instance I made taco soup tonight from a recipe in my head. It's got healthy ingredients - beans, tomatoes, corn, chicken. But no clue how many it serves. Ideas? Thanks for any…

It happened to me too. I started running 2-3 miles 5 times a week and gained 5lbs. Something about your muscles retaining water. It just takes awhile for the body to adjust to something new-especially if it's so different for your body. It'll level off within a couple of weeks. Everytime I change exercises I gain and then…

Apparently this is very common and I suffered the same thing with every run. I now drink Powerade Zero --something about the electrolytes i read somewhere. I drink one cup of it about 30 min. before I run. Haven't had a cramp since I began this ritual of mine.