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From me, the answer is always "if it works for you and you like the results, then it's ok". There is no magic answer and all of our bodys react differently to our calorie intake. When it comes to the banking of calories, what you do on Saturday has no relationship to what you ate on Friday. Calories only last @ 4 hours. If…

Had Lasik in 2002. Best investment of my life. Also got Punctal plugs put in during the surgery.

Squats. Glute bridges.

All your muscles know are contractions, rest, resistance. They don't know if it's a suit case, sack of nickels, dumbell, kettle bell, bands etc. You definitely need resistance as part of your exercise prescription. If your condition calls for low impact, try water. Aquafit is fun and a great workout. And it is definitely a…

I have tried several different programs. I now stick with Advocare cleanse. I have had people drop 30 lbs and 15 inches in the program. When looking at different programs, you have to research what it's actually doing. If it tells you to drink some toxic crap and sit on the toilet for 2 days then run! I like herbal type…

I grew up an athlete and stayed @ 185 lbs with 10% body fat. 4 kids later and 30 years old I sat on the beach in Cancun pushing 300 lbs. I wasn't worried about the weight and felt quite comfortable. I water ski and jet ski 7 days a week. Play softball etc. The next year I started waking up in the middle of the night b/c my…

When I lost the bulk of my weight my routine was pretty soft. I was on a 3 day split (push, pull, legs/core) for 30 minutes. I walked, never ran. I did 20 minutes of empty stomach cardio before breakfast. And walked until I got bored at night. Never hit the iron really hard. Wasn't doing cross training. Just staying active…

Huge baseball fan (Yankees). But I can watch little league or even play in an all day round robin tournament and have a blast! When we lived in Dallas we would go the Rangers games and I would be the 1st car in the parking lot. We would sit through batting practice and talk to players. And stay until the fireworks were…

Water has to be digested just like food. Your body can only digest 8 oz of water every 20 minutes. The rest goes to your bladder. So when it comes to hydrating, if you haven't had water for hours then try to catch up by drinking 40 oz, only 20 did you any good. I used to count water just like calories. Now I make sure I…

Just make sure that as your protein intake increases, so does your water consumption. If you don't keep that balance you can develop high volumes of nitrogen in your urine and introduce your body to health risks from kidney problems.

Good job!!!

The concept to me means that most people under eat. And finally society is learning that under eating is just as unhealthy as over eating. When you don't eat enough calories, your body stores the majority of your meals as fat. When you over eat, your body stores what it can't burn as fat. In fitness and nutrition, it's…

Plan cheat days in to your program. That way you can look forward to those days without feeling guilty! Still stay within your calories and meal portions, but indulge in something you love. It makes it easier to down tuna for lunch on Wednesday when you really don't want it!

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/legumes-and-legume-products/4430/2

As a personal trainer, it always bothers me to see someone hacking up a lung or sweating out the flu on a machine right before I have to use that machine. Especially if a few days later myself or one of my clients gets sick. Likewise how would you feel if you were healthy and was on the treadmill next to someone who is…

Weights (or any form of resistance)!!! Cardio is good, but you only burn calories while the music is playing. Once you stop running or doing Zumba, your body stops. When you life weights, your body burns fat around the clock. Here is why. Your body's primary energy source is fat. But in order for it to resort to your fat…

I'm picky so my diet is boring. Fish and chicken every day. There are several protein choices out there tho. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods.html

Stretching after working out "stretches" those muscle fibers and lets waste be removed from them so nutrients can enter and healing / fat burning process can begin. Ever notice that burning sensation after doing so many reps? During muscle contraction, all energy comes from within the working muscles. No nutrient rich…

Feel free to add me. I lost over 100 lbs in less than 6 months. No supplements. No crash diets. Didn't workout for 4 hours a day and run 5 miles a day. I never even looked at the scale until my belt was too small to fit through the last loop. I will be happy to help anyone and share what worked (and didn't work) for me! E

There are too many variables to discuss in a free online public forum. When I was 300 lbs I was barely eating 1200 cals a day. When I got to 175 lbs I was eating a calculated 3,000 calories religiously each and every day. I am an example of eat more, weigh less. But this can't take in to consideration if you are an…

I'm interested in hearing his follow up on the 8 meals a day. I'm a certified trainer and nutritionist. Have worked with morbid obesity to body builders and have never came across any recommendations for 8 meals a day. At the same time I'm a sponge for knowledge so I definitely want to hear his perspective on that. Keep in…

I have had clients in tears when they step on the scale! Especially when you wake up and jump on it. Then take a shower, read it again and it says something else! As long as that body fat % is going down, then we are headed in the right direction. When I meet people who have office pools or weight loss competitions, I…

Definitely! Especially if you are doing any type of exercise.

I would definitely recommend post workout. And if you aren't getting what you need in the morning, drink another then. You can add some frozen fruit and put it in the blender to make a protein smoothie in the morning.

The calorie calculator is just a guideline. You should add more calories. just make sure they are healthy calories. If you are not feeling full, you should add some negative calorie foods and make sure you are getting plenty of water all throughout the day.

Don't be discouraged. You can still live a normal life without needles and pills. You just need to exercise and eat healthy. There are several different methods. As a member of MFP you will likely count calories and transition to healthy foods prepared properly. I'm a nutritionist and personal trainer. I give classes on…

I applaud everyone who is working to achieve a goal. We all take different approaches. Low carb meal plans have their place and can give great results. I would not recommend no carb. Here is why. Your muscles needs carbs for energy. The more you exercise, the more energy your muscles need. Whenever we deprive the body of…

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Greetings. When many people find out they are diabetic (or pre), they rush out and buy sugar free and sodium free food. That is not the answer. It's about balance and portions. You want to get in the habit of reading the nutrition value of everything you eat. If you are going out to eat, check out their website before you…