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About 1500 is good for month 1. Month 2 you will probably need to eat more.

As mentioned above you are down 7 lbs and your lifts are increasing. What's your body fat %? Who cares about weight. The goal is fat loss not weight loss. Looks to me like you've gained some lean muscle and you are just offsetting some fat loss. #winning.

It's mostly been covered I would just add that recovery time between runs and or your cross training could be part of it. I've had days where my pace is off by 40 secs per mile and the next workout be faster. I would suggest tracking the overall trend. If your pace continues to slow at similar distances you may be over…

No. It's not a bad thing. Soreness and sweating are not reliable indicators of an "effective" or "good" workout. Some people are very prone to muscle soreness and others hardly ever get sore. For a lot of people, muscle soreness will occur when you make a significant change in your training. For example, when you first…

In short, Yes I would eat those calories back. Especially since you have MFP set at a calorie deficit. However, you may find it easier to balance your calories over the week rather than eating 1300 more calories one day vs 500 more the next. I consume about 3000 calories a day (160 lb, male) and maintain weight pretty…

I'm game. I run swim bike. But not necessarily in that order. :D

Yay. It has a different feel than Insanity. There is a lot more variety with the movements. Not as much focus on power IMO but you get that burn/fatigue because there are no intervals. If you have specific questions let me know. Larry

I'm sure I'll take lots of smack talk for this but here goes. I am a beachbody coach. Yep, admittedly and proud of it. It's something I do part time and am fortunate that I don't need the money. By day, I'm a toxicologist and age group triathlete with multiple finishes up through the half iron distance. A lifelong friend…

A foam roller or rumble roller will work wonders. If you want to try supplements, In my opinion I do feel as though glutamine does reduce soreness. I've used it on and off and those times I run out and go without I feel like I do get slightly more sore. However, more times than not, your next workout will help reduce…

1 pound a week is actually really good. Without knowing how many calories you are eating it's difficult To say if you can improve things. How many calories are you eating?

I'm sure I'll take lots of smack talk for this but here goes. I am a beachbody coach. Yep, admittedly and proud of it. It's something I do part time and am fortunate that I don't need the money. By day, I'm a toxicologist and age group triathlete with multiple finishes up through the half iron distance. A lifelong friend…

The fat burning zone is an old school method. It is useful but mainly for endurance athletes who need to condition their body to use fat stores for energy. For the typical person trying to lose weight HIIT is the way to go. I wouldn't worry too much about the HR hitting 200. Not saying you can't (especially if you have a…

Excessive protein intake for someone with kidney problems can cause problems however the groups I'm In have people eating 50% protein without issue.

Whenever I get sick I always strive (albeit mostly unsuccessful) to eat more than usual. It's my understanding the body increases metabolism in an effort to fight off the infection. So in essence you usually lose weight when sick because your body burns more calories and you are usually eating less. 8 lbs is a lot to lose…

You weight loss will come with the proper balance of a calorie deficit and calorie burn. If you over do it you may initially drop the weight quickly but you risk having issues and keeping it off down the road. Calorie calculators all use estimates and you essentially need to try to find a baseline at first. So typically my…

I don't even have to ask your stats. At 1200 calories with a1.5 hour workout regimen you are not eating enough. Bump up your caloric intake 200-400 cals for 2 weeks and see what happens. You should also monitor your bf%. Best of luck with your fitness goals. Larry

I do beachbody workouts at home. I get everything ready the night before. So DVD is in and ready, workout clothes are ready for me in the bathroom. It takes a good two weeks for your body to adjust but if you push through it becomes habit. I'm up at 4 and working out at 4:15-4:20. Once you are in front of the TV you push…

Your BMI is really low however that doesn't tell us how much fat or muscle you have. The belly fat is the last to go. And while you can't target fat loss you can build muscle which will make those area more defined and "toned". To answer your questions I would suggest weight training that incorporates core stability. P90X2…

Sweating is one of a few ways your body works to regulate body temperature. The sweat evaporating from your skin is actually what cools you. The sweat droplets evaporating is what releases the heat in the sweat droplet. Sweating buckets or not sweating does not indicate a good workout or that you are more or less intense…

If exercise is a part of your daily routine I would use the BCAA's and Protein powder. I've taken CLA and was not convinced it provided any benefit. I would only take the others if your daily nutrition is deficient of significant amounts. I take a whole food supplement that has improved my digestion more than any other…

Are you active at all? The reason I ask is because it sounds to me you are completely focused on just a number on a scale. Have you thought about registering for a race? Even if it's an in timed event like a color run. Training for an event will take your mind off the scale and give you something new to focus on. Set a…

Consistently under eating may initially help you lose weight but in the long run it could cause some problems. Definitely don't get in the habit of calories significantly lower than your goal. Try to break the scale addiction. Most peoples weight fluctuates 1-2% throughout the day. Then if you are exercising factor in…

Introduce some exercise to your life. The extra activity builds some muscle (which helps burn calories through the day) but it also helps reel in some of those extra calories you can end up eating day after day. Nutrition is a huge part of losing fat however, it's much more difficult without a little exercise. What usually…

The good news is if there is ever a time to splurge on some excess sugar, it's post workout. Your muscles are primed to take that sugar use it to restore glycogen. A great way to get your body ready for your next workout!

You are going to have to trust in upping your calorie intake. If you are taking on an intense resistance or cardio training program your body needs way more calories to rebuild muscle and replenish glycogen stores for your next workout. I'm serious when I say you should probably be eating almost twice as much if you are…

I'm a triathlete with pretty much your exact stats 5'9, 158, 10%bf. If all your numbers are accurate, I'm going to say that yes they are over reacting. Unfortunately, people are not used to seeing a lot of people in the 10% or under bf range. About a year ago I pushed it to the 7-8% range and to be honest, I'm much happier…

Yep. I think it's pretty common actually. I see it a lot in our motivation groups and it's usually because people try to rush the progress and do it in a way that isn't sustainable. My biggest pet peeve are the chicken and broccoli all day everyday people. You can't sustain that for life and they hit a goal and fall right…

Depending on your fitness level. You could do Insanity (High Intensity), T25 (high intensity but also has modified moves to build upon), TurboFire (intense but a step down), Tai Cheng (low impact, mobility). There is also a new video series being released in June based on Yoga and Pilates. These are all at home workouts…