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Luckily for you, you'll most likely have solid muscle memory. Once you get your body back into a groove it'll respond the way it used to. Unless of course it's been several years then it may take a bit longer. Make sure you set your macros up correctly. Do weekly measurements. Especially, your body fat. The scale shouldn't…

If you're not seeing any changes with your body then your diet plan is most likely the culprit. If you're able to share what you've been doing please do so! As far as losing the desire to workout. It can definitely be a bummer if you're just starting out and lost your workout partner. Don't fret! This is a part of the…

The only time carbs are "the enemy" is when it's excessive and doesn't align with your macronutrients. Of course your workouts play a key role as well. Make sure you're consistently tracking your macros. Don't leave out the small stuff either. You can definitely use carbs to your advantage. = )

Any time I have my clients on a low carb diet plan I insist they take one day each week to replenish their sugar intake (carbs). It's actually a good thing to include high carb meals/goodies in your weekly diet regardless of your particular plan. Within reason of course.

I'm a fan of Quattro Protein Whey. It's lower in carbohydrates and sodium. Tastes good too! (Just remember whey blends aren't exactly chocolate milk or a smoothie. Lol.) Your best bet is to buy it online. I'm sure it's at bigger supplement stores, but online shopping makes life easier. Just my two cents! = )

As a trainer, I would really encourage you to hire a local personal trainer to help you with your goals. Whenever I have a bride-to-be client they always want to lose a lot of weight within a short amount of time. Although I can understand it, it's important to take on a sustainable approach to your diet and exercise. A…

May I make a suggestion? I utilize a form of balancing a sustainable diet thru the concept of Flexible Dieting aka IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros.) This allows people to consume what they NEED and a LITTLE bit of what they want each day. It is a concept a lot of people are still learning about. This is not some fad, or an…

1,200 is the number a lot of women assume is every other woman's calorie intake. I'm not even sure where this number originated. Anyways, you have to base your calories on your current weight, body fat percentage, height, and even age. Everyone's calorie intake is different depending on the goal. There's no universal…

Check your weight once a week. Staaaaay away from that scale. You will be tempted to step on it every single day. It's a quick way to get frustrated. Track the food you eat. Even if you aren't tracking macros at the very least note your meals down on paper or your phone. Just remember this is a JOURNEY. There will be…

I wouldn't be surprised if your calorie intake was the culprit. 9 out of 10 times that's the case for my own clients. Have your trainer review your macros with you.

Consistently is certainly the key here. You've done this for less than a month. Believe me. You're going to be having a few rounds of trial and error so do not lose hope. I would suggest utilizing the same macros, hitting them each day, and at the end of the week check to see where your numbers are at. I'd also suggest…

It'd be great to see your progress!

I agree with what Erica said up above. Your body composition should definitely become of more importance as you get smaller. I'm not sure what your caloric intake is, but you are either consuming too much or not enough calories.

While I agree hydrostatic weighing is a much better method of checking body fat, it requires a lot more effort to get that done. (Making an appointment, driving to the location, waiting for the results, etc.) In regards to utilizing handheld devices or calipers it is very much dependent upon the person making a proper…

Try to slowly add more calories to your diet each week. Whether you're just someone who doesn't like to eat a lot or medication is suppressing appetite, the body still needs a certain amount of calories every day. If you have too much of a deficit the body can begin breaking down muscle to supply itself fuel and nutrients…

You might be referring to the Omron handheld monitor or something similar. I use it for my own clients as do many other trainers. It's pretty darn close in terms of accuracy if you're putting in the correct settings. I've even tested it by using the old school skin caliper method (where your fat is pinched at different…

As a lot of folks have already said, you cannot regress the muscular development of your calves by running. To use as an example that's like me saying I want to reduce my biceps, but I continue doing bicep curls. The only way you can lose size is if you don't do any work for your leg, but that isn't something I'd recommend…

Are you checking your body fat percentage? I advise every woman to monitor this because it just as important if not, more important than your weight. I always ask my female clients: how do you know if you're losing muscle or fat if you don't know what your body fat percentage is?

As previously mentioned, resistance training and a consistent goal oriented diet will be the key to your body fat reduction. Women are notorious for holding excess fat in their lower abdominals (along with their thighs and glutes). Much of where body fat is stored comes from your genetics. (However, that does not mean you…

It can be tricky finding that balance. I'm in the same boat. Although, it's my gf that feels tortured if I'm eating more carbs and/or calories for the day. You try to be as supportive as possible. All I can tell you is there will be days where you'll want to strangle him for what he's able to eat, while there will be…

Always remember that YOU are responsible for what the outcome of your progress will be. The way I look at it is six months ago you could have been much further along your goals if you kept it up. Believe me. I've been there. We all have. Do what is best for YOU. The hardest thing for anyone to do is get out of their…

Hey there! I am a personal trainer based in the Los Angeles area. One of the KEY ingredients to getting into better shape will be largely based upon your overall diet. I tell clients all the time that even if you had great workouts, but have bad diet? You will see little to no results. Diet and workout must go hand in…

For me, motivation comes from knowing I am the only person who can either make things happen, or let it all crumble. When you hold yourself accountable long after the first day you began, it makes a world of difference. Look at Instagram fitness pages. Figure out what your reasons are for getting into shape. Is it to have…

What's up, Dave!? Lol! I had the SAME reaction to that too. I've read the original post several times and even I'm confused. In any case, if you neglect to work any muscle group for a prolonged period of time then it will weaken and/or lose size. In terms of "energy", that's all going to be based upon the caloric intake…

Carb Nite was designed to essentially help create a more sustainable way of dieting. John Kiefer (the creator) had previously done just about every kind of nutrition program as a fitness competitor. He was tired of the many "old school" approaches that MOST people can't sustain for a very long time. There's only so many…