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I probably wouldn't - I'd just use that as unaccounted for padding for the items you forget to log or the things you measure incorrectly from time to time.

The video series has a couple of HIIT work outs built in and does use weights, as heavy as you want to go. A little different than the live class

You could try googling a recipe for Chicken Pad Thai and entering into the recipe finder here just to get an idea of where you will be. It will probably be low but its better than nothing. You'll need to look at portions on the recipe because the restaurant will likely give you more. You could also try boxing part of it as…

Probably not many, given that yin yoga is intended to be relatively static. I use the Hatha yoga, stretching for entry here on MFP, but I think that's probably high. That being said, its fantastic for you! Enjoy

Measuring is generally better for liquids ... think about it... a cup of milk takes up the full cup. When you pour in cereal, its not really a cup, because there is air between the pieces of cereal, or it might round up at the top or dip down. The amount of difference isn't probably a big deal, but think about bigger…

Here's my suggestion for what it's worth. 1. Try measuring your food and logging for a week. Don't make any changes other than measuring - you'll soon see that your portion sizes are way off. 2. After a week, look at the patterns. See where the calories are? Alcohol? Soda? Late night snacking? Fried foods? Whatever it is,…

I hear you all and am with you... although mine is starting high school tomorrow. It never goes away!

Remember that TDEE and MFP's methods are just estimates, so my final point is to fool around with it. If you were at 2000 and 1600, why not try 1800 and see how you feel on it? If it isn't working, you can go down or up as your body sees fit! Good luck!

It depends upon how you set your calorie goal. If you used the MFP method, its designed for you to eat back your exercise calories so failing to log them may mean you are undereating. Not only is it nice to have more calories, it may help to have more if you are exercising strenuously. I notice those extra calories during…

Are you putting your hand down on the floor to being? If you are new, you might not be able to rotate your torso correctly and go down to the floor. Try putting your hand on your shin, or even better, if you have a block, try to use that.

The best exercise program is the one that you will actually do. Are there cheaper programs? Yes, but they mean nothing if you won't do them. If this program is something that will motivate you to move, then it is worth it. And if its your money, its your decision. You'll have to sacrifice other things to make room for it,…

You'll see a lot of debate on this board between the calories in/calories out folks (doesn't matter what you eat, just as long as you are at a calorie deficit) versus the clean eating folks (what you eat contributes to your weight loss) Because you have a cholesterol history, don't get caught up in these debates (I had to…

While I agree that the trainer should work with you to fulfill your fitness goals, don't be totally adverse to machines. Sometimes if you are a beginner, its easier to start on the machines and move the free weights. But if you've expressed a preference for free weights, it seems to me he should show you those options…

the best thing I can compare the motion to is what happens at the top of the range of a barbell deadlift,, where your hips pop forward to straighten you

The only way to really know what your resting metobolic rate is to be tested - everything else is just an estimate. It would be my strong suggestion that you do that - then you will know if you or right. If you are wrong, you will have accurate numbers to work with to find the real culprit. What will you do if you can't…

I got close to 1000 going all out on some of the month 2 insanity tapes. But then you fall over.

a few things to try - some might work, some might not - try eating a few small meals every few hours rather than having 3 big one - it might help your stomach - watch your sodium - up your protein -

I haven't tried them personally, but a lot of people have written about the Leslie Sansone walking videos. apparently you can walk in place in your living room if need be. Maybe its the kind of light exercise that will shake things up without hurting your back

Don't go by the scale as much.. take your measurements and take pictures. Sometimes results show up there before on the scale.

So I don't know how true this is, but in my Les Mills Combat video, one of the trainers talks about that feeling and indicates that it means that your heart rate is up. You might try keeping going but backing down on intensity, and maybe getting a heart rate monitor to make sure that you stay safe.

try a burger with shredded green apple, fresh sage, and a little scallion. You might need to add an egg white for binding.

I pulled out my book and here's what I came up with I'm using sedentary lifestyle - desk job and that you are doing this for weight loss. You should look at the book and see if that's right. Step 1. current weight in lbs (196) times the sedentary multiplier (12) = 2352 maintenance calories Step 2. maintenance calories…

The book gave me a calorie goal that I thought was high for me, so I gradually brought it down little by little - it was still much higher than what I guessed. In addition, when you get to month 2 you might need to up it again.

Where are you in the Insanity program? There's nothing wrong with it so long as you are eating enough and can handle the high impact. I will say it gets much tougher in month 2 if you haven't gotten there yet and you will want to take advantage of the in between week, so be flexible.

I don't know if you are doing anything wrong... you might be doing nothing wrong, or you know exactly what the issue is, but in many of these threads there are some common culprits: 1. Not weighing your food or otherwise being very accurate about portion sizes. It causes you to underestimate your intake 2. Overestimating…

So as a legal matter, I don't think it's sexual harassment. It's tacky, tasteless, rude, disgusting and lots of other stuff, but not legally sexual harassment. The reason is you have to duty not to discriminate on the basis of sex before you can violate it. You don't have that general duty in your normal life. Title VII of…

It may be DOMS - when ever you start a new program you are going to be sore, so if its just soreness its a sign you are working muscles you weren't working before. If is is DOMS (delay onset muscle soreness), then believe it or not the best thing to do is keep moving. You may see that you gain or hold onto some water as…

Have a small portion of the roast and see if you can make yourself a big salad or have a big side of veggies. You have some calories left so the name of the game is portion control.

Being rude to wait staff, movie theater attendants, etc.

If you need to see numbers, consider measuring yourself. The tape measure might be a better gauge!