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You know, I'm not really doing HIIT now that I looked into the definition - it is more like metabolic conditioning I think - some cardio intervals mixed with compound body movements, and weights (often at the same time). It is intense! Similar to Crossfit, I think. I really do like it, and I want to continue.

I'm in a healthy weight range still, with a BMI of 22. If I lost 5-7% bf I would be really, nicely lean. That's not a small amount, but it isn't crazy, maybe 10 lbs of fat. I'm not sure how to do that, other than working hard and lifting heavy at a small deficit (so 1700-ish cals/day given a TDEE of 2000). The best plan I…

Well, I'm up another few lbs, and basically back to my original starting weight. I am maintaing at this weight (I have always maintained easily here, just didn't like the extra 10-15 lbs on me!) so obviously this is what my body feels comfortable at, even if I don't. I think if I want to get lean, my only recourse at this…

Yes, I'm at my TDEE (or within range - I'm trying not to count calories and just eat intuitively, but I check every couple of days to make sure I am about TDEE). How long should someone be stable at before a cut?

I'm on week 4, have already gained 7-8 lbs and I'm really freaking out! My clothes simply don't fit anymore. I was eating 1200 or less for years, so I know it takes time, but this is a very unpleasant process! When can I cut? If my weight stabilizes over the next couple of weeks?

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Well, here's an example of why BMI can be totally useless....I am the same height as you, weigh a bit less, but my BF% is around 26%. Jealous! You look awesome.

Ok, well if 6-12 reps is the rule, I am definitely lifting heavy. I guess I will just give it more time.

I will up my protein too and see how that works, although 110 grams of protein at my maintenance level will be hard!

Well, that is what I've been doing - eating at maintenance and lifting with my trainer - I'm not really sure what constitutes "heavy" lifting, I mean, I am not using 2 pounders but I'm not using 50's either. He says to plow ahead, I feel like I've given it a sufficient amount of time without seeing results and I was…

Can we have a "like" button, please? Chocolate honey cake...be still my heart....recipe please!!!

I was NOT being critical of you, sorry if you misunderstood - It is the nature of this online community and other dieting websites, with all the misinformation and quasi-science, that makes newbies think that if you eat below your BMR for one day or even 3, somehow your body just shuts down and goes into "starvation mode".…

My lord, how did the human race survive without calorie counting?? Of course you can only eat when you are hungry, and stop when you are full, what a question! I know there are lots of "rules" out there when it comes to diet, especially in this community, and if you are new here it can seem confusing. But a little common…

I'm starting to fit back into my old clothes....wahoo!

I would love to join! I'm 5 lbs to my primary goal!

I eat 1200-something calories a day, and it seems to work for me as long as a I follow my natural hunger cues and don't try to eat according to someone else's schedule (like the 3 meals, 2 snacks a day thing REALLY doesn't work for me - I end up being miserable and famished.) I'm rarely hungry for breakfast, so I usually…

You'll probably find that you sleep really well.

Aim for a 2:1 ratio of carbs:protein If you are having 40 grams of carbs in a meal, make sure you get about 20 grams of protein in there as well, it will slow the release of glucose into the bloodstream.

Height: 5"6.5 HW: 140 CW: 133 GW: 125 UGW: 120 I felt my best around 118-122, but I wasn't working out then so I was thin but in very poor shape. I'd like to get back down to that size (a size 4 with some room to spare) but instead be fit and lean, not just lean. That might mean I end up closer to 130 than 120, but I don't…

I make honey cake every year (Claudia Roden's recipe) and it is fairly light. Her lokshen kugel mit eppel is also excellent, and you can definitely cut the sugar if you want to lessen the sweetness, or replace half the sugar with splenda or something.

Twins, add me! Height: 5"6.5 SW: 140 CW: 133 GW: 125 UGW: 120

Definitely check out the Jaminet's Perfecthealthdiet.com You will find a huge amount of supportive material over there.

Has anyone tried the House Foods TRADITIONAL shirataki (not the tofu)? I just tried them, and they were way better than the tofu ones IMO, and they have zero calories! Not squeaky, more like bean thread noodles. I just had the whole pack, sautéed with about a half cup of chicken broth until most of the liquid was gone, and…

Zucchini kugel would be delicious! If you like gefilte fish, it is always light and you can bake it instead of poaching it - much easier and it doesn't smell up the entire house. How about baked apples for dessert?

Great idea! SW: 140 CW: 130.8 GW: 125 Weigh in Dates: 9/1 130.8 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/31

This is very cool! It's been a good couple of weeks for Jewish girls in sports...

THIS. Document the abuse, get yourself a lawyer, and get outta there.

I would definitely rethink marriage - nobody should speak like that to another human being, much less their fiancee. Do you want to raise your children like that, as they listen to him speak to you this way?? Are you concerned they might think it normal, repeat the behavior? This is verbal abuse, and you should probably…

Thanks, everyone. I'm not sure Quest is available in Canada but I will look.

About half a cup of raspberries for snack. Lunch was roast beef and tomme de savoie cheese on a baguette, with a side half-cup of mango.