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Squats, lunges and deadlifts will all tighten those glutes. You will have more muscle there for sure. BUT you might just have to accept that genetically your butt just isn't as round as you previously had. :(

I have found that the BMI Calculation never seemed to correctly reflect my level of health. That's what you should be focusing on. SOunds like you're on the right track - - loosing inches and body fat. As others have said, the weight from fat will come off. Muscle does burn more calories and it also weighs more. Don't look…

It's all about form, and modification. Make sure that your form is correct, and do the modified items. Those muscles also need to be strengthened - and because they aren't "large muscles" they will take longer. Just take your time, and be sure to listen to your body so you don't sustain injury.

Started at 195 with Baby #1, and topped out at 290 just before baby #2 was born. Sadly, made it back there without even being pregnant. But well on my way to being back in "One"derland.

For me, the logging / counting is much more than just counting the calories that go in my mouth. it's about looking at what is happing with my food. If you don't log it (even if you don't look at the calories or macros) you can't see where there are trends and where you might have issues. For example, I found that although…

once you starting eating regularly again, you'll put back on what ever you've lost. Short term isn't the way to go, IMO. You can't sustain it and you'll end up just frustrating yourself

Stampede in Calgary means that syrup becomes a staple, so I get where you're coming from. I believe Aunt Jemima puts out a "lower in sugar" variety, as well as Harmonie (Coop brand). Neither of these are as thick as the real maple syrup, but the taste isn't too far off and the sugar content is waaaaay lower.

The long runs are really just to build up your endurance. If it hurts, stop! I know it sucks to have to stop mid training, but it will suck more if you can't do the run at all and you damage yourself permanently. Take the time to let it heal fully - - and then do not increase your mileage more than 10% per week. You might…

Since it's only a 5k, you don't need "long" runs - - but you do need to just get out there and do it. As most people mention, it's just a matter of working up your endurance. You can't do that quickly. Running Room suggests starting at 1 minute running, 1 minute walking. I find the 1 minute walking is too long - - start…

Look around and join a walking club. Having someone waiting for you will give you a little accountability (most people hate to leave someone else hanging). If you have The Running Room around you, they have walking clubs as well as running clubs. Also, check out some of the gyms close in your area. The prices differ so you…

Does the idea of having a disorder scare me? You bet! I consider "eating disorders" anything that has to do with an unhealthy relationship with food. Whether that be over eating, under eating, rapid diets, fad diets, yo-yo dieting, compulsive counting - - - anything that keeps you at a disadvantageous relationship with…

That's my "Optimum" ratio - - when I'm working at my best. It takes a bit to get used to, as many of us eat too many carbs. I have to work hard at cutting back the pastas, breads, and carbs like that. I also make sure I have protein each time I eat, including snacks. In order to change that in MFP, go to your Goals, then…

Could be that your body is just using up what it had stored from last week . . . or that it isn't using as much energy this week. I often find my hunger levels fluctuate from week to week. Don't get too stressed about being "under" - - just keep making the healthy choices. Worry more about being over and the rest of it…

LOL - - or die in the bathroom. Just sayin' . . . . all that bran . . . ..

Along with the B12 and other things, make sure you're getting enough good fats. I find that when I cut the good fats (avocados, fish oils), I seem to loose steam during the week leaving me on the couch for the weekend with very little willpower because I'm too tired to care.

I had tried to stick around 100 gr of carbs too, while lifting heavy but found that my energy levels were all over the place. I went to a sports nutritionist who worked with olympic athletes and she told me to up my carb intake in a big way - - 179 wouldn't be out of the realm. She actually moved me up to 200.

Bump - - would love to get reliable info on this too. BTW - did you check anything at U of C or MRU?

My personal preference is World Health Club. It's for more "middle of the road" folks - those who don't take themselves too seriously but don't just want to stand around and check themselves out in the mirrors. Lots of classes, great trainers and I like the attitude of most of the staff at my location (Richmond). Edgemont…

I've been there, and I can confirm that the parking's good (it's by the Dalhousie c-train statin) and that they have cooked food as well as straight sushi.

I read through this whole thread, and what I got from it is: You are looking to find different ideas that will help you tweak and make changes that unique and work for you (and really, the money part is irrelevant!) I agree with the comment that if you're looking for an idea of scheduling, it works. If you're looking for…

Is this open to anyone in the group? I'd love to put faces to the Calgary MPF friends I have. I'd vote for Kinjo personally . . . .

Don't know if I'd call it broscience personally. I always see SUBSTANTIALLY better results when I have a protein shake right after work outs. I think it comes down to tweaking to find what works best for you. You're an unique individual - just like every one else. That's why you see so much conflicting information.

Along with the protein right after a work out, I take a lot of epsom salt hot baths, and then take an ibuprophen or Aleve before I got to bed. And stretch, stretch, stretch, stretch - - at different times in the day.

I have a trainer and will keep renewing with him as long as he's working. Keep in mind that although it's about the actual exercises (if a trainer stands there and watches you do cardio or does the same exercises over and over, fire them!) it's also about connections. IF (and yes, I know it's a big IF) you are able to…

I can't even imagine a doctor having a teen count calories, even if they are morbidly obese. I had the same issue (morbidly obese son) and visited specialist after specialist, and none of them suggested calorie counting. Some of them were pretty useless in my real life, although they had great theories. For a teen (because…

Reading through this one, I agree everyone falls off the wagon once in a while. But it's also obviously to me that you want to continue with the healthy lifestyle you started with your weight loss. Hold fast to the fact that you want this. Motivation isn't from an outside source - no matter what anyone says, signing up for…

You've taken the first step - - signing up here and tracking. You'll find a way to replace that bored eating with different items. You'll find a way to bump up your water intake. You'll find a way to stop constantly thinking about food. Oh yes you will - - because you took this first step. Just remember - you're doing this…

A negative number means that you have gone over the calculated target range calories/grams for that macro. If you're looking at sugars, then it means the number of calories coming from sugars is over the recommended percentage of your total calories eaten today. The target values are generated based on your profile…

I know trainers are horrifically expensive, but I love mine. He pushes me when I need to be pushed and has way more experience in changing up the workouts that I would ever know. I count the cost of the sessions as an investment in myself. But there's always ways to get the sessions for less. See if you can join a group as…

I have found that if I don't have protein right after I work out, I feel way more muscle soreness the day after a workout. I have a protein drink to get that post-workout protein hit, rather than a "real" food. I also don't usually feel like eating after working out, so this has worked for me.