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22 and 5'1'' I do heavy lifting and just started with martial arts. Feel free to add.
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I like frosted mini wheats (6g fiber per serving). I'll have a banana in it with unsweetened almond milk. It keeps me full.
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I don't sweat much when lifting, but I can tell when I've had a good session when I'm shaky and I'm barely completing my last set.
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No no. Everything in the database is NOT accurate. Check to see if they have confirmations. Overestimate if you're not sure. I usually add my own food.
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I started 30ds this week. I only do it three days per week since I also lift heavy weights and I need the rest. Seems like a good program so far. I was already quite conditioned when I started, so no muscle aches the next day.
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Awful. Just don't. Not worth it. Edy's slow churned is really good ice cream. Only 90 calories for a serving of Neapolitan and I usually have two.
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I tend to look at it weekly. Some days I just don't hit my goal for a variety of reasons.
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I'm on a budget. I've actually saved money with this new lifestyle. Weighing and measuring portions leaves you with more food to save, for example. I also don't buy fruit juices or soda. I just drink the tap water at my house. It's delicious. Buy whatever is on sale for the week. Batch cook your meals. I usually make my…
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My grocery list is weekly since I only plan my meals a week at a time. -Eggs -2-3 avocados -Almond milk -Frozen fruit -Thin sliced boneless chicken breast -Ground turkey -Deli turkey -Whole wheat bread -Frozen veggie bags -Ice cream :) I don't buy the same meat every week but there is always some variation among…
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If you can make the investment: protein powder. I used to have the same problem since I don't eat red meat or pork, just eggs, fish, chicken, and turkey. I buy a 5lb tub of whey every 3 months or so. Totally worth the investment. A scoop in the morning in my oatmeal puts me on track to hit or exceed my protein macro every…
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I try to eat "clean" most of the time (80-20). Only because, if I dont, it affects my performance in the gym. One time I had two Boston creme donuts about an hour before working out and I felt horrible. Huge mistake. That compared to two eggs and cheddar on a skinny wheat bagel and some oatmeal with whey and a banana…
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Welcome! :)
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I don't own a scale. I weigh in at the gym. Honestly, I like it better that way. I can tell my weight loss is working by how loose my clothes fit now.
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I can go 2-3 weeks without weighing. I may weigh in tomorrow. Last time I weighed in, it had been about a month. I lost 4 lbs. Pretty accurate for .5-1lb a week.
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I don't drink. Never been drunk. I went to a few happy hours in college, but that's about it. Alcohol just doesn't interest me. Good luck :)
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Get a digital food scale and read labels to control your portions. :)
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Don't give up. Remind yourself of why you want to lose in the first place. It's going to be hard. Anything worth having is not easy, but you can do it! I have a limited diet as well. I only consume fish, chicken, and turkey for meat. No pork. No beef. I'd suggest looking on Pinterest for recipe ideas if you're having…
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On week days I lift from 4:30 am - 5:45 am. I don't have breakfast until 8:30 am. On the weekends, I may have a banana and peanut butter pre-lifting since I get to the gym a bit later (9 am ish) but I don't notice any significant difference.
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Just fit the foods you enjoy within your calorie goal. I have a cup of ice cream or a chocolate bar almost every day.
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Nope. I only count intentional exercise.
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I haven't noticed any weight changes thus far. But that's probably because I weigh in so infrequently. I do, however, feel really bloated.
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You can't build muscle on a calorie deficit, but you can preserve the muscle you already have. The answer is do both. Cardio and a progressive loading program such as Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5 will get you "toned." Good luck. ETA: your nutrition is key though. you don't lose if that part isn't right. I do more…
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Feel free to add.
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bump for reference.
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This is my second time. I was not serious the first time and thought I could spot reduce belly fat by doing cardio only and not using a food scale. Came back in March of this year and have been successful thus far.
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Your diary is closed. Are you weighing your food and logging accurately?
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This. Also, Ignore those rude comments. I know it's easier said than done. It actually took someone telling me I looked "a little chubby" to motivate me to shed a few pounds. Now, due to my new-found love for weight lifting, I haven't looked back since.
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I would keep it on 2.0 incline to mimic outside conditions. I used the treadmill for a few weeks on the C5K program and I THOUGHT I was making good progress..... until I ran outside. I was so winded. I barely jogged a mile, and it's probably because I kept the treadmill on 0 incline, which, I've read, is like running…
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Read this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
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I personally think it's too low. I started on 1200 cals too. I told MFP that I wanted to lose 1.5lbs, which is too much since I have so little to lose. I personally recommend the TDEE method. I eat the same cals every day regardless of exercise. Here are some calculators…