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woohoo!!! fantastic!!!! looking good!

woohoo!!! fantastic!!!! looking good!

I use Syntrax Matrix. They come in lots of flavors Banana Cream, Cookies and Cream, Orange Cream, Creamy Vanilla, Milk Chocolate, Mint Cookie, Strawberry Cream, Perfect Chocolate, and Simply Vanilla. Matrix contains a combination of 3 different high-quality proteins: whey protein, micellar casein and egg albumin (egg white…

Protein shakes are normally not meant as a meal replacement, but as a protein supplement. You can certainly drink protein shakes without issue, but it is unlikely to keep you from being hungry. Try your best to add some kind of solid food along with the shake to satisfy hunger. ...I had said solid fuel instead of solid…

Make sure you get the ketchup with no added salt, or you're gonna have like 20,000 sodium for the day drinking it up! :laugh:

Wait, I just realized you said you eat under 1000 calories a day, and then burn 1000 calories exercising? Yeah, I would agree with the above to increase your calories to balance that out a little. Eating under a 1000 calories isn't good, especially if you're exercising on top of it. Anything you do, give it a little time…

Stop weighing yourself everyday, try once a week or month. If you are lifting weights, your body is holding water to rebuild muscle. You started new activity and the body may just need to adjust to it. Keep going and see after 3 weeks. Weight loss is 85% food. Exercising will make you feel a whole lot better, stronger,…

Also finding things that inspire you to keep going will help. You can make a vision board using either magazines, or pictures you find on the internet that show things you want, weight loss, arms, muscles, running, inspirational quotes etc. :smile:

You may want to take a look at replacing a multivitamin with Moringa Oleifera - 1 pill instead of many :wink: . The plant is being used to provide nutrients to starving / malnourished countries. A 2 month supply cost like $12. This is some of the research I did on it: The Moringa Oleifera tree, also known as the drumstick…

First, congratulations on making a decision to better yourself!!! Logging EVERYTHING you eat is the first step! This is how you will learn. You will see what you eat, how you eat, and see how you can make changes. We easily fool ourselves when eating food, "it's only a little bit of ...", "this won't hurt my weight…

Hello!! First, your diary is not open to Public so we can't see it yet. I've been sluggish on weight loss as well over 9 months, so I understand the frustration!! I'm not sure what to recommend as I'm having problems myself. Sounds like you have a good plan. Weight loss will 85% come from the food you eat, not the…

Lean ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey) Tomato Sauce Cucina Antica Sauce is a low calorie/sodium choice) or crushed tomatoes and Italian spices or even Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce -- Also works with Taco Seasoning (can make taco seasoning with just Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, and Onion) 1/3 cup of Wheat pasta per serving…

Lean ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey) Tomato Sauce Cucina Antica Sauce is a low calorie/sodium choice) or crushed tomatoes and Italian spices or even Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce -- Also works with Taco Seasoning (can make taco seasoning with just Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, and Onion) 1/3 cup of Wheat pasta per serving…

Lean ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey) Tomato Sauce Cucina Antica Sauce is a low calorie/sodium choice) or crushed tomatoes and Italian spices or even Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce -- Also works with Taco Seasoning (can make taco seasoning with just Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, and Onion) 1/3 cup of Wheat pasta per serving…

I will say, as the above person stated - 5 minutes is still better than nothing! If you are only capable of doing 5 minutes at a time due to health/lack of health than go with the 5 minutes! 5 minutes will build to 6 minutes, to 7, 8, 9,10, 20, 30 over time. Your breathing will slowly get better, and you will be able to do…

No. If you spend an hour exercising at once your heart rate would be different, and your calories would burn at different levels. 5 minutes is very unlikely to get you into a state of significant caloric burn.

Yeah those comments definitely sound fake!! I'd research and if really wanted purchase elsewhere.

^^ Agreed! Having good protein throughout your day will really boost your muscle recovery, so be sure to include it in your meals!

I have trouble with snacking too much, but some stuff I take with me to the movies that may help you... Popcorn in ziplock bags - already measured out! String Cheese Flavored Tic Tacs (1.9 calories per) Sugar Free Gum Apple slices Others: Sugar Free Jello 1-2Tbsp of Peanut Butter (so obviously bring a jar - pb helps to…

Mmm eggs are delicious if made right! I eat 4 egg whites + 2 yolks (whole eggs) and grits almost everyday per my trainer. For some odd reason I can never get them to taste right when I make it at home... maybe I need new cookware :laugh: and I'm 38 and I'm NOT old!! I can't be, I'm just starting my real life... :wink:

I'm not a fan, mostly because I'm at work or in the gym when he's on, but just to be clear... Dr. Oz does not endorse or produce any products. Anything with his name or picture on it is being used without authorization - so you don't want to buy those. Dr. Oz does not promote any specific products and does not make money…

For vitamin/nutrients I take a 500mg Moringa Oleifera capsule daily. Moringa Oleifera The plant is being used to provide nutrients to starving / malnourished countries. This is some of the research I did on it: The Moringa Oleifera tree, also known as the drumstick or “Miracle Tree” is considered the most nutritious plant…

I will save time and tell you that most of your responses will be: No they are a waste of money, No they will harm you, No losing weight is calories in vs calories out and exercise - not from some magic pill, No there are no magic pills, No if they worked why would we all be here, No pill will let you eat whatever you…

She mentioned Tardis, and her pic looks hot, so I approve :tongue:

Re posting what I posted in the other topic: Dang lots of motivation in here, and I like seeing how other big guys are losing weight. I'm 5' 11" 401lbs, started at 445lbs 9 months ago. Having trouble dropping the weight, and not sure why cause I've been in deficit the whole time. I workout with a personal trainer 3x a…

Dang lots of motivation in here, and I like seeing how other big guys are losing weight. I'm 5' 11" 401lbs, started at 445lbs 9 months ago. Having trouble dropping the weight, and not sure why cause I've been in deficit the whole time. I workout with a personal trainer 3x a week, now 4x. Do 30 minutes of Cardio and 30…

So have they found an answer to reverse/eliminate the addiction cravings? What everyone describes on here is the same way I feel. Someone brings in donuts and I resist them. But days and weeks later I keep thinking about them until I feel I HAVE to eat one. I feel like an addict. :frown:

No such thing, and 40g is nothing, I eat 200g+ every day. :tongue:

I'm trying to keep my sodium under 1500mg now, here are some suggestions: Use spices instead of salt, or low sodium sauces like the Cucina Antica or Newmans Salsa I listed below to flavor your foods. You can make Taco seasoning by just using Garlic Powder and Ground Chili. 65 Sodium: Newman's Own - All Natural-Salsa-…

Thank you for this information, nice to have it all in one location. I agree, Non Fat looks better, especially since it also has 8g of protein.