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nicolekz

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  • I eat about 2,500 calories per day. I work out every day and burn about 500 calories per workout. I lost 20 pounds eating 1,800 - 2,000 calories per day but now am maintaining my weight at 2,500. I am 5'3", 117 lbs.
    in Women who eat more than 1800 calories a day !!!! Comment by nicolekz February 2012
  • Haha, this is me. It baffles me as to why people come up to me at the gym and tell me to smile, because (1) I don't tell you what expression to have on your face, and (2) I'm there to work out - last time I checked, smiling wasn't necessary for a squat, press, or deadlift.
    in Creepy Chicks at the Gym Comment by nicolekz February 2012
  • 5'3", 116 lbs, I eat around 2200 calories a day, and I eat my exercise calories. Ratios are 50/30/20 protein/carb/fat. Maintaining my weight at this level.
    in Females: How many calories are you eating daily? Comment by nicolekz February 2012
  • Forget about her. Character is far more important than her cute looks or even some positive personality traits you may have experienced during your pre-meeting chats. Spending excessive time with other guys at a function you invited her to does not reflect well on her character/integrity. You will always be fighting for…
    in What would you do or say... Comment by nicolekz February 2012
  • protein/carb/fat = 50/30/20
    in Vegan/Veggie Nutrition %'s? Comment by nicolekz August 2011
  • A cup of steamed broccoli has about 30 calories, which is 6 carbs. To me personally, a cup or two of broccoli is pretty filling. It would be a challenge to eat 75 g worth of carbs from green leafy veggies alone (almost 13 cups of broccoli). So, part of the reason is that green leafy veggies are filling, and the other part…
    in eating to few calories.. HELP! Comment by nicolekz August 2011
  • Everything this site says about too few calories and high body fat is true (lots of other posts about it. . . it's called "starvation mode"). To meet your calorie goals, eat foods that are high in protein and low in carbs/fat. Most food has some carb/fat, and they do add up quickly. It would be very difficult to eat too…
    in eating to few calories.. HELP! Comment by nicolekz August 2011
  • I am 5'3", and last year, I wore a couple of juniors' jeans in size 9, though juniors sizes vary greatly, and I wore a woman's size 4 or 6. I weighed 130-135 at the time.
    in 5'3" and size 9 - how much does a woman weigh? Comment by nicolekz July 2011
  • I have been vegetarian for 10+ years, and vegan on and off for about half that time, and I train with heavy weights, so protein is important to me. It has taken a lot of trial and error to find a diet that is right for me (healthy, plenty of protein, low sugar, etc.). It is difficult to get a lot of protein without…
    in Vegetarian Protein? Hemp? Comment by nicolekz July 2011
  • I would recommend changing your ratios to 40/40/20 if possible (protein/carb/fat). You are consuming almost all your food as carbs, which will hinder your weight loss. Personally, I do a lot of weight training and eat 50/30/20 (p/c/f) and have gotten excellent results, but you don't need to have that ratio unless you do a…
    in Tell me what to do Comment by nicolekz July 2011
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