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My thoughts on Shakeology: If you're watching macros, it is sometimes difficult to eat enough protein while still maintaining your numbers on fats and carbs (particularly fats). I use a meal replacement (not Shakeology) to reach my higher protein numbers. I have used Shakeology in the past and while I don't have the…
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On Sundays, I work out with two friends, but the rest of the week is generally alone. A long, long time ago I started the same way you did--only I hadn't purchased a gym membership for my friend! I joined a gym that was close to her because we both felt it would be easier if we had someone to work out with. The gym was…
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This. You are not going to do yourself any favors by lowering your calories down to an unsustainable level. In the long run, you will only be depriving your body of muscle--which is the "greediest" of fibers and requires the most calories to fuel. The more muscle you have, the more you can eat without gaining. Second, you…
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My biggest meal tends to be breakfast, but that's a new habit--my coach has drilled it into me. 430 calories for breakfast, then 4 meals throughout the day, average tends to be about 250-300 calories. I just got a bump in macros, though, so now I've got to eat more. I will be at nearly 2000 calories a day for the first…
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I weigh in daily for the reasons others have described above--you truly learn how your body responds to different foods. For example, diet coke makes me bloat. I love diet coke, but after indulging in a few, the next day I weighed in a full 2 lbs heavier than I had the previous day. While I was still irritated at the scale…
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For those of us who track daily macros, it's an easier way to stay accountable to ourselves. It also allows you to have daily goals. I currently have two "re-feed" days when I get extra food, so my macros are different on those days. (Although starting Sunday, I start a 6 week build, so I got a bump in calories. I'm…
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I I'm doing Body Beast. I don't think it's as well known as a program since it's not a typical Beach Body program.[/quote] It is, actually! There is a "secret" FB group I am in that has about 4000 women who do it. Their results are really inspiring. It used to be called "Body Beast for Women" but Beachbody apparently had a…
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I've done Body Beast, which I loved, and 21 DFX which I loved for its meal program. I really do credit that program with changing how I eat. (I'm not a coach). I start a very brief (two week) meal program courtesy of my coach next week which has me at 1300 calories 5x, 1800 calories 2x each week and I'm panicking because…
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I think it really depends on your goals. There are a lot of haters, but I think if you're looking mainly for cardio, then it's a good deal. If you're looking for weightlifting in a serious way, it's probably not going to work long-term because it simply lacks the equipment you would need for that (e.g., Olympic weights).…
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^^These are the bomb. I love the birthday cake ones so much that I have them auto shipped from GNC every month. They are a GNC exclusive flavor and they sell out so fast. Quest bars do not agree with me---so, although the macros are a little better than the Combat bars, I've switched. If you try Quest, the double chocolate…
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^^These are the bomb. I love the birthday cake ones so much that I have them auto shipped from GNC every month. They are a GNC exclusive flavor and they sell out so fast. Quest bars do not agree with me---so, although the macros are a little better than the Combat bars, I've switched. If you try Quest, the double chocolate…
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It's delicious frosting....It's crack in a jar....I can't keep it in my house because I will lose all self-control around it. It calls to me and says, "I'm in the cupboard...just eat ONE LITTLE spoonful." Then, I'm suddenly covered in it and trying to lick out the empty jar.
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Although many arguments exist against this, I'm a firm believer in "if you're not assessing, you're guessing." That is, try not just casually paying attention to what you're eating, but log it for a period of time. Weigh yourself daily for a period of time. I've been doing this and it helps me a lot with the emotional…
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This "light weights" baloney has been around so long. I wish it would die. Lifting light weights isn't going to do much for anyone who isn't a beginner. Progressive overload, increasing heavy weightlifting is how you are going to see results. Compound lifts (deadlifts, squats, presses are the 'kings' of this genre) should…
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There are many different divisions in women's body building. In order of least to most muscular, the following divisions exist: "bikini", "fitness", "figure", "physique", and then total "body building." If you googled the different types, you will find that it's really only when you get into "physique" and above where you…
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This was the trap I was in for years. Lost all my baby weight doing it, and it was successful, so it's hard to change that mindset. However, over time, you just wear yourself down. After a few years (and I've also been relatively thin and very active), I started gaining weight. So, I exercised more, ate less. I am not…
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Jessie Hilgenberg I think is a physique competitor. She's got a program on bodybuilding.com. You would probably also like Erin Stern, who has a great program there which I've used in the past. Similar look, a little less muscular.
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The bodybuilding models you like are in the "figure" category. It typically goes "bikini" which is more a "toned" look with a little definition, figure which is a lower body fat percentage and more muscle definition, physique which is the first one you don't like as it is very muscular, then "bodybuilding (which most…
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This!!
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It is tougher for women to build muscle than it is for guys, but it is still very doable!!! As a beginner, you will likely see initial growth rather quickly. There are many, many good programs available for free on bodybuilding.com. Also, learn as much about diet as you do about exercise because diet is going to be…
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Yes, I agree with scholaris! I always wonder why someone cooks, brings food, drinks, clean up after this person to this mean person who is screaming at them to cook faster, bring more food, etc. I also always wait for the line, "I've put everyone else first." Yeah, right. Call me skeptical, but you weren't thinking of…
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I eat to maintain macros, but allow myself a little leeway. Tonight, for example, we went out to eat unexpectedly. I logged my meal and am slightly over in fat, so I will stay lower on carbs. I consider it a win if I'm within 5 grams of my macro goals. The one thing I'm super-diligent about is protein. I may flex out carbs…
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bodybuilding.com has a lot of great workouts. They have many trainers and you can sort the programs by type of goal. They also have a huge library of videos demonstrating nearly every move. Also, T-Nation is a great resource for education. I'm addicted to their articles. Much of it is geared toward guys in terms of the…
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Because obviously, fathers are irrelevant.
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Change the incline on the treadmill during your run. That helps a lot. Also, after stretches I do ( I will just attempt to describe them). Sit on the floor, legs stretched out and grab your toes pulling towards you. If you can't reach your toes use a towel and pull on the ends of the towel. Also, stand up, put one foot in…
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I'd also be happy to be your friend!
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I have no idea how to post pictures. I'm 6' and currently weigh 145 lbs and my pictures are on my profile if you would like to see them.
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I do the same thing! I have yet to figure out why. But, I just keep getting on the wagon and pushing play! I have thought about going in and asking a therapist what's wrong, but I've never gotten that far. Good luck to you. And like other posters have said, you've recognized a problem and came right here to fix it. That's…
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You're looking great!
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I don't typically hold grudges, but if someone hurts me I will pull back from them. Not in a mean way and it's not even really intentional, it's more self-protective.
