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  • Exercising CAN make you gain weight through muscle mass. Muscle is more dense than fat, so if you lose fat and gain muscle you can weigh more even though your body fat percentage is lower (and you are healthier). How are your clothes fitting? How do you look in the mirror? You may find it helpful to get a body fat…
    in Can you do to much exercise? Comment by foundchris March 2011
  • Personally I'm always over my protein for the day, even when I'm under my calories. I've never stressed about it. As of today I'm down 35 pounds and I know I'm stronger and faster than before. If you're way over your fat or carbs I would be worried, but not protein.
    in Protein Comment by foundchris January 2011
  • If you stick with lean cuts of beef it's not that bad. You have to be careful with portion sizes. There are some interesting vegetarian options out there that might be worth checking out. Maybe you can find something that tastes like what you like, but without the high calories. I've also found that chicken and turkey can…
    in Struggling with food choices Comment by foundchris January 2011
  • If you're trying to avoid all dairy I don't know that I can help you. We make smoothies for breakfast every morning: -2 cups of plain, nonfat yogurt (comes in 4 cup containers) -1 banana -1 cup frozen fruit (strawberries, cherries, blackberries whatever works for you) -2 scoops protein powder (we use EAS brand from Sam's)…
    in Smoothies.... Comment by foundchris January 2011
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