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just throwing in my 2 cents, when I began running I played with speed a lot more than time or distance (although time did still play a part in it), for example I would walk (30s), slow jog (60s), walk (30s), fast run (60s), and so on. You could do something like this, mix in some fast/power walking and light jogging and…

A moment of silence for the poor British girl who was really worried reading this thread, forgetting that American sizes are 2 smaller than UK, I thought ya'll were talking about what you would call size 4s :")

the best names (personally) are puns, like my old personal trainer had the last name Slack and his company was called "The Slackers Club" with the slogan 'couch potato to french fry and build a bum specialist'. And me being Armstrong, whenever I have to do this kind of thing I go by "Armstrong's Am Strong Army". A gym I…

what about planks, reverse crunches, leg lifts, side bridges......google some core workout routines and see if there are any exercises you can do without pain, there's more than just sit ups. Apart from that, as above, most exercises also work the core

Welcome to MFP and good luck on your journey! I just input your stats to a BMI calculator, and at 5'3 I hope you're not aiming for 98 lbs again, a healthy range for you is 105-142 lbs (however keep in mind that if you're putting on muscle mass, you can be above a healthy BMI and still have a healthy BF% - BMI is just a…

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factors that increase metabolism include; being male, being heavier, being young, having more muscle mass. There is also evidence that genes, hormones, mental state and temperature play a role. Unfortunately, most of these factors cannot be changed for most individuals, unless you feel like gaining weight or gaining…

as above, you're quite a low weight (unless you're under 5 ft), so you'll probably need to look at recomposition as opposed to weight loss. I would suggest doing some research on this, calorie cycling, and macros in order to achieve your goal. And adopt an appropriate exercise program too, like starting to do weight…

honestly, I would get horrifically ill if I was just living off carbs (and simple carbs at that) for 3 days, don't think I could stomach it and would most likely pass out before the end. I like to make every meal balanced, so if I have a smoothie (which I often do for breakfast), it has protein powder, greek yogurt, almond…

I tend to look at it as % of body weight, for example, a 60kg individual lifting 30kg is more impressive than a 90kg individual lifting 30kg, as it's 50% vs 33% of their body weight. But obviously the amount you can lift depends on the muscles you're working, what exercise you're doing, etc., just using a scale of "from 1…

I have a lot of friends in the hair styling business, and they all say that it depends on the style the hair is in, and what face shape you have. like if you have an oval face and long poker straight hair it can make you're face look too long, if you have a rounder face that is emphasised by big fluffy hair etc. there is a…

just to add a different perspective, I used to either drink coffee or take a caffeine pill before a workout in order to get that 'boost' (caffeine doesn't give you energy, just the illusion of it), BUT, since losing weight I've become more and more sensitive to it, and having caffeine now is really dangerous as it sends my…

is this at a gym or your home treadmill? If it's at a gym, make sure you ask permission as a lot of them have rules/bans against using weights on a treadmill

just get something that fits into your remaining calories and that you'll enjoy. If you like chicken kebab then get that. personally, if I have the calories left, I'll have fish and chips, if I don't then I'll have fish (but only eat the fish and not the batter, that way it's just like a steamed piece of cod) and get a…

I'm a sport rehabilitator and we see this problem all the time. Without having an actual look at your shoulder or your squatting, I can only give you general tips and tell you what's usually the problem. Make sure your form is correct, if you're not sure, get someone who's qualified to check your form and correct any…

I wouldn't say untidyness is linked to overeating per se, as I think it's an outwards sign of many issues. My father is overweight and struggles with food, and he's very messy. My mother has OCD and anxiety, and she's messy. I have depression and EDNOS, and I'm messy. I just think that when you're dealing with other…

I can offer a different perspective as someone who was a gym receptionist for a year and still does it from time to time - people who work in a gym come in all shapes and sizes, we're human too. There is no judgement because a gym is for everyone and all sorts of goals, and a professional that does judge deserves to be…

unless it states "prepared as instructed" or something similar, than it's the raw uncooked weight. to give you an idea of which it is if you're really unsure, 100g of raw pasta is roughly 300-350 cals, whereas 100g of cooked pasta comes in at around 140-160 cals

Click the 'view full report (printable)' button at the bottom of your diary, then change the dates at the top of the page that comes up

as a general rule of thumb, you focus on protein and fat first, (eat at least 1g of protein per kg of body weight, and start at around 30% fat - these can be increased if you feel you get more satisfaction and fullness from protein and fat) then simply fill in the rest with carbs, it's nothing more complicated than that,…

I've been struggling with the effects of having eating disorders affect my body too, congratulations on aiming to lead a healthier life and seeking advice, I wish you the best of luck! I can't promise it'll work for you, but I'll tell you what works for me, and maybe some of these things might help you. (This is a mixture…

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a full english breakfast....like the whole meal....eggs, beans, bacon, sausages, toast, hash browns....they have a serve yourself breakfast bar at my uni campus, with all the trimmings, i mean if you're gunna cheat, might as well go all out. My favourite flavour at the minute also is almond/cherry, i've become addicted to…

there's nothing wrong with treats in moderation, if you can, just cut down the portions, say instead of having 3-4 biscuits, have 1-2, or instead of eating a large chocolate bar, get the little fun sized ones instead. Just do what works for you, personally, I know I can't be trusted around a pack of biscuits, so I buy…

just from experience working at a gym, we don't really maintain the small floor scales to check their accuracy or anything, I know the one's we had could be off by 1-2 kg, but the massive one's that do all BF, muscle % etc tend to be quite accurate, if you have one of those at the gym. Also, make sure your scales (both the…

i like the thermopure tablets from myprotein for the oomph (though it's a fairly gentle oomph),and then i mix up what ever extras I fancy (CLA, creatine etc)

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i don't think you understand how bloody difficult it is for women to get ripped, I assure you, it will not happen by accident, and without meaning it to. Do some lifting,do some cardio, mix it up, do some classes, go swimming....the best way to lose weight is to look forward to and enjoy working out, the moment it becomes…

another vote for protein powder,there's so much available for vegans now, there's no need to not be meeting your protein goal. my favourite is the soy protein isolate from myprotein.com, the flavours are excellent. There's also things like pea protein isolate and brown rice protein, which can easily be added to savoury…