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Keep well hydrated and make sure you are meeting your protein macros (especially the bit before and after a workout). [Easier said than done believe me.] The foam roller and a lacrosse ball (much harder and more effective than a tennis ball) have been life savers. As well as ibuprofen for those REALLY bad days were even…

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I try to get AT LEAST 100g per day of Protein, striving for .8-1g of protein per lb of lean body mass. I have my macros set for 40% Protein/ 30%Fat/ 30%Carbs Depending on how active you are is what will dictate the amount of protein. Heavy lifters and hard core cross fitters go for 2g/lb of lbm. Whole Eggs and egg whites…

Skinny Fat....They both have relatively the same body fat %.....

Bluebonnet Dual Action Natural Whey + Casein (chocolate or vanilla) mixed with unsweetened almond milk. Sometimes I add a snack of apple slices (half an apple) and nut butter, half a banana or a hard boiled egg. That takes me into lunch.

I have been on Lamotrigine (50 mg) and Welbutrin for about a year now. I have not noticed any gain and if anything getting my moods straight has helped keep me motivated to exercise regularly and stabilized much of my emotional eating (and drinking, not that I drank much to begin with but I have dropped that to only a…

OIL POPPED all the way. I pop in a few different good for you oils depending on my mood like garlic infused avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee, grapeseed oil. I build it as a "recipe" in MFP and stay relatively consistent each time with my recipe. But I have tracked the popcorn and oil separately too. I will sometimes add a…

2 of my recent favorites are: BlueBonnet Dual Action Protein Powder - Quality Natural Whey + Casein Made from cows not treated with hormones etc. It only has about 3g of carbs and 27g of protein per scoop. Stevia sweetened but I usually add a bit more.…

Work on getting more protein and get your fats from good sources (nuts, hemp seed/oil, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, etc). In focusing there you may find that you are not as hungry and often your carb craving/ratio may drop. Personally I strive for a 40% Protein/ 30% Fat/30% Carbs with no less than 100g of protein daily…

The grill, crock pot and pressure cooker are my favorite tools in the kitchen. My nutritional regime is constantly getting tweaked. However I feel better on a Lower Carb (definitely under 175 usually less- mostly higher fiber, nutrient dense fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, some beans and grains) . My protein macro is 100+g…

Awesome job!! I have been working on doing 3 - 1 min planks as part of one of my leg and core circuits. Boy if a min ever feels like FOOOOOREVVVVVER it is in plank position....

I love geeking out on the data from mine. I have had mine since October of last year. It definitely keeps me honest about how much activity I am getting in each day and challenges me to meet the goals I set up in the program (i.e. steps per day, quantity of moderate/vigorous exercies, etc) For water based activities there…

[Not a Dr] Your caloric deficit may be too large and the reduced fats can cause several things to get a little 'wonky'. I would evaluate your sources of protein and fat and the quantities of each. How quality are the calories you are eating (whole foods, plenty of veggies, etc) How much are you working out? How are you…

Stick to whole food protein sources as much as possible to meet your macros. I unfortunately could not do whey so I switch between egg white protein powder and a plant based (PlantFusion) to supplement out of convenience mostly pre and post workout. My workouts consist of mostly weight training and incorporated HIIT…

I know what you mean as my daily average is 2500. Maybe it is more of a visual and numbers thing for me (less red, made me feel more accomplished.etc) . Typical ego feeder....;) I would say try it at moderate for a few days and see what you may find more appealing

Using the data from my body media fit link I was able to determine on my least active day (very lazy Sunday or office day with very little activity) I averaged about 2100 TDEE. I experimented with the settings in MFP as to which one gave me a number that was close. For me that choice was lightly active. My work day has me…

Agree!! I keep much of it to myself. When they ask what I am doing I keep it general like , " Oh I just cut out the junk and got more active." If they are genuinely interested I may go into more detail. At the Gym everyone shares, no one stares and we all just keep to ourselves, unless we need a spot or working with a…

People like fast, easy and convenient. There is a demand and they are supplying it. Whether it is fast food, pharmaceuticals, or online education....They want it quick and they want it now. Ahhh don't cha' love the smell of capitalism in the morning... $$ Ignorance fans the flames...

Hi! I am Dolores I have been on MFP since about Sept/Oct of 2012. I have been in the Valley of the Sun going on 4 years. I have spent the last 15ish years based between NM and AZ with a few temp assignment locations in other states over the years too. I work in Natural Resources- WildFire/Forest Fire Management. Not out in…

Remember MFP is your NET calories. When you set up your "Goals" you select your Activity Level and is estimates what your basic/normal day TDEE will probably be. Any activity you put in above your MFP/Normal TDEE it subtracts that number from your total calories consumed. (Whether you input it manually here or use a device…

I eat about 1400 NET calories which mean my total is around 1900-2000 on average with my activity/exercise. I am also High protein/lower carb. Feel free to add me if this is in line with what you are looking for.

I am in Central PHX/Downtown...I work out at Mountainside @ Chase Field. But I could always use a workout buddy on days that I am not working with my trainer. [Usually Friday-Monday]

I walk everyday but that includes my walks to and from work, to and from the gym and to and from most of my favorite places near home. I average 4 miles a day without including my time on elliptical or treadmills at the gym (which I do as a warm up before weight lifting). Nothing wrong with walking that pace every day but…

Finding the right medication can make the difference to keep you motivated and stable. [But for me, like a few others here, my issue was more than just the blues.] It was the type that logically I knew all was well but I could not pull myself up out of the hole. Now even on medication I have my ups and downs. And I let…

I work out in the evenings and I keep it light before and after. Technically I am usually beat by the time I get home (especially from an intense class or day with the trainer I have no appetite. I can't do many veggies before and after I have trouble with heavy stuff. I have been forcing myself to get more of my calories…

Breakfast (at work) Protein Shake Lunch is usually leftovers (meat, veggies, salad). I also love the Wholy Guacamole 100cal packs. I bring a container of liquid egg whites on occasion and fix that up or I have been known to bring a dozen eggs (half boiled, half raw) and use them for breakfast lunch or snacks during the…

Go through the "Recommended" Goal setting just to get your base line Activity level set, then go back in and "Customize". Remember the figure MFP gives you is NET calories and NOT TOTAL. You may NET 1400 but have eaten 1900+ TOTAL because you busted your butt with exercise. Many use heart rate monitors (there are several…

Protein Supplementation via shakes helps me out quite a bit and nuts/nut butters also help to up the calories, good fats and protein. Watch your carbs (type, quality and quantity). Make sure they are not coming from sugary, processed wheat type. They should be veggies, fruits and whole grains (unless you are paleo/primal -…

I have been trying to get into a habit of a snack with protein and carbs about 1 hr before (nothing too big ) and something similar within 30 min of my workout. Lately it has been some mixed nuts, almonds or string cheese but I usually mix up my favorite protein shake and drink half before and half after.