brianparow

By "seasoned" exerciser, if you mean in good shape, then no... I have been very fit most of my life but over the last 8 years I gained over 60lbs (mostly if not all fat). I want to lose the inches and the fat and also want to increase muscle mass. I've lost 8lbs in the last 3 weeks through mostly eating pretty healthy and…

Just to clarify, Anything includes coffee or tea? When you drink a cup of caffinated tea, coffee or diet soda, I was under the impression that you had to subtract 1 cup of water? I don't drink Coffee or soda but I work in an Air Conditioned computer room and it gets cold so I do drink a couple cups or hot tea and usually…

Thanx Boss, I started exactly one month ago and I have been averaging around 14 cups of water a day. Does this lower my sodium levels and water retention? Does the retaining water and higher sodium intake slow down my "FAT" loss progress?

6 inches is great. That should be motivation enough right there... A good reason for losing 6 inches and only e few pounds is that you are putting on fat burning muscle. One other thing could be your not eating enough calories. What is your daily allowance?

I would carry around a small sports jug with a spout and take very small sips all the time. that way it's not like your even swallowing anything. Also take small sips in between every bite of food when eating. After a while you'll probably get used to drinking more and it will get easier. My recommendation anyways...

I would not pay rent until they fix the problem. Instead start putting your rent into an escrow account and inform them that they will get their money when the repairs are finished correctly. They can't file for eviction sinice the escrow account shows good faith payment of rent but they will be sure you mean business…

I keep a couple cases of bottled water right at the front door and take a few when I leave. I keep a 2.5 Gallon jug on the Kitchen counter for easy access and as a reminder. I also keep a 2.5 Gallon water jug at my desk at work. Sometimes I'm too busy to get up and get some and then when I finally do get a minute I might…

Maybe I should clarify what I want to accomplish. I want to do a weeks worth of almost fasting (Juicing with only fruits and vegatables) and only eat solid foods like salads, oat bran cereal, yogurt. I want to do this mostly to cleanse out my system but also enjoy the benefit of jumpstarting my weight loss. But I'm afraid…

Hey Courtney, I understand what you are saying by calories in= calories out and that 3000 calories of carrots is still 3000 calories. But what I am asking is if One's calorie deficit could be higher without going into starvation mode if only consuming high nutrient foods.