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ALWAYS wait at least 48 hours before repeating a hard workout! It takes that long for your muscles to recover.
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I find MFP just so so helpful on many levels, especially logging my food diary before eating so I can tweak the amounts. Without it I tend to play guess work and nibble and get back into old habits. I'm very close to reaching my goal and have thought about moving toward a maintenance plan quite a bit. Here's what I posted…
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We need to keep it in perspective ... women can be notorious for showing disrespect toward our men. I don't think we should be so shocked because we're all capable of dishing out garbage. i'm grateful and it helps me when others are gracious if I say something stupid!
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Arnprior near Ottawa, ON
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Not all calories are created equal - Eat a pile of veggies and/or a piece of fruit and a 3-4 oz portion of protein, and a source of good fat with EVERY meal, and you'll not tend to feel hungry. I can't eat refined sugars or starches without craving more and more. Some foods are satisfying and some are addictive. Also, not…
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I like to see the truth in front of me. I also like that my friends can see it. This keeps me accountable. I've had some eye openers as to just how calorie dense some foods are and why I keep gaining when I let myself go into default mode. It also helps me plan balanced meals, especially when I log my meals before eating -…
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I love 30-Day shred (YouTube), too! I alternated this with other workouts so it took me about 60 days, but wow! At first I couldn't keep up and by the end I was adding weights and doing the advanced version - lost 1.5 lb per week. I then found 6-Week Six Pack on YouTube (level 1 only).
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I love 30-Day Shred and had huge success with it. I think part of the reason it worked so well for me was because I did the workouts every 2-3 days, while continuing with my other workouts on alternate days. Now I've moved on to other goals but keep coming back to 30DS - I especially love levels 1 and 3, but do them all.
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I love Gillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred - all three levels are on youtube - It's just great! I finished it before Christmas and keep coming back to it even though i'm now onto other workouts.
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Christmas is one of the reasons I joined this site. In the past I'd always get back into addictive habits and it would take me forever to get turned around again. Tracking has helped me see the truth right in front of me and really enjoy what I'm eating rather than wondering what damage I might be doing. I keep it light on…
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NOT all calories are created equal. If you eat too high a percentage of carbs, esp. in the form of sugar, starches, and grains, or if you eat too much saturated fat, you will stimulate insulin. Insulin gets rid of excess blood sugar and locks it up so you cant access it for energy. You'll be hungry soon after eating, and…
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I'll have to try your veggie dip recipe!
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If you eat starches and sugars, you'll be over the limit fast & hungry. I don't have any trouble staying under 1200 calories. (Maybe a bit more depending on my workouts). I'm rarely hungry and I work out a lot. The trick is to eat a lot of low-calorie, high fibre vegetables, some fruit, and with every meal and snack a…
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Big workout yesterday? I eat a smallish snack with protein, carbs, and fat in it immediately after working out, then I don't get really hungry later. I also get really hungry when I haven't had a workout. Or when I over-ate the day before. It helps me to eat a huge portion of veggies plus a raw salad with a regular serving…
