marc_santos83

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  • The truth is that most trainers at commercial gyms aren't really that good. I have been in A LOT of gyms and that is USUALLY the case. I will say I have been surprised by a few. Most times trainers in smaller private gyms are usually of a higher caliber so that may be a good place to start. If you decide to work with a…
    in VERY FRUSTRATED at my new gym! Comment by marc_santos83 August 2014
  • light activity such as walking or a light bike ride (beach cruiser stuff) have been shown to boost your immune system. So if you are up to it, you can be active, but just not strenuous. And rest is key. Here is an article that expands more on this topic. http://www.precisionnutrition.com/working-out-when-sick Hope you feel…
    in exercise when sick?? Comment by marc_santos83 August 2014
  • Your metabolism is funny thing. You have to realize that it will adapt and try to make use of the materials (food) it's given. The fact that your intake is ONLY 1200 to 1400 cals is very low. And while calories in calories out does hold true, it loses it's effect once the metabolism adapts to a lower caloric intake. Your…
    in Help With Losing Comment by marc_santos83 August 2014
  • Hi, First that is great that you are putting yourself out there. And what I am about to say may be counter-intuitive, but I would not suggest that you log anything or weigh yourself, at least not often. I am sure you have to deal with a lot especially having to struggle with an eating disorder. But tracking and obsessing…
    in On The Other Side of Treatment: Finding Motivation Comment by marc_santos83 August 2014
  • There are some really good recommendations here. If you are working with a herniated disc, I am assuming you feel it when you bend over like touching your toes. In any case, leg press can work, just make sure to keep you core tight, and your butt down. One of the common mistakes on a leg press is allowing the butt to lift…
    in Gym Recommendations Comment by marc_santos83 August 2014
  • This is always one of the hardest obstacles to overcome, because it will require you to act differently. You have to understand that the relationships you currently have are routine in nature; meaning that your friends, family, and colleagues will EXPECT you to act a certain way; they will expect you to act in a way that…
    in Need supportive friends Comment by marc_santos83 August 2014
  • I am not sure, but it may be that your Goal for the day is 1350 and what you actually ate was 1951. In any case 1350 is really low caloric goal, and while it may produce results quickly, the results may not last long. If I could give some insight, if you are currently eating 1951 or averaging around this much for you…
    in Question about my daily calorie needs Comment by marc_santos83 August 2014
  • Hi Amac, Give yourself credit for taking some action first, and the fact that you have lost weight before means that you can do it again! I know that life can be busy, but you have to be able to to look at your life and say to yourself "what's going to work?" and keep plugging away at that question until you start to get…
    in In need of some motivational support. Comment by marc_santos83 August 2014
  • Goblet squat. Work your goblet squat until you are comfortable with the pattern. You can search it on You tube. It is by far the easiest squat to "understand" without really thinking about it. Once you get it down you can focus on making a "mind muscle" connection to get better contraction out of the glute. Play with foot…
    in I heard squatting was cool. Comment by marc_santos83 December 2013
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