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I don't hate the taste of water, but use it to make Vodka Sodas taste better.

I suffered the same issue. I reduced to less than 1200 per day and don't eat back. I also follow a few self-imposed guidelines: (1) Fast until 10 a.m. (2) Breakfast is protein rich food ONLY (i.e. egg whites and turkey bacon). (3) At least 30 minutes of heavy cardio before consuming any carbs. (4) Keep carb count under 75g…

I have a low calorie / low carb goal each day that nets me 121 grams of protein. Breakfast: 3 egg whites scrambled and 2 slices of turkey bacon. Lunch: homemade 5 oz. mini turkey meatloaf with green beans covered in cheese sauce. YUM! Afternoon snack: EAS carb control protein shake. Dinner: 5 oz of chicken breast with a…

Vodka Soda with a squirt of Mio to make it taste yummy.

I buy the shorts with the built in panties and go without. I can't stand a wedgie, and once you get one, it never stops creeping back in there.

That will happen when you start running. You're sweating more than before so your body wants to keep some water in reserve. It will even out over time as you keep running. The processed and packaged foods are loaded with sodium. Nuff said there.

Most would say that your daily protein intake (grams) should be equal to your lean body weight (pounds). If your lean body weight is 125 pounds, you should have 125 grams of protein per day. MFP's default protein setting is very low.

I would recommend the balance disc. The major drawback to the ball is that you don't have wheels or swivel, so you can't move around at your desk or even turn.

I would recommend the balance disc. The major drawback to the ball are that you don't have wheels or swivel, so you can't move around at your desk or even turn.

This happened to me last week. It's the watch battery, not the transmitter. The watchface on mine was fading, then it went to 00 and finally, check strap. New watch batter and it was up and running perfectly again. Edit to add that I had mine for about a year as well.

I use MotionTraxx or Podcaster to keep a steady pace while running. I've only been running just over a month, so I tend to run too fast and wear myself out. I don't think I could run a race that didn't allow headphones.

I believe dead lifts are a back exercise and you're supposed to feel it there.

Runkeeper is pretty close to my HRM as well. If you're using the gps function to track your distance, it will take elevation into account, which I'm sure MFP does not.

I have the same issue, same side. I've had it happen when I run too fast. I watch my heart rate to keep it from going too high (for me too high is 158+) and slow my pace if it gets close to that. After I slow down I try to mentally block the pain and run through it. The pain subsides without my noticing it or having to…

I am on 1750 calories a day and net about 1500. This amount was determined after a metabolic assessment. I don't eat anything back. I'm trying to lose a 1/2 pound each week. Obviously I lift heavy 3x a week. I also run 3x a week for 30-40 minutes.

Thanks for all the responses. Most of you seem to agree that I'm ready to move on to 3x5s. I think I'll try a deload and if I stall at the same weight, then I'll try 3x5s. iceey - a deload is reducing the weight you failed on by 10%. You start again at the new lower weight and go up in increments again, and, hopefully,…

Only for bench press and only because it's the only exercise that exacerbates a problem I have with my shoulder, so I need to be careful there. But because I can complete 5x5 I'm unsure a deload will get me any closer to getting over this plateau.

I weigh everything raw with the exception of rice. I cook a bunch of brown rice, then freeze it in 1/2 cup serving sizes for ease in fixing a quick dinner.

Google Stronglifts 5x5 and you will find the website. You will have to sign up to download the report and spreadsheet, but it's completely worth it. I'm on week 7 and still getting stronger!

I wear a BodyMedia Link all day to track my burn and sync it a few times each day.

I started SL this week and know how difficult it will be by week 6. The book (yes I did read it) urges you to rest and not do any strenuous exercise on the rest days. I want to stay in the habit of going to the gym every day, so on T/Th, I do LISS. Low Intensity Steady State. For me that means no more than 4.0 at 1% on the…

Lift like a man look like a goddess. "Toning" is a trap.

I needed to find an alternative to pb and ab too. I always had a whole grain english muffin with one or the other for breakfast and the 200 calories needed to be cut down. I finally decided to try cream cheese. I bought a tub of light spreadable plain cream cheese and added 3 tbs of brown sugar and a tsp of cinnamon. It's…

I know why you would cut back on cheese, but why meat? Fiber may help you feel full, but protein is slower in digestion and will keep you fuller longer than fiber, especially if you're getting that fiber with carbs. 8 oz of chicken isn't a lot of calories, but it's the start to a big meal that will fill you up and a great…

Daily Multivitamin Fish Oil Glucosamine (for a bad shoulder joint) Protein powder

I've researched protein and found two answers: 1g of protein for each pound of body mass - or - 1g of protein for each pound of LEAN body mass. Whichever is correct is still much higher than MFP standard settings.

How much protein are you allotted each day?

NROLFW says to do 1 min and 1 min. In fact, I made a quick reference chart for my treadmill intervals and my matrix workout. Sorry the chart didn't convert well. Treadmill Speed Time Recovery Speed Recovery Time 4 1 minute n/a n/a 5.5 2 minutes n/a n/a 7 1 minute 4 1 minute 7.5 1 minute 4 1 minute 8 1 minute 4 1 minute…

Absolutely! You will see results. I started at size 14 last New Years' Eve and was wearing a juniors size 9 by June. I logged all my calories, and did a combination of lifting and cardio. Stick with a good plan and it would be impossible to fail. Also, take before pictures and measurements. I did but then lost them and…

I just use Nyogin protein powder with water and a squirt of Mio.