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Maybe I'm a bit behind the curve, but I started Keto last Thursday. I'm trying to figure out how to calculate the protein and fat percentages. I've been really watching carbs and set myself up with 25g of carbs or less. I've noticed that I've already lost 4 pound but I think that's just water weight. I won't know more…

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Drinking isn't really a good idea if you have worked on getting into a better physical shape. Most of your mixed liquor drinks have sugar up the wazoo. Beer has a lot of carbs (depending on if you are drinking a Miller Lite or an IPA micro brew). If you want to have a drink, then it's ok to have ONE; not many to where you…

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I can answer #2 easily; S'mores.....all the way. I've also had Cookies and Creme too but it was ok. Quest bars were better in the day before they changed the ingredients. It use to be Whey protein listed first before the milk protein. Still love them and eat them when I get a chance. #3. I've had Think Thin; those aren't…

Don't be so hard on yourself. With getting off of smoking (which is awesome), your body will be replacing what smoking was doing for you. With you quitting smoking your taste buds become alive again and you get to experience food better, taste it better. Of course with quitting smoking usually it's replaced with food. It…

Don't worry about what is said on the scale at this time. Aunt Flo likes to mess things up for you. If you aren't feeling a workout on a day, don't do it; give yourself rest. Then go harder the next day.

I know right!?! My family quit eating out. We occasionally go to Qdoba for some good burrito bowls but that's like 1-2 times/mo. We also got rid of soda, sweets, processed foods, microwavable foods. My son is all about sweet stuff and having candy in the house wasn't good (especially for me, lol). So we changed things up…

While I understand it's hard to kick a soda habit (trust me; been there, done that), but switching to diet soda isn't really all that better. The sweeteners can cause more issues. I have heard what you're talking about too and I've also heard about a bone density issue with the sweeteners used, but like I said, I've heard.…

Kettlebells will get you going on strength and there are dozens of exercises that include them!

Of course you do!! that's a distance for some and congrats on keeping yourself moving!

This WAS me. Weight: 230 pounds. Size 18 jeans, L/XL shirts. I was working a underpaid job and was basically wasting away eating, drinking, smoking. My weight went to 230 pounds; heaviest I ever had been in my life at the time. While I tried to look for another job that paid better, my husband introduced the idea of going…

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Look at drinking some of your calories. Look into protein shakes with a high caloric range. Your protein will helped as well since a lot of protein shakes can cover about 60g of carbs for 3 scoops.

I don't really do that.....I use it as a guideline to see what my caloric intake is. While MFP isn't 100% given, I maybe burning more/less depending on amount/intensity/duration. Tread lightly with what it says cause you maybe eating more/less than what is being calculated.

Fiber One bars aren't for me. I'm not big on the amount of carbs within a small little treat. It can be good for a pick-me-up but I usually go for bars that have more protein. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Quest bars that pack 21g protein, 1g sugar, and basically on 3g of active carbs. They did change their ingredients though (Milk…

Have you checked to see if you are getting enough iron in your diet? Usually a sign of being cold is a low iron-intake. I get cold all the time at work, but I also don't use A/C where it stays at 69 degrees or less. If you aren't experiencing any other health issues with being cold, it could be just that you are cold. Yes,…

It's all on what the person is wanting to change. Sometimes having a low caloric intake maybe what the person needs to see results. If it's 1200,1600,2300, etc., it's the idea that someone is trying to make a difference. While it looks good on paper, doing it is a lot harder (not trying to beat a dead horse). Some people…

Squats have been beneficial for me. I'm getting a natural butt lift, my hips are stronger and smaller, also my lower back is stronger and able to support me when I start adding more weight.

I agree with this.

Usually when I have cravings, it's mostly due to me being bored or that I'm not getting enough water. So I try and substitute the craving with having 16oz of water. I also do a cup of green tea because of the temp, I am nursing the tea, which off-sets my craving....it's weird but it works. Also to subside cravings, I also…

Nope. Have you just wanted to color in a coloring book for hours on end?

I totally forgot about that....WW is way different than food. It's proportioned, set macros, etc. Good point!!

It's the only reason why the app actually exists.

look into the cardiovascular portion search and put in "strength training", REMEMBER: you can't necessarily rely on the number that it gives you. you maybe burning more/less depending on your intensity.

With everything in life, weight loss takes time......well, a lot longer than just a week. What is your workout regimen; are you going 3Xs, 4Xs/ wk? What is the intensity of your workouts? What are you eating that will help with your goals? If you want to be able to increase your metabolism, try including strength training,…

It's like this. Carbs help with several things that help with a functioning body. Carbs are found in dietary fiber and sugars. Sugars can help with those who are working out that provide energy. It's when those who are consuming more carbs than what they should (and having a sedentary lifestyle and eat the wrong types of…

Your body can only take in so much protein, otherwise it's just a waste product. With people who do a real intense workout (body builders, toning, etc.) sometimes you will need to increase protein intake because of what you're doing to your muscles. Take me for example, my protein intake before I started to workout was…

Ok....I maybe beating a dead horse but if you are wanting to lose weight, you may need to intake more calories than perceived. If you are doing a pretty good workout (60 mins/3X a week) you will need to increase your caloric intake to facilitate bodily function (normal) and your muscles as they repair. If you are a person…

I don't know how the timer can really establish a timeline of fat burn. From articles and medical information, the body will burn carbs before fat. The first 15 minutes of a workout is where sugars and carbs are burned to provide energy to the body and muscles. It's the 30 minute mark where subsequent fat loss begins. It's…