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  • I think it's basically that if you have more to lose, maybe a BMI of over 32, then it was safe to have more of a calorie deficit. If your BMI is larger, you can safely have a 2000 cal deficit and thus be on a plan for a 2lb loss per week. If you have less to lose, that big of a deficit is not healthy. I think I read that…
    in BMI and pounds per week Comment by kadye February 2011
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  • When I did P90X it seems like my calories burned for yoga was around 200. I have a Polar F6
    in HRM and calories Burned Comment by kadye February 2011
  • I have never heard that you can't exercise and reduce calories at the same time. That's the key to weight loss and being healthy as long as you're not overdoing either. You could get "run down" and get over-use injuries if you, for example, run for an hour seven days a week. Your body does need to rest. You also shouldn't…
    in How much is too much exercise? Comment by kadye February 2011
  • It would probably help if you got more protein, even more than MFP says is your goal. Try for at least half your weight in grams of protein. Some of your meals have no protein and one of your lunches the only protein was from popcorn. You could even add a protein shake to get some of it out of the way. On days that I'm low…
    in Gah! I've plateau'd already! Comment by kadye February 2011
  • I have a Polar F-6 and I love it. It is very easy to use. I paid about $80.
    in How would I log this exercise (HIIT) Comment by kadye February 2011
  • It's hard to calculate workouts like that without a heart rate monitor. I wouldn't trust what the machine says. If you're going to eat your workout calories, you really need to get a HRM. I know they're not perfect, but at least it gives you an idea. I use mine for cardio and put in whatever multiple of 100 is lower than…
    in How would I log this exercise (HIIT) Comment by kadye February 2011
  • I like to plan my calories for the day. Usually at night I go into the next day and put in all my "protein foods" and once I have logged the amount of protein I want I fill in the rest. I am trying for 40% protein, 30% carbs and 30% fats. I can usually get pretty close. If I have some calories left over in a day and…
    in How many of you feel that a low carb diet Comment by kadye February 2011
  • New Rules of Lifting for Women is a TERRIFIC book. Even if you don't do the workouts in there, reading it will give you so much information and get rid of any wrong ideas you have about weight lifting. You can even check it out at the library, but it's well worth the $12-$15 it is on Amazon. It really is great. Don't be…
    in Adding Strength training.... Need HELP!! Comment by kadye February 2011
  • I don't know about the .5 lb, but you really need to eat more than that. That is really not enough net calories to be healthy.
    in How can I have gained a half-pound?? Comment by kadye February 2011
  • If you're going to eat the calories, I would go with whatever is lower. Machines are really bad about overestimating calories burned. I have a chest strap monitor and my elliptical does ask for my weight, height, age, etc. The elliptical still tells me that I have burned on average 200 more calories per workout than my HRM…
    in elliptical calorie readout.... help! Comment by kadye February 2011
  • Generally, 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat is a good ratio.
    in 40/40/20 Protein, Carbs, Fats: Is this a good ratio? Comment by kadye February 2011
  • I like to cut up an apple and sprinkle it with cinnamon and some apple pie spice. 5 min in the microwave and it's as good as any baked apples I've had. I do this a lot.
    in Low-cal recipes using apples?? Comment by kadye February 2011
  • Building up arms and shoulders with weights really helps balance out the body and makes the pear shape no so "pearish". It is REALLY hard to lose a pear shape if that's what you've got. Believe me, I've been trying for years. When I do cardio to lose I have no breasts and my collar bones stick out like crazy and my hips go…
    in Am I doing this right?! Comment by kadye February 2011
  • I personally wouldn't trust what that calorie counter says you are burning if you are going to eat those calories back. I think you really have to break down and get a heart rate monitor to get a more accurate view. It told me that my workout today burned 550 calories and my HRM said it was 375. If I was trusting it and…
    in Strength Training...?! Comment by kadye February 2011
  • No. It works in the bowels, not in the stomach. Drinking 8oz of water "fills you up" just the same as drinking 8oz of water mixed with Metamucil. That's not a very smart way to try to reduce calorie intake. Just drink water.
    in Metamucil Comment by kadye February 2011
  • A tremendous amount of research has been done on intermittent fasting and the benefits of it. Some methods include one or two 24 hour fasts per week. Others include 18 hour fasts and 6 hour feeding windows every day. A lot of people eat like this and have had a lot of success. I'm sure the people who develop these programs…
    in Calorie count vs. Actually doing it right Comment by kadye February 2011
  • You also have to realize that you will probably be hungry a lot of the time. There's really no way to eat a large calorie deficit and not, at some time, feel hungry. As soon as I accepted that fact, the easier the hunger was to deal with. I fasted for 24 hours a few times just to see what "real" hunger felt like. After…
    in Feeling hungry, not full!! Help please!! Comment by kadye February 2011
  • My optimum nutrition says a serving is 31 grams/scoop.
    in Protein Shake Scoop? Comment by kadye February 2011
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