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HIIT > cardio for fat loss! For me, usually running (sprints and slow jogging) is the ticket.

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Lots of info on Google.... http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/01/nutrition/coaches-panel-whats-the-difference-between-whey-protein-and-soy-protein_103222 http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/ http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/protein3.htm…

Whey protein is absorbed the fastest and most quickly by your body, but doesn't last a long time, whereas milk proteins are digested slower. I don't know the details on all various proteins -- I just know whey is your best choice post-workout.

Ya can't spot reduce! No ab exercise will reduce your stomach size. Abs are made in the kitchen.

There isn't really an ideal workout schedule that will work for everyone -- we're all different. That being said, you should listen to your body. If you feel super tired or like you need more sleep, then you need a rest day. But you have to be careful about letting that turn into an excuse not to workout. Get plenty of…

When losing weight, it's vital to keep your protein intake high to avoid significant muscle loss. 25-30% is a good number to shoot for.

I think instead of telling you to eat less animal proteins and milk, she should have told you to eat more calcium. So ask your doctor about adding a calcium supplement.

There's really not a whole lot you can do to make the soreness go away. Stretching feels good, and hot showers feel good, but the soreness is because you broke down a lot of muscle tissue and it needs to repair. The BEST thing you can do is to give your body what it needs to repair itself, especially right after your…

Doctor. You should see one.

The worst is when people poke fun at you because you said "No thanks" to the donut or the piece of cake. I just think "the joke's on you, fatty."

Here's what you need to take away: Anything you do to lose weight -- the loss won't last if you don't keep doing what you did to get there. So transition into a healthy LIFESTYLE. Don't go on a *diet.* People who lose weight really fast are usually (not always) just dieting, and not doing something sustainable. That's a…

If you never challenged your body's muscles before, and suddenly start working them hard, you can definitely gain SOME muscle mass on a calorie deficit. There's a limit to this and it won't happen forever, but your body will do what it can to adapt to the stresses you place on it -- this includes some muscle synthesis even…

What are your goals other than a weight target? You really should be eating more to nourish and repair your body after all of that activity.

LOL yea I wrote that wrong. I meant 5 inches. My bad

First thing's first: Check your caloric intake. If you want to lose weight, make sure you're burning more calories than you eat. Secondly, these programs challenge your MUSCLES a lot. As a result, they're going to want to grow. An interesting tidbit: muscle weighs more than fat! You can lose 5 lbs of fat, gain 5 lbs of…

Great point! Muscle weighs more than fat. If you're getting fit and healthy, you'll gain some muscle while losing fat. Weight isn't everything!

So you're asking if you can still lose fat while building muscle? Typically, in order to gain muscle, you need a caloric surplus because your body is adding onto itself. And to lose fat, you need a caloric deficit so your body burns away some of itself. But, some folks hit that "sweet spot" where they're burning a little…

Of course 500 calories of anything is more than 250 calories of anything else -- I'm not sure what your point is. Note in my post, I said the weight gain is from ending up over their caloric needs. But the nutritiousness does matter. Your body is going to use 250g of pure protein differently than 250g of pure sugar. But…

Props to you for wanting to start a healthy lifestyle instead of dieting. This is the way to go! You might reach your goals a little slower than your friends on crash diets, but you WILL meet your goals and stay there. You'll feel better, too. Cheers! Any time you need advice or motivation, let me know!

They gain weight from late night snacking because it's usually unhealthy snacks and they end up over their caloric needs. Again, the time of day doesn't matter. Nutrition is 24/7.

Hello, and best of luck to you! Some lessons that are good to learn now (so you don't waste your time, energy and motivation): - You can't spot reduce fat. Fat goes away from a calorie deficit. Burn more than you take in! - Don't JUST focus on your weight loss goal. Look at your overall body composition. Muscle weighs more…

Starting Strength might be a good program for you, depending on your goals. http://startingstrength.com/

What time you eat doesn't matter much. What matter is calories in vs. calories out AND your overall macro nutrient ratio. 150 calories of protein before bed is obviously better than 150 calories of sugar.

Soreness is not an indicator of a good workout. Soreness generally results from using muscles you don't normally use or in a way they're not normally do. Obviously, you can only keep this up if you change your routine pretty much every workout. Also, like was mentioned above me, your 20-rep sets don't strain the muscles to…

I wanted to add some more core exercises that you may find useful: **Training For The Inner Core** Hard Roll http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poawu9InFrQ Regression: only perform this variation if you could not complete the Hard Roll, even with assistance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNQUivcLKPg Gray Cook Explains Chop &…

Again, limiting sugar intake is nothing new. I don't understand how there can be an entire program on this. Can someone fill me in? -edit- I just read his website. A bunch of fluff and fancy language, but nothing groundbreaking or new that isn't already out there. It's basically what I just said in the above post. Eat less…

Imagine that... eat better and lose fat! You don't need a book for that. All of the info you need is freely available on the internet. Eat more protein, less simple carbs (eat complex carbs instead), and eat less fat (try to eat good fats link monounsaturated fats). If calories in < calories out, you'll lose weight.…

This is incorrect. Do not continue looking up at the ceiling as you come up. This hyperextends your cervical spine and can cause further pain. Always maintain a neutral position with your cervical spine. In other words, look straight ahead, perpendicular to your spine. That being said, there are other, better exercises for…

You can't spot reduce. Clean diet + exercise = caloric deficit = fat loss