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you need to talk to a doctor about that, since you need to lose weight for a medical reason. my instinct would be that 2lbs/week is too fast.
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Squat with anything you can carry!! I've done em with paint cans, anything will do. Pushups also highly recommended - don't go on your knees if you can't do a real one, just push up at an incline (like with your hands on a bench)
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Rest, then walk and stretch! I can't tell you whether that takes less than a day or three days, but your body will. I'm prone to DOMS so my soreness usually gets worse before it gets better. Also, ime, potassium, hydration, and an epsom salt bath will help you feel better faster!
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It depends on how you set your activity level. If your activity level takes your training into account, eating back "earned" exercise would be double counting.
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It's water retention! Hydrate well and keep your sodium low.
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DO: Drink lots of water. (Track your water!) Eat real food and moreso, eat enjoyable food that will make you feel satisfied. Log on every day even if you don't log everything you consume. Go easy on yourself. Keep trying. Have fun and burn calories at the same time. Try new foods. DON'T: Get stuck on common ideas of what a…
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Genetically, women do carry weight in their hips and stomach. It's to protect those vital organs we have there. An unfortunate truth. You can't lose weight in certain spots. Cardio burns fat. Strength training at a caloric deficit doesn't grow muscle, but it makes your muscles work better, which increases your metabolism.…
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Some of this was said, but in my experience: * Be hydrated! And not just DURING your workout, but get your 8-10 glasses a day. I have the worst soreness when I forget water until my workout or, worse, when I go drinking after. * Protein shake after. Even if it adds to your calories, protein shake ASAP after the workout so…
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It's VERY difficult to "look like" you lift heavy. You will absolutely not get bigger or beefier than you want to look by accident. Weight training is fantastic and efficient exercise for anyone willing and able to do it, and athletes use weight training to improve performance. Exercise doesn't exist in a bubble. OP, you…
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You're very young and need to be eating more :) This is a good weight, not sure what your goals are, but you can definitely start upping your calories and lifting heavier! Maybe simply add a protein shake after each workout in the 200-500 calorie range for starters, and have an extra egg with your breakfast :smile:
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Calipers aren't super accurate either. Body fat is really tricky to measure. If it were easy, I'm sure most of us wouldn't use a scale! It's important to make sure you are getting enough nutrients, enough of each protein/fat/carbs, and that you are staying active. The larger your calorie deficit, the more closely you have…
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Drinking enough water gives you more energy and helps your body run more efficiently - so I would actually say, in a roundabout way, it does help you lose weight. Beyond tricky hunger cues and physical feelings of fullness, you're probably more bright and alert when you're hydrated, which helps you burn more calories and…
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Yes! Beyond this, "free" eating is the most effective way to lose weight, because it's not a "diet." This is a sustainable lifestyle change. You'll probably realize that with some calorie restriction, it's not worth it to indulge in whatever suits your fancy, because you'll be run-down and hungry if you don't eat some…
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I agree with others that you should eat more each day. But, if you feel that you don't want to increase your calorie intake on non-workout days, then eat to maintenance or slightly above on workout days and set yourself an aggressive protein goal.
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I must say, I really don't think "net carbs" is a useful way of thinking of your carbohydrate intake. Is the impression that carbs are bad and should be low? Maybe instead you should measure your sugar intake, which in excess is "bad" carbs, and simply make sure you get enough fiber.
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How tall are you that you need to get lower than 132lbs? I tend to think your body is more often right than wrong. Perhaps you're not getting enough protein or fat or carbs, or you really just haven't eaten enough. Low blood sugar can make you snacky too, and a handful of nuts usually does the trick. Maybe it's time to…
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Right now my goals are 40% carbs 30% fat 30% protein, which at my "maintenance" goal is 1g protein per 1lb body weight. I only really focus on the protein. If I go over in fat, I really don't care. But if I were set to losing weight, I'd have to eat an increasingly large portion of protein. I'm building muscle this way (I…
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OP, do you mind sharing your stats? Current weight, height and goals? Your profile states that you're 23 years old, and at this age, it's definitely unsafe to eat below your BMR, but increasing your caloric intake is tricky. First, maybe take an honest look at your diary - are you eyeballing portions? Conveniently not…
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The number of reps you do is unimportant compared to the fact that you are lifting challenging weights until you can hardly do it anymore. That's how you challenge your muscles. I noticed you mentioned lifts, pulls and presses - I hope this doesn't mean you've neglected your squats! I would actually up that protein to 1g…
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Do some searching for uses for cauliflower and zucchini. Pizza crust. Chips. Mashed "potatoes." Grilled cheese. It sounds so incredible, I really can't wait for these things to be in season again. I just made a corn and black bean "meatloaf" that honestly would have been even better with spinach, onion and peppers, but I…
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I'm about your stats (same h/w, couple years younger) and would say that much for moderately intense cardio - like I could probably do it on an elliptical, but I'd be pretty sweaty and breathing hard the whole time. It depends on how hard you worked?
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This sounds perfect. You should keep up the good work and you'll probably reach your goals with time to spare! Don't get too crazy about how many days it should take to lose weight, though - it's often not linear.
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You can, but you shouldn't focus on quick weight loss ever. If you try to eat very little and lose the weight quickly, you'll keep battling that half stone forever. It sounds like you're plenty active enough to not do dedicated exercise. Find little changes that work for you (and consider eating something for breakfast)…
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Probably not. At the start of your journey, weight comes off quickly because you have stored water, but it likely won't happen like that again. You should be proud of the work you've done so far and maybe even reward yourself with a little cake!
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I think we can be honest with ourselves and know that there will probably be days where you overeat - because of this, I think it's fine to undereat some days, as long as you aren't hungry. Or feeling other symptoms of not eating enough, which aren't always hunger but fatigue, difficulty sleeping, headaches, nausea, etc.…
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If MFP thinks you should be eating more calories with a somewhat aggressive weight-loss goal, you should be eating more calories. What does your body think?
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That, but more chicken. Like double chicken. Chicken is good. Soup's a great one too, just watch your sodium and all, 'cause that's bad for you.
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Tea, lots of tea. Warm, satisfying, many of them hit a sweet tooth without any sweetener, but a hint of honey won't hurt you either. You could also try starting a vegetable pact on a service like Gympact, which will charge you if you don't eat enough, but pay you if you do!
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I would say this is not enough calories for anyone over 5 feet tall. At your weight, you're healthy, so what you really should do (if you're looking for my opinion) is slowly increase calories to where you can maintain, and do some more weight training. Your body will transform and get that 120lb look but you can eat way…
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There's a huge amount of recipes on Pinterest about cauliflower as a replacement for rice and bread. I'm also a big fan of burgers on leafy green beds.
