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  • You've gotta really commit to 3 main and 2 small meals a day, pack protein bars (low sugar/no carb) in your purse as well as sugar free instant oatmeal, all you have to do is ask for a cup of hot water @ Starbucks or run into a gas station and you have a 120 cal snack! Also, trying to lose weight and still consuming…
    in Having trouble eating calories Comment by kaityray April 2011
  • If your HRM isn't asking for your weight then you got jipped! There's no way to accurately count cals burned w/o that information.
    in Heart rate watch Comment by kaityray April 2011
  • I advise empty stomach cardio and HIGHLY disagree with empty stomach training. If you are heading to the gym for just a plain old cardio day, skip breakfast, have 2 cups of black coffee and get after it. The way to also get a good empty stomach fat burn in is to have your normal breakfast before the gym but hit the weights…
    in Gym on empty stomach in the morning? Comment by kaityray March 2011
  • I HIGHLY recommend getting yourself an HRM, they sight is rarely correct on cals burned. Its a great investment for the serious dieter. I use a Polar, it was about $100 at Sports Check. Thats about average on price, anything more than that you're just paying for features that you don't need. Good luck!
    in Heart Rate Monitors Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • Greek Style Halibut w/ Chickpeas -1 4oz white fish fillet. (seasoned w/ oregano or other italian spices) -1/2 cup chickpeas. -1cup fennel.- -1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock.-2 cloves garlic. -1/2 can diced tomatoes (no slat added) -Steamed mixed veggies. Brown fish on one side in non stick pan, remove and brown fennel and…
    in Chickpea anyone...? Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • If you are in a calorie deficit there is no way that your extra protein will be stored as fat, as long as you are still under your calorie goal. If you're diet allows you 1500 cal per day and you go over by 100 in protein, thats when you should have concern. But if you're going over in protein it is more than likely that…
    in Is there something like”too much protein”? Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • Absolutely right! People are very jaded thinking that there is some sort of difference in fructose and refined sugar, its all stored as the same kind of sugar, bottom line.
    in Hidden dangers of fruit! Seriously read this.... Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • Low Sodium chicken broth, (Trader Joe's).
    in Substitution for Knorr chicken broth help!  Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • That is the IDEAL ratio.
    in 40/40/20 Protein, Carbs, Fats: Is this a good ratio? Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • Be careful with fruit smoothies, fruit AND low fat or fat free yogurt are loaded with sugar. Bananas are very high in calories and sugar, as are pineapples and grapes as well. Stick to Strawberries, raspberries or blueberries and PLAIN greek yogurt. Or avoid yogurt all together and throw in some Almond Milk & protein…
    in fruit smoothies Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • ANY sort of carbonation will make you bloat, weather its soda water or Coke. Also, track your sodium levels more closely, sodium makes you retain water.
    in Why do I feel so bloated???? Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • Peanut butter is very high in fat AND calories. Stick to Better n Butter, tastes just the same as great creamy peanut butter, but is 100 cal per serving (2 tbsp) and 2g of fat. MMM!
    in Peanut Butter... Comment by kaityray February 2011
  • Sounds like you're building muscle to me! Protein is the building block of muscle. Put your calorie goal back to 1.5 lbs per week, and set your custom goals to 40%/40%/20%, Protein, Carbs, Fats. You should be getting 1g of protein for lb of body weight as a general rule of thumb. Protein is low calorie for the most part, a…
    in More Protein/More Calories = Weight GAIN?? Comment by kaityray February 2011
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